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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement on new rules announced today by the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that extend federal regulatory authority to all tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes. “Consumers deserve to know the products they buy are safe for use,” said Dingell. “Today’s announcement by the FDA is an… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today accompanied the President on his visit to Flint, where he heard firsthand from residents about the public health crisis, received a briefing on the federal efforts in place to help respond to the needs of the people of Flint, and delivered remarks to the community. “We thank the President for coming to Flint today to shine a light on… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today announced that the Southgate Fire Department will receive a $38,182 grant for safety and operations through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) Program. The grant will be used to purchase or repair the ventilation system for older trucks to keep the air in the station clean. “It is… Read more »

Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) joined Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) in introducing “Jessie’s Law,” a bipartisan bill named after Michigan resident Jessie Grubb who tragically died earlier this year of an opioid overdose. Jessie’s Law would help ensure doctors have access to a consenting patient’s prior history of addiction in order to make… Read more »

U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Joe Barton (R-TX), Ted Lieu (D-CA), and Joe Wilson (R-SC) today announced the formation of the bipartisan House Smart Transportation Caucus dedicated to advancing new innovation in connected and autonomous vehicles.  “The future of the auto industry is changing at a rapid pace, and we are committed to keeping the U.S. in the… Read more »

Today, Reps. Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Candice Miller (MI-10) issued the following statement after receiving notice that Plains LPG Services, LP has withdrawn its request to the State Department for a federal permit allowing the transport of oil through aging pipelines under the St. Clair River:  “We are thrilled to hear that Plains LPG has decided to withdraw its request to… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement today after meeting with members of United Steelworkers District 2, which represents 235 Locals and more than 80,000 active and retired Steelworkers in Michigan and Wisconsin, to discuss the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and its impact on American manufacturing and workers.  “The working men and women… Read more »

U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (MI-12) joined Representatives Judy Chu (CA-27), Jackie Speier (CA-14), and Ted Lieu (CA-33) in introducing a bill to require the Pentagon to track and make annual reports on the problem of hazing in the military. The Harry Lew Military Hazing Accountability and Prevention Act, named in honor of Rep. Chu’s nephew, a marine who died after being… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) observed this afternoon that the significant investments announced today by Ford and FCA reinforce that Michigan is leading in the development of vehicle technologies worldwide. Ford will invest a total of $1.4 billion in its Livonia Transmission Plant, creating or retaining 500 hourly jobs. FCA will invest $74.7 million in its Trenton Engine… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today celebrated Earth Day with local students in Ann Arbor. Dingell met with third and fourth graders at Ann Arbor Open School to talk about government and what Earth Day means. She then visited students, teachers and parents at Honey Creek Community School, where a day of activities was planned to celebrate the planet and deepen students’… Read more »