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Dingell Leads Resolution Honoring 250th Anniversary of America, Reaffirming Importance of Public Health and Healthcare Access

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Ahead of the United States’ 250th anniversary, U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) introduced a new resolution honoring the historic milestone for our republic, as well as reaffirming the importance of prevention, public health, and access to healthcare.

“America’s 250th anniversary is an opportunity to reflect not only on where we’ve been, but where we’re going. Building a stronger future means investing in prevention, protecting public health, and ensuring every American has access to the care they need. That’s how we’ll leave the next 250 years even stronger than the last,” said Congresswoman Dingell.

"The next 250 years won't be defined by what we inherited, but by what we chose to protect—our health, our environment, and each other,” said Bill Couzens, founder of Next Generation Choices Foundation.

The resolution can be found HERE and text is below:

Recognizing the 250th Anniversary of the United States and reaffirming the importance of prevention, public health, and access to healthcare.

Whereas the United States celebrates its 250th Anniversary in 2026;

Whereas the Declaration of Independence affirms the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness;

Whereas a healthy Nation is essential to preserving those ideals for future generations;

Whereas General George Washington recognized the importance of disease prevention when he ordered the inoculation of the Continental Army against smallpox; and

Whereas prevention, early detection, and access to healthcare save lives and strengthen communities: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That—

(1) the House of Representatives—

(A) recognizes America’s 250th Anniversary as an opportunity to renew the Nation’s 5 commitment to health and prevention;

(B) affirms that prevention and access to healthcare contribute to a stronger, healthier, and more resilient Nation;

(C) encourages efforts to improve access to preventive healthcare, screenings, health education, clean air, clean water, and healthy communities; and

(D) calls upon all Americans to work together to build a healthier Nation for the next 250 years; and

(2) it is the sense of Congress that one of the greatest gifts we can leave future generations is a healthier America.

Dingell Statement on Consumers Energy Withdrawing Proposed Power Plant in Lima Township

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) released the following statement after Consumers Energy announced it would not move forward with a proposed power plant in Lima Township:

"I am pleased that Consumers Energy has decided not to move forward with the proposed power plant in Lima Township.

Residents raised thoughtful and legitimate concerns about the project's potential impacts on public health, the environment, and their community. I shared those concerns directly with Consumers Energy and urged the company to listen carefully to the people who would be most affected.

I appreciate that Consumers Energy took those concerns seriously and ultimately made the decision not to move forward. Projects of this scale are most successful when communities have a meaningful seat at the table from the very beginning.

It is important that anyone proposing projects in our communities are transparent and give community members the opportunity for input and a discussion of the issues they are concerned about. Consumers Energy recognized that they made a mistake, and I appreciate them apologizing for it. Thank you to the residents, local officials, and everyone who spoke up. Their voices mattered, and they helped shape this outcome.

As Michigan continues to meet growing energy demands, we will need thoughtful, collaborative solutions that protect the communities we call home," said Congresswoman Dingell.

MORE PFAS, MORE PROBLEMS: Dingell Leads Over 100 Lawmakers in Urging Administration to Protect Safe Drinking Water Standards

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) led over 100 of her House colleagues in urging the Trump Administration to protect safe drinking water standards and address PFAS contamination that poses risks to the physical health and environmental health of communities across America. In a new letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Congresswoman Dingell and 112 of her colleagues in the House pressed the administration to reconsider eliminating the 2024 National Drinking Water Standards for four PFAS forever chemicals. The water standards established an enforceable limit of forever chemicals and required that public water systems monitor for PFAS, notify the public of PFAS, and reduce PFAS in drinking water.

“Safe drinking water should never be a luxury or a legal debate. For families facing PFAS contamination, this is about the water they pour into a glass, cook with, and give to their children. America should be moving faster to get PFAS out of our drinking water—not giving families more years of uncertainty and harm. We will not stand by while protections are weakened and working families are left waiting. We will continue fighting to protect clean water, hold polluters accountable, and put public health ahead of the interests that created this crisis. We urge EPA to reconsider its proposals to eliminate and delay the 2024 National PFAS Drinking Water Standards and meaningfully protect Americans from PFAS contamination,” said the lawmakers.

