Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) toured the 12th District to discuss health care priorities, especially those impacting seniors.
Dingell visited the Copeland Center in Wyandotte to talk with seniors about their concerns and discuss her new bill, the Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2015. Hearing loss is the most prevalent condition in the United States, affecting… Read more »
As House Leadership finalized the Whip team for the 114th Congress, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) was appointed to serve as a Senior Whip by Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (MD-05).
“I am pleased to announce that Congresswoman Dingell will serve as a Senior Whip in the 114th Congress,” said Whip Hoyer. “Congresswoman Dingell is a proven consensus builder… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) joined Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Officers at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport today to call for new security measures to protect passengers and employees in airport security screening areas. The rally comes in the aftermath of a recent attack at New Orleans Airport and the tragic 2013 shooting at Los Angeles… Read more »
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.
Dingell’s… Read more »
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 »
