DEARBORN, MI - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) joined President Biden in Dearborn, MI to tour Ford’s Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in anticipation of the all-electric F-150 truck launch. President Biden emphasized the need for strong, electric vehicle infrastructure investments and manufacturing polices that support good-paying, American union jobs. Dingell released the below statement... Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) sent a letter to President Biden calling for immediate U.S. assistance to Lebanon to address the country’s rapidly deteriorating economic and humanitarian situation. The country remains at risk for access to essential supplies like food, medicine and fuel, which threatens internal and regional stability. As a result of longstanding polit... Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) applauded the Biden-Harris Administration’s $7 billion investment to hire and train public health workers, as part of the American Rescue Plan. “This pandemic has been devastating and eye-opening for our public health sector – we need to prioritize giving our workers the tools and resources they need to continue fighting this virus while... Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) introduced a Congressional resolution recognizing Eid al-Fitr, offering best wishes and respects to all Muslims at the conclusion of Ramadan. “As Ramadan comes to a close, this is a time for our Muslim friends and neighbors to reflect and recommit to the values of gratitude, compassion, and generosity, which are critical for our humanity,... Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement on the ongoing violence in Jerusalem, the Gaza Strip, and southern Israel, including attacks targeting civilians, retaliatory airstrikes, and continued inhumane efforts to evict Palestinians from East Jerusalem: “The escalating violence in the Middle East is deeply concerning and continues to threaten inn... Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) announced more than $181 million in emergency funding for colleges, universities, and students in Michigan’s 12th Congressional District as part of the American Rescue Plan. The funding will help local institutions cope with the severe financial fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and continue serving their students safely. At least half ... Read more »
DEARBORN, MI - This week, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) is urging hardworking families in Michigan’s 12th District to file their taxes before the upcoming May 17th deadline to ensure they receive the accurate amount in new advance monthly Child Tax Credit payments they are entitled to as soon as possible. As part of the American Rescue Plan Rep. Dingell helped pass, families could get month... Read more »
DEARBORN, MI - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement as Governor Whitmer recently announced grants for 88 electric vehicle charging sites across Michigan to expand the statewide network: “It’s critical that the United States accelerates the deployment of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure to remain on the forefront of innovation and global competit... Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) sent a letter to U.S. State Department Secretary Blinken urging for a briefing on the steps being taken to deescalate tensions and promote a peaceful resolution to the recent violence in Jerusalem, the Gaza Strip, and southern Israel. The increase in violence, including attempts by Israeli settlers to evict and displace Palestinian famil... Read more »
As Teacher Appreciation Week comes to a close, I want to take a moment to honor just a few of the many teachers in Michigan’s 12th District that have truly gone above and beyond for our students this past year. With the Coronavirus forcing schools to move rapidly to remote learning to keep students, teachers, and school staff safe, our teachers worked overtime to adapt to an entirely new style of... Read more »
