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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today thanked the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for approving the Downriver Community Conference’s (DCC) request for public assistance following August 2014 flooding in southeast Michigan. Dingell worked closely with the DCC and other stakeholders to support the request and ensure DCC was reimbursed for funding urgently needed to… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today announced that her Dearborn district office will welcome a new caseworker following the retirement of long-time staff member Shelly Burgor. Burgor first began serving as a caseworker under former Congressman John Dingell and has assisted constituents with immigration, Social Security, and Medicare issues since 2012. “For years, Shelly has… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today announced that Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency in Wyandotte will receive a $637,122 grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to continue their work providing housing and other services to homeless and low-income veteran families. The grant is awarded through the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)… Read more »

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 »