WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 18, 2024: Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) today celebrated 15 local community project funding requests for Genesee, Saginaw, Midland and Bay County being signed into law by President Joe Biden as a part of bipartisan legislation to fund the government for Fiscal Year 2024. All of Congressman Kildee's 15 local projects were a part of the six budget bills passed by the U.S. House of Representatives   more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 20, 2024: Recently, Rep. Jack Bergman spoke on his legislation, H.R. 6373, the Veterans STAND Act, during a Joint House and Senate Veterans Affairs hearing. Rep. Bergman engaged with Robert Thomas, the National President of Paralyzed Veterans of America to thank them for their advocacy and support of such an important bill. Bergman explained that the Veterans Spinal Trauma Access to New Devices (V  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following opening remarks on March 20, 2024: * * * U.S. Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI), Chairman of the Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on the goals, challenges, and priorities of U.S. Special Operations Command and U.S. special operations forces. Rep. Bergman's remarks as prepared for delivery: I would like to first welcome our witnesses, Assistant Sec  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 19, 2024: Today, March 19th, is National Agriculture Day. This day is set aside to honor and appreciate the hard work of farmers, ranchers, fishers, growers, foresters, producers, and all of those in agriculture who contribute so much to the strength of our Nation. Rep. Jack Bergman renewed his calls for Congress to immediately pass legislation that would stop the Communist Chinese Party from purc  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Shri Thanedar has been honored with the prestigious Legislative Leader Award by the Humane Society Legislation Fund, acknowledging his unwavering commitment to advancing animal welfare initiatives. This recognition underscores Congressman Thanedar's dedication to championing the rights and well-being of all creatures, big and small. Upon receiving the award, Congressman Thanedar reiterated hi  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today announced that the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor will receive $7,469,137 in grant funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for projects including molecular and cellular bioscience, computing and communication foundations, behavioral and cognitive science, and more. $1,794,617 of this funding will be dedicated to atmospheric and geospace science   more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) released the following statement on the EPA's announcement of its final national pollution standards for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty vehicles for model years 2027 through 2032 and beyond. "My priority will always be to protect American jobs and our environment, keep the United States at the forefront of automotive manufacturing, technolo  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Susan Wild (PA-07), and Jen Kiggans (VA-03), are introducing a resolution designating March 18, 2024, as the inaugural ''Health Workforce Well-Being Day of Awareness." The resolution recognizes the seriousness of widespread health care worker burnout in the United States that has been exacerbated in recent years, and the increased risk for depression and suic  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI), Chairman of the Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on the goals, challenges, and priorities of U.S. Special Operations Command and U.S. special operations forces. Rep. Bergman's remarks as prepared for deliver  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, issued the following news release on March 18, 2024: Today, the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, led by Chairman Bill Huizenga (MI-04), is holding a field hearing entitled "Victims of Regulatory Overreach: How the SEC's Climate Disclosure Rule Will Harm Americans." Read Chairman Huizenga's opening remarks as prepare  more

WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following on March 22, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after voting to strengthen border security, increase troop pay, and keep the government funded. "If Republicans would have stuck together at the start of this funding debate, I am convinced we would have secured a better agreement," said Congressman Bill Huizenga. "Considering we are five months into the fiscal year, it was imp  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: FLINT--Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) and Congressman Mike Carey (OH-15) today introduced bipartisan legislation, supported by Republicans and Democrats, to ensure Supplemental Security Income Personal Needs Allowances (PNAs) and accompanying State Supplementary Payments (SSPs) reflect current economic realities to allow our most vulnerable--seniors and those with disabilities--to age with dignity and gre  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: The Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists (MSA) is thanking Congressman John Moolenaar for his continued support of our nation's veterans and for his leadership in helping ensure veterans receive the highest quality health care. Moolenaar recently sent a letter to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough on the importance of physician-led anesthesia care for veterans at the VA. "Ame  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: The Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists (MSA) is thanking Congressman John Moolenaar for his continued support of our nation's veterans and for his leadership in helping ensure veterans receive the highest quality health care. Moolenaar recently sent a letter to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough on the importance of physician-led anesthesia care for veterans at the VA. "Ame  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, the House of Representatives unanimously included Congressman John Moolenaar's amendment to water permitting legislation that will streamline the federal permitting process and protect America's natural resources. Moolenaar's amendment, which passed by voice vote, would prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from awarding water permits to companies and subsidiaries that are controlled   more

