WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) today announced $120,000 in National Endowment of the Arts (NEA) grant funding for seven recipients in the 12th Congressional District. Over the past 5 years, the NEA has awarded 37 direct grants throughout the 12th District, totaling nearly $899,000 and impacting more than 452,900 residents.
“Arts and culture don’t just inspire… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) today announced the Grosse Ile and Belleville Fire Departments received Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program awards from the Department of Homeland Security. Administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the funding will be used to purchase PPE and other related supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Our… Read more »
DEARBORN, MI – Thursday, February 18 at 6:30 P.M., Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) will hold a virtual town hall with local VA health officials on COVID-19 vaccines for our nation’s veterans. Dingell will be joined by Dr. Ginny Creasman, Director, Ann Arbor VA Hospital; Eric Deters, Chief Strategy Officer, Ann Arbor VA Hospital; Lisa Keel, Nurse Manager Ann Arbor VA Hospital; and Dr.… Read more »
(Washington, DC) – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Co-Chair of the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC), appeared on Inside Politics on CNN Sunday to discuss the urgent need to get a COVID relief package done for the American people.
“President Biden does want to work across the aisle. Ten Senators asked to meet with him last Sunday, a week ago, and they were… Read more »
DEARBORN, MI – With Valentine’s Day less than a week away, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) encouraged local students to participate in the “Valentines for Veterans” project by making handmade valentine cards for local veterans and frontline workers. Since 2015, students across the region created hundreds of cards to show veterans how much they are loved and appreciated. In recognition… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the Biden administration begins to take immediate action to recover from the coronavirus pandemic and resulting economic depression, Representative Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today reintroduced the Transform, Heal, and Renew by Investing in a Vibrant Economy (THRIVE) Agenda. The resolution outlines a framework for a bold economic… Read more »
Washington (February 3, 2021) – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, and Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) today re-introduced legislation that would create the Clean Energy and Sustainability Accelerator, which would leverage public and private funds to invest in clean energy technologies and infrastructure. The accelerator would provide financing to eligible… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) today released the following statement applauding President Joe Biden for ending United States support for the Saudi Arabia-led coalition in Yemen’s civil war. Dingell was among the first Members of Congress to raise concerns about civilian deaths in Yemen under the Obama Administration, and continued to call on former President… Read more »
WASHINGON, DC – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Congressman Fred Upton (R-MI) today introduced a resolution honoring February 4, 2021 as National Cancer Prevention Day. Dingell serves as Co-Chair of the Congressional Cancer Prevention Caucus, which aims to educate policymakers about best practices for cancer prevention.
The resolution recognizes the devastating effect cancer… Read more »
Washington, DC – Congresswomen Debbie Dingell (MI-12) Jackie Speier (CA-14), and Diana DeGette (CO-01) introduced legislation today to ensure Americans can confidently use technology for contact tracing of COVID-19 knowing their data are secure and privacy is respected. The Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act would provide grants to states that choose to use technology as part… Read more »
