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Dingell Recommits to Strengthening and Protecting Social Security on 87th Anniversary

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Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) commemorated the 87th anniversary of Social Security with a commitment to protect and strengthen the program in the face of attempts to undermine and privatize it.    “Social Security is a part of the fabric of who we are in America and how we care for our seniors,” said Rep. Dingell. “We made a promise to our seniors that when they…

Dingell Votes to Lower Costs, Combat the Climate Crisis, Reduce the Deficit, Create Jobs

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act—historic legislation to fight inflation, combat the Climate Crisis, reduce the federal deficit, and lower health care and energy costs. The Inflation Reduction Act includes key provisions based on legislation authored by Dingell to increase investments in advanced electric vehicle…

Dingell, Latta Shift into Drive the Bipartisan Autonomous Vehicle Caucus

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Today, Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Bob Latta (R-OH) launched the bipartisan Congressional Autonomous Vehicle Caucus. The purpose of this caucus is to educate Members and staff on autonomous vehicle technology that can improve the safety and accessibility of roadways. Representatives Latta and Dingell serve together on the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce on…

Dingell Requests EPA Involvement in Tribar Technologies Chemical Release

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today sent a letter to EPA Region 5 Administrator Debra Shore requesting the agency’s involvement in remedying the release and spread of hexavalent chromium into the Huron River last week by Tribar Technologies.   “After extensive briefings and conversations with Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and Department…

Dingell Statement on Tribar Technologies Chemical Release into Huron River

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) issued the following statement regarding the status of the recent chemical release into the Huron River by Tribar Technologies. “The harmful release and spread of hexavalent chromium into the Huron River over the past week by Tribar Technologies is inexcusable and deeply disturbing. Authorities at every level are working around the clock to ensure…

Dingell Announces Over $10 Million in HHS Grants for the University of Michigan

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) announced today that the University of Michigan will receive $10,279,947 in grant funding from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct health care research, including cancer treatment, aging, lung disease, and much more. “The University of Michigan continues to lead the nation and the world in…

Dingell Applauds House Passage of CHIPS and Science Act

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement on the House passage of the CHIPS and Science Act. “I have witnessed firsthand the consequences of the semiconductor chip shortage for my constituents over the last couple of years – shifts have been cut, workers were laid off, plants have been shuttered, and our domestic manufacturing has slowed to a halt. Just last…

Dingell, Cheney Applaud House Passage of Bipartisan Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act

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Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-WY) applaud the House passage of their Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021, by a vote of 416-12, which would extend through December 31, 2024 critical telehealth policies implemented during the pandemic to make it easier for seniors to access remote care and other emerging health care…

On the 32nd Anniversary of the ADA, Dingell Named Co-Chair of Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus

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WASHINGTON – Today, founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus (BDC), Rep. Jim Langevin (D-RI-02), named Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI-12) a new co-chair of the BDC, alongside Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01). The announcement comes on the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Rep. Langevin, the first quadriplegic ever elected to Congress, founded the Caucus in…

Pelosi, Dingell, UAW President Convene Auto Workers Roundtable to Discuss Impact of Semiconductor Shortage

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TAYLOR, Mich. – Representative Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today was joined by Speaker Nancy Pelosi and UAW President Ray Curry at the UAW Region 1A in Taylor to hear from auto industry workers directly about the impact of the ongoing semiconductor chip shortage. Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist, UAW Region 1A Director Laura Dickerson, House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Congressman Pete…

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