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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell today released the following statement celebrating the 50th anniversary of the launch of Head Start, which provides comprehensive preschool programs to millions of children and families in the United States. It is the first in a series of critical anniversaries being celebrated this year for programs that have made our communities stronger. “Nothing has… Read more »

The office of Congresswoman Debbie Dingell today confirmed the death this morning of Jeanne P. Dingell, the eldest daughter of former Congressman John D. Dingell and Helen Henebry Dingell. Jeanne passed away after a battle with lymphoma. The family released the following statement. “The family is saddened by the unexpected death this morning. Jeanne was a wife and mother, a… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) is continuing the “Sending Smiles to Vets”program by inviting students to make artwork for local veterans before school adjourns for the summer. Dingell launched the year-round program in February after “Valentines for Veterans” received such an overwhelming response from veterans, schools and the community. Students are… Read more »

Last night, the House Committee on Rules approved Congresswoman Debbie Dingell’s proposed amendment to H.R. 1735, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), for consideration by the full House of Representatives. Dingell’s amendment, which expresses the sense of Congress that the President should exercise all available authorities to evacuate United States… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today applauded the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for awarding three grants totaling $38,000 to community art projects in Dearborn and Ann Arbor. “An investment in the arts is an investment in the cultural and economic vitality of our communities,” said Dingell. “I am so pleased that the 12th District is receiving this… Read more »

As negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement move forward, the five freshmen members of the Michigan Congressional Delegation today sent a bipartisan letter to Secretary of the Treasury Jack Lew and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman, urging them to include enforceable measures to prevent currency manipulation, the biggest trade barrier of the… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement on House passage of H.R. 2029, the FY2016 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill, which fails to fully fund veterans’ services. “Taking care of the men and women who served our country in the armed forces is a responsibility we all share. Today, the U.S. House considered a bill… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement today after Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s address before a joint session of Congress. “The relationship between the United States and Japan is important to both our countries. Today’s address to a joint session reflects that. However, the U.S. trade deficit with Japan, which is fueled by… Read more »

After the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments today in the landmark marriage equality case, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus hosted a reception honoring Michigan couple April DeBoer and Jayne Rowse. April and Jayne are plaintiffs in DeBoer vs. Snyder, part of the consolidated marriage case heard before the Supreme… Read more »

 Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) is urging the State Department to take increased steps to protect American citizens stranded in Yemen. In a letter today to Secretary of State John Kerry, Dingell urged the State Department to prioritize the evacuation of American citizens living in Yemen and to improve communication with families about any future evacuation efforts. Dingell has… Read more »