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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Michigan Newsletter for Sunday July 05, 2020 ( 57 items )  

Following Briefing, Sen. Peters Presses for Answers From Administration on Russia Reportedly Paying Bounties for Lives of U.S. Servicemembers
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following statement regarding the reports that Russia paid bounties to Taliban militants for the lives of U.S. and allied servicemembers, following a Senate Armed Services Committee briefing: "As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, my top priority is ensuring servicemembers have the support they need to safely carry out their missions and return home," "I expect our Commander-in-Chief to do everything possible to keep  more

House Judiciary Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice McCormack
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The House Judiciary subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet issued the following testimony by Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Bridget M. McCormack at a hearing entitled "Federal Courts During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Best Practices, Opportunities for Innovation, and Lessons for the Future": Let me put our workload in context. Michigan has 242 trial courts throughout the state that adjudicate almost three million cases each year. That means, of c  more

House Passes Historic Rep. Tlaib Amendment Requiring Full Replacement of Lead Water Pipes
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on July 1: The House of Representatives passed Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib's (MI-13) Comprehensive Lead Service Line Replacement Amendment to the Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2), which was co-sponsored by Reps. Dan Kildee (MI-05), Elissa Slotkin (MI-08), David Cicilline (RI-01), and Gwen Moore (WI-04). The amendment would authorize $22.5 billion over 5 years in critical funding for full lead pipe replacement, pr  more

House Passes Rep. Kildee Amendment to Remove Lead in Drinking Water
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan amendment, introduced by Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, Representatives Rashida Tlaib (MI-13) and Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) that would replace toxic lead pipes and ensure clean drinking water for all Michigan families. The amendment, included in The Moving Forward Act, would provide $4.5 billion annually fo  more

House Small Business Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Lynn Medical
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The House Small Business subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access issued the following testimony by Chris Fagnani, co-owner and vice president of Lynn Medical, at a hearing entitled "Supply Chain Resiliency" on June 2: My name is Chris Fagnani and I am co-owner and vice president of Lynn Medical. Established in 1966, my company is a second generation, family-owned medical product distributor with 30 employees located in a suburb of Detroit, Michigan. Lynn M  more

Peters Releases New Report Condemning $1 Billion in Wrongful CARES Act Payments to Deceased Individuals
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released a new report detailing how the Trump Administration sent more than $1 billion in improper payments to deceased Americans as part of the Coronavirus relief spending Congress passed earlier this y  more

Rep. Bergman Announces $4.4 Million PILT Payments for First District Communities
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Rep. Jack Bergman announced nearly $4.4 million in Payment In Lieu of Tax (PILT) funding for 2020. PILT funds are made available to local governments to help offset their inability to tax federal property. In total, the State of Michigan received close to $5.3 million for Fiscal Year 2020. The payments are made annually for tax-exempt federal lands administered by U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) agenc  more

Rep. Bergman Announces 2020 Congressional Art Competition Winner
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Yesterday, Rep. Jack Bergman congratulated this year's First District winner of the Congressional Art Competition. Hannah Brewster of Munising High School claimed first prize for her work "Battleship Row." "The talent of First District students continues to impress, and I had the opportunity to call Hannah yesterday to congratulate her on winning this year's art competition. I look forward to seeing 'Battle  more

Rep. Dingell Demands Answers on EPA's Declined Enforcement Actions Across Great Lakes Region
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) led 22 of her colleagues in probing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) about the troubling decline reported in the enforcement of important environmental regulations across the Great Lakes region, which could have devastating impacts on human health and the health of these natural resources for generations. In a recent report (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v  more

Rep. Dingell Priorities Central in House Climate Crisis Action Plan
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Work by Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) was front and center as the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis unveiled a comprehensive congressional climate action framework. Dingell had five bills included in the committee's recommendations and seen as important tools in the effort to solve the climate crisis. Dingell's USA Electrify Forward Act, Vehicle Innovation Act, Clean Energy and Sustainab  more

