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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Michigan Newsletter for Sunday February 25, 2024 ( 9 items )  

Bergman Sends Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging Biden Administration to End Costly and Hasty Transition to Electric Vehicles
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Feb. 22, 2024: Today, Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI) joined with Representative Randy Feenstra (R-IA) and Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) in sending a bipartisan, bicameral letter to President Joe Biden and Director of the Office of Management and Budget Shalanda Young, urging the Biden Administration to withdraw the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule entitled "Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standar  more

Dingell, Khanna Unveil Made in the USA Bill to Revitalize American Manufacturing
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and Ro Khanna (CA-17) unveiled their new Made in the USA bill as part of a factory tour in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The bill would invigorate U.S. manufacturing, create good-paying jobs, and protect workers by incentivizing and rewarding consumers for buying American-made goods. Khanna and Dingell toured Motawi Tileworks and Leon Speakers' respective manufacturing  more

Moolenaar and Bipartisan Congressional Delegation Visit Taiwan
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman John Moolenaar, a member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, is in Taiwan this week as a part of a bipartisan Congressional delegation to the island. "Taiwan is a tremendous ally to the United States, and it is a strong economic partner that makes many products the American people rely on every day. Sadly, the people of Taiwan face daily harassment and intimidation f  more

Moolenaar Announces More Michigan Agriculture Support for His Supporting Farm Operations Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman John Moolenaar announced additional Michigan agriculture organizations have endorsed his legislation, H.R. 7046, the Supporting Farm Operations Act. The Michigan Apple Association and the Michigan Vegetable Council have both endorsed the legislation, which would freeze the wage rate for migrant farm workers, known as the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) at the level that was established   more

Moolenaar Honored By Community Health Care Providers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman John Moolenaar has been awarded the Distinguished Community Health Center Advocacy Award by the National Association of Community Health Centers. The award was presented to Moolenaar by members of the Michigan Primary Care Association who work in community health centers in Michigan's Second Congressional District. "I am honored to receive this award from our community health centers, who ar  more

Rep. Shri Thanedar Champions Recognition for Tuskegee Airman, Captain Claude A. Rowe, Jr., With H.Res. 1018
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: In a heartfelt tribute to a distinguished son of Michigan and a pioneering figure of the Tuskegee Airmen, Congressman Shri Thanedar introduced House Resolution 1018. This resolution is dedicated to celebrating the extraordinary life and service of Captain Claude A. Rowe, Jr., a revered Tuskegee Airman who uniquely served two Allied nations during the tumultuous times of World War II. "Captain Claude A. Ro  more

Rep. Shri Thanedar Releases Statement on Gaza
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on Feb. 23, 2024: * * * Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) today issued the following statement: "It is my hope that all interested in peace will find a diplomatic solution that would dismantle Hamas and rebuild Gaza, ensuring aid goes directly to the Palestinian people while providing for the security of Israel. This would lay the groundwork to ensure both Israelis and Palestinians can live side by side in   more

Senate Passes Peters-Backed Resolution Recognizing February 2024 as Career and Technical Education Month
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: A bipartisan resolution cosponsored by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) recognizing February 2024 as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month has unanimously passed in the Senate. Full text of the resolution is available here. "Career and technical education programs provide people across Michigan with the hands-on experience and training necessary to secure in-demand, good-paying jobs," said Senator Peters.  more

Statement by Congressman Kildee on New Federal Commitment to Invest in Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing in Mid-Michigan
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: FLINT--Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Energy announced a conditional commitment to provide SK Siltron with a $544 million loan to expand clean energy technology manufacturing in Bay City: "I applaud President Biden and his administration for investing in American manufacturing right here in mid-Michigan. Today's announcement is a huge win for our  more