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Dingell Statement on the United States Surpassing 100,000 COVID-19 Related Deaths

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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) released the following statement on the United States surpassing 100,000 COVID-19 related deaths: “Today marks a very sad milestone for our country as now 100,000 Americans have died related to coronavirus. Families, friends and loved ones lost forever. Giants of our community and essential workers who put their lives at risk to…

Dingell Statement on State Attorneys General Filing Lawsuit on Fuel Economy Standards

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) issued the following statement after Attorneys General from California, Michigan, and 21 states intervened in fuel economy litigation:  “While I applaud California Attorney General Xavier Becerra for standing up for strong fuel economy standards, it is unfortunate that it got to this point. I have said all along that…

Bipartisan Lawmakers Call for Strong PFAS Clean-up Actions in Defense Authorization Bill

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Ann McLane Kuster (D-NH), Chris Pappas (D-NH), and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) led 112 bipartisan Representatives in calling for the inclusion of robust clean-up provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2021 to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).  Since the enactment of…

Dingell Statement on Fuel Economy Litigation

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) issued the following statement after the Auto Innovators announced their intervention in federal litigation regarding fuel economy standards: “I was disappointed by the announcement today. I have argued it’s in the long-term interest for the administration, California and the auto industry to be on the same page. We must…

Dingell Recognizes Eid al-Fitr, the Conclusion of Ramadan

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) introduced a Congressional resolution recognizing Eid al-Fitr, offering best wishes and respects to all Muslims at the conclusion of Ramadan. “The holy month of Ramadan is time for our Muslim friends and neighbors to reflect on the principles and values of community and compassion that is critical for our humanity,” said…

Dingell Statement on Trump’s Visit to 12th Congressional District

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YPSILANTI, MI – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) issued the following statement ahead of President Trump’s visit to Ford’s Rawsonville Plant in Michigan’s 12th Congressional District: “President Trump will see the best of Michigan and our communities during his visit today. Strength and resiliency. The know-how, grit, determination and American ingenuity that can in a short time…

HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS TASK FORCE ON AGING & FAMILIES INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO HELP SENIORS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ACCESS CRITICAL BENEFITS AMID COVID-19

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WASHINGTON – Today, the House Democratic Caucus Task Force on Aging & Families (TFAF) leadership announced the introduction of the COVID-19 Recovery for Seniors and People with Disabilities Act of 2020. As the pandemic continues to have a disproportionate impact on America’s older Americans, their families and caregivers, this measure would make additional investments in our…

House Democrats Push for Millions of Restoration and Resilience Jobs

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ), Jared Huffman (D-CA), Matt Cartwright (D-PA), Alan Lowenthal (D-CA), Deb Haaland (D-NM), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) urged House Leadership to include a “Restoration and Resilience Jobs” program in future economic recovery packages. As unemployment surges past 30 million…

Dingell on Johnson & Johnson Discontinuing Talc-based Baby Powder in US & Canada

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) issued the following statement after Johnson & Johnson announced the discontinuation of talc-based baby powder in the US and Canada: “For decades, we have seen the dangers of asbestos and raised concerns that talc contained trace amounts of the known carcinogen. Removing these products from shelves will give parents peace of…

Bipartisan Group to Introduce SMART Fund in the House of Representatives

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WASHINGTON, DC -- Representatives Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), Pete King (NY-02), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Tom Reed (NY-23), Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01), Fred Upton (MI-06), Ted Lieu (CA-33), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Debbie Dingell (MI-12), and Elise Stefanik (NY-21) announced today that they are introducing legislation to provide robust support to state and local governments on the front lines…

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