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… 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… 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… 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… 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.
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“Mr. Speaker, the Republican budget released today would deny working families the opportunity to… 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“Outdated workplace policies are impacting… Read more »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… 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… Read more »
Canada will pay for the construction of a U.S. customs plaza on a new bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor while the U.S. government finances its operations, under a deal announced Wednesday.
A Canadian public-private partnership overseeing the bridge project will pay for building the customs plazas on both sides of the border and the United States will staff, operate and maintain the… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12), a member of the House Budget Committee, applauded U.S. and Canadian officials for reaching an agreement to construct and operate the U.S. Customs Plaza at the New International Trade Crossing between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. Under the agreement, the United States would meet its obligations as a partner by providing funding for the… Read more »
