WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement remembering Washington Post Editorial Page Editor Fred Hiatt:
“I’m completely devastated by the loss of Fred Hiatt. For over 20 years, Fred led the Post’s editorial page with common sense and decency, understanding many sides of an issue and exploring those views with fairness and… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement remembering former Senator Bob Dole:
“Senator Bob Dole was a giant on Capitol Hill and beyond. He legislated with civility, decency, and honor and understood the importance of bipartisanship. He was good friends with John for decades, both being World War II veterans who shared many… Read more »
GROSSE ILE, MI - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) celebrated the re-opening of the Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge, which had been closed for repairs since May of 2020.
“Today we’re celebrating the impact that investing in and maintaining critical infrastructure can have on the success of our communities. The Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge is 150 years old, and we have a… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and bipartisan Michigan colleagues sent a letter to Speaker Pelosi, Majority Leader Schumer, Minority Leader McCarthy, and Minority Leader McConnell urging for full funding for the Creating Helpful Incentives for the Production of Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act. This letter follows a roundtable that Dingell… Read more »
DEARBORN, MI - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement remembering long-time Michigan radio host and reporter, Lisa Barry:
“My heart is heavy today as we mourn the loss of Lisa Barry, a long-time radio host and reporter, most recently for WEMU. Lisa was a seasoned broadcaster who brought realness into her reporting. We last spoke on air… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Reps. Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Rashida Tlaib (MI-13), House Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship Chairwoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-19), and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10) introduced the Lebanon TPS Act of 2021, a much-needed piece of legislation that would grant Lebanese nationals residing in the United States Temporary Protected… Read more »
TAYLOR, MI – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Senator Gary Peters (MI) hosted U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and industry, labor, and state and local government partners at the UAW Region 1A in Taylor, Michigan for a roundtable discussion about the semiconductor chip shortage. The roundtable discussion focused on the shortage’s impact on Michigan, especially on… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Congressman Fred Upton (R-MI) sent a letter to President Biden urging for an increase in COVID-19 resources for Michigan, including therapeutics, rapid testing supplies, and military medical personnel to assist hospitals. In the last week, Michigan reported over 50,000 new COVID-19 cases – the highest weekly caseload for the… Read more »
DEARBORN, MI - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement applauding Governor Whitmer’s executive directive to use federal infrastructure funds to replace lead service lines across Michigan and ensure clean water for Michiganders. The federal funding is part of the recently enacted Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which includes clean… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) voted to pass the Build Back Better Act and invest in hard-working American families. The bill now awaits further consideration in the U.S. Senate. Dingell released the following statement on this historic vote:
“We can’t wait another second to put hard-working American families first. We’re still in the midst of a… Read more »
