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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Michigan Newsletter for Sunday August 09, 2020 ( 29 items )  

Rep. Andy Levin Calls on NLRB to Suspend Reorganization Plan Amid Pandemic
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Andy Levin, D-Michigan, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman Andy Levin (MI-09), Vice Chair of the House Education & Labor Committee, released the following statement on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) reorganization plan: "Under the Trump administration, the NLRB has taken every action possible to undermine the rights of workers across the country. This latest example, a secret plan by the General Counsel to consolidate regions, force relocat  more

Rep. Bergman Applauds Senate Passage of Veteran Suicide Prevention Bill, Urges Speaker Pelosi to Pass It Immediately
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Last night, the United States Senate passed S. 785 - the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act. This bill contains the provisions from the IMPROVE Act, which Rep. Jack Bergman has fought to pass in the House. To address the suicide crisis faced by our Veterans, this legislation will allow the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to support and coordinate with community partne  more

Rep. Dingell Announces Over $500,000 in Grants for Southeast Michigan Transit Services
DEARBORN, Michigan, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Aug. 6: Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) announced the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) of Southeast Michigan will receive $500,639 in grants from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) through the CARES Act. The funds will be used for planning and coordination functions throughout the RTA's service area of Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne Counties. "Reliable and safe public tr  more

Rep. Dingell, State Representative Hammoud Protect Air Quality
DEARBORN, Michigan, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Aug. 6: Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) and State Rep. Abdullah Hammoud (D-Dearborn) announce that Cleveland Cliffs, the owners of AK Steel, are withdrawing their permit requests to increase allowable thresholds for manganese and lead emissions. This comes after months of conversations, led by Congresswoman Dingell, Rep. Hammoud, and community advocates. "After lengthy and productive c  more

Rep. Kildee Supports Expanding Telehealth Services During Pandemic
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Aug. 6: Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, today hosted a roundtable with members of the House Ways and Means Committee entitled, "Examining the Role of Telehealth during COVID-19 and Beyond." The virtual roundtable focused on the important role of telehealth during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Telehealth uses technology to connect patients to health c  more

Rep. Levin Applauds Federal Court Decision to Curb Department of Labor Overreach and Protect Workers' Rights
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Andy Levin, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on Aug. 5: * * * Congressman Andy Levin (MI-09), Vice Chair of the House Education and Labor Committee, today released the following statement after a federal court struck down the Department of Labor's (DOL) restrictions on workers' access to paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. "Today the court took necessary action in stopping the Department of Labor's cruel and illegal attempt to cu  more

Rep. Moolenaar: Ferris State Receives $1 Million Grant to Fight Opioid Abuse
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Aug. 7: Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced a $1 million grant to Ferris State University for the prevention of opioid use disorders. "This funding will support efforts to stop the opioid crisis in mid and northern Michigan," said Congressman John Moolenaar. "This grant gives Ferris State the flexibility to use the funds in the in the best way possible to meet the needs of   more

Rep. Stevens Calls for Humanitarian Aid for Beirut
LIVONIA, Michigan, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on Aug. 6: * * * Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) released the following statement after an explosion killed over 130 people in Beirut, Lebanon on Tuesday. "On August 4th, 2020, the city of Beirut, Lebanon was devastated by a massive explosion that killed at least 130 people, injured over 5,000 more, and destroyed countless homes and businesses. In the aftermath of the blast, rescue workers continue  more

Rep. Tlaib Secures $25 Million in Funding for Housing Repairs and Revitalization
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: The appropriations bill the U.S. House of Representatives passed last week includes $25 million in funding for a Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation (NeighborWorks America) community revitalization pilot program, which Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-13) has called for and worked with the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation Housing and Urban Development to secure. In a letter to Subcommit  more

Rep. Tlaib, Progressive Leaders Urge Federal Reserve Chairman Powell to Improve Lending Terms for States and Cities, Stave Off Public Sector Layoffs and Cuts
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: This week, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-13) led a letter, along with Congressional Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02), Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Congressman Joe Neguse (CO-02), urging Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to improve lending terms for states and municipalities. The letter, which has been endorsed by 13 organizations including the American Federati  more

Rep. Walberg Announces $1 Million Grant to Combat Opioid Crisis in Lenawee County
ADRIAN, Michigan, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Aug. 7: Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) today announced that the Bixby Medical Center in Lenawee County will receive a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to support local efforts to combat the opioid crisis. The funding is a part of the Rural Communities Opioid Response-Implementation Program to help strengthen and expand prevention, treatment, and recovery services  more

Rep. Walberg Issues Op-Ed: Adrian Daily Telegram - Safely Returning to the Classroom
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following op-ed, published in the Adrian Daily Telegram: * * * Summer is winding down, and a new school year is just around the corner. Given the uncertainty caused by COVID-19, there are a lot of questions regarding what school will look like. As a member of the House Committee on Education and Labor, this issue has been top of mind for my colleagues and I. Throughout this pandemic, I have made it a priority to listen to parents,  more

Reps. Dingell, LaHood, Crist, Graves, Shalala Lead Call for Relief & Assistance to Lebanese People Following Beirut Explosion
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Aug. 7: Today, Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Darin LaHood (R-IL), Charlie Crist (D-FL), Garret Graves (R-LA), and Donna Shalala (D-FL) led 84 bipartisan Members of Congress in urging Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to quickly deploy humanitarian relief funds and support the multilateral efforts underway to address the impacts of the Beirut explosion. Recognizing the difficult challenges in Lebano  more

