WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) released the following statement after learning of the passing of Richard Bates. Bates was the longtime Senior Vice President of Government Relations for the Walt Disney Company after previously serving as Executive Director for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
"Richard Bates was adored by all who knew him. Whether in… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) today released the following statement after learning of the passing of Dearborn Heights Mayor Dan Paletko:
“Dan Paletko was a kind man, dedicated public servant, and dear friend who worked with John and I for decades with a deep devotion to the Dearborn Heights community. The suddenness of his passing is a devastating reminder of… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) released the following statement after voting for the Caring for Americans with Supplemental Help (CASH) Act:
“Last week, Congress provided the American people with a down payment and a promise of more relief soon. Today, the House of Representatives made good on that promise by voting for $2,000 survival checks to begin to meet the… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) today released the following statement after presiding over Majority Leader Steny Hoyer’s unanimous consent request to provide $2,000 survival checks for Americans.
“It is Christmas Eve. But it is not a silent night. All is not calm, and for too many, nothing is bright,” said Congresswoman Dingell. “Donald Trump doesn’t give a damn… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) today released the following statement after voting for the COVID-19 relief package.
“Even though this package is far from perfect and these stimulus payments aren’t nearly enough, this compromise will provide a down payment for the businesses and families who shouldn’t have had to wait this long for relief,” said Congresswoman… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) today applauded the inclusion of her proposals to increase investments in clean water for low-income families, the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, and the Land and Water Conservation Fund in must-pass legislation to fund the federal government. The COVID relief package also includes language drafted by Dingell to improve home and… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Continuing a decades long Dingell holiday tradition, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) today released the 2020 edition of the annual Dingell Jingle, set to the tune of “Let it Snow”.
Full text of the jingle can be read below.
The mood on Capitol Hill is frightful
But my colleagues are so delightful
And since we can’t hang in the cloakroom
Let us zoom! Let us… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA) today introduced legislation to ensure workers are guaranteed access to training and potential benefits when an employer adopts new technology that impacts their employment. With a quarter of jobs in the United States at risk of automation, the Workers’ Right to Training Act will enshrine… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) today urged immediate action from Facebook to eradicate anti-Muslim bigotry from the platform and demanded Mark Zuckerberg implement six measures to combat bigoted content. In a letter signed by 29 colleagues, Dingell cited instances of anti-Muslim content on Facebook and recent reports showing the role of the platform in inciting… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) today released the following statement after President-elect Joe Biden appointed Jennifer Granholm as Secretary of Energy.
“Our nation is entering a new era of energy and we need leaders willing to make smart, tough choices on our path ahead. With deep experience in the auto industry, climate change, and clean energy, Jennifer… Read more »
