WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following statement on Dec. 10: * * * Today, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, issued the following statement regarding President-elect Joe Biden's nomination of former Secretary Tom Vilsack to serve as Secretary of Agriculture to lead the U.S. Department of Agr  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Rep. Jack Bergman introduced legislation to require an audit of U.S. contributions to multilateral and international organizations. This legislation is based on recommendations from the Republican Study Committee's Task Force on National Security and Foreign Affairs report released earlier this year. Rep. Bergman was joined by current RSC Chairman, Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA), and fellow Task Force members Re  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following statement: * * * "This week, I signed onto the Amicus Brief in support of State of Texas v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, et al. I didn't come to this decision lightly or flippantly, and I didn't make this decision based on emotion or even frustration with the election outcome. I came to this decision because trust in the very foundation of our Republic is at stake. "Americans are losing faith in our systems, specifica  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that an estimated 388,000 rural Americans living and working in Michigan will gain access to highspeed broadband through the Commission's Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction, according to auction results released on December 7th. In Michigan, the auction allocated $362,985,055.60 in support to expand broadband to 249,263 unserved homes and bus  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 (TNSRep) -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: As America's seniors and people with disabilities continue to face increased risks from COVID-19, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) introduced the COVID HCBS Relief Act to provide increased funding for home and community based services (HCBS). This legislation would provide dedicated Medicaid funds for HCBS, reducing the need for people with disabilities and older adults to move into congregate   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 10: Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) today introduced the Home Care Worker Training Improvement Act to improve the quality of home care by providing additional support and advancement opportunities for home healthcare providers. A week after introducing the COVID HCBS Relief Act, Dingell's bill continues her leadership on long-term care by proposing legislation incentivizing investment in critic  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 9: Today, the House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation led by Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) that would eliminate barriers on the legitimate research of medical marijuana. "Antiquated laws written during the War on Drugs have built blockades to urgent research that could help us better understand the physical and mental health impact of marijuana," said Congresswoman Dingell. "W  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Michael Guest, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release on Dec. 11: Today, Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03) joined 106 Members of Congress in an amicus brief in support of the plaintiff in the case of State of Texas v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, State of Georgia, State of Michigan, and State of Wisconsin. The amicus brief supports the position of the plaintiff that government officials in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Michigan, and Wisconsin (Defendant states) a  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Vicky Hartzler, R-Missouri, issued the following statement: * * * I joined my colleagues in the House along with Missouri's Attorney General in signing an amicus brief in support of Texas vs. the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the State of Georgia, the State of Michigan, and the State of Wisconsin. This case asks the Supreme Court to provide an objective view of electoral anomalies in these states and ensures that the Constitution has been followed and the rules of   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Last night, the House unanimously passed S. 1342, the Great Lakes Environmental Sensitivity Index Act. This bipartisan legislation is designed to modernize the environmental sensitivity index maps for the Great Lakes region, which haven't been updated in over 20 years. These maps are critical to respond to a natural disaster, restore habitat, and protect infrastructure, homes, and public lands impacted by h  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 10: Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga joined over 100 members of the U.S. House of Representatives in signing an amicus brief in support of the lawsuit filed by the State of Texas over the 2020 presidential election. A copy of the brief is available on the U.S. Supreme Court website here (https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/22/22O155/163403/20201210153048641_Texas%20v.%20Pennsylvania%20Amicus%20B  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 9: Yesterday, the House passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). This bipartisan legislation prioritizes the health, ecology, and economy of the Great Lakes. WRDA includes the authorization for construction of the barrier at the Brandon Road Lock and Dam system to prevent Asian carp from entering the Great Lakes. Additionally this legislation takes steps to mitigate erosion and improve coa  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 9: Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus and Member of the Ways and Means Committee, today hosted a listening session with workers whose jobs have been affected by the pandemic and who would benefit from Congress passing another COVID-19 relief bill as cases surge nationwide. During the Ways and Means listening session, Kildee shared a story from a mid-Mic  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: The coronavirus pandemic is developing very quickly, and I know many people have questions and concerns. I will try to answer some of them below. These are incredibly stressful times for all Michiganders. I am working, along with my staff, around the clock, seven days a week to answer your questions, provide community resources and provide up-to-date, accurate information. Please do not hesitate to reach o  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: The coronavirus pandemic is developing very quickly, and I know many people have questions and concerns. I will try to answer some of them below. These are incredibly stressful times for all Michiganders. I am working, along with my staff, around the clock, seven days a week to answer your questions, provide community resources and provide up-to-date, accurate information. Please do not hesitate to reach o  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: The coronavirus pandemic is developing very quickly, and I know many people have questions and concerns. I will try to answer some of them below. These