WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: After announcing his candidacy for Speaker of the House, Rep. Jack Bergman (MI-01) signed a pledge to support the Republican Speaker Designate following Conference voting, and encouraged all of his colleagues to join the pledge. Bergman noted, "The American people elected a Republican majority to lead our Nation, put a stop to Biden's dangerous policies, and to protect our way of life. We've been wandering  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) to improve and streamline the customer service that federal agencies provide in person, online, and over the phone has advanced in the Senate. The federal government provides a wide range of critical services, though many agencies can be difficult to navigate. Agencies that have made efforts to prioritize customer experience   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) that would require the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to simplify its requirements for demonstrating the cost-effectiveness of hazard mitigation grants has advanced in the Senate. Generally, states, local governments, Tribes, and territories (SLTTs) that request hazard mitigation funding from FEMA are required to   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: Bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) that would require the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to simplify its requirements for demonstrating the cost-effectiveness of hazard mitigation grants has advanced in the Senate. Generally, states, local governments, Tribes, and territ  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- 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), James Lankford (R-OK), and John Cornyn (R-TX) to improve and streamline the customer service that federal agencies provide in person, online, and over the phone has advanced in the Senate. The federal government provides a wide range of critical services, though ma  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2023: Today, Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI) introduced the Iran Nuclear Verification Act, a bill that forces the President to hold off on rejoining the Iran Nuclear Deal until the following conditions are met: Iran allows the UN Nuclear Inspectors full access to all their nuclear sites, and the UN Nuclear Inspectors finalize their comprehensive report on Iran's nuclear activities. This legislation com  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) released the following statement in response to the news of the tentative contract agreement between the UAW and Ford. "The announcement that a tentative agreement has been reached between the UAW and Ford is an important win for auto workers. The reported provisions of the deal will result in a 25% wage increase over the life of the contract, cost of living ad  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and Jim McGovern (MA-02) this week reintroduced the Leave No Americans Behind Act of 2023 to end the practice of charging fees from Americans evacuating foreign countries in times of crisis. "Right now, we have a responsibility to get Americans out of harm's way, no questions asked, and no strings attached," said Dingell. "These fees place a real financial burden on  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, issued the following news release: The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, led by Chairman Bill Huizenga (MI-04), is holding a hearing entitled "Moving the Money: Understanding the Iranian Regime's Access to Money Around the World and How They Use It to Support Terrorism." Read Chairman Huizenga's opening remarks as pre  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2023: Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) today opened a joint subcommittee hearing titled "Oversight of the Internal Revenue Service" by warning how while the IRS struggles to complete its basic job and taxpayer services, congressional Democrat  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following statement on Oct. 25, 2023: * * * Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-04) released the following statement after Representative Mike Johnson was selected as the 56th Speaker of the House. I am glad to see House Republicans finally come together and unanimously support Mike Johnson. I was very encouraged to hear Speaker Johnson notably call for a bipartisan debt commission to address our national debt and spending imm  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following statement on Oct. 25, 2023: * * * Today, Representative John James (MI-10) released the following statement after voting in support of Mike Johnson of Louisiana to serve as the next Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives: "Today, I proudly stood alongside the majority of my colleagues to vote for Mike Johnson as Speaker. I am relieved that this unnecessary period in the U.S. House of Representatives is over. Now, w  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: FLINT--Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) and Republican Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today introduced bipartisan legislation to cut taxes for Michigan small businesses that set up retirement plans for its workers. Congressman Kildee's bill, the Retirement Investment in Small Employers (RISE) Act, would cut taxes for micro-businesses, those with fewer than 10 employees, to cover start-up and administr  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Last night on "60 Minutes," FBI Director Christopher Wray told the country his agency has "seen a variety of efforts by Chinese businesses, some cases state-owned enterprises, some cases ostensibly private companies, attempting to acquire businesses, land, infrastructure, what have you, in the United States in a way that presents national security concerns." "The FBI Director's warning of how CCP compan  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman John Moolenaar, a member of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), voted for legislation to fund the Department of Energy (DOE) for 2024. Included in the bill is a policy written by Moolenaar that prohibits DOE from awarding any research funding or contracts to