Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) introduced legislation yesterday that would allow Medicare to provide coverage for hearing aids. HR 1653, the Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2015, would address a problem too many seniors face. Today, the average price of a pair of hearing aids ranges between $4,400 and $4,500, a price tag many cannot afford.
“I have learned in recent… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today applauded passage of H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. This legislation represents a bipartisan compromise which permanently repeals the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula for Medicare physician payments and extends the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which provides quality, affordable care for… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12), a member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after voting against Republican’s Fiscal Year 2016 Budget.
“Now more than ever, we need a budget that embraces the hardworking families in this country – that ensures everyone who puts in an honest day’s work can afford to buy a home, send their kids to… Read more »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives will consider the Democratic budget alternative as part of consideration of the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget. The Democratic proposal includes a provision authored by Budget Committee Member Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) to improve access to long-term care in the United States.
“Long-term care is a concern that nearly every American has… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12), a member of the House Budget Committee, is offering two amendments to the Republican budget resolution for FY2016 to ensure seniors, persons with disabilities and working families do not lose access to critical health care services, and to prioritize the establishment of a real long-term care system in the United States.
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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12), a member of the House Budget Committee, gave a floor speech in opposition to House Republican’s FY2016 budget, which was released today. Dingell’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, are below.
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“Mr. Speaker, the Republican budget released today would deny working families the opportunity to… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) joined with Michigan legislators today to discuss their collective efforts to fight for women and working families in Michigan. These policies include initiatives at the state and federal level to pass paid sick day legislation, establish pay equity laws and curb the skyrocketing costs of child care.
“Outdated workplace policies are impacting… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) visited Bedford Elementary in Dearborn Heights to read to students in celebration of Reading Month. Dingell read “House Mouse, Senate Mouse” by Peter W. Barnes and Cheryl Shaw Barnes to kindergarten and first grade students.
“It was wonderful to spend time reading and talking with students at Bedford Elementary… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement on today’s vote to provide long-term funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
“The security of the American people should never be used as a political football. It was important that Republicans joined Democrats today to end this manufactured political crisis, fund our national security and… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement in advance of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address before a joint session of Congress.
“I disagree strongly with the way this invitation was extended. When asked about the speech a month ago, I said the way the invitation was delivered was inappropriate and a breach of diplomatic protocol. I… Read more »