Reps. Stevens, Smucker, Torres Small, Van Drew Urge Federal Trade Commission to Investigate Misleading Application for Emergency Aid Funds
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Representatives Haley Stevens (MI-11), Lloyd Smucker (R-PA-11), Xochitl Torres Small (D-NM-02), and Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ-02) sent a letter to Federal Trade Commission Chairman Joseph J. Simmons last month, urging the Federal Trade Commission to investigate a private company that appears to be using a misleading application for federal emergency aid funds to mine and exploit students' data for profit dur  more

Sen. Peters Bipartisan Bill to Improve VA Caregiver Program Advances in Senate
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Aug. 5: U.S. Senators Gary Peters' (MI) bipartisan legislation to improve the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) caregiver program advanced in the Senate today, passing in the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee. According to reports, caregivers and veterans were arbitrarily discharged or downgraded from the program, with benefits subsequently revoked or reduced. The VA Office of the Inspector General repor  more

Sen. Peters Helps Senate Pass Bipartisan Bill That Includes His Provision to Protect Amateur and Olympic Athletes From Abuse
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Aug. 4: The U.S. Senate today passed sweeping bipartisan legislation to reform the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and protect Olympic and amateur athletes from abuse. The Empowering Olympic and Amateur Athletes Act - which U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) helped pass - includes Peters' bipartisan amendments to ensure Olympic and amateur athletes can report abuse anonymously. This legislation was i  more

Sen. Peters Launches Investigation Into Postal Service Delays After Postmaster General Fails to Provide Answers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- 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, Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, is launching an investigation into reported delays at the U.S. Postal Service that are preventing Americans from receiving critical mail on-time, including prescription drugs, business mail, and mail-in ballots. Desp  more

Sen. Peters Launches Investigation Into Postal Service Delays After Postmaster General Fails to Provide Answers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Gary Peters, Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, is launching an investigation into reported delays at the U.S. Postal Service that are preventing Americans from receiving critical mail on-time, including prescription drugs, business mail, and mail-in ballots. Despite repeated inquiries from Peters, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has failed to provide answe  more

Sens. Duckworth, Durbin Introduce Bill To Create National Heritage Area In Chicago's Bronzeville Community
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Aug. 5: U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) today introduced a bill that would create a National Park Service (NPS) National Heritage Area in the greater Bronzeville community of Chicago. The Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area Act would create a National Heritage Area from 18th Street to the North, 71st Street to the South, Lake Michigan to the East, and Canal St  more

Sens. Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill to Create National Heritage Area In Chicago's Bronzeville Community
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Aug. 5: U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today introduced a bill that would create a National Park Service (NPS) National Heritage Area in the greater Bronzeville community of Chicago. The Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area Act would create a National Heritage Area from 18th Street to the North, 71st Street to the South, Lake Michigan to the East, and Canal   more

Sens. Peters, Stabenow Announce Beaverton Will Receive $851,000 Federal Grant to Bolster Water & Wastewater Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Aug. 4: U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) today announced that the City of Beaverton will receive $851,000 in federal funding to bolster water and wastewater infrastructure. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a part of the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program. "Now more than ever, Michigan families are depending on consistent access to clean  more

Sens. Peters, Stabenow Announce Over $750,000 in Transit Funding for the City of Niles
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Aug. 4: U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) today announced that the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is providing the City of Niles a $753,743 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 the City of Niles and its Dial-A-Ride Transportation (DART) service remains opera  more

Sens. Peters, Stabenow Applaud Bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act Being Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Aug. 4: U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) today applauded the signing into law of bipartisan legislation that will guarantee funding towards public lands maintenance and renovation projects in Michigan and across the country. The Great American Outdoors Act - which Peters and Stabenow cosponsored - will both permanently and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) at $900  more

Sens. Peters, Stabenow, Rep. Kildee Announce Hampton Charter Township Will Receive $2.25 Million Federal Grant to Bolster Water & Wastewater Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Aug. 4: U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) and U.S. Representative Dan Kildee (MI-05) today announced that Hampton Charter Township will receive $2,225,000 in federal funding to bolster water and wastewater infrastructure. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a part of the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program. "Now more than ever, Michigan fami  more

Sens. Stabenow, Braun Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Family Foresters Develop Climate Solutions, Access Economic Opportunity
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 5: Today, U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry, and Natural Resources, introduced the bipartisan Rural Forests Markets Act to help small-scale, f  more

Sens. Stabenow, Murkowski Team Up to Reintroduce Bipartisan Food Supply Protection Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, reintroduced the Food Supply Protection Act with U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) to help protect the food supply after the COVID-19 crisis has put an unprecedented strain on farmers, worker  more

Sens. Stabenow, Peters Announce $3.7 Million in Transit Funding for the City of Jackson
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Aug. 7: U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the City of Jackson will receive $3.7 million in funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). 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 the Jackson Area Transportation Authority will remain operation  more

Sens. Stabenow, Peters Announce Beaverton Will Receive $851,000 Federal Grant to Bolster Water, Wastewater Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Aug. 5: U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the City of Beaverton will receive $851,000 in federal funding to bolster water and wastewater infrastructure. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a part of the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program. "We can no longer take for granted the infrastructure that keeps the water com  more

Sens. Stabenow, Peters Applaud Bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act Being Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Aug. 5: U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today applauded the signing into law of bipartisan legislation that will guarantee funding towards public lands maintenance and renovation projects in Michigan and across the country. The Great American Outdoors Act - which Peters and Stabenow cosponsored - will both permanently and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) at   more