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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement on the vote to avoid a shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security and extend funding for one week. “It would be unacceptable to shut down the Department of Homeland Security for hours, let alone days. I voted for the authorization to keep the department open for one week because it was the only option… Read more »

After Congresswoman Dingell’s “Valentines for Veterans” project received such an overwhelming response from schools and local veterans, Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI-12) announced she will work with the Ann Arbor VA Hospital, the John D. Dingell VA Hospital and other veteran organizations to start a year-round program that encourages students to create artwork for… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12), a member of the House Committee on Natural Resources, addressed the Great Lakes Congressional Breakfast and spoke of her pride in joining Senator Debbie Stabenow (MI), Congresswoman Candice Miller (MI-10) and bipartisan members of the Michigan delegation in introducing a bill to protect the Great Lakes from invasive species. The Defending Our… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12), a member of the House Budget Committee, applauded U.S. and Canadian officials for reaching an agreement to construct and operate the U.S. Customs Plaza at the New International Trade Crossing between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. Under the agreement, the United States would meet its obligations as a partner by providing funding for the… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07), staff and friends delivered valentines to veterans at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit. Over the last two weeks, students and residents from across the state, including Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Dearborn, Taylor and Belleville pitched in to help with the “Valentines for Veterans”… Read more »

With the end of open enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace quickly approaching, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) wants to ensure that those who remain uninsured or wish to re-enroll and have not yet done so have the opportunity to discuss issues and ask questions before the February 15th deadline. Dingell will host a tele-townhall on Thursday, February 12th with USDHHS… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12), a member of the House Budget Committee, delivered the keynote address at University of Michigan’s Division of Hematology/Oncology annual awards dinner, calling on Congress to stop playing politics with critical medical research. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other government institutions are critical to making progress on finding… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Senator Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Senator Gary Peters (MI) sent a letter to U.S. Census Bureau Director John Thompson this week in support of a proposal to test a Middle East and North Africa (MENA) category for inclusion in the 2020 Census. According to the Arab American Institute, Michigan is home to the second highest concentration of Arab Americans… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12), a member of the House Budget Committee, today questioned Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Shaun Donovan about funding for the U.S. Customs Plaza at the New International Trade Crossing. “The budget doesn’t address the third bridge crossing again,” said Dingell. “So could we ask that we do work with the White… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today applauded Ford’s announcement that the company will add 1,550 new jobs to support growing demand for the 2015 F-150, including 500 jobs at Dearborn Stamping and Dearborn Diversified. “The new F-150 is off to a strong start in 2015, and today’s announcement is further proof that Ford’s commitment to innovation is paying… Read more »