Rep. Dingell Pushes HUD to Explain Eviction Notices at Sycamore-Meadows Apartments in Superior Township
SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP, Michigan, June 30 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) pushed the Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson to explain eviction notices sent to several tenants of Sycamore-Meadows Apartments in Superior Township, Michigan. The eviction notices were delivered as a result of "community disturbances" from a block party on June 4th, with many tenants, including several not involved with the event, re  more

Rep. Dingell: House Adopts Recovering America's Wildlife Act
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: The House of Representatives adopted the Recovering America's Wildlife Act as an amendment to the Moving Forward Act - which is currently being debated on the House Floor. Led by Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Congressman Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE), RAWA has broad support of conservation and sportsmen's leaders. This bipartisan legislation would help promote and enhance our nation's conservation ef  more

Rep. Dingell: House Passes Clean Energy and Sustainability Accelerator
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Debbie Dingell's (D-MI) Clean Energy and Sustainability Accelerator passed the House as it was successfully adopted as an amendment to the Moving Forward Act - which is currently being debated on the House Floor. The Clean Energy and Sustainability Accelerator - formerly known as and based on H.R.5416, the National Climate Bank Act - publicly finances and stimulates private investment in c  more

Rep. Elissa Slotkin Unveils Michigan Defense Agenda
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on June 30: U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin announced her Michigan Defense Agenda today, a suite of legislation focused on addressing contamination from PFAS "forever chemicals" and on strengthening the Defense Department's capabilities to innovate and tap into the enormous strengths of American manufacturing, particularly in Michigan. Slotkin, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, served three tours i  more

Rep. Jordan: House Republicans Press State AGS to Probe Governors' Deadly Nursing Home Orders
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, ranking Republican member of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release: On Wednesday, all five Republican members of the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, as well as Republican members of the New York, California, Michigan, New Jersey and Pennsylvania delegations, urged the attorneys general of those states to investigate the origins of their governors' deadly nursing home orders and the impact t  more

Rep. Kildee Announces $9.5 Million Federal Grant to Fund Early Childhood Education in Saginaw County
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, announced a nearly $10 million in federal grant to Saginaw County to help fund Head Start educational opportunities for children in mid-Michigan. The federal grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), includes $9,524,182 for the Saginaw Intermediate School. Head Start is an early childhood educa  more

Rep. Kildee Announces Over $20 Million in Federal Grants to Fund Early Childhood Education in Genesee County
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, announced over $20 million in federal grants to Genesee County to help fund Head Start educational opportunities for children in mid-Michigan. The federal grants, awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), include $11,292,746 for the Genesee Intermediate School District and $9,505,713 for Genesee Count  more

Rep. Kildee Applauds Bill Supporting Michigan's Tribal Communities
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus and Member of the Ways and Means Committee, applauded the inclusion of tax reforms to support tribal communities in H.R. 2, The Moving Forward Act, House Democrats' new legislation to invest in the nation's infrastructure. These provisions will help increase affordable housing and support economic development throughout Indian   more

Rep. Kildee on U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement Entry Into Force
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on July 1 regarding U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement: "NAFTA was an unfair trade agreement that hurt American workers and communities across Michigan. The USMCA is far from perfect, but compared to the status quo, it presents an opportunity to improve the lives of American workers by replacing NAFTA. As the USMCA enters into force today, the Trump Administration must get serious about enforcing this agreement, incl  more

Rep. Kildee Supports House Infrastructure Bill to Rebuild Michigan's Roads, Bridges, Schools and Water Systems
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus and Member of the Ways and Means Committee, today applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing The Moving Forward Act, which would reinvest and rebuild America's infrastructure, including roads, bridges, ports, railroads, schools, housing, broadband, drinking and wastewater systems. The Moving Forward Act includes k  more

Rep. Kildee Votes to Protect and Expand Affordable Care Act
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, applauded the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act, House Democrats' new legislation to lower health care costs for Michiganders. The bill builds on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and would lower health care coverage costs, negotiate for lower prescription drug prices, expand coverage, combat   more

