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U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today announced that the City of Ypsilanti Fire Department has received a $56,000 regional grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The grant will be used to provide fire investigation training for 20 staff members from regional fire departments, including Ypsilanti City, Ypsilanti… Read more »

U.S. Representatives Don Young (AK) and Debbie Dingell (MI) today introduced H.R. 5650, the bipartisan Recovering America’s Wildlife Act of 2016, to help promote and enhance our nation’s conservation efforts and ensure the long-term health of fish and wildlife throughout the country. The legislation, based on a recommendation from a panel of conservation and business leaders,… Read more »

John Dingell is turning 90 on Friday, July 8th! Help us celebrate by recording a short, 30-second video wishing him a happy birthday and sharing your favorite story or memory about his time in Congress. The videos will be compiled and played for Mr. Dingell on his birthday, and Mrs. Dingell will be sharing sneak peeks on Twitter throughout the week (@RepDebDingell).  To… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) will host Congress in Your Community in Taylor ahead of Independence Day weekend. Dingell will be at the Taylor Farmer’s Market on Friday, July 1 from 1-2 p.m. She will also participate in the “Healthy Taylor Walk with an Official” at the market beginning at 12 p.m.  Congress in Your Community provides an opportunity for… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today sent a letter to U.S. Marine Corps Commandant General Robert B. Neller requesting further information on the death of her constituent Private Raheel Siddiqui of Taylor, Michigan and recent press reports regarding an investigation into 15 drill instructors of the 3rd Recruit Training Battalion at Parris Island. Dingell has been in constant… Read more »

Michigan Democrats from the U.S. House of Representatives today continued to call for votes on bipartisan commonsense gun safety legislation. In addition to the Representatives, the event was attended by mayors, police chiefs, members of the clergy, Michigan State representatives, as well as a number of organizations and community members committed to ending the epidemic of gun… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement after Volkswagen agreed to pay up to $10 billion to U.S. vehicle owners and $4.7 billion in environmental reparations after cheating emissions tests. “Consumers deserve confidence in knowing that the vehicles they buy meet the environmental and safety standards promised by the automaker. Volkswagen lied to… Read more »

In recognition of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12), in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Michigan Chapter and Michigan Great Lakes Chapter, today convened a roundtable discussion with patients, caregivers and key advocates in the fight to end Alzheimer’s. The discussion focused on policy and community… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling in Voisine v. United States, which upheld laws that prevent domestic abusers from accessing guns. “Having spoken in a very personal way about this issue last week, today's decision by the Supreme Court is a victory for those who have been impacted by guns and domestic… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt.  “Today’s Supreme Court decision reaffirms every woman’s constitutional right to respect, compassion, and dignity in making her own health decisions. It is an important victory for women in Texas and across the… Read more »