Nearly 98% of Americans have PFAS detectable in their blood, and as of March 2026, about 176 million Americans drink water contaminated with PFAS. This issue is particularly concerning in Michigan, which has one of the highest numbers of PFAS contamination sites in the nation, making federal enforcement of safe water standards vital for public health. By EPA’s own estimates, the Drinking Water Standards would protect as many as 105 million Americans from exposure to PFAS in their drinking water, prevent thousands of deaths, and reduce tens of thousands of serious PFAS-attributable illnesses. The EPA also cited economic benefits from the standards, estimating cost savings of over $1 billion in avoided health costs.

A copy of the letter can be found HERE and text is below:

Dear Administrator Zeldin:

We write to urge EPA to reconsider its proposals to eliminate the 2024 National Drinking Water Standards for four PFAS forever chemicals and to allow water utilities to opt-in to an extension of the compliance deadline for the remaining two standards by two years to 2031. These standards regulate and set legally enforceable limits to protect millions of Americans from unsafe levels of PFAS in their drinking water. Rescinding and delaying these standards is dangerous and undermines the core purpose of the Safe Drinking Water Act, which is to provide communities with clean and safe drinking water.

PFAS contamination affects communities across the country. These forever chemicals persist in our environment and can accumulate in our bodies. Nearly 98% of Americans have PFAS detectable in their blood, and as of March 2026, about 176 million Americans drink water contaminated with PFAS. While this Administration is investing nearly $1 billion dollars from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to states to address PFAS in drinking water, rolling back these standards and extending the compliance deadline risks exacerbating the PFAS crisis across the country and fails to address this public health problem.

The 2024 Drinking Water Standards established an enforceable maximum contaminant level (MCL) standard of four parts per trillion for two of the more widespread and harmful PFAS variants, PFOS and PFOA. It also regulated other known toxic PFAS (PFNA, PFHxS, and GenX) with health-based enforceable MCL standards of ten parts per trillion each. In addition, EPA set a mixture-based hazard-index for these three PFAS and PFBS that sets a limit for the total amount of these four PFAS in any combination. It required that public water systems monitor for PFAS, notify the public of PFAS, and reduce PFAS in drinking water through phased-in approaches.

The 2024 Drinking Water Standards were finalized in response to EPA’s own extensive scientific research and analysis consisting of hundreds of scientific studies that overwhelmingly point to associations between PFAS exposure and serious health effects, including high cholesterol, kidney cancer, decreases in birth weight, and immune suppression. EPA also received extensive input from the public on these standards during the comment period and issued an exhaustive response to the comments that spanned over 4,500 pages. EPA’s conclusions on the toxicity of these PFAS are well in line with other authoritative evaluations, including those conducted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Michigan, California, New Jersey, Canada, and the European Union.

By EPA’s own estimates, the Drinking Water Standards would protect as many as 105 million Americans from exposure to PFAS in their drinking water, prevent thousands of deaths, and reduce tens of thousands of serious PFAS-attributable illnesses. In its analysis, EPA also cited substantial economic benefits from the Standards, estimating cost savings of $1.17 billion in avoided health costs, though the agency noted it only considered three health effects, and many additional health benefits were not quantified in this estimate. More comprehensive economic analyses have estimated PFAS-related health care costs up to $60 billion per year. Finalizing the 2024 Standards was a critical step in keeping PFAS out of homes and communities. Rescinding and delaying the standards will do nothing to alleviate the economic and health burden on families and individuals who are exposed to PFAS contamination.

