Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling on Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency, which rolls back Clean Water Act protections for waterways and wetlands across our country.
“In the last 50 years, the Clean Water Act has transformed our nation’s waterways, cleaning up and protecting rivers and wetlands… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today announced that the Downriver Community Conference will receive $3,000,000 in supplemental funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support the cleanup and repurposing of Brownfield sites.
“The Downriver Community Conference is managing one of the most robust and effective Brownfield programs in the country, as evidenced by the… Read more »
Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Tim Walberg (R-MI) today led the Michigan Congressional delegation in sending a bipartisan letter to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf to urge the Administration to take immediate action to mitigate the effects of the nationwide shortage of chemotherapy medications. Every member of the Michigan delegation signed… Read more »
Dear Friend,
The weekend was a clear sign we are returning to our new “normal”. By the time I return to DC for votes this week, I will have attended and participated in close to 30 events. Each of them is important in their own way, keeping me close to the communities that I represent, some an extension of annual rituals and traditions, and others representing new beginnings of equal… Read more »
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 »
