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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today welcomed the University of Michigan football team for a tour of the U.S. Capitol as a part of a team visit to Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Lisa McClain (MI-09) and retired Congressman Fred Upton also joined the tour. The team stopped by the Gerald Ford Statue in the Rotunda, looked out over the National Mall from the Speaker’s Balcony, visited the House Floor where Reps. Dingell, Upton, and McClain talked about the importance of democracy, followed by the group reciting the pledge of allegiance, and sang the Fight Song on the east steps of the Capitol.

“I’m proud to have our University of Michigan football team visit our nation's capital to learn about our country’s history, the importance of our democracy, understanding the three branches of government, the important policy work we do, and most importantly, how lucky we are to live in America,” said Rep. Dingell. “On the House floor, we had a meaningful discussion about never taking our freedom and democracy for granted, we shared personal stories about being on the floor on January 6, and discussed the importance of civility, relationships, and disagreeing agreeably. I know they‘ll take the lessons they learned here - of the values of freedom, hard work, and equality - back to Michigan with them, and carry them on and off the field. Go Blue!” 

The team will also visit the Library of Congress, where the Librarian is pulling historical athletic artifacts to display, and the Supreme Court following their tour of the Capitol. Dingell will join the team at multiple events during their stay.

View all photos from the tour here.