DEARBORN, MI – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement on the 50th anniversary of the Rouge River Fires:
“50 years ago the Rouge River caught fire, catching the attention of our country. Filled with oil and other pollutants, the Rouge River became a symbol of over pollution and weak environmental protection. But this fire was a turning point, forcing… Read more »
Dingell, Tlaib Kayak Rouge River to Highlight Environmental Clean Up of River
MELVINDALE, MI – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-13) kayaked the Rouge River to highlight environmental cleanup of the river since it first caught fire 50 years ago. The kayaking began at the Melvindale Civic Arena and finished at Belanger Park.
The… Read more »
WYANDOTTE, MI – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12), State Senator Stephanie Chang, State Representative Cara Clemente, and State Representative Darrin Camilleri hosted a town hall discussion on efforts to clean up industrial pollution of the past across Downriver communities. The representatives were also jointed by State Senator Marshall Bullock.
A link to the photos from… Read more »
GROSSE ILE, MI – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI), the U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, announced that on May 9, 2020, there will be an event to mark the Grand Opening of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Gateway and visitor center.
The Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge is the first and only international… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, bipartisan legislation to address PFAS contamination by Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) cleared a key hurdle by passing the Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
“PFAS is a clear threat to human health and our environment,” said Dingell. “It’s critical we work together to address contamination.… Read more »
WASHINGTON DC – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Natural Resources Chairman Raul Grijalva (D-AZ), and Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) introduced the Protect America’s Wildlife and Fish in Need of Conversation Act of 2019. This legislation would repeal all three Trump administration final rule changes to the Endangered Species Act, which taken together will fundamentally change the way we… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) released the following statement in support of a bipartisan coalition of US governors -led by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer – calling for strong action on PFAS chemicals in defense authorization legislation:
“With the news of more PFAS contamination at military sites across the country, everyone must be serious about addressing… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) condemned the Trump Administration finalized plans to roll back protections for wetlands and clean water:
“Growing up on the river, I remember swimming in dirty water and not being able to eat the fish we caught. John Dingell drafted the Clean Water Act to protect public health and conserve natural areas for future generations.… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) today hailed the House vote approving two bills that block new offshore drilling on the Atlantic and Pacific coastlines, as well as in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico. The legislation comes after President Trump’s vow to open new leasing in vulnerable American waters, which his administration has pursued despite offshore drilling’s poor… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) joined the House Oversight and Reform Committee for a hearing on clean up and corporate accountability for PFAS contamination across the country.
Video of Dingell’s questioning is available here.
“It has been firmly established that PFAS is a health risk and is linked to liver disease, thyroid dysfunction and several forms of cancer,”… Read more »
