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Today, Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and Gwen Moore (WI-04), along with Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), introduced the Security and Financial Empowerment (SAFE) for Survivors Act to establish provisions that promote the safety and security of survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, gender-based violence, and stalking.  The 2024 SAFE for… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today released the following statement on the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act. “30 years ago, Congress recognized the responsibility to protect survivors of domestic and sexual violence and passed the Violence Against Women Act. Two years ago, we reauthorized and modernized these critical, lifesaving protections to strengthen… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's ruling in United States v. Rahimi to uphold a federal ban on the possession of a gun by someone who has been the subject of a domestic violence restraining order. “Since 1994, we’ve made a promise to survivors that their abusers who were subject to domestic violence protection… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel urging the Commission to take proactive measures to address the threat of domestic abusers exploiting connectivity tools in vehicles to harass and intimidate their partners. The FCC recently issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to better understand the risks posed… Read more »

Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Jill Tokuda (HI-02), and Andrea Salinas (OR-06), on Friday - International Women's Day - introduced a Resolution condemning sexual violence against all women across the globe, especially in times of conflict and as a weapon of war.    “Sexual violence against women and girls is widespread and devastating, and we are seeing accounts of… Read more »

Dear Friend,   Happy New Year! For those of us in the sixth congressional district of Michigan, 2024 began on a high note with Michigan’s win at the Rose Bowl. May this victory be an omen for the new year. I know these young men, and as I watched them accept their trophy after the game, their message was clear and something we all should take to heart: teamwork. They are a team… Read more »