Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Bill Huizenga (R-MI), David Joyce (R-OH), and Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Co-Chairs of the bipartisan House Great Lakes Task Force, released the following statement recognizing National Maritime Day.
“The Great Lakes Task Force is proud to celebrate May 22nd as National Maritime Day, which was declared by Congress ninety years ago, and was… Read more »
Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Raúl Grijalva (AZ-07), and Don Beyer (VA-08), co-chairs of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Caucus, introduced a resolution designating May 19th Endangered Species Day. The resolution recognizes the strong role that the ESA has played in safeguarding America’s environmental heritage and the need to prioritize conservation efforts to address the… Read more »
U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) are today introducing the Medicare for All Act of 2023. The House legislation is cosponsored by more than half of the Democratic Caucus and 13 committee ranking members.
“Every American has the right to health care, period. If you’re sick, you should be able to go to… Read more »
Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06), David Joyce (OH-14), and Michael McCaul (TX-10), today introduced a resolution honoring May 17 as Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) Awareness Day to support expanded research for treatments and care for DIPG. DIPG is the leading cause of childhood death due to brain tumors, and less than one percent of its victims live more than five years… Read more »
Dear Friend,
It has been an unpredictable week here in DC. I tested positive for COVID on Thursday morning, the day that the Public Health Emergency ended. I am staying home and resting, to keep others safe and recover, but let this serve as a reminder that 1000 people per week are still dying of this disease, and we must all remain careful.
On the bright side, I announced… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) released the following statement in support of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed new standards to reduce carbon pollution from coal and natural gas-fired power plants.
“The bold carbon pollution standards proposed today by the EPA are a significant step in our efforts to reduce harmful and dangerous emissions, improve air… Read more »
Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and David Valadao (CA-22), co-chairs of the House Asthma and Allergy Caucus, today introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate May “National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.”
“Allergies and asthma impact Americans from every corner of the country, across age groups, sex, and race, myself included – though we know it is historically… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today announced that the Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) will receive $1,169,000 over the next two years from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), as a result of funding provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
The funds will support and upgrade observing infrastructure to address sustained monitoring capabilities… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today announced that the city of Ann Arbor will receive $229,060 to support 10 AmeriCorps members who will implement neighborhood-focused decarbonization and resilience-building initiatives in the city. These AmeriCorps members will be responsible for educating 1,000 individuals, with 700 individuals committing to engage in city decarbonization… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today announced that the University of Michigan will receive $8,898,054 in federal grant funding from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct critical medical research, in areas including cancer biology and treatment, aging, lung diseases, heart and vascular diseases, and neurological disorders. $1.2 million of this funding comes… Read more »