companies that partner with the CCP and other adversaries of the United States. The bill passed the House o  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman John Moolenaar voted for Congressman Mike Johnson (R-LA) to serve as Speaker of the House. Johnson was elected to the role with 220 votes, beating Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), who received 209 votes. "I believe Mike Johnson has the skills and respect needed to lead the House of Representatives and move this country forward. Michigan families are dealing with the high costs of President Bide  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) announced $860,000 in federal grants for Michigan communities to improve roadway safety by developing comprehensive safety action plans. The funding is being awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program, which funds local and regional road safety projects that will help prevent roa  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) announced that Michigan is receiving $161,019,682 in federal funding to help low-income families and individuals keep the heat on in the winter and the air conditioning on in the summer. This assistance is made available through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), w  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) to hold agencies more accountable to the public on how they reuse excess personal property has advanced in the Senate. Federally-owned personal property includes physical items such as office supplies, furniture, automobiles, and heavy machinery. The federal government is the largest purchaser of goods and services in the w  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) reintroduced bipartisan legislation designed to bolster reentry initiatives that center on offering employment preparation, pre-workforce training, and vocational apprenticeship prospects. The Reentry Employment Opportunities Act, which Peters introduced with Senator Mike Braun (R-IN), would codify the U.S. Department of Labor's Reentry Employment Opportunities   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2023: Today, Rep. John James (MI-10) took to the House Floor to expose Jennifer Granholm's failures both as U.S. Energy Secretary and Governor of Michigan, and called for her salary to be reduced to $1. James pointed to Michigan's "Lost Decade" under Granholm when the state endured a crippled economy, mass job loss, a wave of home foreclosures, and a host of shuttered businesses--only for Granholm  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on Oct. 23, 2023: * * * Representative Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) released the following statement: "Media outlets and third-party analysts have raised doubts about claims and evidence offered by both Israel and the Gaza Ministry of Health, and I agree with the United Nations that an independent investigation is necessary. "I cannot uncritically accept Israel's denials of responsibility as fact, especially in l  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on Oct. 25, 2023: * * * Representative Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) released the following statement: "I have and continue to denounce the killing of civilians, no matter their faith or ethnicity. Targeting civilians is a war crime, no matter who does it. Do not confuse my vote against this one-sided resolution with a lack of empathy for all those who are grieving. "I voted against this resolution because it is a  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2023: U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today spoke on the Senate floor on the importance of passing a bipartisan Farm Bill. Her remarks are included below: I rise today to speak about rural communities like my hometown of Clare, Michig  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2023: U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and John Boozman (R-AR), Ranking Member, today applauded the announcement that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will use its authorities under the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Charter Act to provi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- 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) and Rand Paul (R-KY), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, welcomed U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler (D-CA) as the newest member of the committee and announced the updated membership for the committee's subcommittees in the 118th Congress. U.S. Senator   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Stabenow & Peters Announce $860,000 in Federal Funding for Michigan Communities to Develop Safety Plans to Prevent Roadway Deaths and Serious Injuries Friday, October 27, 2023 WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced $860,000 in federal grants for Michigan communities to improve roadway safety by developing comprehensive safety action plans. The funding is bein  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced that Michigan is receiving $161,019,682 in federal funding to help low-income families and individuals keep the heat on in the winter and the air conditioning on in the summer. This assistance is made available through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which helps lo  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) today issued the following statement after Congressman Mike Johnson (LA-04) was elected Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives: "I extend my congratulations to Speaker Johnson. While I do not agree with Speaker Johnson on every issue, I look forward to Congress getting back to work on our nation's important challenges. "The last three weeks have represented a new leve  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: FLINT--Congressman Dan Kildee today issued the following statement on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza impacting civilians: "I am deeply troubled by the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, which has resulted in many innocent Palestinian civilians dying. "I strongly support the President's efforts to allow for new humanitarian aid shipments into Gaza. However, this amount of aid is insufficient, and n  more