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Congresswoman Dingell’s office released the following statement:    “On Sunday night, Representative Dingell tested positive for COVID-19 for the first time since the start of the pandemic during a routine test. Congresswoman Dingell has been fully vaccinated including all available boosters, has minimal symptoms, and will continue to work while self-isolating at home.… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) announced today that the University of Michigan will receive $7,191,523 in grant funding from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct innovative health care research, including pharmacology, physiology, and biological chemistry; arthritis, musculoskeletal, and skin diseases; and vision research.  “The… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY2023.    “This year’s NDAA takes significant steps to keep our nation competitive, secure, and strong by investing in our servicemembers, promoting clean energy and energy efficiency, supporting advancements in innovation and technology, strengthening… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement on the news of the release of Brittney Griner and the status of Paul Whelan, who has been detained in Russia since 2018. Michigan’s new sixth district includes Novi, where Paul lived before being detained, and Manchester, where Whelan’s family resides.    “It’s always a success to bring an… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Deputy Whip of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, today sent a letter with United States and Japanese Progressive Caucus members calling for any final NDAA legislation to include robust protections from the use of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on U.S. military bases in the United States and abroad. “The language… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Jahana Hayes (CT-05), and Deborah Ross (NC-02) are introducing legislation to strengthen civil rights protections against harassment in schools. The Students’ Access to Freedom & Educational Rights Act (SAFER) Act would amend the burdensome standards for harassment lawsuits brought under Title IX of the Education… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, the House of Representatives passed legislation led by Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI-12), Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) to help protect the health and safety of firefighters and emergency responders from PFAS exposure. The Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances (PFAS) Act directs federal agencies to develop best… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today released the following statement on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's announcement she will step down from Democratic leadership. "Nancy Pelosi is one of the strongest, toughest, most caring, effective, and focused women in the history of our country, who understands the importance of and knows how to bring… Read more »

Washington, DC– Today, Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) passed legislation to rename the newly opened VA community based outpatient clinic in Canton after Major General Oliver W. Dillard, the first black officer to graduate from the National War College. On May 26th, Reps. Stevens and Dingell toured the clinic alongside Major General Dillard’s… Read more »

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today released the following statement recognizing Veterans Day.  “Today we thank all our nation’s veterans for their service and their sacrifice. You answered the call to serve in times of great peril when your nation needed you most. We owe you our respect, freedom, and gratitude for the innumerable sacrifices not only… Read more »