Rep. Lawrence Passes Amendment to Transformative Infrastructure Package, Mandates Study on Water Affordability
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Brenda Lawrence, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: The U.S. House of Representatives passed Representative Brenda L. Lawrence's (MI-14) amendment to H.R. 2, the INVEST in America Act, transformative legislation that invest $1.5 trillion to rebuild the nation's crumbling infrastructure and address numerous issues plaguing our nation's roads, bridges, transit systems, housing, broadband access, and so much more. Rep. Lawrence's amendment prioritizes access   more

Rep. Levin Legislation on Coronavirus Testing and EV Charging Infrastructure Pass House
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Andy Levin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Two amendments authored by Congressman Andy Levin to the major House infrastructure bill, H.R. 2, The Moving Forward Act, passed the House. Rep. Levin's amendments would reduce coronavirus test result wait times and expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure. "I wanted to ensure that the important investments this bill makes in our health care and clean energy infrastructure are as effective as possible   more

Rep. Levin Statement on George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Andy Levin, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on July 1: Congressman Andy Levin (MI-09), stood in solidarity with his colleagues on the Congressional Black Caucus to pass the historic George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. He released the following statement. * * * "I am a proud cosponsor of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, a long overdue step towards ending the scourge of police brutality in our country. This comprehensive bill builds on the moveme  more

Rep. Levin, Sen. Reed Introduce Legislation to Provide Stabilization Funding to Libraries During COVID-19 Pandemic
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Andy Levin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Andy Levin (D-MI) and Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) introduced companion bills in the House and Senate to provide critical stabilization funding to libraries facing revenue losses from the COVID-19 pandemic. "Funding for local governments has been top of mind for me throughout this crisis and driven much of my congressional action." Rep. Levin said. "We need to ensure that libraries and their employees  more

Rep. Mitchell Statement on House Armed Services Committee Markup of NDAA
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Paul Mitchell, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Paul Mitchell (MI-10), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after the Committee advanced the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act, commonly known as the NDAA. "One of Congress' core duties is providing for the common defense. The NDAA is of great importance to our national security and I am pleased that for the 60th year the House Armed  more

Rep. Moolenaar: New Trade Agreement Supporting Michigan Agriculture and Manufacturing Goes Into Effect
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: The United States Mexico Canada Trade Agreement goes into effect, replacing the previous North American Free Trade Agreement. The wide-ranging economic agreement was signed by leaders of the three countries in November 2018, passed by Congress in December 2019 and signed into law in January 2020. Canada and Mexico are the two largest export markets for American small businesses and the first and third lar  more

Rep. Slotkin Votes for Bill to Overhaul Michigan Road, Water Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on July 2: U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) voted yesterday to pass the Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2), a bill that will provide significant investment to target key Michigan infrastructure concerns ranging from clean water to roads to broadband. Slotkin has consistently championed Michiganders' road and water infrastructure concerns as matters of homeland security, and the bill that passed the House yesterday  more

Rep. Stevens Announces $2.1 Million Grant to Help Michigan Manufacturers Respond to COVID-19
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) announced that the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (The Center) will receive a $2,118,000 federal grant to help small and medium-sized manufacturers in Michigan respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center, based in Michigan's 11th Congressional District, is part of the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program (MEP),  more

Rep. Stevens Statement on Moving Forward Act
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following statement after voting to pass the Moving Forward Act, a bill to rebuild American infrastructure while creating millions of good-paying jobs: "Michigan's incredible automotive industry put the world on wheels, but our roads and bridges are falling apart after decades of neglect. Our water infrastructure has also failed Michiganders, from the Flint Water Crisis to the Midland dam collapse to widespread PFAS contamination.  more

Rep. Stevens Votes to Make Health Care & Prescription Drugs More Affordable
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: As Michiganders face both the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting severe economic downturn, Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) voted to pass the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act, a legislative package that will provide much needed relief by making health care and prescription drugs more affordable. The legislation also expands access to health care, strengthens protections for people  more

Rep. Tlaib Statement on Police Violence in 13th Congressional District
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-13) issued the following statement in regard to instances of police violence happening in her district. In Westland, the city's police department recently released a video showing an officer severely beating a young man with a developmental disability with a baton, and that officer has since be fired. In Detroit, several protestors were injured when a police officer rammed th  more