EPA’s decision to limit monitoring and treatment solely to PFOA and PFOS will not be sufficient to protect against exposure to and harms associated with other PFAS, including the four PFAS the agency is proposing to remove protections for. Not all PFAS contamination can be predicted by the presence of PFOA and PFOS.

Additionally, newer generation, short chain PFAS, like GenX and PFBS, are more difficult to remove from drinking water than PFOA and PFOS. If water systems are only focused on removing PFOA and PFOS, they may opt to install treatments that are insufficient to fully address the PFAS that are present. This will leave communities unprotected and waste resources while not fully addressing the problem.

Safe drinking water should never be a luxury or a legal debate. For families facing PFAS contamination, this is about the water they pour into a glass, cook with, and give to their children. America should be moving faster to get PFAS out of our drinking water—not giving families more years of uncertainty and harm. We will not stand by while protections are weakened and working families are left waiting. We will continue fighting to protect clean water, hold polluters accountable, and put public health ahead of the interests that created this crisis.

We urge EPA to reconsider its proposals to eliminate and delay the 2024 National PFAS Drinking Water Standards and meaningfully protect Americans from PFAS contamination.

Dingell Statement on Future of USMCA

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced the United States will not renew the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA):

“Today’s announcement regarding the USMCA review process is an important step toward strengthening North American manufacturing and ensuring this agreement continues to work for American workers and businesses. I want to work with this administration, labor, industry, and all stakeholders, because we need a strategic approach to ensure our workforce and manufacturing industries are supported. And it is important we continue working closely with our Canadian friends,” said Congresswoman Dingell. “As we continue to negotiate and fine tune this agreement, we must improve rules of origin, enforce stronger labor and environmental standards, and prevent China from exploiting loopholes in our supply chains that undermine domestic manufacturing. We must provide certainty for automakers, suppliers, workers, and communities who rely on an integrated North American auto industry, including many in Southeast Michigan. I will continue working to ensure this agreement supports American competitiveness, strong union jobs, and long-term economic and national security.”

On July 1, 2026, the United States declined to renew the USMCA in its current form. By not automatically renewing the 16-year term, the U.S. triggers a mandatory transition to annual reviews until the agreement’s expiration in 2036.

ICYMI: Dingell Joins Axios Live to Discuss Rising Healthcare Costs, Efforts to Invest in Home Care and Caregiving Economy

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

In case you missed it, U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) recently joined Axios Live for a discussion on the state of the healthcare, including the rising healthcare costs Americans are facing after Republicans let crucial tax credits expire, the impacts of the Trump Administration cutting funding to healthcare research, and the landmark legislation Congresswoman Dingell is leading to strengthen home care access and the caregiving workforce.

During the live event, Congresswoman Dingell highlighted how Americans are not just thinking about the high prices of healthcare, but how they're afraid of them when considering the rising cost of living for virtually all daily needs.

"The cost of everything is [the] number one issue on most people's minds," Congresswoman Dingell said.

After Republicans let the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits expire at the end of last year and cut $1 trillion from Medicaid in their 2025 tax law, an increasing number of Americans are being left without health insurance and with higher costs.

"People are … not going to the doctor" because they're afraid of the bill, Congresswoman Dingell added. "[People are] putting it off and showing up at the emergency rooms when they're far sicker."

The congresswoman ended the conversation by discussing her two landmark pieces of legislation, the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Access Act and the Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act, two bills designed to strengthen home care access and the caregiving workforce.

BREAKING: Dingell Releases Statement on New Rideshare Safety Policies Announced by Uber

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Today, U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) released the following statement after Uber announced it would be implementing new safety policies:

"For too long, women have had to worry about their safety when using rideshare platforms. Violence against women is an issue larger than any one company, but we must all play our part to protect women and foster a safer society. There is more work to be done, but the policy changes announced by Uber are an important step toward making rideshare services safer for all passengers,” said Congresswoman Dingell. “After hearing from survivors and advocates, we spent months pushing Uber to strengthen its policies and close dangerous gaps that allowed individuals with violent criminal histories to continue driving. Expanding disqualifications for violent offenses, including domestic violence-related crimes, and moving to a 99-year background check are meaningful improvements.”

