Congresswoman Debbie Dingell today thanked the Biden Administration for investing $1.7 billion in American auto manufacturing through the Domestic Manufacturing Auto Conversion Grants program, a provision Dingell authored and included in the Inflation Reduction Act. This funding will support the conversion of 11 shuttered or at-risk auto manufacturing and assembly facilities across eight… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06), along with the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced Ann Arbor will receive $25,000,000 to buy new hydrogen fuel cell and low-emission diesel-electric hybrid buses to replace older diesel buses and a mobile hydrogen station. This project, made possible with funding from the… Read more »
Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), and Haley Stevens (MI-11) today sent a letter to Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Richard Spinrad requesting insight into why no warning was issued ahead of the tornado in Livonia on June 5 that killed a child and injured his mother.
“We are writing to express our deep concern… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) released the following statement in support of the Biden Administration’s action to raise tariffs on Chinese-produced electric vehicles and other products.
“I strongly support the Biden Administration’s decision to increase tariffs to strengthen domestic automotive manufacturing, protect American jobs, and safeguard our global leadership… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today announced the American Center for Mobility (ACM) in Ypsilanti will receive $2,034,651 in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) for the NEXTCAR Phase-II Program. The title of the project is Measurement of Energy Efficiency through Track Testing within Augmented Reality Integrated Simulations… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today led eight members of Congress in sending a letter to U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai urging them to take action to address the danger posed by the expansion of Chinese automotive exports threatening the vitality of the U.S. automotive sector.
“The influx of low-cost Chinese vehicles… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) released the following statement on the White House announcement that the Department of Commerce will open an inquiry into national security risks posed by connected vehicles from countries of concern, including China.
“As our vehicles become smarter, safer, and cleaner with emerging technologies, it’s important we fully… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today announced the Wayne County Airport Authority will receive $2,191,869 from the Department of Transportation (DOT) for the construction of a new taxiway at Willow Run Airport. This is the third phase of funding for the new taxiway, which consists of relocating weather reporting equipment and FAA radio transmitters and receivers.
“Willow… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today announced $9.5 million from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for three projects in Michigan’s sixth district to advance research and development of electric vehicle batteries and charging systems. The funding will lower the cost of EV batteries using inexpensive, abundant materials, improve the efficiency and convenience of public… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) yesterday delivered her annual State of the District Address at the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber Legislative Forum.
In her remarks, Rep. Dingell provided updates on legislative successes from the previous year for the Downriver community, including federal investments in infrastructure, manufacturing, clean energy, and environmental… Read more »
