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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today introduced the Urban Bird Treaty Act to establish a federal grant to support conservation of birds and habitats in urban areas. The introduction comes a day ahead of World Migratory Bird Day.  “Birds play an important role in our ecosystems and our everyday lives, and we all have an opportunity and a responsibility to make our… Read more »

During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Domestic Violence Taskforce Co-Chairs Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and Rep. Gwen Moore (WI-04) reintroduced a resolution recognizing the intersection of gun violence, misogyny, and violence against women. “People with a history of domestic violence shouldn’t have access to guns – period. The evidence is clear and convincing that the presence of a… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06), co-chair of the Congressional Asthma and Allergy Caucus, introduced a resolution to designate October 6 through October 12, 2024, as Latex Allergy Awareness Week. “Widespread exposure to products containing latex in homes, stores, schools, workplaces, and healthcare settings have caused incidences of latex allergies to rise. Exposure to latex can be… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today applauded the Biden Administration’s final Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI). “Clean and safe drinking water is a basic human right, and the science is clear – no amount of lead in drinking water is safe. There are millions of people across the country that don’t even know if they are drinking lead, and I’ve had parents come up to me with… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) on Friday sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra urging the administration to take action to ensure health care providers have access to necessary medical supplies to prevent a shortage of intravenous (IV) fluid. “I am thankful for the coordination of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with the… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today shared a letter from the United States Postal Service (USPS) announcing the Salem Post Office will remain open. “In this case, postal officials studied the Salem CPO for possible discontinuance and initially decided to terminate the CPO contract,” USPS writes. “However, after a more thorough review of the CPO contract, required changes… Read more »

Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and John Moolenaar (R-MI) today reintroduced bipartisan legislation that makes reforms and improvements to dam and hydropower safety operations and oversight in the United States. The National Dam and Hydropower Safety Improvements Act would enhance dam and hydropower safety operation requirements nationwide and aims to modernize existing… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken urging the State Department to swiftly arrange evacuation flights for American citizens and their immediate family members currently in Lebanon. “There is only one commercial airline carrier currently available for Americans to depart Lebanon, resulting in both a lack of available seats and… Read more »

Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) today reintroduced the bipartisan Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act, which would prohibit intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – hazardous forever chemicals – in food packaging.  PFAS is often talked about in relation to contaminating ground water and the environment, but these harmful… Read more »

Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Brian Mast (R-FL) today introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen key protections for fisheries and promote responsible management of forage fish. The Forage Fish Conservation Act improves protections for forage fish – including herring and shad – that support marine ecosystems as well as other recreationally and commercially important… Read more »