WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2024: This week, Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI) joined with Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and 18 bipartisan, bicameral lawmakers in sending a letter to President Biden, urging him to strengthen the United States' maritime power at a moment when the People's Republic of China is extending its influence in the South China Sea and the Houthis are attacking shipping in the Red Sea. The bipartisan gro  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today announced the Wayne County Airport Authority will receive $2,191,869 from the Department of Transportation (DOT) for the construction of a new taxiway at Willow Run Airport. This is the third phase of funding for the new taxiway, which consists of relocating weather reporting equipment and FAA radio transmitters and receivers. "Willow Run Airport is a crit  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Jen Kiggans (VA-03), Susan Wild (PA-07), and Buddy Carter (GA-01) with Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Todd Young (R-IN) today introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act to reduce and prevent suicide, burnout, and mental and behavioral health conditions among health care professionals. "Healthc  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and John Moolenaar (MI-012) with Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) this week introduced the Shandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Product Safety Act. The bipartisan legislation directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct research and education campaigns to prevent tuberculosis (TB) outbreaks from infected human cell   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman John Moolenaar questioned FBI Director Christopher Wray during a hearing of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Moolenaar asked Wray about how CCP-affiliated businesses are used for espionage in the United States and how the CCP uses those resources to harm America. In his testimony Wray acknowledged there is an almost non-existent line between "the Chinese govern  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- 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 Jan. 30, 2024: Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) today delivered opening remarks at a hearing titled "America's Report Card: Oversight of the K-12 Public Education." Subcommittee Chairwoman McClain discussed the need to support American students and te  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2024: Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) and Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-MN) announced the establishment of the first ever Congressional Caucus on Burma. This caucus was created to bolster congressional support for the Burmese people in their fight for democracy and human rights against the brutal military junta. The humanitarian crisis in Burma has risen to a level that urgently needs   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman John Moolenaar invites high school students in Michigan's Second Congressional District to participate in the 2024 Congressional Art Competition.  The winning student from the Second District will have their art displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building for a year. Additionally, two regional winners will have the opportunity for their art to be displayed in Congressman Moolenaar's offices in Ca  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman John Moolenaar and Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) along with Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) introduced the Shandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Product Safety Act. The bipartisan legislation directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct research and education campaigns to prevent tuberculosis (TB) outbreaks from infected human   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, at a hearing of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, former Obama administration Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and former Trump administration Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said under oath that Gotion is a national security risk to the United States and that its plans to build a factory in Michigan could expose the country to espionage or worse. They also said it was unwise   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI), along with U.S. Representatives John Moolenaar (MI-02) and Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation, the Shandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Products Safety Act, to help prevent the spread of tuberculosis through transplanted human cell and tissue products (HCTP). Last year, an outbreak of tuberculosis in transplanted   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2024: Tonight, Representative John James (MI-10) voted in favor of the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act. This tax package will enhance the child tax credit, an issue Rep. James has fought for since he was elected to represent Michigan's 10th Congressional District. This bill also restores research and development expensing, which will support 9,475 jobs and $808 million in wages throu  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2024: Today, two of Rep. Hillary Scholten (MI-03)'s bipartisan bills - the Women-Owned Small Business Integrity Act and the Enhancing Competition in Contracting Orders Act - passed unanimously out of the House Small Business Committee. The bills now head to the House floor for consideration. "Small businesses are the economic engine of our state and our country. Yet, time and time again, we'v  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on Jan. 31, 2024: * * * Today, Rep. Hillary Scholten (MI-03) released the following statement ahead of the vote on H.R. 7024, the bipartisan Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act. The legislation is set to expand access to the Child Tax Credit for 31,000 children in Michigan's Third District: "We know how much the Child Tax Credit did to put food on the table and provide necessary items like clo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on Jan. 31, 2024: * * * Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) released the following statement opposing H.R. 7024: "I oppose this GOP-led bill that gives billions of dollars in tax breaks to the rich, while leaving behind millions of children living in poverty. Our families deserve so much better than a bill that trades massive tax breaks for the richest Americans for crumbs for a fraction of the poorest  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on Jan. 31, 2024: * * * Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) released the following statement regarding her opposition to four hateful anti-immigrant bills: "Once again, my colleagues have chosen to waste our time inciting racism that puts our immigrant neighbors at risk and makes our communities less safe. These four bills have one common theme: dehumanizing our immigrant neighbors. These are racist, f  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: Bipartisan legislation to better prepare federal employees to address cybersecurity threats authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Mike Braun (R-IN) has advanced in the Senate. This bill strengthens the President's Cup Cybersecurity Competition by expanding this national competition that identifies and trains the best cyber  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: A bipartisan bill introduced by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Susan Collins (R-ME) to improve coordination and access to timely information, guidance, and services for federal officials who are required to prepare for transitions during a presidential election year has advanced in the Senate. National security officials, inclu  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: Bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) to streamline procedures for the solicitation and awarding of task and delivery order contracts for agencies across the federal government has advanced in the Senate. The bill will slim down the procurement process for contractors bidding on w  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: Two bills by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) to name U.S. Postal Service facilities after distinguished Michiganders have advanced in the Senate. One bill would designate the post office located at 2075 West Stadium Boulevard in Ann Arbor, Michigan as the "Robert Hayden Post Office." Robert Hayden was the firs  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Stabenow, Peters, Moolenaar, and Dingell Introduce Bill to Help Prevent Tuberculosis Infections in Surgical Transplants U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI), along with U.S. Representatives John Moolenaar (MI-02) and Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation, the Shandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Products Safety Act, to help prevent the spread of tub  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) released the following statement celebrating Black History Month: "Throughout Black History Month, we celebrate the generations of Black Americans who have helped shape our country and lift it to new heights. We recognize the impact that the Black community has had on American scholarship, culture, and innovation, and we elevate the voices of leaders, past and present, who have   more