WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) announced more than $181 million in emergency funding for colleges, universities, and students in Michigan’s 12th Congressional District as part of the American Rescue Plan. The funding will help local institutions cope with the severe financial fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and continue serving their students… Read more »
DEARBORN, MI - This week, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) is urging hardworking families in Michigan’s 12th District to file their taxes before the upcoming May 17th deadline to ensure they receive the accurate amount in new advance monthly Child Tax Credit payments they are entitled to as soon as possible.
As part of the American Rescue Plan Rep. Dingell helped… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) applauded the Biden-Harris Administration’s release of $1.4 billion in funding for Older Americans Act programs as part of the American Rescue Plan. … Read more »
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… Read more »
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:… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
