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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today led a bipartisan coalition of 89 Representatives in sending a letter to the U.S. Treasury Department urging the rejection of an application by the Central States Pension Plan to cut retiree benefits by as much as 70 percent. The proposal is a result of the Multiemployer Pension Reform Act of 2014, which eroded a decades-long guarantee of pension… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) today announced that the River Raisin National Battlefield Park was awarded a $21,000 grant from the National Park Service (NPS). Administered as part of the NPS's Centennial Challenge program to improve visitor services and outreach, this new grant will help the River Raisin National Battlefield Park… Read more »

With Valentine’s Day approaching, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) is reminding local students to participate in the “Valentines for Veterans” project by making handmade valentine cards for local veterans. Last year, students across the region created more than 2,500 cards to show veterans how much they are loved and appreciated. “We need your help again on… Read more »

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 »