Dearborn, MI - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement applauding Ford’s new global battery center and emphasizing its importance for Southeast Michigan:
“Ford’s new global battery center is another indicator that the journey to electrification is moving swiftly – and Michigan will be front and center. Ford Ion Park will help create and maintain… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Rashida Tlaib (MI-13), and Andy Levin (MI-9) today sent a letter to President Biden calling for the issuance and implementation of an OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard, which was planned to go into effect by March 15th. The federal standard would protect the health and safety of frontline workers and help them respond more… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) issued the following statement as the U.S. Census Bureau released apportionment data showing that Michigan would lose one Congressional seat:
“I have long believed in the power and potential of representative democracy. Voters passed the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission last year to ensure all… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) issued the following statement as governors of 12 U.S. states sent a letter to the Biden Administration urging a phase out of gas-powered vehicle sales and move to zero-emission vehicles by 2035:
“We stand at a pivotal moment in the climate crisis for the United States to lead the world once again and move forward… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass H.R. 1333, the National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act. This legislation will prevent any future president from issuing baseless, discriminatory travel bans. Dingell presided over the House during debate and gaveled down the bill for… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement after Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all charges in the murder of George Floyd:
“Almost one year later, a mother is still mourning her son, a daughter is still growing up without her father, and a brother is still grieving a friend. A conviction like this does not bring George Floyd back to… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Fred Upton (MI-6), along with 25 other members of Congress, introduced comprehensive, bipartisan legislation that aims to protect all Americans and our environment from harmful forever chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The package establishes a national drinking water standard for select PFAS… Read more »
DEARBORN, MI - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement after the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced its support for allowing the Gelman dioxane plume to seek addition to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Superfund National Priorities List for federal clean-up:
“EGLE’s decision to allow… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today announced $500,000 in the Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) grant funding for Ann Arbor’s Corporate for a Skilled Workforce. The funding will be used to help Michigan’s food growers, processers and distributors develop workforce skills through training and job-based experiences.
“We… Read more »
DEARBORN, MI - Today, Democratic Policy & Communications Committee Co-Chair Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04), Joyce Beatty (OH-03) and Andy Levin (MI-09) highlighted what they’ve been hearing from their constituents about the impact of the American Rescue Plan. Dingell, Moore, Beatty and Levin have spent the District Work Period holding… Read more »
