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U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today released the following statement on the Omnibus Appropriations bill that funds the government through September 2017. 

“The House passed an Omnibus Appropriations bill today that funds many critical priorities and rejects dangerous poison pill riders, including President Trump’s border wall. It’s not perfect, but it is a compromise, which is exactly how Congress should work. 

“The bill did do several things that matter greatly to the people of Michigan’s 12th District. It restores access to year-round Pell grants, rejects proposed cuts to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and increases funding for vital medical research by $2 billion. Particularly reassuring was the rejection of proposed cuts to the GLRI, which is critical for cleaning up toxic pollution, protecting our waters from invasive species like Asian carp, and restoring wildlife habitats. Protecting this funding is critical for the Great Lakes economy and our way of life. This legislation is a momentary victory, but our work is far from done. 

“Most disturbing were threats of a government shutdown in September. We will do everything we can over the next several months to ensure the programs funded today that matter to the working men and women of Michigan’s 12th District are funded in the next fiscal year and beyond.”