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Dingell, Tlaib Introduce Resolution Recognizing Arab American Heritage Month

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Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-12) introduced a resolution recognizing April as Arab American Heritage Month to honor the history, culture, and achievements of Arab Americans in the United States. “Arab Americans are part of the fabric of our country and are integral to our communities in Southeast Michigan and across…

Dingell, Obernolte Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve ICU Capacity and Patient Outcomes

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U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23) introduced bipartisan legislation to reduce delays in care, improve patient outcomes, and strengthen coordination between hospitals by requiring real-time reporting of intensive care unit (ICU) bed availability.  The Improving Care Utilization Through Bed Exchange and Data Sharing Act of 2026, or ICU Bed Act…

Dingell Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Modernize Home Dialysis Care

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 U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), alongside U.S. Representatives Rudy Yakym (R-IN-02), Brad Schneider (D-IL-10), and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA-01), introduced legislation to expand Medicare coverage for remote patient monitoring services furnished by nephrologists to individuals with end stage renal disease receiving home dialysis. The bipartisan legislation is…

Dingell Co-Leads Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Communication and Video Technologies Are Accessible to People with Disabilities

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Today, U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and U.S. Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), alongside U.S. Senators Ed Markey (D-MA.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility (CVTA) Act. This bill would update and strengthen the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act to…

Dingell, Tlaib Introduce Legislation to Ensure Safe, Affordable Water for All

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Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and Congresswoman  Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-12) introduced the Water Access and Affordability Act to establish the first-ever permanent, federal low-income water affordability program in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). “Access to clean water is a basic human right, but too many families struggle to cover the cost of their…

Dingell, McClain Lead Bipartisan Resolution Celebrating Michigan’s Victory in NCAA Championship Game

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U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and Lisa McClain (R-MI-09) led the introduction of a bipartisan resolution honoring the University of Michigan men’s basketball team for their victory in the 2026 NCAA March Madness tournament. On Monday, April 6, the Michigan Wolverines defeated the University of Connecticut Huskies to claim their first NCAA basketball title since 1989. The…

Dingell Secures Federal Grant for Ypsilanti-based Manufacturer following Administration’s Attempts to Revoke Critical Funding

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U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) released the following statement on her successful efforts securing $31.7 million in federal grant funding for the Ypsilanti-based manufacturer LuxWall after the Trump Administration sought to revoke the funding:  “When I heard this administration was trying to revoke federal funding for Michigan manufacturing, I knew I had to act.…

Dingell, Matsui Press Administration on Threats to Free Speech and Independent Journalism

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U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and Doris Matsui (D-CA-07) raised concerns about recent guidance changes from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that could undermine press freedom and free speech. In a letter to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, Congresswomen Dingell and Matsui warned that the new interpretation of federal guidance could create uncertainty for…

Dingell, DeLauro Urge State Department to Ensure Governments Respect Access to Holy Sites After Clergy Blocked from Church in Israel at Start of Holy Week

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Today, U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) expressed their concerns over encroachments on religious freedom amid the start of Easter Week. In a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the lawmakers urged the State Department to ensure foreign governments, particularly our allies, closely consult with the United States as decisions are made regarding…

Dingell Announces More Than $20 Million in Health Care Funding for the University of Michigan

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 Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) announced she secured $20,323,488 in federal grant funding for the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor to support a wide range of research initiatives, including aging, nursing, neurological disorders, cancer, and more. The funding comes from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and was made possible by Congresswoman…

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