Several Michigan Democrats oppose a "fast track" bill for Pacific trade negotiations that they say would hurt Michigan companies and workers. The bill, announced Thursday, would give President Barack Obama the "fast track" authority to negotiate a trade agreement. It would allow lawmakers to vote on the final agreement, but not provide any amendments or filibuster. Also, the legislation would open... Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement today after Senator Orrin Hatch (UT), Senator Ron Wyden (OR) and Congressman Paul Ryan (WI) introduced a bill to fast-track trade legislation through Congress without transparency or debate, and without enforceable measures to protect against currency manipulation. “The trade bill introduced today is simply not something I can o... Read more »
The average woman only makes 78 cents for every dollar her male counterpart makes in the same field. In Michigan, that gap is even larger with women earning four cents per dollar less than the national average. U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-12th District) is hoping to close that gap with her recently introduced Paycheck Fairness Act. “The time has come that this bill needs to get passed,” Dingell sa... Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement today, Equal Pay Day, calling for action on the Paycheck Fairness Act. Dingell is an original cosponsor of the legislation to ensure women across the country earn equal pay for equal work. “Today is a day to highlight the progress we have made as women, but mark how far we still have to go. Women deserve equal pay for equal wor... Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) joined Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Officers at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport today to call for new security measures to protect passengers and employees in airport security screening areas. The rally comes in the aftermath of a recent attack at New Orleans Airport and the tragic 2013 shooting at Los Angeles International Airport... Read more »
State Rep. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor), teamed with U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell to talk about recently introduced legislation about earned pay and sick leave. Geiss and Dingell are both working to pass legislation even about how sick time is earned. Both the state and federal bill call changes to how sick pay is earned for workers. “Workers and their families deserve the security of knowing that when some... Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12), a member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after voting against Republican’s Fiscal Year 2016 Budget. “Now more than ever, we need a budget that embraces the hardworking families in this country – that ensures everyone who puts in an honest day’s work can afford to buy a home, send their kids to college and enjoy a safe and secure... Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12), a member of the House Budget Committee, gave a floor speech in opposition to House Republican’s FY2016 budget, which was released today. Dingell’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, are below. For video, please click here. “Mr. Speaker, the Republican budget released today would deny working families the opportunity to earn a fair living that used to ensure a... Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) joined with Michigan legislators today to discuss their collective efforts to fight for women and working families in Michigan. These policies include initiatives at the state and federal level to pass paid sick day legislation, establish pay equity laws and curb the skyrocketing costs of child care. “Outdated workplace policies are impacting many working famil... Read more »
Democratic lawmakers will be working at the state and federal level to promote policies for affordable childcare and paid sick leave. "Women play an expanded role in Michigan's workforce, in businesses large and small and in our homes," said U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Dearborn at a press conference in Lansing on Wednesday. At the state level, Democrats have introduced legislation for paid sick le... Read more »