Rep. Walberg Issues Op-Ed to Detroit News
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following joint op-ed with Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, published in the Detroit News: Throughout the COVID-19 outbreak in Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has attempted to shield any criticism of her decision-making by repeatedly claiming to rely on the best data and science. Except too often that data is kept under lock and key. And when you dig deeper into the myriad executive orders, a science-based rationale typically turn  more

Rep. Walberg Sends Letter to Michigan Secretary of State Regarding Inaccurate Absentee Ballot Applications
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) sent a letter to Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson requesting information regarding reports of incorrect absentee ballot applications mailed to Michigan's 7.7 million registered voters. In recent days, Walberg and his office have heard from constituents across the 7th District who have received applications for deceased individuals, prior residents, and individuals who have mov  more

Rep. Walden, Sen. Grassley Investigation Into COVID-19 Nursing Home Deaths
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Greg Walden, R-Oregon, ranking Republican member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) sent a letter to the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) requesting the OIG initiate an investigation into whether or not five states - California, Michigan, New  more

Reps. Huizenga, Tonko Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Mental Health Care
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Representatives Bill Huizenga (MI-02) and Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) introduced the Medical Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act. This bipartisan legislation would improve mental health care across the nation by permanently repealing the Medicare 190-day lifetime limit for inpatient psychiatric care. "As we continue to address mental health in America, federal policies must be designed in a way that maximiz  more

Reps. Levin, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan SAFE Workers Act for Electronic Union Elections
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Andy Levin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Andy Levin (MI-09), Vice Chair of the House Education & Labor Committee, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and 44 other members of Congress introduced the SAFE (Secure And Fair Elections for) Workers Act. This bill undoes the harmful prohibition of electronic voting in union elections and requires the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to conduct elections remotely due to the public health   more

Reps. Levin, Ocasio-Cortez EV Freedom Act Highlighted in House Climate Crisis Action Plan
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Andy Levin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Andy Levin (MI-09)'s signature legislation, the EV Freedom Act, was highlighted in the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis comprehensive congressional climate action framework. Introduced earlier this year with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the EV Freedom Act has taken on new urgency as an important proposal to lower car emissions and aid in the country's economic recovery. "Simply put--  more

Reps. Tlaib, Neguse Introduce Bill Expanding Local Government, Municipality Access to Pandemic Relief Funding
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on June 30: Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-13) and Congressman Joe Neguse (CO-02) introduced the Uplifting Our Local Communities Act, which would expand access to CARES Act funding to state and local governments. The bill would make critically needed changes to a Federal Reserve-administered emergency lending program intended to provide vital assistance to financially struggling state and local governments   more

Sen. Brown Blasts DataWorks Plus' Unreliable Facial Recognition Technology
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on July 1: U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) - ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs -sent a letter to DataWorks Plus asking the company to provide information to Congress regarding the use of the company's FACE Plus and FACE Watch Plus facial recognition technology in law enforcement across the nation. Brown cited a New York Times report that revealed that the technolog  more

Sen. Peters Announces Over $14 Million in Federal Grants to Expand Apprenticeships in Michigan
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) announced that the U.S. Department of Labor is providing the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity with $14,329,228 in federal grants to expand and improve apprenticeship programs. Michigan will receive $9,447,859 for Registered Apprenticeship Programs and $4,881,369 for Youth Apprenticeship Readiness Programs. Last month, Peters supported Michigan's application f  more

Sen. Peters Joins Homeland Security Committee Members in Calling for Answers on Strategic National Stockpile Supplies
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, joined several of his committee colleagues in a letter calling for answers from the Administration about the Strategic National Stockpile, which is maintained by the federal government to rapidly distribute personal protective equipment and other critical medical supplies during public health emergencie  more

Sen. Peters Report Details Impact of Coronavirus on Nursing Home Residents, Workers
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released a new report on the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on residents and workers in nursing homes. The report details missteps by the Trump Administration that enabled the spread of COVID-19 through nu  more

Sen. Peters, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Supporting Additional Funding to Keep Postal Service Operating
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, joined his colleagues in introducing a resolution in support of the U.S. Postal Service. The Coronavirus pandemic and resulting economic crisis have led to serious financial uncertainty for the Postal Service, and the agency could be forced to limit operations in the coming months without additional fina  more

