WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement on the stepping down of National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Francis Collins after over 12 years of service:
“Dr. Collins’ tenure as Director of the National Institutes of Health was nothing short of admirable. From the beginning of his post in 2009, Dr. Collins led with… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswomen Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Jahana Hayes (CT-5) introduced legislation to hold education institutions accountable for any mishandling of sexual assault reports and failing to prevent further assaults.
Amidst continued sexual assault lawsuits regarding Michigan higher education institutions, the legislators are calling on schools to take responsibility… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released a statement applauding nationwide lead service line replacement investments included in the Energy & Commerce Committee reconciliation recommendations and urging her Senate colleagues to do the same. As the drinking water crisis in Michigan – and across the country – worsens, Dingell stated:
“In the midst of this… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, in a bipartisan display of respect and remembrance, U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Dearborn and U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph visited the National COVID Memorial titled “In America: Remember” and planted small white flags with heartfelt messages in honor of Michiganders who have lost their lives to COVID-19. 670,000 flags – each one representing the… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) applauded the advancement of the Build Back Better Act out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. After a three-day markup of the bill, which outlines legislative recommendations for budget reconciliation, the legislation now awaits final consideration by the Budget Committee before heading to the floor.
“Our… Read more »
DEARBORN, MI - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement on the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001:
“20 years later and we have not forgotten the pain and suffering that blanketed the nation on September 11, 2001 during the worst terrorist attack on American soil.
“I still remember feeling a sense… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representative Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Representative Rashida Tlaib (MI-13), House Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship Chairwoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-19), and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10) sent a letter to President Biden, along with 66 of their colleagues, urging for the designation of Lebanon for Temporary Protected… Read more »
DEARBORN, MI - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) announced that the A.C.T. Drug Free Community Coalition- A project of LAHC-Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities in Dearborn will receive a $125,000 grant from the Office of National Drug Control Policy and Drug-Free Communities Support Program in order to implement programs to prevent youth substance use, including abuse… Read more »
YPSILANTI, MI - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist visited Haab’s Restaurant in Ypsilanti, Michigan to highlight the importance of supporting small businesses. Opened in 1934, Haab’s has deep roots in the Ypsilanti community, offering a gathering place and eatery full of tradition. As part of the American Rescue Plan that… Read more »
DEARBORN, MI - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) announced that the Superior Township Fire Department will receive a $205,745 regional grant through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. This funding will be used to purchase upgraded personal protective equipment and turnout gear for individual firefighter… Read more »