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Kay Granger, the Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, announced she is stepping down as the chair of the committee. Granger has served in the House of Representatives since 1997. Congressman John Moolenaar, a member of the House Appropriations Committee made the following statement: "Kay has been a strong leader for our country as the head of the Appropriations Committee, a  more

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Mike Gallagher (R-WI), the Chairman of the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the CCP, announced he is resigning from the House of Representatives effective April 19. Congressman John Moolenaar, a member of the Select Committee made the following statement in response to the announcement: "Chairman Mike Gallagher has done a tremendous job in h  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman John Moolenaar, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, questioned Biden administration Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. In the questioning, Moolenaar pressed Vilsack on the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR), which affects Michigan farmers. As was previously reported by Michigan media outlets, Michigan farmers feel the AEWR may drive them out of business. "Secretary Vilsack  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: This week is Energy Week, and Representative John James (MI-10) sent a letter to the Biden State Department requesting more information regarding the rationale behind the administration's proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) export ban. Representatives Keith Self (TX-03) and Tom Kean (NJ-07) also joined in signing onto this letter. The letter reads: "We are writing to express our concerns regarding the rec  more

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 21, 2024: U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-07) is continuing her push to combat the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), announcing today new bipartisan legislation to prevent adversaries from obtaining critical national defense information. The STOP Enemies Act would adjust existing law to prevent active duty, reserve, and some former service members from providing military education and training to adve  more

WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 21, 2024: Today, U.S. Representative Haley Stevens (D-MI) introduced the PFAS-Free Procurement Act alongside Representatives Mike Lawler (R-NY), Bill Posey (R-FL), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Chris Pappas (D-NH), Katie Porter (D-CA), and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA). This bipartisan legislation will prohibit federal agencies from the procurement of items containing certain PFAS, known as the forev  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following statement on March 20, 2024: * * * Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) released the following statement after the EPA finalized its proposed rule titled "Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Year 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles": "The finalization of this rule is devastating news for Michigan, the auto industry, and American families. After its initial proposal, less than a year ago, thousands i  more

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, has asked the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a review of the U.S. Census Bureau's preparations for the 2030 Census. Census results are tied to important outcomes for communities in Michigan and across the countr  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, convened a hearing to examine federal agencies' compliance with federal recordkeeping and disclosure laws. The committee heard from records management and transparency experts on how federal agencies' failure to appropriately reta  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, is pressing the United States Postal Service (USPS) to provide answers about planned changes to its processing and delivery network that could affect timely delivery. In a letter, Peters expressed concern over USPS's insufficient   more

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- 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 John Kennedy (R-LA) that would better meet the needs of disaster survivors has passed in the Senate. This legislation, known as the Helping Eliminate Limitations for Prompt Response and Recovery Act, would repeal an outdated section of the Post-Katrina Emerg  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- 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, announced a joint investigation of national security threats posed by high-risk biological research and technology in the U.S. and abroad. Peters and Paul plan to hold hearings and conduct   more

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of the 14-year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, Senator Stabenow is celebrating the historic impact this law has had on people in Michigan and across the country. Senator Stabenow was a key member of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee during the passage of the Affordable Care Act and authored multiple provisions that improved the health care system across the country. "While writing   more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: FLINT--Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) issued the following statement after local law enforcement authorities announced the death of his brother, Tim Kildee: "Our family is grieving and heartbroken. There are no words to describe the loss of a beloved brother and family member, especially in such a terrible tragedy. "I thank the community for honoring my family's privacy during this very difficult time."  more

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 21, 2024: Today, two bills introduced by U.S. Representative Haley Stevens (D- MI), the Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program Act and the Accelerating, Network, Cyberinfrastructure, and Hardware for Oceanic Research (ANCHOR) Act, were voted unanimously out of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. "Advancing strong, bipartisan legislation to help America retain an edge in a co  more