Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today released the following statement addressing the rising hate in the U.S., and calling for the continued release of all hostages, a bilateral ceasefire agreement to end the violence between Israel and Gaza, continued and significant humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in Gaza, and renewed efforts to establish a framework for lasting stability… Read more »
Dear friend,
We head into Thanksgiving after another intense week. We passed a continuing resolution and kept the government open. It is now good to be home as holidays and traditions are underway, though I know how many in my community are still scared, angry, worried, and focused on the Mideast and Ukraine, as well as issues closer to home. I am meeting and talking to many and… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) released the following statement in response to Representative Dan Kildee’s announcement he will not seek reelection in 2024.
“Dan Kildee has been a friend and a strong partner in Congress for more than a decade and has accomplished much in that time. We have worked together on many important issues from getting harmful forever chemicals… Read more »
Dear friend,
It continues to be intense and busy. Michigan has always had communities that deeply care about each other, who are supportive and compassionate to all and I have seen during these difficult times that there is serious concern for the lives lost and the humanity which connects us all. Our common humanity, our diversity, and our giving nature makes these communities… Read more »
Today, ahead of Veterans Day, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) reintroduced legislation that would mandate the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to reimburse veterans’ emergency health care expenses from non-VA facilities that are not covered by the veteran’s private insurance. This bicameral legislation follows the 2016 Staab v. McDonald… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) this week, during National Family Caregivers Month, introduced the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Relief Act, a bill that would provide much-needed support to state programs that fund home and community-based care services. Currently, staffing shortages at direct care providers have led to a reduction in HCBS availability, as waitlists for… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today rallied outside the Supreme Court with domestic violence prevention and gun safety advocates to call for federal protections for survivors as the Court begins to hear oral argument in United States v. Rahimi, which will consider whether individuals with domestic-violence restraining orders can be prohibited from possessing a… Read more »
Dear friend,
It isn’t slowing down. We have a Speaker and have been legislating again, but the floor schedule is crazy, and unpredictable, we are considering amendments in the middle of the night and there is a lot of tension. Funding for the government expires two weeks from today and we have serious policy issues requiring attention. I am working long hours, meeting with as many… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy today announced that the Gelman Sciences 1,4-dioxane plume has been deemed eligible by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to move forward as a candidate for inclusion to the National Priorities List (NPL).
“We have worked hard to bring all four communities together to get… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today released the following statement on the continued conflict between Israel and Gaza, the urgent need for additional humanitarian assistance, and the danger of growing division and fear here at home.
“The violence between Gaza and Israel has killed thousands of Israeli and Palestinian civilians, injured tens of thousands, and… Read more »
