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Dingell Applauds House Passage of Block, Report and Suspend Suspicious Shipments Act

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WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Block, Report, and Suspend Suspicious Shipments Act (H.R. 3878). Led by Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV), this bipartisan legislation will require drug manufacturers, distributors and other Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registrants to exercise due…

U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell Statement on Veterans Day

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U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement in recognition of Veterans Day. “Veterans Day is the day we pause to salute the men and women who have served our country in the armed services. We remember, honor, and thank the men and women that have braved the high seas, flown into hostile air, and faced treacherous terrains to keep our nation safe, secure,…

Dingell Urges Action from HUD & AAHC to Address Issues Plaguing Low-Income Housing in Ann Arbor

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ANN ARBOR, MI – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) urged the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address complex-wide bed bug issues impacting residents of the Maple Meadows Apartments in Ann Arbor, Michigan. A similar letter was sent to the Ann Arbor Housing Commission (AAHC), who oversees the property. Tenants are reporting a bed bug infestation is forcing…

Dingell, Wayne County, Trenton Mayor Discuss Economic Development & Environmental Issues

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TRENTON, MI – During a virtual town hall meeting, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Assistant Wayne County Executive Khalil Rahal, and Trenton Mayor Steve Rzeppa discussed economic development and environmental issues facing the city of Trenton, MI. Also joining as panelists were Susan White, Refuge Manager at the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge; Brian Kelly, EPA On-Site…

Dingell Announced $15.5 Million to Improve Rail Infrastructure Between Ypsilanti and Jackson

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YPSILANTI, MI – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) announced the US Department of Transportation is awarding $15,570,327 to the Michigan Department of Transportation to improve rail infrastructure including replace 80,000 feet of rail, rehab 42 horizontal curves, and make safety enhancements at 16 public and 8 private at-grade crossings on state-owned rail corridor between…

Dingell Hosting Several Upcoming Virtual Town Hall Meetings

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DEARBORN, MI – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) announced several upcoming virtual town halls on environmental and economic development issues. The virtual events will feature updates on federal, state, and local actions and include experts to answer questions on economic development and environmental issues facing her district. The virtual town hall events are free and open to…

Dingell, Grijalva, Beyer Lead Opposition to Weaken Endangered Species Protections for the Greater Sage-Grouse

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Chairs of the Endangered Species Act Caucus – House Natural Resources Committee Chair Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ), Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Don Beyer (D-VA) – led a letter with 59 Members of Congress to House Democratic leadership requesting that the final fiscal year 2021 spending bill remain free from riders weakening Endangered Species Act protections…

Democratic Women’s Caucus Members Blast Senate Republicans’ Unwillingness to Prioritize Funding for Women and their Families

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Washington, DC – On Monday, October 19, 2020, Co-Chairs of the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) Representatives Brenda Lawrence (MI-14), Lois Frankel (FL-21), Jackie Speier (CA-14), and Vice Chairs Representatives Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Deb Haaland (NM-01), joined by House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Representative Katherine Clark, Co-Chair of the House Democratic Policy and…

Dingell Presses Facebook on Private Groups, Hateful Rhetoric & Violence

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) pressed social media platform Facebook to explain actions they are taking to prevent hateful rhetoric and violence to spread in private groups. According to the FBI affidavit, domestic terrorists plotting harm and violence against Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer used Facebook as a platform to communicate and recruit,…

Great Lakes Task Force Urges Support for Great Lakes in Water Resources Development Act

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Co-Chairs of the House Great Lakes Task Force Representatives Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), David Joyce (R-OH), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), and Bill Huizenga (R-MI) led a bipartisan letter to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee urging the Committee to include support for the Great Lakes in this year’s Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) as it moves to…

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