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Dingell Statement on Release of Taylor Dudley and Status of Paul Whelan

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WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today released the following statement on the news that Taylor Dudley, a Navy veteran from Lansing, was released from Russian custody.  "I'm thankful Taylor Dudley has been reunited with his family and commend former Governor Bill Richardson and all those involved for their hard work to secure his release. It's always a…

Dingell, Fitzpatrick Reintroduce Bill Expanding Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage

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WASHINGTON – Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) today reintroduced the bipartisan Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act to expand Medicare to cover hearing aids for beneficiaries. Medicare does not currently cover hearing aids, which have an average price of about $2,500. “Hearing aids aren’t a luxury, they are critical for millions of people to maintain…

Dingell Announces $112,000 in Federal Arts Funding for the 6th District

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WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today announced $112,000 in funding from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for six creative economy organizations in Michigan’s 6th Congressional District.  “Arts and culture bind our communities together, inspire people of all ages, bring joy to families, and power our local economies,” said Congresswoman…

Dingell Congratulates University of Michigan on Selection for NASA Mission Investigation

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WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell today congratulates the University of Michigan on being selected to lead an investigation for NASA’s Geospace Dynamics Constellation (GDC) mission. “The University of Michigan remains at the forefront of cutting-edge research and scientific advancement,” said Dingell. “This investigation will help us better understand our Earth’s…

Dingell Sworn in to 118th Congress, Representing New District

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today released the following statement after being sworn in to represent Michigan's new 6th Congressional District for the 118th Congress. “I am honored to continue to serve the communities I’ve known for my whole life and look forward to getting to know new neighborhoods and families across Michigan’s 6th district,” said Dingell.…

Dingell Remembers Abbas Family Four Years After Crash

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell today remembers and honors the Abbas family, Issam and Rima, along with their three children, Ali, Isabella, and Giselle, who were tragically killed four years ago in a car crash caused by a wrong-way drunk driver.   “Drunk driving has brought so much pain to communities and families across the country, including Dearborn, Northville, and beyond. Four…

Dingell Secures Over $36 million for Michigan’s 12th District in FY2023 Government Funding Bill

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WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today announced the FY2023 omnibus appropriations package includes $36,447,419 for 15 community projects throughout Michigan’s 12th Congressional District. Dingell’s community project funding will directly invest in efforts to protect the environment, develop and distribute clean energy, increase access to affordable housing and…

Dingell, Tlaib Urge HHS to Add “Middle Eastern or North African” Self-Identification Category to Address Health Disparities

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WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Rashida Tlaib (MI-13) today led a letter to Secretary Xavier Becerra urging the Department of Health and Human Services to collect and report data on individuals who self-identify as “Middle Eastern or North African,” or MENA, to recognize and address health disparities. Currently, data from MENA individuals is aggregated under the…

Rep. Dingell and Chairwoman Maloney Release GAO Report Updating Data on the Gender Pay Gap

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12), Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, issued the following statements after the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released its preliminary analysis of women’s representation in the workforce and the status of the gender pay gap between 2018 to 2021:  “This report…

Dingell, Curtis Fight for Increased Dental Insurance on Federal Marketplace

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WASHINGTON — Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI-12) and Congressman John Curtis (R-UT-03) introduced the bipartisan Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act to expand access to private dental coverage for millions of Americans.    “Dental care is the pathway to good health for the entire body, but access to quality dental coverage is out of reach for too many…

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