Congresswoman Dingell continued: “This is a positive step forward, but this cannot be the end of the conversation. There is still more work to do to ensure people can get into a car without wondering whether they will make it to their destination safely. I'll continue working to strengthen safety standards that put people above profits. And that includes fighting the dangerous amendment in transportation legislation being considered by Congress that would likely shield rideshare companies from liability when passengers are sexually assaulted, injured, or killed during their rides.”

Uber announced it is expanding the list of criminal offenses that permanently disqualify a driver in the United States. Uber will bar drivers with prior convictions for violent felonies, crimes that are sexual in nature, as well as stalking and strangulation-related offenses—at any point in their lives. Uber also is extending the time period for its background checks for all new drivers. Previously, background checks in 35 states were based on where a person had lived in the prior seven years. The result was that a crime that happened elsewhere could go unnoticed. Now they will be based on anywhere the driver has ever lived. Current drivers will undergo a new background check each year.

In January 2026, Congresswoman Dingell expressed her concerns to and demanded answers from Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi about the company’s response to reports of sexual assault and harassment by its users. A 2025 New York Times investigation showed that Uber received a report of sexual assault or misconduct on average every 8 minutes between 2017 and 2022, a total of 400,181 reports. Earlier this month, Congresswoman Dingell joined her colleagues in the Democratic Women’s Caucus in urging Speaker Mike Johnson to remove a dangerous provision from the BUILD America 250 Act that would likely shield rideshare companies, such as Uber and Lyft, from liability when passengers are sexually assaulted, injured, or killed during their rides. A longtime fighter for women and survivors of sexual and domestic assault, Congresswoman Dingell will continue to push for the removal of this provision.

Dingell Urges Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan to Reconsider Policies Limiting Cancer Patients' Access to Critical Medications

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) urged Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) to reconsider policies limiting cancer patients’ access to critical medications. In a new letter to BCBSM President and CEO Tricia Keith and Executive Vice President James Grant, Congresswoman Dingell raised concerns about policies that are creating new barriers for Michigan cancer patients trying to access oncology medications.

In the letter, the congresswoman warns that recent pharmacy benefit management structures are restricting patient choice and increasing out-of-pocket costs for patients already facing the immense physical, emotional, and financial burden of a cancer diagnosis.

A copy of the letter can be found HERE and text is below:

Dear Ms. Keith and Mr. Grant:

This letter is to express serious concern regarding recent policy changes by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan affecting access to critical oncology medications for patients across the state. There have been troubling reports that current pharmacy benefit and distribution arrangements implemented on January 1st are restricting patient choice and creating barriers to timely, coordinated cancer care.

Patients facing a cancer diagnosis already confront immense physical, emotional, and financial burdens. Policies that limit where patients can obtain their prescribed therapies, particularly when they are directed away from their treating oncology teams, risk compounding these challenges. Constituents have reported disruptions in care coordination, treatment delays, and increased out-of-pocket costs.

Of particular concern are reports that, through pharmacy benefit management structures, including ownership of Prime Therapeutics and its partnerships with Express Scripts, cancer patients in Michigan are required to use Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy as the exclusive provider for certain specialty oncology drugs. This arrangement restricts access and limits patient choice, regardless of geographic accessibility or established provider relationships. Such policies can disrupt integrated oncology care, which is essential for managing complex treatment regimens and ensuring adherence. Patients have also reported challenges with medication delivery, reduced access to financial assistance, and delays in receiving therapies due to less direct coordination with their care teams.

