The House of Representatives passed a critical water infrastructure improvement bill that includes legislation introduced by Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) to improve the transparency of water quality and notifications to customers of public water systems.
America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 is a bipartisan compromise that authorizes $6.1 billion in federal funds for… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) issued the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed adding the McLouth Steel Site in Trenton, MI to the Superfund Program’s National Priorities List:
“Proposing to add McLouth to the National Priorities List is an important step toward helping Trenton and the surrounding communities clean up the… Read more »
On the heels of Labor Day, Democratic Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11), Mark Pocan (WI-02), and Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today issued the findings of their “Future of Work, Wages, and Labor” initiative – launched in early 2016. The Members spent over two years traveling across the country and meeting with experts, labor leaders, and workers… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) issued the following statement after President Trump formally notified Congress of his intent to sign a new North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) this year:
“Now that President Trump has notified Congress of his intent to sign a new NAFTA deal this year, we must see the details of his plans. Right now NAFTA is hurting workers in… Read more »
Today Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) issued the following statement after reports that US and Mexico have reached a preliminary agreement to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA):
“We must bring jobs to the United States and I look forward to seeing the details of this preliminary agreement. Understanding the details is important, as well as… Read more »
Congresswoman Dingell led a conversation of industry leaders about keeping the United States and Michigan at the forefront of developing and manufacturing electric vehicles, and ensuring the infrastructure to support electric vehicles so consumers have the confidence to buy electric vehicles. Joining Dingell were participants from Michigan utility companies, state energy and environmental… Read more »
Today, Congresswomen Debbie Dingell (MI-12) stood up for Michigan by calling on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide answers on its decision to close and relocate the Large Lakes Research Station on Grosse Ile.
In a letter to the agency, Dingell highlighted the important emergency response operations, investigation services, and regional coordination that the Station… Read more »
Today, during a hearing of the Joint Select Committee on Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) reiterated her call for the urgent action needed to address the Pension Crisis. During the 5th hearing of the Committee since its formation earlier this year, Dingell called on the Committee to get to the task of crafting a negotiation that will save… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) issued the following statement standing with American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) after President Trump issued three Executive Orders degrading the rights of federal workers to organize for better working conditions:
“The attacks on unions and workers must stop. Throughout history, unions have stood up for better wages, safer… Read more »
DETROIT, MI – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) brought together House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, other members of Congress, Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa, UAW President Gary Jones, and other leaders of multiple unions for a townhall meeting in Detroit. The leaders heard directly from American workers and retirees affected by the pension crisis about… Read more »
