U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today released the following statement after the U.S. Marine Corps announced that charges have been referred to General Court-Martial against Gunnery Sergeant Joseph A. Felix and Sergeant Michael K. Eldridge, which include charges related to the death of Private Raheel Siddiqui from Taylor, Michigan. “What happened to Private Siddiqui at Parris Island was ... Read more »
U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today marked Equal Pay Day by cosponsoring the Paycheck Fairness Act to ensure women across the country earn equal pay for equal work. “Equal Pay Day is the day when, more than three months into the year, women’s earnings finally catch up to what men earned in 2016,” Dingell said. “Women working full-time, year-round still earn on average 80 cents for ever... Read more »
U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement regarding two executive orders signed by President Trump that direct the Administration to release a report examining the causes of U.S. trade deficits and collect unpaid trade penalties. “The working men and women of my district need and deserve real changes to U.S. trade policy that level the playing field for the America... Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Congressman Mike Bishop (MI-08) sent a bipartisan letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price that addresses the serious concerns with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed cuts to Medicare Advantage (MA) Retiree Coverage, also known as Employer Group Waiver Plans (EGWP). “In Michigan alone, there are over 400,000 re... Read more »
U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement after President Trump signed an executive order dismantling a number of programs designed to combat climate change. “Today the President rolled back years of progress to reduce carbon emissions, decrease pollution and make our environment a better, cleaner place to live. In Michigan and throughout the Great Lakes region, we... Read more »
U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement after Ford announced a $1.2 billion investment in three Michigan manufacturing facilities, including plans to invest $850 million in the Michigan Assembly Plant and $200 million for an advanced data center at Flat Rock to support production of connected, autonomous and electrified vehicles. “Today’s announcement is further ... Read more »
U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement after Republican leadership decided to pull its proposal to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) from the floor. “Today, bipartisan members of the House of Representatives came together to reject Republican’s disastrous proposal to repeal the Affordable Care Act because it was crystal clear this legislation would have devas... Read more »
Dear Friend, Today, bipartisan members of the House of Representatives came together to reject Republicans' disastrous proposal to repeal the Affordable Care Act because it was crystal clear this legislation would have devastating consequences for the seniors, children and working families we represent. The nonpartisan CBO confirmed this proposal would push 24 million Americans off their healthca... Read more »
As the House of Representatives prepares to vote on Republican’s proposal to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that will take the country backwards, former Congressman John Dingell reminds us of the decades-long history of healthcare reform with a tweet storm. “For those who didn’t realize healthcare could be so complicated, John Dingell offered a history lesson last night about the long effort... Read more »
Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and U.S. Senator Tom Udall (NM) introduced a bill to boost the creative economy and support the development of jobs and arts businesses in Michigan, New Mexico and across the nation. Understanding the importance of the arts to successful businesses and state economies, Dingell and Udall’s bill - the Comprehensive Resources for Entrepreneurs in the A... Read more »