Sen. Peters, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Supporting Additional Funding to Keep the Postal Service Operating
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, joined his colleagues in introducing a resolution in support of the U.S. Postal Service. The Coronavirus pandemic and resulting economic crisis have led to serious financial uncertainty for the Postal Service,  more

Sen. Peters: Senate Passes Peters' Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Payments to Deceased Americans
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, applauded Senate passage of bipartisan legislation he introduced to prevent the federal government from wasting taxpayer dollars on wrongful payments to deceased Americans. The Senate's action follows a report Peters released earlier this week detailing how the Trump Administration sent more than   more

Senate Passes Peters' Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Payments to Deceased Americans
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, applauded Senate passage of bipartisan legislation he introduced to prevent the federal government from wasting taxpayer dollars on wrongful payments to deceased Americans. The Senate's action follows a r  more

Sens. Grassley, Walden Request Investigation Into COVID-19 Nursing Home Deaths
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-Ore.) today sent a letter to the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) requesting the OIG initiate an investigation into whether or not five states - California, Michigan, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania - violated federal   more

Sens. Grassley, Walden Request Investigation Into COVID-19 Nursing Home Deaths
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news: Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-Ore.) sent a letter to the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) requesting the OIG initiate an investigation into whether or not five states - California, Michigan, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylva  more

Sens. Peters, Stabenow Announce $4.1 Million for Transportation Services in Holland, Zeeland Through CARES Act
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) announced that the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is providing the Macatawa Area Express Transportation Authority (MAX Transit), which services both Holland and Zeeland, a $4.1 million grant. Peters and Stabenow helped secure this funding as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The funds will help ensure that MAX   more

Sens. Stabenow, Peters Announce $4.1 Million for Transportation Services in Holland, Zeeland Through the CARES Act
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced that the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is providing the Macatawa Area Express Transportation Authority (MAX Transit), which services both Holland and Zeeland, a $4.1 million grant. Stabenow and Peters helped secure this funding as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The funds will help ensure that   more

Sens. Stabenow, Peters Announce Alpena County Regional Airport Will Receive $1.2 Million Federal Grant for Improvements
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced that the Department of Transportation (DOT) will be awarding $1,206,500 to the Alpena County Regional Airport. This Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant is supplemented by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act -- which Stabenow and Peters helped enact -- to support airports affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. T  more

Sens. Stabenow, Peters Announce Houghton County Memorial Airport Will Receive $544,000 Federal Grant for Improvements
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced that the Department of Transportation (DOT) will be awarding $544,000 to the Houghton County Memorial Airport. This Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant is supplemented by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act -- which Stabenow and Peters helped enact -- to support airports affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. T  more

Sens. Stabenow, Peters Announce Muskegon County Airport Will Receive $1 Million Federal Grant for Improvements
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced that the Department of Transportation (DOT) will be awarding $1,052,631 to the Muskegon County Airport. This Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant is supplemented by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act -- which Stabenow and Peters helped enact -- to support airports affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund  more

Sens. Stabenow, Peters Announce Northern Michigan Airports Will Receive Almost $2.2 Million Federal Grant for Improvements
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced that the Department of Transportation (DOT) will be awarding $1,921,000 to the Cherry Capital Airport and $263,156 to the Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County. This Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant is supplemented by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act -- which Stabenow and Peters helped enact -- to  more

Sens. Stabenow, Peters, Rep. Kildee Announce Bishop International Airport Will Receive Around $419,000 Federal Grant for Improvements
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI and Gary Peters (MI) and U.S. Representative Dan Kildee (MI-05) announced that the Department of Transportation (DOT) will be awarding $419,444 to the Bishop International Airport. This Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant is supplemented by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act -- which Stabenow, Peters, and Kildee helped enact -- to suppor  more

Three Rep. Kildee Bills Included in New Committee Report on Climate Change
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for releasing its first-ever report on how to address climate change. The House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis today released a new report, The Congressional Action Plan for a Clean Energy Economy and a Healthy, Resilient and Just America, which recommends a comprehensive s  more