Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement after Ford Motor Company announced it would cease all operations in Japan, underscoring the need for meaningful protections against currency manipulation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement to protect the American auto industry and its workers:
“Japan is the most closed auto market in the… Read more »
Two congressional Democrats on Monday blamed Ford Motor Co.'s exit from Japan on the lack of currency manipulation provisions in a sweeping Asia-Pacific trade deal.
Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.), who are both opposed to the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) that includes Japan, said the agreement doesn't crack down on… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today joined President Obama for a tour of the 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, where the President saw firsthand the remarkable progress made by the American auto industry.
“Today, the President saw firsthand that the American auto industry is back, booming and stronger than ever,” said Dingell. “When… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today released the following statement after Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Anthony Foxx unveiled a 10-year, nearly $4 billion proposal in President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2017 budget that would accelerate the development and adoption of automated vehicles.
“Today, Secretary Foxx laid out a bold vision to ensure that Michigan… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today released the following statement in response to the President’s State of the Union address:
“Tonight, in his final State of the Union address, the President reminded the American people how strong we are and how far we’ve come. He reminded us that ‘We the People’ means all and urged us to focus on what unites us… Read more »
Representatives Huizenga, Kaptur, Lawrence, Dingell, Trott and Bishop at the Ford exhibit at the North American International Auto Show.
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and a bipartisan coalition of Members of Congress today toured the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, reaffirming their commitment to working together to grow the economy and promote automotive and… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today joined colleagues in the House to adopt, by a vote of 316 to 113, the fiscal year 2016 Omnibus Appropriations bill, which funds the government for 2016.
“This comprehensive funding bill isn’t perfect, but it represents a bipartisan compromise that has many victories for America’s working families.
“It provides… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today voted against H.R. 644, a customs enforcement bill, which includes a number of political provisions that restrict negotiations on emissions standards and immigration and weaken existing law to deter human trafficking. Dingell spoke in opposition to the bill prior to the vote. Video is available here.
The full text of Dingell’s floor… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today said Congress has taken a step in the right direction to fix the nation’s roads. H.R. 22, Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, reauthorizes highway, bridge, transportation safety and public transit projects for five years. The measure provides $281 billion in guaranteed funding for these programs, including $5.58 billion for… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today released the following statement encouraging Southeast Michigan residents to participate in Small Business Saturday, which is this Saturday, November 28.
“Michigan is home to more than 850,000 small businesses that play a key role in creating jobs and supporting our local economies. Small business owners are our friends and… Read more »
