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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 »

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 »