These practices may also contribute to avoidable medication waste, particularly given that oncology therapies are highly specialized, costly, and sensitive to timing and handling. When medications are dispensed outside of coordinated care settings, they are more likely to be delayed, discontinued, or rendered unusable due to changes in a patient’s condition, driving unnecessary costs across the healthcare system while undermining patient care. The impact of these policies is not merely administrative, it is deeply personal. Patients report losing control over critical aspects of their care at a time when stability and trust are essential. Even short delays in treatment can have meaningful clinical consequences. Broader trends in Michigan further underscore these concerns. Hundreds of independent pharmacies have closed in recent years, many linked to pharmacy benefit management practices, reducing access points for care, particularly in underserved and rural communities.

Patients must retain the ability to access their medications through any qualified pharmacy. Greater transparency in pharmacy benefit arrangements and the elimination of exclusive pharmacy mandates are essential to protecting patients and maintaining a fair, competitive healthcare system. Accordingly, I urge you to reconsider policies that may be contributing to these challenges and to work collaboratively with providers and stakeholders to ensure oncology patients receive timely, affordable, and coordinated care without unnecessary barriers.

I appreciate your attention to this urgent matter and welcome continued engagement on solutions that prioritize patient access and well-being.

Michigan Delegation Announces Submission to America 250 Congressional Time Capsule

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Today, the Michigan Congressional Delegation announced their submission to the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule on behalf of the state of Michigan. As part of Congress's efforts to celebrate America's 250th birthday, the capsule will serve as a snapshot in time and will be opened on our nation's 500th anniversary on July 4, 2276.

The Delegation submitted a Pure Michigan license plate engraved with “America 250,” a Pure Michigan brochure, a photograph of the Michigan U.S. House Delegation in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda at the statue of Michigan-native President Gerald Ford, and a picture of the Michigan U.S. Senate Delegation for inclusion.

In the letter accompanying the submission, the lawmakers write, "We have selected the license plate and brochure because they reflect two defining pillars of Michigan’s identity: our historic leadership as the 'Auto State' and our natural heritage as the 'Great Lakes State.' The photographs serve as a record of the men and women entrusted with representing Michigan in Congress during the United States’ 250th anniversary, preserving for future generations a snapshot of the state’s federal delegation at this historic milestone."

"Together, these items capture both the character of our state and the voices entrusted to represent it during this historic moment in American history," the lawmakers conclude. "We are proud to contribute them to the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule as a testament to Michigan’s unique role in our nation’s rich and storied history."

The letter was signed by the entire Michigan Congressional Delegation, including U.S. Representatives Jack Bergman, John Moolenaar, Hillary Scholten, Bill Huizenga, Tim Walberg, Debbie Dingell, Tom Barrett, Kristen McDonald Rivet, Lisa McClain, John James, Haley Stevens, Rashida Tlaib, and Shri Thanedar. They were also joined by U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin.

You can view the full letter HERE.

Dingell Secures More Than $83 Million in Healthcare Funding for the University of Michigan

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Today, U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) announced she secured $83,461,342 in federal grant funding for the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor to support a wide range of research initiatives, including mental health, cancer, cardiovascular, biomedical training, and more. The funding comes from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and was made possible by Congresswoman Dingell’s advocacy.

“These funds are a critical step in improving the health and well-being of Michigan communities,” said Congresswoman Dingell. “These grants will bolster the University of Michigan’s leadership in research and innovation. I am proud to have secured this money and will always work to deliver our state federal resources that lead to better treatments and patient outcomes.

Projects receiving funding include:

$3,538,234 for Aging Research
$495,972 for Alcohol Research Programs
$6,913,414 for Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research
$1,723,574 for Arthritis Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research
$92,259 for A22 - Nurse Anesthetist Traineeships
$8,600,345 for Biomedical Research and Research Training
$1,113,913 for Blood Diseases and Resources Research
$7,458,004 for Cancer Research
$6,475,828 for Cardiovascular Diseases Research
$3,004,264 for Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research
$4,804,098 for Diabetes and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research
$2,026,274 for Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health
$4,063,067 for Drug Use and Addiction Research Programs
$449,802 for D88 - Academic Administrative Units in General Pediatric and Public Health Den
$248,168 for Environmental Research
$3,646,017 for Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders
$1,316,200 for H80 - Health Center Program
$1,633,544 for Lung Diseases Research
$20,299,532 for Mental Health Research Grants
$802,256 for Minority Health and Health Disparities Research
$1,669,700 for Oral Diseases and Disorders Research
$585,322 for Research Infrastructure Programs
$467,147 for Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders
$1,421,363 for Trans-NIH Research Support
$283,000 for T77 - Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Training Program
$330,045 for Vision Research

