Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today announced that the University of Michigan will receive eight awards worth $11,309,467 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to conduct research in a variety of academic areas.
“The University of Michigan is a leader in conducting groundbreaking research, and I’m pleased that the university is being recognized with these… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today released the following statement in advance of President Obama’s visit to Macomb Community College in Michigan, where he will announce $175 million in Department of Labor American Apprenticeship Grants to help employers, labor unions, nonprofits, local governments and educational institutions expand apprenticeships.
“We are honored… Read more »
On Thursday, September 24, 2015 His Holiness Pope Francis will become the first Pontiff to address a Joint Session of Congress. The event is historic, and we are honored and grateful to receive his message of unity, peace and respect for all people.
While public tickets are not available for the Joint Session in the House Chamber, arrangements have been made for a broadcast on the… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today thanked Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson for his decision to designate Yemen for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months due to the ongoing armed conflict within the country. Eligible Yemeni nationals residing in the United States may apply for TPS with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) from September 3, 2015 to… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today hosted House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (MD-5) in Michigan to discuss manufacturing issues and highlight the successful recovery of the U.S. auto industry. Dingell and Hoyer participated in a roundtable discussion with auto suppliers at Neapco, Inc. in Belleville, Michigan organized by the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA)… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today announced that the University of Michigan will receive three research grants totaling $829,714 from the National Science Foundation (NSF).
“University of Michigan is leading the way in research and development of new technologies that will solve some of our country’s most pressing challenges,” said Dingell. “This NSF… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement in support of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), reached by the P5+1 nations and Iran.
When the Congress returns this September, we face a critical vote that will deeply impact global security. As others have stated, it is probably one of the most serious decisions in the nation's history.
We are… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) sent a letter to Dr. Stephen Ostroff, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) emphasizing the urgent need to finalize a proposed rule to regulate electronic cigarettes. Dingell sent the letter after her constituent, Sgt. Jason Diekman of Wyandotte, was severely injured by an exploding electronic cigarette that badly burned… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement today in response to Vietnam’s recent changes in its exchange rate policy.
“Vietnam’s currency devaluation is another disturbing example of what will happen if we fail to address currency manipulation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership. When countries like Vietnam and China are permitted to cheat… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today announced that the Dearborn and Lincoln Park Fire Departments will receive funding for safety and operations through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Dearborn will receive a $995,572 grant to purchase new equipment for firefighter training and health, and Lincoln Park will receive a… Read more »