are incredibly stressful times for all Michiganders. I am working, along with my staff, around the clock, seven days a week to answer your questions, provide community resources and provide up-to-date, accurate information. Please do not hesitate to reach   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: The coronavirus pandemic is developing very quickly, and I know many people have questions and concerns. I will try to answer some of them below. These are incredibly stressful times for all Michiganders. I am working, along with my staff, around the clock, seven days a week to answer your questions, provide community resources and provide up-to-date, accurate information. Please do not hesitate to reach   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Dec. 8: Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) and several of his colleagues sent a letter to Administrator Howard Elliott of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), urging him to reaffirm the fitness for service of Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline and to clarify that PHMSA, not the state of Michigan, is the exclusive regulator of Line 5's safe operation and maintenance. "Should the Sta  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Brenda Lawrence, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on Dec. 8: * * * Today, Representative Brenda L. Lawrence (MI-14) issued the following statement after armed protestors approached the home of Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, touting threats of violence and intimidation because of the Michigan election results. "I am deeply saddened and disturbed by the actions displayed by the violent protestors who showed up to Secretary Benson's home, putting her and   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Andy Levin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 9: Congressman Andy Levin (MI-09), Vice Chair of the House Education & Labor Committee, along with 38 members of Congress, today sent a letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) demanding answers on OSHA's handling of COVID-19 workplace safety and retaliation complaints. Recent analysis from the National Employment Law Project (NELP) and the Department of Labor's Office of the   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Andy Levin, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on Dec. 11: * * * Congressman Andy Levin (MI-09) today released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to pass a one-week funding bill to avoid a government shutdown and extend COVID-19 relief negotiations. "While I'm pleased that Congress will reconvene next week to continue COVID relief negotiations, I believe it's important to remember what created this last-minute rush to help smal  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Daniel Lipinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Dec. 9: Today Congressman Lipinski voted to pass S. 1811, the final conference report for the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2020. The bill contains numerous provisions crafted by the Congressman as a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. These provisions will have a positive impact on Chicagoland residents, including protecting Lake Michigan from invasi  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Paul Mitchell, R-Michigan, issued the following statement on Dec. 8: * * * Rep. Paul Mitchell (MI-10), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after the House passed the final version of the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act, commonly known as the NDAA: "Today I was proud to vote for the NDAA, a bill that fulfills Congress' core duty of providing for the common defense and supports the men and women of our a  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Paul Mitchell, R-Michigan, issued the following statement: * * * Rep. Paul Mitchell (MI-10), a member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released the following statement after the House passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2020: "This year's WRDA continues important federal commitments to our nation's ports, harbors, and inland waterways that are key to growing our economy and protecting our communities. I am pleased it passed in the  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Rep. Paul Mitchell, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 7: Rep. Paul Mitchell (MI-10) and Sen. Tim Scott (SC) released the following statement today after announcing Rep. John Moolenaar (MI-04) will be the House Co-Chair for the Congressional Caucus on Education Innovation and Opportunity in the 117th Congress: "Congressman Moolenaar is a strong advocate for ensuring every child has access to a quality education that prepares them for future success. He  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release on Dec. 11: Yesterday, Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) signed an amicus brief supporting the Texas Attorney General's lawsuit against Pennsylvania, Georgia, Michigan, and Wisconsin, which challenges the results of the 2020 presidential election in those states. "The American people must have faith in our election system and deserve certainty regarding the 2020 elections," Mullin said. "Fair and hon  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on Dec. 8: * * * U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08), a member of the House Armed Services Committee and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Committee conferee, released the following statement upon final passage of the negotiated, bipartisan defense bill, which now heads to the President's desk for signature or veto: "Today, I voted in support of the final National Defense Authorization Act (N  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) released the following statement on reports President-elect Biden will name Gen. Lloyd Austin as his nominee for Secretary of Defense: "I have deep respect for General Lloyd Austin. We worked together on Iraq when he commanded U.S. forces there, when he was vice chief of the Army, and when he was the CENTCOM commander. But choosing another recently retired general to s  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, issued the following Capitol Report column: This week, I filed a brief before the United States Supreme Court challenging the election procedures in the states of Pennsylvania, Georgia, Michigan, and Wisconsin. This lawsuit, which was filed by the State of Texas, outlined how the governors and state election officials in the four states mentioned above decided to abuse their power and go against the words of the U.S. Constitution to implement  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release on Dec. 8: Two of Congressman Bryan Steil's Great Lakes priorities were included in the 2020 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). WRDA passed the House of Representatives today and now heads to the Senate. The Great Lakes Coastal Resiliency Study and the Brandon Road Project were both included in today's bill. "Lake Michigan and the Great Lakes are a vital resource to Southeast Wisconsin. I am working to   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 8: This week, Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) joined a bipartisan effort to restore the deductibility of forgiven Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) expenses. The Paycheck Protection Program was created as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to help businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic. However, a regulatory decision issued by the IRS earlier this year means  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Fred Upton, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 8: U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today announced that access to high-speed broadband is expanding to 16,280 rural homes and businesses in southwest Michigan through the Federal Communications Commission's Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction. The auction allocated nearly $13 million to help close the digital divide in Upton's Congressional district. "The COVID-19 pandemic has further ex  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Fred Upton, R-Michigan, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Rep. Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) issued the following statement after the FDA Advisory Committee recommended Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine receive emergency use authorization: "I am so proud of the role Pfizer's Portage location has played in making this day a reality. "Southwest Michigan is literally helping to save the world, and we take tremendous pride in all of those Michiganders who have been and w  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 8: Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Taxpayers Right-To-Know Act, legislation authored by Reps. Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Jim Cooper (D-TN) to provide the American people with a better understanding of how their tax dollars are spent. The bipartisan bill was included as a provision to the Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 6395 - Mac Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act, which   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, issued the following news release on Dec. 11: Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Financial Services, issued the following statement slamming the Republican Members of Congress who have signed onto an amicus brief backing a Texas lawsuit to overturn the election results. "To see 126 Members of Congress, sign onto an amicus brief backing a lawsuit from Texas to the Supreme Court for the purpose  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 10: Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Congressman Buddy Cater (R-GA) applauded the bipartisan passage of their resolution to recognize Rosalynn Smith Carter's 50 year legacy in mental health advocacy. "Former First Lady Rosalynn Smith Carter used her powerful voice and passion for mental health care to force a long overdue reckoning in our nation," said Congresswoman Dingell. "When ma  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Congressman John Moolenaar (R-MI) today introduced bipartisan legislation that makes reforms and improvements to dam and hydropower safety operations and oversight. Dingell and Moolenaar pushed for the provisions after the breach of the Edenville Dam and Sanford Dam failures in Michigan caused extensive damage throughout the region's downstream communities, destroyi  more

FLINT, Michigan, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, and Congressman Danny K. Davis (IL-07), Chairman of the Ways and Means' Worker and Family Support Subcommittee, today sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump urging his administration to extend federal unemployment insurance benefits, which are set to expire at the end of December without action by the White House and  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Greg Walden, R-Oregon, ranking Republican member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following joint statement on Dec. 9 with Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Washington, and Fred Upton, R-Michigan: * * * Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader for the 116th Congress Greg Walden (R-OR), Republican Leader for the 117th Congress Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Energy Subcommittee Republican Leader Fred Upton (R-MI) released the following st  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: A bipartisan bill authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, that requires the federal government to determine if office space it leases is owned by foreign entities is headed to the White House to be signed into law. "Our foreign adversaries continue to try and exploit loopholes in our security systems in order to access sensitiv  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Gary Peters' (MI) bipartisan legislation to update the Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) maps in the Great Lakes is headed to the President's desk to be signed into law. The legislation, which he introduced with U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-IN), requires the Great Lakes Region ESI maps to be updated for the first time in over two decades, joining maps for the East coast, West coast, and Gulf c  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 10: U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and a bipartisan group of his colleagues called on the Senate Appropriations Committee to ensure that the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) receives adequate funding to meet the needs of houses of worship and other nonprofit organizations that want to help secure their facilities agains  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 10: U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and a bipartisan group of his colleagues called on the Senate Appropriations Committee to ensure that the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) receives adequate funding to meet the needs of hous  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 8: U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, is pressing Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar and Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller for information on their preparations to meet the enormous challenge of coordinating th  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Gary C. Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following opening statement as part of a video conference hearing entitled "Early Outpatient Treatment: An Essential Part of a COVID-19 Solution, Part II" on Dec. 8: Our nation continues to battle a worsening public health and economic crisis that has taken the lives of nearly 284,000 Americans. Over 2,200 Americans are dying every day from this de  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Dec. 9: * * * U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following statement after meeting with President-elect Joe Biden's Office of Management and Budget Director-Designate Neera Tanden to discuss issues faced by working families in Michi  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Dec. 11: * * * U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following statement after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Emergency Use Authorization for a Coronavirus vaccine: "Hard working scientists, both in government and th  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- 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, is pressing Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar and Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller for information on their preparations to meet the enormous challenge of coordinating the wide distribution of Coronavirus vaccines to Michiganders and all Americans once cleared by the Food and  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following statement after meeting with President-elect Joe Biden's Office of Management and Budget Director-Designate Neera Tanden to discuss issues faced by working families in Michigan and across the nation: "Families in Michigan and across the country are facing trying circumstances b  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on Dec. 7: * * * U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today released the following statement on President-elect Joe Biden's announcement of key nominations and appointments for his health team: "We're in the middle of an unprecedented public health and economic crisis. This pandemic has taken the lives of thousands of Michiganders and Americans and continues to rage through daily life - posing a threat to everyone.   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on Dec. 8: * * * U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), a former Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve, today released the following statement on President-elect Joe Biden's announcement that he plans to nominate retired General Lloyd Austin as Secretary of Defense. "Our nation faces extraordinary challenges and a series of evolving security threats and we need a steady, experienced leader at the Department of   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Senator Ben Sasse issued the following statement after the United States Supreme Court rejected the Texas attorney general's lawsuit to overturn the presidential election results in Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. "Since Election Night, a lot of people have been confusing voters by spinning Kenyan Birther-type, 'Chavez rigged the election from the grave' conspiracy theories, but ever  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow released the following statement on President-elect Biden's selection of Xavier Becerra as his nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services. "Xavier Becerra has spent his career fighting to make sure every American has access to quality, affordable health care. "He and I partnered together as we worked to pass the Affordable Care Act, and as Attorney General, he's  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on Dec. 8: * * * U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow released this statement following her meeting with Dr. Janet Yellen, President-elect Biden's selection for Secretary of the Treasury. A photo of the virtual meeting can be found here: https://twitter.com/senstabenow/status/1336438505547968516?s=21 "I had a great discussion with Dr. Yellen about the incredible economic challenges we face. "Today's meeting aff  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) secured important priorities for Michigan in the final 2021 National Defense Authorization Act, which passed the Senate by a margin of 84-13. The bill now heads to the President's desk to be signed. "This bill continues to make important investments for Michigan manufacturers and secures a well-earned pay raise for our troops," said Senator Stabenow. "It also strength  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 11: The U.S. Senate today approved the final national defense bill that includes provisions U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) authored and supported to benefit servicemembers and their families, support Michigan's defense sector and strengthen our national security. It includes a pay raise for our men and women in uniform and Peters-led provisions to strengthen the medical supply chain and increase suppor  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 10: The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan bill to address rising water levels and shoreline erosion, led by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Debbie  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: A bipartisan bill led by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, has passed the Senate to address rising water levels and shoreline erosion. Introduced earlier this year, the bill would provide support for local communities facing rising water levels, coastal erosion, and flooding that have put homes, property, and our communities at risk, an  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: The U.S. Senate passed bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) to ensure the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)'s chief drone policy committee includes representation for agriculture, forestry, and rural America. The Drone Advisory Committee for the 21st Century Act, which Peters introduced with Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Pat Roberts (R-KS), who serves as the Chairman of the  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: A bipartisan bill authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Rob Portman (R-OH), a member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, that requires the federal government to determine if office space it leases is owne  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Rob Portman (R-OH) introduced a bipartisan bill that would increase transparency and modernize how the government responds to cybersecurity incidents on federal information systems. According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), federal agencies' information technology systems cont  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Rob Portman (R-OH) introduced a bipartisan bill that would increase transparency and modernize how the government responds to cybersecurity incidents on federal information systems. According to the U.S.  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 8: U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced today they have secured a major increase in federal funding to dredge and maintain federal Great Lakes harbors in the final Water Resources Development Act. They also successfully increased the federal cost share for constructing the Brandon Road Lock and Dam project from 65% to 80% to prevent Asian carp and other invasive species from ente  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on Dec. 10: * * * Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, issued the following statement today after President-elect Joe Biden nominated Congresswoman Marcia Fudge (OH-11) to serve as Secretary of House and Urban Development: "Congresswoman Fudge is an outstanding choice by President-elect Biden to lead the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Being from  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus and member of the Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement today after President-elect Joe Biden nominated Katherine Tai, Chief Trade Counsel on the House Ways and Means Committee, to serve as U.S. Trade Representative (USTR): "President-elect Biden has made an outstanding choice in selecting Katherine Tai  more