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Dingell Statement on Expansion of Michigan's Electric Vehicles Charging Network

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DEARBORN, MI - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement as Governor Whitmer recently announced grants for 88 electric vehicle charging sites across Michigan to expand the statewide network: “It’s critical that the United States accelerates the deployment of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure to remain on the forefront of innovation…

Dingell Urges U.S. State Department for Briefing on Efforts to Deescalate Tensions and Violence in West Bank

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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) sent a letter to U.S. State Department Secretary Blinken urging for a briefing on the steps being taken to deescalate tensions and promote a peaceful resolution to the recent violence in Jerusalem, the Gaza Strip, and southern Israel. The increase in violence, including attempts by Israeli settlers to evict and…

5G Caucus Co-Chairs Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Promote America's Wireless Leadership

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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Tim Walberg (R-MI), Bill Johnson (R-OH), and Annie Kuster (D-NH) introduced the Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2021, a bipartisan bill to enhance America's leadership in the development of wireless standards. The lawmakers all serve as co-chairs of the Congressional 5G Caucus. The legislation…

Dingell Applauds New FCC Broadband Benefits Program

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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) applauded the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) announcement of its new Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, which would help families mitigate the cost of broadband services. “Throughout the pandemic and prior to, many people across the U.S. have been disconnected,” said Rep. Dingell. “It’s simple:…

Rep. Dingell: American Rescue Plan Relief for Restaurants Available Beginning Monday

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DEARBORN, MI - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) announced that restaurants in Michigan will be able to apply for direct relief through the Restaurant Revitalization Fund beginning Monday, May 3, at 12:00 p.m. ET. Applicants can register on the U.S. Small Business Administration application portal beginning today. The $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization…

Dingell Announces Over $131,000 in LWCF Funding for Accessible Nature Trail in New Boston

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DEARBORN, MI - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) announced $131,643 in federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant funding for the development of an accessible nature trail and other amenities at Oakwoods Metropark in New Boston, Michigan. This funding is part of the LWCF State & Local Assistance Program, which helps to build and protect parks outside of…

Dingell, Markey Introduce THRIVE Act to Foster Bold Economic Renewal

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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass.), along with Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Reps. Nanette Barragán (CA-44), Earl Blumenauer (OR-3), Jamaal Bowman (NY-16), Yvette Clarke…

Dingell Statement on General Motors Plan to Outsource Electric Vehicle Manufacturing to Mexico

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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement after General Motors announced it will begin manufacturing electric vehicles in Mexico starting in 2023: “Electric vehicles must be built here in America by the finest workforce in the world – the American worker. Not one American dollar should support our own jobs being shipped off to…

Dingell Statement on President Biden's Joint Address to Congress

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WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) tonight released the following statement after President Biden delivered his joint address to Congress: “President Biden delivered a refreshing address to the nation tonight as a President who truly understands America’s needs. The facts are simple: we need good-paying jobs that support American families and empower us to…

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