SOUTHGATE, MI – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) announced that the Downriver Community Conference (DCC) is receiving $600,000 in supplemental funding from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to help clean up and redevelop Brownfield sites. The DCC is a proven leader in Brownfield remediation and has received more than $12.6 million in Brownfield funding since… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) announced that the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority will receive $20.7 million in funding through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The funding will be used to operate transit in the greater Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti area during the COVID-19 crisis.
“Public transit is essential now more than… Read more »
WAYNE, MI – Today, Congresswomen Tlaib (MI-13) and Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement regarding the reopening of Beaumont Hospital in Wayne:
“We were alarmed to learn that Beaumont Health had decided to close Beaumont Hospital during the deadliest pandemic our nation has seen in over a century and amid the announcement it suffered $278.4 million net income loss in the… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-13), joined by Reps. Donna Shalala (FL-27), Debbie Dingell (MI-12), and Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-09), introduced a resolution honoring Arab American Heritage Month, a month-long celebration held in April to recognize the incredible contributions Arab Americans have made in the United States.
"As a strong and proud Arab American… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswomen Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) led 42 of their colleagues in urging Congressional leadership to include strong worker safety guidance and standards in future coronavirus response legislation.
The coronavirus crisis has raised serious concerns for workers surrounding their safety and sanitation of their workplaces. Questions… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) traveled from Michigan to Washington, DC to vote for an interim coronavirus relief package that will provide billions of dollars in relief to Michigan small businesses, hospitals, health systems, and people.
“Coming together we were able to agree on a relief package that will help small businesses, frontline workers, hospitals… Read more »
DEARBORN, MI - Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) released the following statement in recognition of the holy month of Ramadan:
“Best wishes for a meaningful observance of Ramadan to Muslims in America and around the world. May this be a time of peaceful reflection, prayer, and spiritual renewal for all. Usually we gather together to break fast and gather for iftar with family, friends,… Read more »
DEARBORN, MI – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day and recommitted her efforts to address climate change, protect clean air and clean water, and conserve the planet for future generations.
“On Earth Day, I think about kids and future we are leaving the next generation. This year's no different than others. Even with the world on pause,… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) announced Michigan programs to support seniors and people with disabilities will receive $28 million in coronavirus response grants through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Michigan programs under the Older Americans Act will receive more than $15 million for home-delivered meals, $6 million for… Read more »
DEARBORN, MI – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) issued the following statement after Beaumont Health announced they were temporarily laying off about 2,475 employees and eliminating about 450 positions due to financial stress caused by the COVID-19 crisis:
“The COVID-19 crisis is putting incredible stress on our hospitals and health systems, at the exact time they are critical… Read more »
