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WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) final rule to establish a new category of over-the-counter hearing aids, which will expand access and lower costs.   “Hearing aids aren’t a luxury, they are critical for millions of people to maintain a healthy, independent lifestyle. Today’s FDA rule… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today announced the Downriver Riverfront Communities Economic Recovery Implementation Project will receive $1.6 million in grant funding from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) at the U.S. Department of Commerce. Grant funding was provided as part of the American Rescue Plan and EDA’s Coal Communities… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) commemorated the 87th anniversary of Social Security with a commitment to protect and strengthen the program in the face of attempts to undermine and privatize it.    “Social Security is a part of the fabric of who we are in America and how we care for our seniors,” said Rep. Dingell. “We made a promise to our seniors that when they… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act—historic legislation to fight inflation, combat the Climate Crisis, reduce the federal deficit, and lower health care and energy costs. The Inflation Reduction Act includes key provisions based on legislation authored by Dingell to increase investments in advanced electric vehicle… Read more »

Today, Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Bob Latta (R-OH) launched the bipartisan Congressional Autonomous Vehicle Caucus. The purpose of this caucus is to educate Members and staff on autonomous vehicle technology that can improve the safety and accessibility of roadways. Representatives Latta and Dingell serve together on the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce on… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today sent a letter to EPA Region 5 Administrator Debra Shore requesting the agency’s involvement in remedying the release and spread of hexavalent chromium into the Huron River last week by Tribar Technologies.   “After extensive briefings and conversations with Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and Department… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) issued the following statement regarding the status of the recent chemical release into the Huron River by Tribar Technologies. “The harmful release and spread of hexavalent chromium into the Huron River over the past week by Tribar Technologies is inexcusable and deeply disturbing. Authorities at every level are working around the clock to ensure… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) announced today that the University of Michigan will receive $10,279,947 in grant funding from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct health care research, including cancer treatment, aging, lung disease, and much more. “The University of Michigan continues to lead the nation and the world in… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement on the House passage of the CHIPS and Science Act. “I have witnessed firsthand the consequences of the semiconductor chip shortage for my constituents over the last couple of years – shifts have been cut, workers were laid off, plants have been shuttered, and our domestic manufacturing has slowed to a halt. Just last… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-WY) applaud the House passage of their Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021, by a vote of 416-12, which would extend through December 31, 2024 critical telehealth policies implemented during the pandemic to make it easier for seniors to access remote care and other emerging health care… Read more »