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Dingell to Host Virtual Town Hall with Local VA Officials on COVID-19 Vaccines for Veterans

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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.…

DINGELL: COVID RELIEF CAN’T WAIT

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(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…

Dingell Continues Collecting Valentines for Vets & Frontline Workers

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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…

Dingell, Markey Reintroduce THRIVE Resolution to Build Back Economy Following Coronavirus Pandemic

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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…

Dingell, Markey, Van Hollen Re-Introduce Legislation to Create a Clean Energy and Sustainability Accelerator

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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…

Dingell on Biden Ending US Support for Offensive Operations in Yemen

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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…

Dingell, Upton Mark National Cancer Prevention Day

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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…

Dingell, Speier, DeGette Introduce Legislation to Protect Privacy in Contact Tracing Technology

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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…

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…

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