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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…

Dingell Statement on New Proposed Vehicle Emissions Standards

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WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) released the following statement on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new proposed federal vehicle emissions standards for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles for model year (MY) 2027 and beyond. “We know that to meet our climate goals we need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the transportation…

Dingell Volunteers with Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels

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YPSILANTI, MI – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) volunteered with Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels to deliver hot meals to homebound seniors. “For some homebound seniors, Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels is the only way they’re able to eat and live healthy, independent lives—a job that became even more important as the pandemic kept people home and drove a surge in food insecurity across…

Dingell, Tlaib Re-Introduce Resolution Recognizing Arab American Heritage Month

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. — This week, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) introduced a resolution honoring Arab American Heritage Month, a month-long celebration held in April to recognize the incredible contributions Arab Americans have made in the United States. “In Southeast Michigan and across America, Arab Americans are part of the fabric of our…

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