WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, released an interim staff report on the Committee's investigation into the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) voter registration activities including its Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Michigan Department of State (MDOS). C  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) today announced over $250,000 in federal funding for local law enforcement agencies to reduce crime and improve public safety in mid-Michigan. The funding, awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice, will help local law enforcement agencies hire additional personnel and purchase new equipment. Law enforcement agencies in the following counties will receive funding: Genesee C  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Hillary Scholten's proposed changes to the Department of Treasury's Section 48 tax credit have been incorporated into the Department's final rule. This clarified language is a boon for clean energy producers seeking to leverage agricultural operations to establish a green economy. After the passage of the historic Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a once-in-a-generation investment in our cl  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06), co-chair of the Endangered Species Act Caucus, released the following statement in support of today's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposal to list the monarch butterfly as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) with species-specific protections to promote its conservation. "The monarch butterfly is at risk of extinction, and we need to take immediate a  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: On Wednesday, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, released the Committee's interim staff report detailing the findings of the Committee's investigation into the U.S. Small Business Administration's voter registration efforts in Michigan. In Case You Missed It: "House small business panel rele  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, Representative John James (MI-10) introduced the App Store Accountability Act, a landmark bill designed to increase safeguards within app stores to empower parents and protect children. The bill ensures that children are not accessing age restricted material through digital app stores and provides parents with more control over what their children are able to access. Specifically, the App Store Accou  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: This week, Representative John James (MI-10) authored a letter to leaders in the House and Senate advocating for the prioritization of funding for a new flood mitigation pump station in Southeast Michigan. Specifically, Rep. James advocated for $40 million of authorized funds from the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA) to be put towards flood prevention in the region, through projects like the Cha  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, and Rep. Peter Stauber, R-Minnesota, issued the following joint news release: * * * The co-leads teamed up to ensure Congress will fortify protections before the end-of-year deadline. * * * Representatives Hillary Scholten (MI-03) and Peter Stauber (MN-8) have joined forces to write a bipartisan letter calling on the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure to hold a markup on H.R. 7257, the Great Lakes Restoration Initiativ  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: FLINT--Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) today announced the winner of the Congressional App Challenge for Michigan's Eighth District. The Congressional App Challenge is an annual competition for students to create and submit an original app to their Member of Congress. The competition is an opportunity to encourage middle school and high school students to learn to code and explore careers in computer scienc  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) today delivered his farewell address on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. In his remarks, he reflected on his time as a member of Congress and his work for the people of Michigan's Eighth District over the past 12 years. The full text of Congressman Kildee's speech is below, and video can be found here(link is external). "Mr. Speaker, I rise today to address t  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman John Moolenaar questioned Muriel Bowser, the mayor of about the District's troubling sister city relationship with Beijing. The questioning came as Bowser appeared before a hearing of the House Appropriations Committee's Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee, which provides funding to the federal district. In response to Moolenaar's questioning, the mayor promised to re  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman John Moolenaar voted for legislation that will strengthen America's national security and increase resources for servicemembers and their families. The bill, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act authorizes policies and programs for the Department of Defense and provides junior enlisted servicemembers with a 14.5% raise. "This legislation   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Senator Gary Peters secured his bipartisan legislation to strengthen Northern Border security as a provision in the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, which the House and Senate are currently working to pass. The provision, based on Peters' bipartisan Northern Border Coordination Act, expands the operations and duties of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Northern Border Mission Ce  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, Representative Jack Bergman announced that he has joined the House Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus, furthering his effort to cut waste, fraud, and abuse within the government. The Caucus will work hand-in-hand with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, advancing their efforts through Congress once President Trump is sworn in on January 20th. Rep. Bergman issued the following statement: "C  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: Today, Representative Jack Bergman addressed his colleagues on the House floor, urging them to advance our national security by supporting the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025. In his remarks, Rep. Bergman underscored the need to put America First again as we project strength to the world - and especially to our enemies. Read his full speech below or watch here (http  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA) by a vote of 399 to 18. This critical water infrastructure legislation serves as the authorization for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to