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Dingell Requests Clarification from Tik Tok CEO Regarding Geolocation Data Collection Following E&C Hearing

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WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today sent a letter to Tik Tok CEO Shou Chew requesting clarification about Tik Tok’s policy regarding the collection of precise geolocation data following Chew’s testimony before the Energy and Commerce Committee on March 23, 2023. During his testimony, in response to questioning by Dingell, Chew stated that Tik Tok previously collected…

Dingell, Casey Reintroduce Legislation to Combat Sexual Violence Against Students with Disabilities

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WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), co-chair of the Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus, and U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) this week reintroduced bicameral legislation to improve responses to sexual violence against students with disabilities. The Safe Equitable Campus Resources and Education (SECuRE) Act makes targeted improvements to the Clery Act to ensure the needs of…

Great Lakes Task Force Encouraged by Canadian Investment to Protect the Great Lakes

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WASHINGTON – Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Bill Huizenga (R-MI), David Joyce (R-OH), and Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Co-Chairs of the bipartisan House Great Lakes Task Force, are encouraged by the announcement by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that Canada will invest CAD $420 million over the next decade to protect and restore the Great Lakes, which is world’s largest freshwater…

Dingell Statement on Treasury EV Tax Credit Guidance

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WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) released the following statement on the Treasury Department’s updated guidance regarding the Inflation Reduction Act’s new clean vehicle tax credit. “Accelerating domestic electric vehicle development, manufacturing, and deployment is critical to addressing the threat of climate change and advancing the future of transportation here in…

Dingell Statement on the Passing of Mark Russell

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WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) released the following statement on the news of the death of political satirist and comedian Mark Russell. “Mark was a special man and friend who had the ability to make us laugh when we needed it the most. He had his finger on the pulse of the country and helped keep life in perspective with his wit. He was a once-in-a-generation mind…

Dingell Joins Resolution Calling for Immediate Release of Michigander Paul Whelan

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WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today joined Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11), along with U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI), to reintroduce a bipartisan, bicameral resolution calling for the immediate release of Michigander Paul Whelan from authorities under the Russian government. The reintroduction of the resolution comes as members of…

Dingell, McClain Host Rosie the Riveters on Honor Flight Visit to Washington, D.C.

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Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and Lisa McClain (MI-09) today hosted a group of 11 World War II “Rosie the Riveters,” all ages 98-101, at the U.S. Capitol as part of a special Honor Flight visit. This celebration of their service comes during Women’s History Month, a time to commemorate women’s important contributions to society.  Rosies, symbolized by the iconic “We Can…

Dingell, Tlaib, Thanedar Urge EGLE to Extend Public Input Period on Romulus Toxic Waste Site

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ROMULUS, Mich. – Today, Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), and Shri Thanedar (MI-13) wrote a letter to Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), urging the agency to re-open the window for public feedback regarding the renewal of the operating license for Republic Industrial and Energy Services (RIES), LLC’s hazardous waste site…

On Equal Pay Day, Dingell and Raskin Release New GAO Report on Gender Pay Gap

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WASHINGTON —Today, on Equal Pay Day, Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and Rep. Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, released a report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) showing the persistence of the gender pay gap and the under-representation of women in management positions across all industries. The report…

Dingell Statement on EPA's Proposed PFAS Drinking Water Standard

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WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) released the following statement in support of the EPA’s proposed action to establish the first-ever national drinking water standard for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).  “This is an important step by the EPA to take serious action to remove and keep PFAS out of our homes and out of our drinking water.…

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