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Dingell, Fitzpatrick, Wasserman Schultz Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Access to Breast Cancer Diagnostic Tests

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Today, Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), co-chairs of the House Cancer Caucus, reintroduced bipartisan legislation to make breast cancer diagnostic tests more affordable and accessible to women by eliminating copays and additional out-of-pocket expenses. The Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis…

Dingell, Latta Statement on DOT AV Framework

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH-05), co-chairs of the Congressional Autonomous Vehicle Caucus, today released the following statement on the Department of Transportation’s recently announced Automated Vehicle (AV) Framework. "If we want to keep the United States at the forefront of innovation, manufacturing, and safety, it is critical we…

Dingell Statement on Trump Administration Reversing Student Visa Terminations

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) released the following statement on the Trump Administration’s decision to reverse its abrupt, arbitrary revocations of thousands of student visas. “This is the right decision to restore the visas of students that had been revoked suddenly and without explanation, many just weeks before they are supposed to graduate. International students who are in…

Dingell, Moore, Gottheimer, Kim Lead Letter Calling on the Administration to Protect Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence

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Today, U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Gwen Moore (WI-04), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), and Young Kim (CA-40) are leading a bipartisan group of more than 100 Members of Congress urging the Trump Administration to reverse its decision to halt funding opportunities through the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). This move by the Administration threatens the safety and…

Dingell Holds Roundtable to Address Rising Cost of Child Care with Parents, Providers

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) toured Tutor Time in Canton, and held a roundtable with child care providers and parents to discuss the impact of the rising cost of care on Michigan families. “Caregiving is the foundation of our economy - it allows for all other work to be possible. No one can do their job if their children aren’t cared for. But quality, affordable child care…

Dingell Statement on the Passing of Pope Francis

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today released the following statement on the news of the death of Pope Francis. "The world has lost a leader who gave so many of us hope. Pope Francis was widely respected for his compassion, realness, and inspiration, which made him a global figure of belief, faith, optimism, and social justice. He had a remarkable ability to connect with…

Dingell Holds Senior Forum to Highlight Importance of Social Security

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) held a seniors’ forum this morning at Fox Run Senior Living to highlight the importance of protecting Social Security. Hundreds of seniors gathered to express their anger, anxiety, and fears about cuts to Social Security. “Social Security is a part of the fabric of who America is and how we care for our seniors. Two out of every three retirees…

Dingell Leads Michigan House Democrats in Requesting Answers from Administration About Student Visa Revocations

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today led the Michigan Democratic delegation in sending a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem requesting answers about the sudden and seemingly arbitrary revocations of international students’ visas at universities in Michigan and across the country. “In the past week,…

Dingell, McClain Reintroduce Bipartisan Great Lakes Mapping Act

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Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Lisa McClain (R-MI) reintroduced their bipartisan Great Lakes Mapping Act, legislation that would provide a better understanding of the unseen, unexplored lakebeds of America’s Great Lakes, and further our knowledge of their environmental, social, and economic impact.   The Great Lakes Region provides over $6 trillion to America’s GDP,…

Dingell Leads 40 Colleagues in Demanding Answers About CDC and SAMHSA Rescinding Billions in Funding

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) led 40 of her House colleagues in sending a letter to Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. demanding answers about the agency’s actions to pull back billions of dollars of funding sent to state and community health departments by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Substance Abuse and Mental…

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