move forward on work in Southwest Michigan and across the nation. This WRDA includes multiple priorities that Congressman Huizenga advocated for to help t  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, Representative John James (MI-10), the Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee's Subcommittee on Africa, released the following statement following the introduction of the AGOA Extension and Enhancement Act of 2024: "As the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Africa, I am proud to introduce this bill that reauthorizes the African Growth and Opportunity Act until 2037. "The value of AGOA to the Un  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: Today, Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. The annual legislation determines funding levels and priorities for our nation's military and national defense programs. "With conflict raging around the globe, we must focus on producing the most lethal fighting force in the   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) issued a strong condemnation of former President Donald Trump's proposal to end birthright citizenship in the United States. The right to citizenship by birth is guaranteed by the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and has long been a cornerstone of America's identity as a nation of immigrants. "Birthright citizenship is not just a policy -- it's a constitutional rig  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (TNSres) -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Haley Stevens (D-MI) introduced the Thyroid Disease CARE Act and hosted a press conference on the House steps to raise awareness about the disparities in the research and treatment of thyroid disorders which disproportionately affect women. "1 in 8 American women will develop thyroid issues in their lifetimes," said Rep. Haley Stevens (D- MI)."That's why I introduced the Thyr  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on Dec. 9, 2024: * * * "I am praying for peace, stability, and justice for the Syrian people. May a post-Assad Syria be free from brutal dictatorship and be a safe haven for the millions of Syrians forced into exile. "I am thinking of all those murdered, displaced, and imprisoned by Assad's regime. Watching the images of Syrians being reunited with their family members brings me to tears. "The future of Sy  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: Today, the House Republican Steering Committee has selected Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI) as the chairman of the House Committee on Education and Workforce for the 119th Congress. "Having served under three Republican chairs of this committee, I understand both the privilege and responsibility now entrusted to me," said Rep. Walberg. "We have a unique opportunity to make substantive reforms to em  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following statement after meeting with Governor Kristi Noem, President-elect Trump's intended nominee to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security: "As Chairman of th  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release: Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, Monday applauded the rollout of the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) program. The new program will provide $2 billion to support the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crop growers as they manage competing pressures   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- 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 Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, announced the publication of the 2024 edition of the Plum Book. The 2024 Plum Book can be accessed online at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/GPO-PLUMBOOK-2024/context. P  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following opening statement at a Nov. 11, 2024, confirmation hearing for Val Butler Demings, William Zollars and Gordon Hartogensis to be governors of the U.S. Postal Service, and James Lake and Nicholas Miranda to be associate judges of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia: * * * Today we are considering the nominations of Val Butler Demings   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Peters' Provision Will Build on Funding He Secured to Create a Northern Border Mission Center to be Collocated with DHS Components Currently Operating at Selfridge Air National Guard Base * * * U.S. Senator Gary Peters secured his bipartisan legislation to strengthen Northern Border security as a provision in the Fiscal Yea  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * LANSING U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) announced today that she has nominated twenty-three students from Southeast Michigan for admission at the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY, the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, and the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. "Michigan is fortunate to have so many exceptional students who want to serve our co  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, Monday announced that Michigan Specialty Crop producers will receive at least $78 million through the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) program. The new program will provide $2 billion to support the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crop growers across the country as they manage   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following statement on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House Committee on Small Business released its interim staff report following the investigation on the Small Business Administration's implementation of its Executive Order, Promoting Access to Voting; a Memorandum of Understanding and Memorandum of Agreement between the SBA and the Michigan Department of State; and al  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following statement on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House Committee on Small Business released its interim staff report following the investigation on the Small Business Administration's implementation of its Executive Order, Promoting Access to Voting; a Memorandum of Understanding and Memorandum of Agreement between the SBA and the Michigan Department of State;  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Debbie Stabenow, co-chair of the U.S. Senate Great Lakes Task Force, and Gary Peters applauded the Senate passage of their bipartisan Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Act of 2024. The legislation reauthorizes this critical program for another five years through fiscal year 2031. The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative is the most significant investment ever made to restore and pr  more