WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following statement on Oct. 20, 2023: * * * In a statement today addressing the protracted leadership battle in the House of Representatives that has paralyzed the body, Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI1) has announced that he is running to serve as Speaker. "My hat is in the ring, and I feel confident I can win the votes where others could not. I have no special interests to serve; I'm only in this to do what's best for our Nation and t  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2023: Today, Rep. Jack Bergman announced that Reps. John James, Tim Walberg, Lisa McClain, and John Moolenaar endorsed his candidacy to become Speaker for the remainder of the 118th Congress. The members noted, "General Jack Bergman is the leader best suited to right the ship of the Republican conference and help lead the House through the 118th Congress. He isn't seeking a long-term leadership   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman John Moolenaar led more than 30 members of Congress in demanding answers from Attorney General Merrick Garland on the Department of Justice's response to multiple pro-Hamas demonstrations that have taken place across the United States following Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7. Numerous pro-Hamas rallies have been held across the country and many demonstrators have called for violence aga  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) today applauded the announcement of a $150 million Department of Energy (DOE) investment which will strengthen the state's power grid against extreme weather. This funding is being granted to DTE Energy, Consumers Energy, and American Electric Power through the DOE's Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program. Peters and  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) joined more than 30 of his Senate colleagues to urge the Biden administration to lead the international community in contributing to the United Nations' emergency appeal of $294 million to address the immediate humanitarian needs in the West Bank and Gaza. "As a result of the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza prompted by Hamas' horrific terror attacks, more t  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Amid a historic rise in hate crimes in the U.S., U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) is calling for additional funding to protect synagogues, mosques, gurdwaras, African-American churches, and other religious or non-profit institutions from potential attacks. Peters - alongside U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), and Chris Murphy (D-CT) - urged the leaders of the House a  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) introduced bipartisan legislation today to reauthorize funding for a grant program he championed that expands access to opioid addiction treatment for adolescents. Peters' bipartisan Youth Prevention and Recovery Reauthorization Act would build on previous legislation he introduced that was signed into law in 2018 as part of the Substance Use-Disorder Preventi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) joined 31 of his Senate colleagues in urging Congressional leaders to extend funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which provides financial assistance to access high-speed internet for over 800,000 households in Michigan and more than 21 million working families across the nation. Senator Peters helped create this program through the bipartisan   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: ROYAL OAK, MI - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, joined Jewish leaders at the Woodward Avenue Shul in Royal Oak yesterday to discuss his efforts to help houses of worship improve their security and protect congregations from potential attacks. Peters was joined by Woodward Avenue Shul Rabbi Mendel Polter and Steven Ingber, Chief Executive   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2023: Representative Shri Thanedar, an advocate for hardworking families and a ranking member on the Subcommittee On Transportation And Maritime Security, introduced the Picket Line Protection Act--the Picket Line Protection (PLP) Act. Representative Rashida Tlaib joins Representative Thanedar as an original co-sponsor of the legislation. The Picket Line Protection Act is designed to alleviate   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Support from energy and automobile industry groups continues to grow for the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act, led in the Senate by U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Pete Ricketts (R-Nebraska). The legislation would prevent efforts by the Biden Administration to impose a de facto electric vehicle mandate, and would ensure Americans have access to choose the vehicles that meet their needs. Repres  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- 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 Bill Cassidy (R-LA) introduced bipartisan legislation that would require the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to simplify its requirements for demonstrating the cost-effectiveness of hazard mitigation grants. General  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- 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, James Lankford (R-OK), and John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced bipartisan legislation to improve and streamline the customer service that federal agencies provide in person, online, and over the phone. The federal government provides a   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following opening statement at a Sept. 21, 2023, confirmation hearing for Thomas G. Day to be Postal Regulatory Commissioner, and Katherine E. Oler, Judith E. Pipe, and Charles J. Willoughby Jr. to be associate judges of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia: * * * Today, we are considering four nominations: Thomas G. Day to serve as a Commission  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Senator Debbie Stabenow released the following statement on the passing of Florine Mark: "Incredibly sad to learn about the loss of my dear longtime friend Florine Mark. Florine was a leader in so many amazing ways - in business, in Detroit, in the Jewish community, as a role model for women and as the matriarch of a close and loving family. My heart goes out to all who are feeling her loss. May Florine  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: DETROIT - Senator Debbie Stabenow will receive the Michigan League of Conservation Voters' Lifetime Achievement Award for her commitment to protecting the Great Lakes, combatting the climate crisis, and leading Michigan into the clean energy future. This prestigious award is presented to a leader who is defending Michigan's water and representing the interests of all Michiganders. The Michigan League of   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Hub Made Possible by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today announced a new Midwest Hydrogen Hub to produce clean hydrogen. The project, which the Department of Energy selected for a federal investment of up to $1 billion, will create jobs and position Michigan as a leader in the new clean energy economy.  Hydrogen is a clean f  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Three Grants Totaling $150 Million Will Go To DTE Energy, Consumers Energy, and American Electric Power; Peters & Stabenow Wrote Letters of Support for Each Grant WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today applauded the announcement of a $150 million Department of Energy (DOE) investment which will strengthen the state's power grid against extreme weather. This fundin  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) received an update on the implementation of his Fairness for Veterans law during a Senate Veterans Affairs and Armed Services Joint Committee hearing focused on easing the transition from military service to civilian life. The law helps veterans who may have been erroneously given a less than honorable discharge from the military by giving liberal consideration   more