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Dingell, Joyce Applaud House Passage of WILD Act

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Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and Dave Joyce (OH-14) today applauded the House passage of their bipartisan Wildlife Innovation and Longevity Driver (WILD) Reauthorization Act. The legislation would reauthorize critical U.S. Fish and Wildlife conservation programs – specifically, the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program, which enables wildlife and habitat conservation in all 50…

Dingell, Moolenaar, Peters, Stabenow Introduce Shandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Product Safety Act

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Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and John Moolenaar (MI-012) with Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) this week introduced the Shandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Product Safety Act. The bipartisan legislation directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct research and education campaigns to prevent tuberculosis (TB) outbreaks from infected…

Dingell Announces $2.2 Million for New Taxiway at Willow Run

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today announced the Wayne County Airport Authority will receive $2,191,869 from the Department of Transportation (DOT) for the construction of a new taxiway at Willow Run Airport. This is the third phase of funding for the new taxiway, which consists of relocating weather reporting equipment and FAA radio transmitters and receivers.   “Willow…

Dingell, Kiggans, Wild, Carter, Kaine, Young Introduce Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act

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Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Jen Kiggans (VA-03), Susan Wild (PA-07), and Buddy Carter (GA-01) with Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Todd Young (R-IN) today introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act to reduce and prevent suicide, burnout, and mental and behavioral health conditions among health care…

Dingell, Pelosi Announce Friendly Wager on NFC Championship Game

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Ahead of today's NFC Championship Game between the Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (CA-11), both known for their sweet tooths and love of chocolate, announced a friendly wager on the outcome of the game.   When the Lions win and advance to the Super Bowl, Rep. Pelosi, who represents San Francisco, will…

Dingell, McClain Introduce Bipartisan Great Lakes Mapping Act

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Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and Lisa McClain (MI-09) today introduced the 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 Announces $9.5 Million for Michigan Projects Advancing EV and Battery Technology

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today announced $9.5 million from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for three projects in Michigan’s sixth district to advance research and development of electric vehicle batteries and charging systems. The funding will lower the cost of EV batteries using inexpensive, abundant materials, improve the efficiency and convenience of public…

Dingell Delivers State of the District Address Downriver

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) yesterday delivered her annual State of the District Address at the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber Legislative Forum.   In her remarks, Rep. Dingell provided updates on legislative successes from the previous year for the Downriver community, including federal investments in infrastructure, manufacturing, clean energy, and environmental…

Dingell Invites Students to Participate in 10th Annual Valentines for Veterans Project

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) is inviting students to participate in her annual “Valentines for Veterans” project by creating handmade Valentine’s Day cards to be delivered directly to local veterans. Since 2015, students across the region make hundreds of cards each year to show love and appreciation to veterans at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center and Lieutenant Colonel…

Dingell Announces $3.4 Million in NSF Grants for the University of Michigan

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today announced that the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor will receive $3,420,965 in grant funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for projects including communication and information foundations, convergence accelerator research, evolutionary processes, condensed matter physics, electronic, photonic materials, and fluid dynamics. More…

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