WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Bergman Advocates for Treatments for Disabled Veterans Yesterday in a Joint House and Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee hearing, Representative Jack Bergman addressed the need for disabled Veterans to receive the expedited and proper care they have earned. During his line of questioning, Rep. Bergman cited his legislation, the Veterans STAND Act, which would require the Department of Veterans Affai  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Bergman Commends USPS for Keeping Local Mail Operations in Kingsford On Friday, February 21, 2025, the United States Postal Service (USPS) announced that it will be keeping local mail processing operations at the Iron Mountain Processing & Distribution Center (P&DC) in Kingsford, reversing a prior decision to relocate them to Green Bay, WI. This decision comes as part of a new operational strategy b  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Bergman Delivers Michigan First, America First Victories This week, Representative Jack Bergman and House Republicans used the Congressional Review Act to roll back the damage done by the Biden Administration and help deliver President Trump's America First agenda. H.J. Res. 35 - Repealing the Biden Administration's Tax on Natural gas Rep. Bergman explained, "The natural gas tax that Democrats   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2025: * * * Chairman Walberg Delivers Opening Statement at Hearing on "Unleashing America's Workforce and Strengthening Our Economy" Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled "Unleashing America's Workforce and Strengthening Our Econ  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2025: * * * Chairman Walberg Meets with Linda McMahon Today, Education and Workforce Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) met with President Trump's nominee for Secretary of the Department of Education, Linda McMahon. Following the meeting, Chairman Walberg said: "As a successful business executive and the former head of the Small Business Administration, Linda McMahon is uniquely qualified to lead the   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- 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 on Feb. 26, 2025: * * * Chairmen Moolenaar and Smith Urge UK Ambassador to Reject CCP's Largest European Embassy Amid Human Rights Concerns WASHINGTON, D.C. --Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and China and   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- 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 on Feb. 26, 2025: * * * Chairmen Moolenaar, Williams, and Babin Launch Joint Effort to Protect U.S. Innovation from CCP Exploitation in SBIR and STTR Programs WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton, Slotkin, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation to Address Cybersecurity Threats to American Agriculture Contact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 February 26, 2025 Washington, D.C. -- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator Elissa Slotkin (D- Michigan) today reintroduced the Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act, legislation that would strengthen cybersecurity protections for t  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- 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: * * * Defending America: Select Committee Unveils Powerful Video Highlighting Work to Confront the Chinese Communist Party Threat WASHINGTON DC --The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party marked its two-year anniversary with the release of a documentary chronicling its wo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell Delivers State of the District in Ann Arbor Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today delivered her annual State of the District Address to the A2Y Regional Chamber. In her remarks, Rep. Dingell provided Congressional updates relevant to Washtenaw County, including the impact of recent government actions on federal spending, research, health care, small businesses, nonprofits, the envir  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell Demands Answers About Trump Shutting Down EV Chargers at Federal Buildings Across the Country Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today sent a letter to President Trump expressing concern and requesting answers about the shutting down of all electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at federal buildings across the country, a decision that undermines previous federal investments in EV infras  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell Requests Answers from Ann Arbor, Detroit VA Medical Centers About Additional Trump Administration VA Firings and Impact on Southeast Michigan Families Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today sent another letter to Ginny Creasman, Director of the Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center in Ann Arbor, and Chris Cauley, Director of the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, requesting i  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell Statement on Firing of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Employees Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today released the following statement on the firing of researchers and experts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA): "We have witnessed unprecedented disasters due to weather events in recent years, devastating communities across America. These e  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell, Cammack Reintroduce Bipartisan Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI), co-chair of the Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus, and Kat Cammack (R-FL) today reintroduced the bipartisan Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act. The bill prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in the organ t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell, Johnson Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program Today, Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Dusty