WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the House of Representatives adopted three bipartisan amendments led by Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) to the interior and environment appropriations package for Fiscal Year 2021 that would address regulating and clean-up of toxic PFAS chemicals.
Dingell’s PFAS Amendments would:
Ensure the Trump Administration cannot withdraw their decision,… Read more »
DEARBORN, MI – Today, Congresswoman Dingell issued the following statement after the Michigan legislature adopted maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for seven PFAS chemicals contaminating drinking water in Michigan as proposed by Michigan Department of Environment, Great lakes, and Energy (EGLE):
“Through working together and recognition of the critical threat posed by PFAS contamination,… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and the House of Representatives passed legislation to repeal the President’s existing executive order blocking travel from majority Muslim countries and prevent another baseless, discriminatory travel ban from happening again.
Video of Dingell on the House floor is available here.
“National security experts have been… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) voted for the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act, one of Congress’ most significant investments in environmental conservation in a generation. This landmark legislation will provide permanent, full funding of $900 million annually for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and establish the National Parks and… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) issued the following statement on why she opposed the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) because among other issues it fails to include House-passed provisions by Dingell to address PFAS contamination:
“PFAS is a clear and present threat to Michigan and clean water. PFAS contamination is poisoning servicemembers,… Read more »
DEARBORN, MI – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) announced eight hospitals in Michigan’s 12th Congressional District received nearly $29.5 million in relief funding from the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Starting this week, HHS will distribute $10 billion in relief nationwide to hospitals in areas highly impacted by COVID-19 cases.
“Hospitals are the… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) released the following statement on the passing of Congressman John Lewis:
“I have lost a friend and our country lost a fighter. John Lewis was America’s friend. He had the courage of a lion, the passion of a cougar, the wisdom of Solomon, and the heart of a lamb. A close friend of both John Dingell and I, John Lewis inspired… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement after her PFAS amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was not made in order for floor consideration by the House Rules Committee:
“For the life of me I cannot understand why we cannot set a safe drinking water standard for PFAS or require the cleanup of contaminated sites.… Read more »
ANN ARBOR, MI – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) joined Michigan independent restaurant owners to discuss the pandemic’s effect on the industry and legislation she supports in Congress to provide relief. Joining Dingell were Ari Weinzweig, co-founding partner of Zingerman’s community of businesses; Melvin Parson, Executive Director of We the People Growers Association in Ypsilanti; and… Read more »
WASHINGTON — Yesterday, Reps. Haley Stevens (MI-11), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Don Young (AK-At Large), Debbie Dingell (MI-12), and Marc Veasey (TX-33) introduced H.R. 7662, bipartisan legislation to help low-income families afford heating and cooling bills during the coronavirus pandemic.
As millions of Americans continue working from home or have lost their jobs due to COVID-19,… Read more »
