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Dingell Welcomes Michigan Football to the U.S. Capitol

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today welcomed the University of Michigan football team for a tour of the U.S. Capitol as a part of a team visit to Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Lisa McClain (MI-09) and retired Congressman Fred Upton also joined the tour. The team stopped by the Gerald Ford Statue in the Rotunda, looked out over the National Mall from the Speaker’s Balcony,…

Dingell Announces Federal Funding for Ann Arbor Geothermal System

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today announced the City of Ann Arbor has been selected by the Department of Energy (DOE) to receive up to $588,000 to design a community geothermal heating and cooling system. The Ann Arbor project will be a looped geothermal system paired with efficiency improvements, rooftop solar, and battery storage that covers at least 75% of the heating and…

Dingell, Smith Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand In-Home Care

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Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Adrian Smith (R-NE) this week introduced bipartisan legislation to modernize Medicare reimbursement and increase patient access for home-based health services. The Expanding Care in the Home Act would remove barriers currently limiting patient access to care in the home, which is often the preferred site of care for patients, caregivers, and…

Dingell Statement on Republican Debt Limit Bill

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) released the following statement on House Republicans’ vote to pass their debt limit bill, the “Default on America Act.”    “Republicans today voted for a plan that hurts seniors, veterans, families, and hard-working Americans. Their willingness to slash funding for education, Medicaid, food assistance, students, and first responders, among…

Dingell Announces $12.7 Million for Willow Run Airport

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today announced the U.S. Department of Transportation will grant Willow Run Airport $12,780,187 to construct a new taxiway. “Willow Run Airport is a critical juncture for commerce, cargo, and general aviation,” said Dingell. “The strength and viability of Willow Run Airport are critical for jobs and our regional economy. I am proud to have worked with…

Dingell Joins President Biden, Congressional Delegation in Ireland

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DUBLIN – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) this week joined President Biden and a U.S. Congressional Delegation for travel across the Republic of Ireland, including stops in Dublin, County Louth, and County Mayo, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, strengthen partnership and cooperation on shared global challenges, and celebrate the historic ties…

Dingell Announces Nearly $150,000 in NEH Funding for the University of Michigan

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) announced today that the University of Michigan will receive $149,782 in federal grant funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to support archaeological and ethnographic field research. “Researchers from the University of Michigan are leading several important archaeological sites that span across five…

Dingell, Tlaib Introduce Resolution Recognizing Eid al-Fitr

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WASHINGTON – Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) this week introduced a resolution recognizing Eid al-Fitr, the observance of the conclusion of Ramadan, and offering best wishes and support to all Muslims for a joyous and meaningful celebration. “As the holy month of Ramadan comes to a close, this is a sacred time for our Muslim friends and neighbors to…

Dingell Joins President Biden to Recognize and Support Care Workers

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WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today joined President Biden at the White House to recognize and honor care workers and family caregivers. The event comes as the Biden-Harris administration announced a sweeping set of executive actions to improve care and support care workers. Congresswoman Dingell today also introduced a resolution designating April 2023 “Care Worker…

Dingell, Tlaib Announce $2.3 Million for Dearborn Flood Recovery Costs

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DEARBORN, Mich. – Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) today announced the City of Dearborn has received $2,370,160 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for response costs related to the severe storms and flooding in June 2021.   “Over the summer of 2021, Dearborn experienced severe storms that led to devastating flooding, power…

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