WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2025: * * * @EdWorkforceCmte Passes Bills Limiting Foreign Influence in Schools, Protecting Child Nutrition Today, the Education and Workforce Committee passed five bills to limit foreign influence in American classrooms and protect child nutrition: H.R. 1048, Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett Introduces Bipartisan ASSIST Act to Improve Safe Transportation for Disabled Veterans Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) and Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) introduced the bipartisan Automotive Support Services to Improve Safe Transportation (ASSIST) Act to ensure disabled veterans, with help from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), are empowered to make the vehi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Bergman Fights to Restore Retirement Benefits for Delphi Retirees in Michigan Yesterday, Representative Jack Bergman and 16 of his colleagues in the House of Representatives introduced the bipartisan Susan Muffley Act, which will restore the retirement benefits of Delphi Salaried Retirees - including 5,859 Michiganders - and provide backpay for the pension payments that should have been received for  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Bergman Leads Effort to Restore FAFSA Exemptions for Farm and Small Business Families Last week, U.S. Representatives Jack Bergman (MI-01), Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), alongside House Agriculture Committee Chairman G.T. Thompson (PA-15), and House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) led 74 of their colleagues in reintroducing the bipartisan Family Farm and Sma  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2025: * * * Bipartisan Huizenga Legislation to Strengthen Local Economy Passes U.S. House Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R. 975, the Credit Union Board Modernization Act. This bill, introduced by Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) and Congressman Juan Vargas (D-CA), will bring federal regulations in line with state regulations for credit unions in good standing  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2025: * * * Bipartisan Progress at Risk: Scholten Calls on Administration to Restore EV Infrastructure Funding On February 11, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI03) called on the Trump Administration to reverse its decision to suspend state electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure plans in a letter to Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, alongside her Democratic lawmakers on the House T  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2025: * * * Chair Walberg Delivers Opening Statement for Markup of Five Bills to Limit Foreign Influence in American Education and Protect Child Nutrition Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a markup to limit foreign influence in American educa  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2025: * * * Chair Walberg on ED Reversing Requirements that Would Hurt Key Education Programs that Help Fill U.S. Jobs Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement on the Department of Education's decision to reverse a set of Biden-Harris requirements that would mire key career and tec  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2025: * * * Chair Walberg Questions Columbia's Efforts to Protect Jewish Students Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) sent a letter to Columbia University administrators requesting disciplinary records for numerous antisemitic incidents, including the January 21 disruption of a History of Israel class, at w  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- House Democratic Caucus issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2025: * * * Chairman Aguilar: The Republican War on Students will close neighborhood schools, increase class sizes and raise property taxes to finance a $5 trillion tax giveaway to billionaires WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu were joined by Rep. Jahana Hayes, a former National Teacher of the Year, and Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, a former e  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Shri Thanedar Encourages Stronger US-India Relations, Fair Trade, and Immigration Reform In light of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States, Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the U.S.-India partnership, improving economic and security cooperation, and advocating for much-needed immigration reforms. "The relationship b  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell Delivers Valentines to Veterans ANN ARBOR, Mich.- Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today delivered handmade Valentine's Day cards from local students across Southeast Michigan to veterans at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center and Lieutenant Colonel Charles S. Kettles Ann Arbor VA Medical Center. Since 2015, students across the region have made hundreds of cards each year to show lov  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell, McCaul Reintroduce Bipartisan Landmark Childhood Cancer Legislation Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) joined U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) to reintroduce the bipartisan Give Kids a Chance Act. This landmark bill will accelerate pediatric cancer treatments and expand access to life-saving therapies for children battling rare diseases. This legislation combines two critical initiative  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell, McCaul Reintroduce Bipartisan Landmark Childhood Cancer Legislation Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) joined U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) to reintroduce the bipartisan Give Kids a Chance Act. This landmark bill will accelerate pediatric cancer treatments and expand access to life-saving therapies for children battling rare diseases. This legislation combines two critical initiative  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, released the following opening statement from a Feb. 5, 2025, hearing entitled "The State of American Education": * * * Good morning, it is a pleasure to welcome you to the first hearing of the House Committee on Education and Workforce in the 119th Congress. This morning, we're here to discuss the state of American education. Unfortunately, many students are failing to graduate from   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs released the following testimony by Whitney Gravelle, president of Bay Mills Indian Community, from a Feb. 5, 2025, hearing on legislation to authorize the Bay Mills Indian Community of Michigan to convey land and interests: * * * Aanii, and good morning Chairman Hurd, Ranking