WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release and letter on June 16, 2023: U.S. Representative Jack Bergman (MI-01) as well as U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Debbie Stabenow (MI), urged President Biden to declare a Major Disaster for the Michigan Counties of Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Marquette, and Ontonagon. The request follows extensive flooding in the Upper Peninsula du  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and John Cornyn (R-TX) to significantly enhance the federal government's ability to protect against threats from weapons of mass destruction, which include chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons has advanced in the Senate. The bill would reauthorize  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Rick Scott (R-FL) to help ensure federal agencies are better able to prevent unauthorized access to buildings leased by the federal government has advanced in the Senate. The bill would require the federal government to assess whether property located near feder  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Mike Braun (R-IN), and James Lankford (R-OK) torequire transparency of the federal government's use of artificial intelligence (AI) has advanced in the Senate. The bill would require federal agencies to notify individuals when they are subject to decisions made by   more

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on June 13, 2023: Today, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03) kicked off the start of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee's consideration of the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act by speaking to the bill's provisions that will support the aviation industry across Michigan and grow our domestic aviation workforce. Under the jurisdiction of Rep. Scholten  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 13 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on June 12, 2023: Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today announced that the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor will receive $5,990,779 in federal grant funding from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct research in areas including pharmacology, physiology, biological chemistry, immunology, heart and vascular diseases, and mental health, as well as support Nurse Anesthet  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on June 14, 2023: Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today applauded the House passage of H. Res. 272, calling on Russia to immediately release Paul Whelan, who has been detained in Russia since 2018. Dingell co-led the resolution with Rep. Haley Stevens (MI-11), and represents Novi, where Whelan lived before being detained, and Manchester, where Whelan's family resides. "Paul has been wrongly imprisone  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on June 16, 2023: * * * Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) released the following statement in response to the news of the new leadership at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit. "My job is to ensure that all veterans in Michigan's sixth district and southeast Michigan being treated at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center are getting the best care possible. I thank the Department of Veterans   more

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and Kathy Castor (FL-14) led 18 other members of the House in sending letters to social media companies requesting information regarding their platforms, algorithms, and steps they take to mitigate harms to children online. The letters to Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, Youtube, Twitter, and Twitch, come in the wake of an advisory released recently by U.S. Surgeon General Vi  more

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations, issued the following opening statement: * * * U.S. Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee, delivered the following opening statement at the subcommittee markup for H.R. 2670 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024. Rep. Bergman's remarks as prepared for deli  more

FLINT, Michigan, June 17 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on June 16, 2023: Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) applauded a key congressional committee for advancing a spending bill that includes four of his Community Project Funding requests benefitting residents of Midland, Saginaw and Bay counties. The House Appropriations Committee this week advanced its Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Agriculture and Rural Development and Food and Drug Administration spending bill.   more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on June 14, 2023: Today, the House passed the Save Our Stoves Act that included an amendment offered by Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-04). The Huizenga Amendment increases transparency on the Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm. Specifically, the Huizenga Amendment requires the disclosure of meetings the Energy Secretary has held with individuals, groups, or organizations that have ties to the   more

FLINT, Michigan, June 13 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on June 12, 2023: Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) today announced a new federal research grant to support cutting-edge clean energy technologies at Kettering University in Flint. The $249,999 grant, awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), will be used to design high-performance technologies that will help to produce more efficient and environmentally friendly clean energy. The grant will allo  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on June 14, 2023: Today, the U.S. House of Represenatives passed legislation cosponsored by Congressman John Moolenaar that calls for the immediate release of Michigan resident Paul Whelan from Russia. "Paul Whelan, a former Marine, has been unjustly imprisoned for more than four years and it is time for him to be released and reunited with his family. All of us in Michigan are heartbroken that he continu  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on June 16, 2023: Congressman John Moolenaar voted for the 2024 budget for the U.S. Department of Agriculture when it was passed by the House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday. Included in the legislation is $2,000,000 for the Midland County Snag and Debris Removal Flood Prevention and Watershed Protection Project from the Natural Resources Conservation Service at USDA. Also included is $1,000,000 for   more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman John Moolenaar has voted for two bills that would stop the Biden administration's attempts to limit the sale of gas stoves. In January, the White House said President Biden does not support banning gas stoves. Nevertheless, in February, the Department of Energy proposed a new regulation that would limit the sale of gas stoves. "President Biden's overreaching policies are targeting the gas sto  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) to create one application deadline for two Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) programs that individuals use for federal disaster assistance has advanced in the Senate. FEMA's Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) and Individuals and Household Program (IHP) currently have different deadlines, which can cause confusion for disaster survi  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), to reduce the United States' reliance on China and adversarial nations for critical minerals has advanced in the Senate. Critical minerals and rare earth metals are used to manufacture electric vehicle batteries, military equipment, and other technology that is vital to American economic competitiveness and homeland security. China is currentl  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Steve Daines' (MT) bipartisan resolution designating June 2023 as "Great Outdoors Month" passed the U.S. Senate. "Whether you're traveling to watch the sun set over Lake Michigan or hike around Isle Royale, people visit from around the world to experience Michigan's remarkable landscapes and precious natural resources," said Senator Peters. "I'm pleased we designated June   more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, introduced bipartisan legislationto ensure the federal government is better prepared to address the national security threat posed by our nation's overreliance on foreign sources for critical medications. The legislation builds offrecommendations from two reports released by Peters in2019 and2023that identifi  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) to help protect consumers from toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) has advanced in the Senate. The bill passed in the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, where Peters serves as Chairman, and now moves to the full Senate for consideration. Peters' Protecting Consumers from PFAS Act - which he introduced wit  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) to expand the age eligibility for the Maritime Administration's Student Incentive Payment Program is headed to the President to be signed into law, after passing the U.S. House of Representatives. The House companion legislation was introduced by U.S. Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI-1). The Changing Age-Determined Eligibility to Student Ince  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release and letter on June 16, 2023: U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Debbie Stabenow (MI), as well as U.S. Representative Jack Bergman (MI-01) urged President Biden to declare a Major Disaster for the Michigan Counties of Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Marquette, and Ontonagon. The request follows extensive flooding in the Upper Peninsula dur  more

