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Dingell on Passage of Third Coronavirus Response Bill

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) released the following statement after the House passed the third coronavirus response bill: “Families and workers in Michigan are feeling deeply the direct impacts of the COVID-19 crisis. They, along with front-line healthcare workers, must be our immediate priority in our response.  “Democrats put families and…

Elected Officials Urge Cleveland Cliffs/AK Steel to Protect Worker Health and Safety During COVID-19

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DEARBORN, MI - After receiving several complaints from workers at the AK Steel plant in Dearborn, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-13), State Representative Abdullah Hammoud (HD-15), Senator Stephanie Chang (SD-01), and Senator Sylvia Santana (SD-03) are calling on Cleveland Cliffs, the new owner of the plant, to take all necessary measures to protect…

Dingell, Upton lead 26 in Bringing Down Healthcare Costs for Unemployed

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Congressman Fred Upton (R-MI) led 26 of their House colleagues in pressing Congressional leadership to strengthen federal assistance to people receiving continued health coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). “Given the expected increased demand for COBRA coverage in the coming weeks, it…

Dingell-led Provisions Included in House Democrats’ Third Coronavirus Response Bill

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Democrats released details of the Take Responsibility for Workers and Family Act, a third coronavirus response package which includes provisions written by Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI).  Dingell led sections related to provide resources and support to protect the health and well-being of seniors, people with disabilities and the front-line…

Dingell Supports Governor Whitmer Ordering “Stay Home, Stay Safe”

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DEARBORN, MI – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) applauded Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signing a “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order to direct all Michigan businesses and operations to temporarily suspend in-person operations that are not necessary to sustain or protect life. The “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order becomes effective at 12:01 am on March 24, 2020 and will stay…

Reps. Speier, Dingell, Moore, and Kuster Press for Increased Funding for Domestic and Sexual Violence Programs as Survivors are Impacted by the COVID-19 Outbreak

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Washington, DC – Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-CA) was joined by Congresswomen Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Gwen Moore (D-WI), Annie Kuster (D-NH), and 25 Members in sending a bipartisan letter urging Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy to provide domestic and sexual violence programs with flexible funding sources to serve survivors in the short- and long-term. The…

POSTPONED: Grand Opening of Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Gateway and Visitor Center

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GROSSE ILE, MI – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI), the U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in coordination with Wayne County, announced the postponement of the grand opening of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Gateway and visitor center, originally scheduled for May 9, 2020. The postponement keeps with guidance from the CDC. The…

Dingell Presses State Department to Evacuate Americans Stranded in Peru, Guatemala

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DEARBORN, MI – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) pressed US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to use all authorities in his power to evacuate American citizens stranded in Peru and Guatemala. Dingell and her office have been in contact with several Michigan families who were unable to leave the countries after their borders were closed in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.  A copy of…

Task Force on Aging & Families Lead Effort to Provide Relief for Seniors, People with Disabilities During Coronavirus Pandemic

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House Democratic Caucus’ Task Force on Aging and Families introduced the Coronavirus Relief for Seniors and People with Disabilities Act to provide resources and support to protect the health and well-being of seniors, people with disabilities and the front-line workers and family caregivers who support these individuals. Task Force Vice Chair Debbie Dingell…

Dingell on Reductions in Auto Industry Production

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DEARBORN, MI – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) issued the following statement after the United Auto Workers (UAW) and large auto manufactures announced reductions in plants across North America: “There have been a lot of discussions between UAW and the companies over the last few days. In the end, this was not a difficult decision. Everyone involved knows the importance of the…

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