WASHINGTON, April 6 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on April 5, 2024: Today, Rep. Jack Bergman sent the following letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy following a disappointing response from Post Office officials at the public input meeting on the future of the Iron Mountain Processing & Distribution Center in Kingsford. * * * April 5, 2024 To: The Honorable Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer, United States Postal Service, 475   more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following statement on April 4, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, along with Reps. Luetkemeyer (R-MO), Stauber (R-MN), and Meuser (R-PA), wrote to the Small Business Administration (SBA) regarding a recent decision by the SBA to enter a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Michigan Department of State to reg  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: FLINT--Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) today announced the 2024 Congressional Art Competition and encouraged students in grades 9-12 in mid-Michigan to participate. "I am excited to announce this year's Congressional Art Competition to highlight the amazing talent of young artists in Michigan, including young student artists from Michigan's Eighth District," said Congressman Kildee. "Promoting the arts and  more

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Shri Thanedar invites members of the media and the public to a press conference detailing the successful allocation of over $15 million in Community Project Funding within Michigan's 13th Congressional District. This event will highlight the direct benefits of these funds on local neighborhoods, infrastructure projects, and community services. When: Monday, April 8th at 1 PM Where: Spirit of   more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, Representative Debbie Dingell (MI-06), along with U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.) joined the Biden-Harris Administration in announcing the funding launch of the national climate bank network created through the lawmakers' Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. Today's announcement of $20 billion from the National Clean Investment Fund and the Clean Communities Investment Acce  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA--Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08), co-chair of the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee, led a congressional field hearing today--the first of the 118th Congress--to discuss the state of reproductive rights in Michigan, Florida and across America. Affected women, local stakeholders, and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra testified about the immense hardship  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Lisa McClain (R-MI) sent a letter to President Biden concerning a new program being instituted by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The "Michigan Newcomer Rental Subsidy Program" would provide refugees and migrants with $500 monthly checks to pay for housing within the state. This comes as Michigan and the states across the country are being flooded with migrants and   more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, the Daily Caller reported that Gotion Inc. Chief Technology Officer Steven Cai has attended multiple meetings of the Chinese Communist Party. This is another example of how Gotion, which is working to build a facility in Mecosta County, has strong ties to the Chinese Communist Party. In April 2023, Gotion Vice President Chuck Thelen said, "Has the Communist Party penetrated this company? No." "Got  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, April 5 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Hillary Scholten (MI-03) announced five clean energy investments for West Michigan businesses through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Loans and Grants program totaling nearly $1.3 million. The funding will support sustainability projects throughout Ottawa and Kent Counties. "The transition  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, April 2 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Rep. Hillary Scholten (MI-03) joined the Grand Rapids Urban League leadership team and families to announce that she secured $750,000 for the organization to construct their Youth Development Center. The construction of the Youth Development Center will allow the Urban League to expand its programming for young, at-risk individuals in West Michigan, including programs to support academic ac  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on April 4, 2024: * * * The current crisis in Haiti demands urgent attention and a nuanced approach. I am deeply concerned by the deteriorating situation and ensuing humanitarian crisis. Reflecting on John Conyers' dedication to justice, I urge Prime Minister Ariel Henry to pave the way for a government that truly represents Haiti, beyond the reach of criminal elements. Amidst a backdrop of violence, with Po  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- 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 (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation to help ensure federal agencies are buying high-quality products and saving taxpayer dollars. The senator's bill creates a pilot program requiring federal agencies to consistently track whether they   more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- 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 seeking information about private equity firms' involvement in hospital emergency departments and potential impacts on patient care. In letters to private equity firms and physician staffing companies, Peters requested informati  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- 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, and Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced bipartisan legislation to make the federal procurement process leaner and easier to navigate for agencies and their contractors. The bill would remove obstacles to acquiring products and services in   more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- 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, and Steve Daines (R-MT) introduced bipartisan legislation to authorize Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to extend its use of a procurement tool for acquiring leading-edge technology. This procurement tool, known as other tran  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- 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, and Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase transparency and oversight of federal telework policies. During the COVID-19 pandemic, agencies maximized federal employee use of telework, and following the end   more