Member Leger Fernandez, and Honorable Members of the House Natural Resources Committee's Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommitt  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2025: * * * Huizenga on Kalamazoo Township: Sanctuary Policies Endanger Our Community Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) issued his response to a letter sent by the Kalamazoo Township Supervisor regarding the Township Board potentially adopting a sanctuary ordinance that would order local law enforcement to not cooperate with federal immigration authorities. In his response to Supervisor  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * John James Questions Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard on Illicit Drug Threats WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, Representative John James (MI-10) questioned Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard in the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee about the threat of illicit drugs in our communities. The United States, and especially Southeast Michigan, has experienced an overdose epidemic in recent ye  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following statement on Feb. 13, 2025: * * * McClain Supports Increase of Criminal Penalties for Illegal Immigrants Fleeing Border Patrol WASHINGTON - Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) released the following statement after supporting passage of the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act: "Illegal activity at our northern and southern borders puts the safety of Americans in jeopardy," said McClain. "Any illegal immigrant who flees Bor  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Moolenaar Introduces Legislation to Stop Illegal Immigrants from Receiving Social Security Benefits Today, Congressman John Moolenaar introduced the No Social Security for Illegal Aliens Act of 2025. The legislation prohibits individuals from collecting Social Security benefits on income made while illegally present in the United States. "Michigan seniors have worked hard to pay into Social Secu  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2025: * * * Peters and Colleagues Call for Immediate Pause on Elon Musk and DOGE's Activities in Federal Agencies Amid Alarming Reports U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee led five of his committee colleagues in calling for an immediate pause   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Peters and Rounds Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Authorize FEMA to Accept Tribal Government Requests for Fire Management Assistance Grants WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Mike Rounds (R-SD) reintroduced bipartisan legis  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2025: * * * Peters Leads HSGAC Democrats to Sound Alarm on President Trump and Elon Musk's Unconstitutional Power Grab and Harmful Cuts that will Hurt Americans WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, led several of the   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Presses White House to Take Action to Stop the Worsening Bird Flu Outbreak WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, is pressing the Trump Administration to take immediate action to mitigate the worsening outbreak of a bird flu   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on Jan. 21, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life and service of Pam Kessler. Pam was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan and graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder. She worked in television in the Denver area before relocating to the Bay Area in the 1980s with her husband, Anthony. Pam and Anthony were hi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Lisa C. McClain, R-Michigan, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on Feb. 12, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Thelma Castillo for her decade of service as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Blue Water Area Chamber of Commerce. Since 2014, Thelma has worked tirelessly to strengthen the Chamber's role as a champion for businesses in Michigan's Thumb region. Under her lead  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Scholten Champions Bill to Block Musk and His Loyalists from Accessing Americans' Sensitive Data Today, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI03) announced she is championing the Taxpayer Data Protection Act alongside over 141 House Democrats. The bill would protect Americans' sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers, from unelected and unaccountable Elon Musk and his  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2025: * * * Rep. Scholten Defends Great Lakes, Urges Bipartisan Action to Protect Clean Water Today, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI03), Vice Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Water Resources and Environment (WRE) Subcommittee, filled in for Ranking Member Frederick Wilson in a Subcommittee hearing on the Clean Water Act. In her opening remarks, Rep. Scho  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2025: * * * Rep. Scholten Highlights Urgent Need to Protect Community Health Center Funding During Visit to Cherry Health Center GRAND RAPIDS, M.I. - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI03) welcomed Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) to West Michigan to tour the Cherry Health Heart of the City Health Center to continue her strong support for Michigan's Community Health Centers (CHCs).   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release: * * * Select Committee on China Calls Out Lam Research for Failure to Provide Documents on China Sales, Demands Full Compliance WASHINGTON D.C. -- Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Betwe  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. John R. Curtis, R-Utah, posted the following floor statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Feb. 13, 2025: * * * Mr. President, I rise today to recognize and honor the distinguished career of Dr. Brian Fontes, who recently announced his decision to step down as chief executive officer of NENA: The 9-1-1 Association after a remarkable decades-long career in public service, telecommunications, and 9-1-1. Dr. Fontes received his undergraduate and   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2025: * * * Tlaib, Cleaver, Lee Introduce Justice For All Civil Rights Act Legislation to Restore Civil Rights, Expand Protections for Communities, Access to Courts WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), alongside Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO-05) and Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12), re-introduced the Justice For All Act of 2025, legislation that pushes back ag  more