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U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement on last night’s U.S. airstrikes in Syria. “This week’s horrific chemical weapons attack perpetrated by the Syrian government left at least 70 innocent men, women and children dead. This brutal assault was the latest in a long series of atrocities carried out by the Assad regime against its own people. The U.S. and the inter... Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today sent a letter to Lieutenant General Todd T. Semonite, commanding general and chief of engineers at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, regarding a proposal to ship large quantities of hazardous, contaminated material waste from Ohio to Michigan for disposal. Serious concerns and questions have been raised by local officials, and Dingell is seeking answ... Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Vice-Chair of the House Democratic Caucus Seniors Task Force, joined Congressman John Larson (CT-05) in introducing legislation to strengthen and enhance the Social Security program for future generations. H.R. 1902, the Social Security 2100 Act, will provide a benefit bump for current and future beneficiaries and keep the system strong for generations to... Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today released the following statement after the U.S. Marine Corps announced that charges have been referred to General Court-Martial against Gunnery Sergeant Joseph A. Felix and Sergeant Michael K. Eldridge, which include charges related to the death of Private Raheel Siddiqui from Taylor, Michigan. “What happened to Private Siddiqui at Parris Island was ... Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today marked Equal Pay Day by cosponsoring the Paycheck Fairness Act to ensure women across the country earn equal pay for equal work. “Equal Pay Day is the day when, more than three months into the year, women’s earnings finally catch up to what men earned in 2016,” Dingell said. “Women working full-time, year-round still earn on average 80 cents for ever... Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement regarding two executive orders signed by President Trump that direct the Administration to release a report examining the causes of U.S. trade deficits and collect unpaid trade penalties. “The working men and women of my district need and deserve real changes to U.S. trade policy that level the playing field for the America... Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Congressman Mike Bishop (MI-08) sent a bipartisan letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price that addresses the serious concerns with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed cuts to Medicare Advantage (MA) Retiree Coverage, also known as Employer Group Waiver Plans (EGWP). “In Michigan alone, there are over 400,000 re... Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement after President Trump signed an executive order dismantling a number of programs designed to combat climate change. “Today the President rolled back years of progress to reduce carbon emissions, decrease pollution and make our environment a better, cleaner place to live. In Michigan and throughout the Great Lakes region, we... Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement after Ford announced a $1.2 billion investment in three Michigan manufacturing facilities, including plans to invest $850 million in the Michigan Assembly Plant and $200 million for an advanced data center at Flat Rock to support production of connected, autonomous and electrified vehicles. “Today’s announcement is further ... Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement after Republican leadership decided to pull its proposal to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) from the floor. “Today, bipartisan members of the House of Representatives came together to reject Republican’s disastrous proposal to repeal the Affordable Care Act because it was crystal clear this legislation would have devas... Read more »