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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement after Ford Motor Company announced it would cease all operations in Japan, underscoring the need for meaningful protections against currency manipulation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement to protect the American auto industry and its workers:   “Japan is the most closed auto market in the… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today joined President Obama for a tour of the 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, where the President saw firsthand the remarkable progress made by the American auto industry. “Today, the President saw firsthand that the American auto industry is back, booming and stronger than ever,” said Dingell. “When… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) stated tonight that the State of Michigan’s announced support for the American Center for Mobility (ACM) at the former Willow Run plant is a significant step toward ensuring southeast Michigan stays in the driver’s seat in automotive technology: “This investment from the State of Michigan is another significant step in keeping… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement on the release of five American prisoners held by Iran, including Amir Hekmati from Michigan. “The announcement that Amir Hekmati is one of the Americans on their way home from Iran is a beacon of hope. The five Americans released today were held unjustly by the Iranian government. The Hekmati  family never… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement after President Obama approved a disaster declaration for Flint. Dingell joined her Michigan colleagues yesterday in urging the President to support the State of Michigan's request for federal disaster assistance without delay. "Thank you to President Obama for recognizing the seriousness of the Flint… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today released the following statement after Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Anthony Foxx unveiled a 10-year, nearly $4 billion proposal in President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2017 budget that would accelerate the development and adoption of automated vehicles. “Today, Secretary Foxx laid out a bold vision to ensure that Michigan… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today accompanied Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson on a visit to Michigan, which included a roundtable with Iraqi and Syrian refugees, a meeting with Interfaith Student Groups at the University of Michigan-Dearborn and an address to the student body.    “It was an honor for Michigan to host Secretary Johnson… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today released the following statement in response to the President’s State of the Union address: “Tonight, in his final State of the Union address, the President reminded the American people how strong we are and how far we’ve come. He reminded us that ‘We the People’ means all and urged us to focus on what unites us… Read more »

Representatives Huizenga, Kaptur, Lawrence, Dingell, Trott and Bishop at the Ford exhibit at the North American International Auto Show. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and a bipartisan coalition of Members of Congress today toured the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, reaffirming their commitment to working together to grow the economy and promote automotive and… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today voted against legislation that would dismantle the Affordable Care Act, taking away affordable health coverage from 22 million Americans and stripping live-saving cancer screenings from women across the country. “It is disappointing that we are starting 2016 with the 62nd vote to repeal or undermine the Affordable Care Act. I know my… Read more »