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Dingell, Moolenaar Introduce National Dam and Hydropower Safety Legislation

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WASHINGTON, DC –  Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Congressman John Moolenaar (R-MI) today introduced bipartisan legislation that makes reforms and improvements to dam and hydropower safety operations and oversight. Dingell and Moolenaar pushed for the provisions after the breach of the Edenville Dam and Sanford Dam failures in Michigan caused extensive damage throughout the…

Tlaib & Dingell: Detroit Moratorium on Water Shutoffs Shows Urgency for Nationwide Ban

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WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Today, Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib (MI-13) and Debbie Dingell (MI-12) applauded the City of Detroit’s move to suspend water shutoffs until at least 2022, and its stated intent to permanently end water shutoffs, after years of grassroots advocacy and pressure by local water activists. Reps. Tlaib and Dingell also stressed the need for a national…

Dingell Medical Marijuana Research Legislation Passes House

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WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation led by Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) that would eliminate barriers on the legitimate research of medical marijuana. “Antiquated laws written during the War on Drugs have built blockades to urgent research that could help us better understand the physical and mental health impact of marijuana,”…

Dingell Introduces 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) introduced 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…

Dingell Statement on Paul Sarbanes

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Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) issued the following statement after the passing of Senator Paul Sarbanes: “With powerful persuasion, fierce intellect, and uncompromising principles, Senator Paul Sarbanes spent a lifetime protecting our environment and fighting for good, transparent governance for generations to come. For decades, he stood shoulder-to-shoulder with my husband,…

Dingell, Tlaib Lead Group of 54 Members in Calling for Resumption of Palestinian Humanitarian Assistance and Peacebuilding Programs

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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) led a group of 54 Members of Congress reaching out to Secretary of State Pompeo requesting that the Trump administration restore assistance for the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), as well as humanitarian aid provided through USAID, and…

Dingell Statement on House Passage of the MORE Act

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WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) today released the following statement after voting for the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement Act of 2019. “For decades, our nation’s broken marijuana laws caused deep trauma by locking up generations of Black and Brown people, while enacting antiquated barriers to critical research,” said Congresswoman Dingell. “Even…

Dingell Leads Introduction of Legislation to Reauthorize, Expand Independence at Home Demonstration Program

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA), and Congresswoman Haley Stevens (D-MI) introduced the Independence at Home Demonstration Improvement Act of 2020. This legislation would extend the Independence at Home (IAH) Demonstration Program for three years while providing the Secretary of Health and…

Dingell Applauds Bipartisan Passage of Great Lakes Environmental Sensitivity Act

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) today applauded the bipartisan passage of the Great Lakes Environmental Sensitivity Act of 2020. Introduced with Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) and Representatives Dan Kildee (D-MI), Bill Huzienga (R-MI) and David Joyce (R-OH), the legislation will direct the Great Lakes Region ESI maps to be updated for the first time in over twenty years. “We have no…

Dingell Statement on Brian Deese’s Appointment as Director of the National Economic Council

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Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) issued the following statement after President-elect Joe Biden officially appointed Brian Deese as Director of the National Economic Council: “Throughout his career, Brian Deese has constantly, consistently put working families first, fought for American manufacturing, and led efforts to build a sustainable future for our environment. When the…

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