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Demonstrating their commitment to bipartisanship, the five freshman members of the Michigan Congressional Delegation today made their first trip back to the state together to tour the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Representatives Mike Bishop (MI-08), Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Brenda Lawrence (MI-14), John Moolenaar (MI-04), and David Trott (MI-11) visited the Ford, General Motors, Chrysler and Toyota exhibits, and later met with Dan Gilbert and his team to learn about developments in the rejuvenation of Detroit.

The delegation is committed to working together to grow the economy and promote manufacturing and good jobs in the state, and to advance other issues critical to Michigan.

“What’s clear from our visit to the North American International Auto Show today is that Michigan’s congressional delegation is united in helping our auto industry excel,” said Rep. Mike Bishop (MI-08). “Our state makes some of the best cars and trucks in the world, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to ensure our auto industry and economy can continue to grow well into the future.”

“It was great to visit the auto show today with a bipartisan delegation from Michigan and feel the energy of the show,” said Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI-12). “We are all committed to working together for the people of Michigan.”

"Today's visit to the North American International Auto Show was a great opportunity for me and my colleagues to support our Detroit auto industry," Rep. Brenda Lawrence (MI-14) said. "We are all in this together."

"The North American International Auto Show is great event for our state,” said Rep. John Moolenaar (MI-04). “It's an outstanding showcase for the new products that are developed by hardworking people here in Michigan."

“Michigan’s auto industry is essential to our state’s economy—contributing $14.5 billion in personal income in Michigan—and the North American International Auto Show is an excellent event to showcase Michigan’s leading role in automotive manufacturing,” said Rep. David Trott (MI-11). “It is critical that Michigan’s representatives work together and forge bipartisan solutions in Congress that will support our auto industry and continue to bring more automotive jobs to Michigan.”

The freshman delegation members were joined throughout the day by senior Representatives John Conyers (MI-13) and Candice Miller (MI-10) to offer their guidance and wisdom.