WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 26, 2024: Yesterday, Rep. Bergman joined with 20 other Members of the House of Representatives in sending a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas demanding answers on the border crisis - specifically the unprecedented surge at the Northern Border. The Members highlighted that the Biden Administration's inaction and outright refusal to take the steps necessary to pro  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 27, 2024: This week, Rep. Jack Bergman introduced the Michigan Sturgeon Protected and Exempt from Absurd Regulations Act or Michigan SPEAR Act. This legislation would exclude lake sturgeon in Michigan from a potential upcoming federal designation under the Endangered Species Act, continuing the successful state-level conservation program and protecting access to responsible fishing. Molded after H  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Shri Thanedar extends heartfelt congratulations to Brigadier General Fred A. Hockett Jr. on his well-deserved promotion in the United States Army Reserve. Brigadier General Hockett's dedication, leadership, and commitment to serving our nation exemplify the highest ideals of the military. His promotion to the esteemed rank of Brigadier General is a testament to his outstanding character, expe  more

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) hosted a roundtable conversation with Food Gatherers, state and county officials, WIC recipients, and others to discuss the importance and impact of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) in Michigan and across the country. WIC, which has consistently received bipartisan support, faced a $1 billion funding shortfall i  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: FLINT--The U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs has voted to advance bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) to support democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in Pakistan. This legislation now advances to the full U.S. House of Representatives for consideration. In recent years, the U.S. Department of State has reported significant human rights issues in Pakistan, inc  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, secured $3 million to establish and operate a Northern Border Coordination Center, which will be collocated with existing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) components currently operating out of Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Macomb County. These resources, which were included in the recent government   more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: FLINT--Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) today celebrated $5 million for the Flint Registry being signed into law by President Joe Biden as a part of bipartisan budget to fund the government for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024. In 2016, Congress created and funded the Flint Registry to help respond to the city's water crisis. The Flint Registry is a community-based effort to identify individuals exposed to lead durin  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman John Moolenaar was named Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and Chinese Communist Party (CCP) by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA). "I am thankful to the Speaker for this appointment, and I look forward to working with Ranking Member Krishnamoorthi, the members of the Select Committee, House leaders, and the standing co  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following statement on March 27, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) released the following statement after the Department of Energy officially announced the conditional commitment of up to $1.52 billion for a loan to repower Palisades Nuclear Power Plant in Covert, Michigan. "Today's announcement is a massive step towards restoring 800 megawatts of carbon-free energy generation and hundreds of highly skilled j  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, March 26 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Hillary Scholten (MI-03), a member of the prestigious House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, announced that Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) will receive $8.6 million from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to fund safety and efficiency improvement. This funding is made available by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which was signed into law in Nov  more

GRAND HAVEN, Michigan, March 27 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: After securing $1 million for the Tri-Cities Family YMCA through the Community Project Funding process, Rep. Hillary Scholten toured the YMCA to learn how their project, the Building for Our Future Capital Improvement Project, will help more families in Ottawa County access high-quality, affordable childcare. "Everywhere I go, one of the issues I hear about from West Michiganders the most i  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Shri Thanedar of Michigan celebrates the long-awaited recognition of Pvt. Albert King by the Army, culminating in a belated military funeral. Pvt. King's story, marred by injustice and resilience, underscores the ongoing fight for equality and justice in the United States. "Pvt. Albert King's journey, plagued by racial discrimination and injustice, mirrors the struggles endured by Black soldi  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 25, 2024: After securing over $18.5 million for 13 community projects earlier this month, U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-07) announced today that two additional projects in Michigan's 7th District are now set to receive close to $2 million. Funding for the projects cleared a significant hurdle Friday when the House passed a "minibus" funding package, which the Senate passed and the President signe  more

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on March 28, 2024: * * * U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following statement applauding an announcement from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that it has adopted revisions to the federal standards for collecting data on race and ethnicity, inc  more

WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on March 29, 2024: * * * U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following statement after the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) posted the proposedrulemaking for the implementation of Peters' cyber incident reporting law that will requir  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- 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 urging the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to prioritize cybersecurity improvements and protect Americans from cyberattacks in the health care sector  more

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 28, 2024: U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced bipartisan legislation to modernize and strengthen the laws requiring the maintenance and preservation of government records. The bipartisan Strengthening Oversight of Federal R  more

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- 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 (HSGAC), and Mitt Romney (R-UT), Ranking Member of the HSGAC Subcommittee on Spending Oversight, introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen oversight of federal funds vulnerable to fraud. The bill creates the Government Spend  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- 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, secured $3 million to establish and operate a Northern Border Coordination Center to be collocated with existing DHS components that are currently operating out of Selfridge Air National Guard Base. These resources, which were inc  more

WASHINGTON, March 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), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Rick Scott (R-FL) to improve security for federal employees and members of the public who visit federal buildings has passed the Senate. Federal facilities face a wide range of threats, incl  more