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on June 13, 2023: U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) today announced over $1.4 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for southeast Michigan fire departments to equip and train emergency personnel, enhance efficiencies, and support community resilience. This funding comes from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program administered by DHS's   more

DETROIT, Michigan, June 17 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on June 16, 2023: U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) today announced that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is awarding $61,256,705 in federal funding to the Peninsula Fiber Network to connect unserved and underserved communities in Michigan to high-speed internet. The project will place 535 miles of new broadband fiber to connect local networks   more

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on June 13, 2023: Rep. Haley Stevens (MI-11) introduced the Severe Turbulence Research and Development Act of 2023. This bill will enhance the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) monitoring and understanding of severe turbulence to better inform the development of measures to mitigate safety impacts on flight crews and the flying public that may result from severe turbulence. Additionally, the bill will  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on June 15, 2023: Today, Representative John James (MI-10) kicked off the start of the Congressional App Challenge. The competition seeks to foster an interest in computer science, coding, and STEM by encouraging middle and high school students to create their own apps. Winning apps will be displayed in the United States Capitol Building and featured on the House of Representatives' website, House.gov. Winner  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on June 15, 2023: This week, Representative John James (MI-10) introduced the bipartisan Road to Recovery Act to reauthorize lifesaving resources vital to addressing opioid addiction and substance abuse across the country. * * * Rep. James issued the following statement upon introducing the legislation: "Opioid addiction impacts communities all across America, but especially the communities in Michigan's 10  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Rand Paul (R-KY), and Marco Rubio (R-FL) to create one application deadline for two Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) programs that individuals use for federal disaster assistance has advanced in the Senate. FEMA's Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) an  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: Three bipartisan bills authored by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) to help address persistent and evolving cybersecurity threats have advanced in the Senate. The bills will strengthen American cybersecurity partnerships with international partners and allies, increase outreach to communities on how they can protect themselves from c  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and John Cornyn (R-TX) to improve screening of vehicles and cargo entering the United States by increasing the use of non-intrusive inspection systems has advanced in the Senate. The non-intrusive inspection systems have enabled frontline U.S. Customs and Border Pro  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure the federal government is better prepared to address the national security threat posed by our nation's overreliance on foreign sources for critical medications. Th  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release and letter: U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Debbie Stabenow (MI), as well as U.S. Representative Jack Bergman (MI-01) urged President Biden to declare a Major Disaster for the Michigan Counties of Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Marquette, and Ontonagon. The r  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Mitt Romney (R-UT), and James Lankford (R-OK) to reduce the United States' reliance on China and adversarial nations for critical minerals has advanced in the Senate. Critical minerals and rare earth metals are used to manufacture electric vehicle batteries, milita  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Gary C. Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following opening statement at a hearing on June 8, 2023, entitled "FASTA Implementation and Optimizing the Efficient Use of Federal Property." FASTA is the Federal Asset Sales and Transfer Act. * * * The federal government owns and leases a significant portfolio of real property, buildings that require resources to manage and maintain. For 20 years, t  more

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, posted the following news release from June 9, 2023: U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-07) today unveiled new legislation to expand supply of critical drugs during shortages. The Ensuring Access to Lifesaving Drugs Act would, in the event of a shortage, empower the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to require drug manufacturers to label drugs with the longest scientifically-supported expiration date, expanding supply of usable drugs. The bill  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release and letter on June 16, 2023: U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, as well as U.S. Representative Jack Bergman (MI-01) urged President Biden to declare a Major Disaster for the Michigan Counties of Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Marquette, and Ontonagon. The request follows extensive flooding in the Upper Peninsula   more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on June 14, 2023: U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced over $1.4 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for southeast Michigan fire departments to equip and train emergency personnel, enhance efficiencies, and support community resilience. This funding comes from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program administered by DH  more

DETROIT, Michigan, June 17 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on June 16, 2023: U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is awarding $61,256,705 in federal funding to the Peninsula Fiber Network to connect unserved and underserved communities in Michigan to high-speed internet. The project will place 535 miles of new broadband fiber to connect local netwo  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on June 14, 2023: U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that several West Michigan fire departments will receive $764,565 in support from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This funding comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program. * Grand Rapids will receive $77,116 to purchase advanced health s  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations, issued the following news release on June 12, 2023: Led by Chairman Jack Bergman (R-MI) and Ranking Member Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations today released its proposals for the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The Subcommittee will meet at 3:30pm ET on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 in Rayb  more

DETROIT, Michigan, June 17 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on June 16, 2023: Today, during National Gun Violence Awareness Month, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), member of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, with Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02), and Congressman Maxwell Frost (FL-10) introduced the Safe Storage Saves Lives Act to reduce firearm deaths in children. Gun violence is now the leading cause of death f  more

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on June 13, 2023: Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Congressman Jamaal Bowman (NY-16), and Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) reintroduced the landmark Charter Oversight, Accountability, and Transparency (COAT) Act, which will strengthen the country's public education system by promoting the same type of accountability from charter schools nationwide that the law requires of public schools. Th  more