WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) led 22 of her colleagues in probing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) about the troubling decline reported in the enforcement of important environmental regulations across the Great Lakes region, which could have devastating impacts on human health and the health of these natural resources for generations. In a recent report publi... Read more »
SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP, MI – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) pushed the Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson to explain eviction notices sent to several tenants of Sycamore-Meadows Apartments in Superior Township, Michigan. The eviction notices were delivered as a result of “community disturbances” from a block party on June 4th, with many tenants, including several not involve... Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) voted for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act, a legislative package that would lower the cost of prescription drugs, expand access to healthcare, reduce racial and ethnic health coverage disparities, and protect those with pre-existing conditions. Introduction of this package comes in the midst of a global pandemic... Read more »
Here is an update for June 27th. Thought of the day: “But I know, somehow, that only when it is dark enough can you see the stars.” ― Martin Luther King, Jr. On Friday, Michigan reported 353 new COVID-19 cases. We keep saying it, but there’s been an uptick in cases. Yesterday, Dr. Tony Fauci said “For goodness sakes: avoid crowds, wear masks. Those are the fundamentals that -- when you look at the... Read more »
Here is an update for June 26th. Thought of the day: “Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” — Desmond Tutu Yesterday, Michigan reported 353 new COVID-19 cases. This is the biggest uptick in June. This is a trend also happening across the country. Statistics from other states are alarming. Florida, Texas, and California are just some of the examples. It’s a nat... Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) sent a letter to Facebook asking for clarification on the social media platform’s determination process for content moderation. Dingell emphasized the content moderation process must not wrongfully delete or suspend accounts that have adhere to Facebook’s community guideline standards. “Why does someone saying people will die because they... Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) released the following statement after Ingham County Circuit Court Judge James S. Jamo granted Attorney General Dana Nessel’s motion for a temporary restraining order requiring Enbridge Energy to cease all transport operations of its Line 5: “It’s critical that Line 5 is shut down while we gather all the information and ensure safety,” sa... Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) and U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today introduced bicameral legislation that would rename the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in Ann Arbor after Lieutenant Colonel Charles S. Kettles. Lieutenant Colonel Kettles, a lifelong resident of Ypsilanti who passed away in January of 2019, served in t... Read more »
Here is an update for June 24th. Thought of the day: “The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it.” ― Neil deGrasse Tyson On Tuesday, Michigan reported 221 new COVID-19 cases and 11 COVID-19 related deaths. This virus is still out there. The country is still in the middle of the first wave. Michigan is doing well compared to other states, but that doesn’t mean t... Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Michigan Democratic Congressional Delegation, led by Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI), pressed federal regulators to stop full operation of Enbridge’s Line 5 dual pipeline after a dislodged anchor support was discovered. Dingell, and Representatives Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Dan Kildee (D-MI), Andy Levin (D-MI), Brenda Lawrence (D-MI), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), and Haley Steve... Read more »
