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Dingell, McKinley Introduce Bill to End Pill Dumping, Bring Accountability to Suspicious Order Shipments

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WASHINGTON DC - Today, U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D- Mich.) and David B. McKinley P.E. (R-W.Va.) introduced the Block, Report and Suspend Suspicious Shipments Act, which will require drug manufacturers, distributors and other Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registrants to not only report but halt suspicious orders. Currently, under the Controlled Substances Act, drug…

DINGELL, LATTA RE-INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO ALLOW HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS TO RENDER SERVICES ANYWHERE THROUGHOUT COVID-19 PANDEMIC

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Representative Bob Latta (OH-05) today re-introduced legislation that allows any health care professional in good standing with a valid practitioners’ license to render services—including telehealth—anywhere for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, health care professionals must maintain licenses in each state in…

Dingell on More Automakers Abandoning California Lawsuit

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) today released the following statement applauding Toyota Motor Corp., Fiat Chrysler, and other automakers for abandoning efforts to overturn California’s zero emission rules. “Today automakers demonstrated their commitment to combatting climate change and transitioning to a new era of clean energy,” said Congresswoman Dingell. “For…

Dingell Statement on Ahmad Ramadan Joining Biden Administration

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Dearborn, MI - Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) today released the following statement applauding the Biden Administration’s appointment of Ahmad Ramadan to be a Legislative Officer in the Department of Labor: “Ahmad Ramadan brought more than a powerful voice to our office, he brought a compassionate, deep understanding of his community and the constituents he served,” said…

TOMORROW: DINGELL TO ADDRESS A2Y CHAMBER

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Dearborn, MI – On Monday, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) will deliver her annual address to the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber. 11:00AM        Addresses A2Y Chamber ** To RSVP, please click here ** ###

Dingell Reintroduces COVID HCBS Relief Act to Provide Increased Funding for Home and Community-Based Services, Hazard Pay

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Washington, D.C. – As America’s seniors and people with disabilities continue to face increased risks from COVID-19, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) reintroduced the COVID HCBS Relief Act to provide increased funding for home and community-based services (HCBS). This legislation would provide dedicated Medicaid funds for HCBS, reducing the need for people with disabilities and older…

TONIGHT AT 6:30PM: DINGELL, TLAIB TO HOST WATER RIGHTS FACEBOOK LIVE

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – After introducing a federal ban on water shutoffs during the COVID-19 crisis earlier today, Congresswomen Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Rashida Tlaib (MI-13) will hold a Facebook Live conversation tonight on access to water with Monica Lewis-Patrick, President & CEO of We The People of Detroit. Beginning at 6:30PM, the discussion will focus on the Emergency Water is a…

Dingell, Tlaib Lead 71 Members of Congress in Introducing Federal Ban on Water Shutoffs During COVID—19 Crisis

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WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Congresswomen Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Rashida Tlaib (MI-13) reintroduced the Emergency Water is a Human Right Act, which would prohibit water shutoffs and ensure water affordability protections for low-income households during the COVID-19 national emergency. According to the CDC, one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is to…

Dingell on Biden Health Care Executive Orders

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) today released the following statement celebrating President Joe Biden’s Health Care Executive Orders. As a member of the Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee, Dingell has been a leader in Congress in fighting to defend the Affordable Care Act and expand access to health care for seniors, people with disabilities, and Medicaid…

Dingell Applauds GM Carbon Neutral Announcement

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) today released the following statement in response to GM’s announcement that the company would be carbon neutral by 2040. “Today’s announcement from GM demonstrates that members of the auto industry are committed to tackling the global climate crisis and decarbonizing the transportation sector. We have had discussions for months with…

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