A full list of projects receiving grant funding can be found HERE.

HHS is the largest grant-making agency in the United States. Most HHS grants are provided directly to states, territories, tribes, and educational and community organizations, then distributed to eligible individuals and organizations. For more information on HHS grants, click HERE.

Dingell Demands U-M, Los Alamos National Laboratory Leadership Directly Respond to Longstanding Community Concerns on Proposed Data Center

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Today, U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) once again urged leaders at the University of Michigan and Los Alamos National Laboratory to respond to Ypsilanti Township community concerns directly and decisively regarding the proposed data center project. The new letter to University of Michigan President Domenico Grasso and Los Alamos National Laboratory Director Dr. Thom Mason follows growing concerns from community members that the project will adversely impact their local infrastructure and quality of life. Congresswoman Dingell ended the letter with a series of questions with the goal of gaining greater clarity for Michiganders asking similar questions about the project.

A copy of the letter can be found HERE and text is below:

Dear President Grasso and Director Mason:

This is another communication to express my continued deep frustration with the lack of transparency, meaningful community engagement, and clear communication surrounding the proposed University of Michigan-Los Alamos data center.

For more than two years, I have repeatedly urged the University of Michigan to work openly and honestly with Ypsilanti Township. The University of Michigan has not been transparent it its work with the community. Instead, residents and government officials continue to be left with more questions than answers about a project that will impact their community, infrastructure, and quality of life.

As you know, frustration, fear, and anger culminated on June 16, 2026, when the Ypsilanti Township Board of Trustees voted to formally oppose the project, citing its designation as a “Tier 1 High Value Target Risk.” It is unacceptable that the University of Michigan and Los Alamos National Laboratory continue to move forward while ignoring the serious concerns and questions raised by residents and elected officials.

I previously called on the University to hold a real townhall on this project, where members of the community could publicly ask their questions and receive answers. Instead, the University opted for a one-sided “open house” to give a presentation amplifying this project. Not only did this “open house” fail to answer questions, but it also contributed to increasing anxieties and concerns surrounding the project.

Now, to only exacerbate confusion, I have been told repeatedly by residents of Ypsilanti Township and surrounding communities this facility is involved in producing nuclear weapons and studying defense capabilities. These statements and unanswered questions underscore the consequences of failing to communicate clearly and transparently with the public. I once again urge the University of Michigan and Los Alamos to hold a real public townhall with community dialogue where community concerns are specifically addressed.

My constituents in Ypsilanti Township have the right to be given a full, complete, and accurate understanding of the impacts and work of this project with specific answers to questions on the impacts on local energy demand, water usage, noise pollution, public safety, emergency response capacity, and municipal resources.

Given the significant gravity of these issues, I am asking for specific answers to the following questions by Friday, July 10, 2026. These are questions I hear repeatedly from my constituents and local officials that remain unanswered. I will make the answers to these questions publicly available.

