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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 »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today continued a Dingell holiday tradition, releasing the 2015 edition of the annual Dingell Jingle. Full text of the jingle can be read below. ‘Twas the day the House finally finished its business We passed a budget!  In time for Christmas! Unfortunately Congress waited until the last minute  But thankfully Rubio didn’t get… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today joined colleagues in the House to adopt, by a vote of 316 to 113, the fiscal year 2016 Omnibus Appropriations bill, which funds the government for 2016. “This comprehensive funding bill isn’t perfect, but it represents a bipartisan compromise that has many victories for America’s working families.   “It provides… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement today on the Protecting Against Tax Hikes (PATH) Act.  “For too long, Americans of all walks of life have faced uncertainty about whether they would be able to receive important tax benefits that had been scheduled to expire. These benefits, like the earned income tax credit for low-income earners, the child… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) today announced that legislation they introduced, which would allow Major Charles S. Kettles of Ypsilanti to be awarded the Medal of Honor, will move forward as part of the fiscal year 2016 government funding bill.  The legislation was introduced in November following a request from… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today thanked negotiators for preventing a poison-pill policy rider from being included in the fiscal year 2016 government funding bill that would have exempted electronic cigarettes from regulation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In August, following numerous reports of injuries caused by defective electronic cigarettes, Dingell wrote… Read more »

Following reports that surgeries have resumed at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Tim Walberg (MI-07) are seeking assurances that the surgeries are not being conducted in unsafe conditions. In November, Dingell wrote to Director Robert P. McDivitt following reports that surgeries for veterans had been canceled or moved to another facility… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today voted against H.R. 644, a customs enforcement bill, which includes a number of political provisions that restrict negotiations on emissions standards and immigration and weaken existing law to deter human trafficking. Dingell spoke in opposition to the bill prior to the vote. Video is available here.  The full text of Dingell’s floor… Read more »