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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement on recent terror attacks around the world.  “As this somber weekend comes to a close, our community and people around the world continue to grapple with the horrific events of recent weeks. The terror attacks in Sinai, Beirut, Baghdad and Paris have ripped at the hearts of every American and left us mourning… Read more »

Today U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) visited Leggett and Platt Commercial Vehicle Products in Taylor to announce new legislation, the Vehicle Innovation Act that will be introduced in the House of Representatives next week. The bill will promote investments in research and development of clean vehicle technologies to create more fuel-efficient… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement in honor of Veterans Day. “On Veterans Day we pause to salute the brave men and women who have served our country in the armed forces. Our veterans and their families have made incredible sacrifices to protect our freedom and our way of life. While we cannot ever repay them for their service and sacrifice, we… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) today introduced legislation that would allow Major Charles S. Kettles of Ypsilanti to be awarded the Medal of Honor. The bill was introduced following a request from the Ypsilanti Rotary Veterans History Project to review Major Kettles’ actions during the Vietnam War. Upon review,… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement today after the Administration published the text of the secretive Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement. “After years of closed negotiations with a total lack of transparency, the text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement has finally been released to the public this morning. In the first quick read of… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement today after the U.S. Department of Transportation announced recipients of the seventh round of Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grants. “It is extremely disappointing that Michigan and the Downriver communities did not receive TIGER funding for critical construction projects. Our… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and a bipartisan majority in the House of Representatives voted to support the reauthorization of the job-creating Export-Import Bank and override a faction of Republicans who refused to allow a vote before the bank’s authority expired on July 1, 2015. Since the bank’s authority lapsed, hundreds of jobs have been shipped overseas and… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today joined approximately 2,090 women and girls at the Willow Run Airport in Ypsilanti to reclaim the Guinness World Record for the largest number of Rosie the Riveters together in one place since World War II. While the record must be authenticated before being made official, the gathering appears to have almost doubled the record of 1,084 Rosies set… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) invites 9-12th grade students from Michigan’s 12th District, families, high school counselors, veterans and servicemembers to attend Military Service Academy information sessions on Saturday, October 24th and Saturday, November 7th. The events will provide an opportunity for students, parents and counselors to meet with representatives from the… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) is inviting local students to participate in the “Sending Smiles to Vets” program this fall by making Halloween, Veterans Day and Thanksgiving cards for local veterans. Since the “Sending Smiles to Vets” program was launched in February, students across Southeast Michigan have pitched in to make hundreds of cards thanking… Read more »