Will the University of Michigan-Los Alamos data center be used to produce nuclear weapons?
Will this data center have the capabilities to produce nuclear weapons?
How would this data center’s “computational nuclear weapons modeling research” impact the advancement of nuclear military technology?
Does the primary mission of this data center involve the production of materials needed to activate nuclear weapons?
Will this data center study nuclear defense capabilities?
Does the University of Michigan have contracts with the U.S. Department of War, previously known as the U.S. Department of Defense?
Will this data center store or handle hazardous materials?
What are the University of Michigan and Los Alamos doing to protect Ypsilanti Township from the effects this data center will have on local energy demand?
How will the University of Michigan and Los Alamos ensure that Ypsilanti Township residents do not face increased energy costs?
What are the University of Michigan and Los Alamos doing to protect Ypsilanti Township from the effects this data center would have on local water demand?
What are the University of Michigan and Los Alamos doing to protect Ypsilanti Township from the noise pollution caused by data centers of this size?
What are the University of Michigan and Los Alamos doing to address the burden that a data center of this size places on Ypsilanti Township and the project’s tax-exempt status?
What are the University of Michigan and Los Alamos doing to address the burden this project places on the Ypsilanti Township police and other emergency services and first responders?
What will the University of Michigan and Los Alamos do to ensure the safety of Ypsilanti Township residents based on the project’s classification as a “Tier 1 High Value Target Risk?”
If the University of Michigan and Los Alamos move forward with the Willow Run location for this project, what are the plans for the property purchased on Textile Road?
In a June 2026 article, a representative of the University of Michigan stated that “the University continues to evaluate multiple factors and sites related to the project.” What are the sites the University is considering for this project?
A December 2024 memo to the Michigan Strategic Fund Board states that “the project will be located on a 20-acre property in Ypsilanti Township.” The Textile Road property purchased for this project is 124 acres. Why has the project expanded since the original planning?
Why was Ypsilanti Township selected as the site of this project?
What benefits will the University of Michigan and Los Alamos provide to the community hosting this data center?
The project has been referred to as a “economic development magnet.” How would this project attract economic opportunities for Ypsilanti Township? What start-ups or high-tech businesses, potential tenants, and collaborators have expressed interest in Ypsilanti Township because of this project?
What are the University of Michigan and Los Alamos doing to address the lack of transparency surrounding this project and better communicate with the Ypsilanti Township?

This level of uncertainty and confusion regarding a project of this magnitude is unacceptable, and because of this lack of transparency, Ypsilanti Township does not want you as a neighbor. The Ypsilanti Township community deserves transparency, accountability, and engagement from those seeking to operate in their community.

Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I look forward to your timely response.

Dingell, Walberg to Host Washtenaw County Veterans Fair

Mon, 13 May 2019 14:00:00 GMT

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) will co-host a Veterans Resource Fair in Washtenaw County on Monday, May 13 to provide veterans and their family members with access to resources earned through their service to our country. More than 20 veteran employment specialists, Veterans Affairs counselors, and veterans service organizations will participate. Constituents can call Congresswoman Dingell’s office at 313-278-2936 or Congressman Walberg’s office at 517-780-9075 for more information.

Veterans are encouraged to bring a copy of their DD214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.

At the fair, veterans will be able to register for eBenefits, file or check the status of a VA claim, check their healthcare benefits or enrollment, find veteran peer support, find employment services, and connect with financial assistance if needed.

WHAT: Dingell, Walberg to hold Washtenaw County Veterans Resource Fair

WHEN: Monday, May 13 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

WHERE: VFW Post 423, 3230 S. Wagner Rd. in Ann Arbor

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS:

American Legion

Attorney General - Consumer Protection

Buddy-to-Buddy

Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County

Concordia University

Department of Labor Disabled Veterans Outreach

Detroit VARO (Veterans Benefits Administration)

Eisenhower Center

Fischer House Michigan

Great Lakes National Cemetery

Habitat for Humanity Huron Valley

Michigan Works! Washtenaw

National Guard Family Assistance Center

State Senator Jeff Irwin

State Representative Donna Lasinski

State Representative Rebekah Warren

Tags and Tails

Talent Investment Agency, Veterans’ Employment Services

VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System

VA Loan Guaranty Division

VCAT Region 9 / Community Action Agency

Vietnam Veterans of America

Volunteers of America Michigan

Washtenaw County Veterans Affairs