Johnson (R-SD) reintroduced bipartisan legislation, the Voluntary Public Access Improvement Act, to reauthorize and strengthen the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP) at the U.S. Department of Agr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell, Miller-Meeks Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Expedite Broadband Expansion Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) today reintroduced the bipartisan Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act, legislation that would require National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to periodically report to Congress on whether the Departments of Interior   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chair Owens Announces Hearing on Strengthening WIOA: Improving Outcomes for America's Workforce Wednesday, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, chaired by Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT), will hold a hearing titled "Strengthening WIOA: Improving Outcomes for America's Workforce." What: Subcommittee hearing t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2025: * * * Chairman Walberg Applauds House Passage of Trump-Endorsed Budget Resolution Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the budget resolution: "The American people have been clear that they want to end wasteful government spendi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2025: * * * Chairman Walberg Meets with Linda McMahon WASHINGTON - Today, Education and Workforce Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) met with President Trump's nominee for Secretary of the Department of Education, Linda McMahon. Following the meeting, Chairman Walberg said: "As a successful business executive and the former head of the Small Bus  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2025: * * * Chairman Walberg Speaks in Support of Trump-Endorsed House Budget Resolution WASHINGTON - Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) spoke on the House Floor in support of the Trump-endorsed House budget resolution. Chairman Walberg's Remarks: "In November, the American people delivered a clear and  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * John James Introduces Bipartisan Sickle Cell Disease Research Reauthorization Act During Rare Disease Month WASHINGTON, D.C. - In honor of Rare Disease Month, which is recognized each February, Representative John James (MI-10) introduced the Sickle Cell Disease Research Reauthorization Act. The bill is being co-led by Representatives Jen Kiggans (VA-02), Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02), Danny Davis (IL-0  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * John James Reintroduces the Reforming Education for Veterans Act This week, Representative John James (MI-10) reintroduced the Reforming Education for Veterans Act. The bill provides servicemembers, particularly the men and women in the National Guard who are enrolled in a higher education institution, the opportunity to finish their classes on time.  Rep. James originally introduced this legislatio  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2025: * * * McClain and Sherman Introduce Legislation to Counter Chinese Aggression WASHINGTON - Today, Reps. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) and Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) introduced bipartisan legislation, the Taiwan Conflict Deterrence Act, to expose the financial corruption of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in the event of military action against Taiwan. "China's aggression against Taiwan is not ju  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2025: * * * McClain Praises Apple Announcement of New Investment in Detroit WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) released the following statement after Apple announced it will open a Manufacturing Academy in Detroit: "President Trump's leadership is already encouraging companies to invest in our communities and the American workforce," said McClain. "This new academy is welcome news  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * McDonald Rivet Introduces Legislation to Restore Pensions for Delphi Salaried Retirees WASHINGTON-- Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) recently introduced the Susan Muffley Act of 2025, a bipartisan bill to restore the pensions of over 21,000 Delphi Salaried Retirees, including over 5,800 retirees in Michigan. "When you contribute to a pension with every single paycheck, you co  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2025: * * * McDonald Rivet Launches Portal for Constituents to Share How They've Been Impacted By the Administration's Sweeping Actions FLINT-- Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) launched a page on her website where constituents can share how recent decisions made by the White House, Elon Musk, and other Administration officials have directly impacted them and their f  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- 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 on Feb. 28, 2025: * * * Moolenaar and Krishnamoorthi Applaud Proposed Actions to Counter CCP's Maritime Dominance WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- 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: * * * Moolenaar and Krishnamoorthi Condemn Thailand's Forced Deportation of Uyghur Refugees to China WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United State  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- 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 on Feb. 26, 2025: * * * Moolenaar and Krishnamoorthi Urge Thailand to Halt Deportation of Uyghur Refugees to China WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Moolenaar Introduces Legislation in Support of Michigan Agriculture Today, Congressman John Moolenaar reintroduced his bipartisan legislation to address high costs Michigan farmers are required to pay due to Department of Labor regulations. The bill, the Supporting Farm Operations Act, would freeze the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) for H-2A migrant farm workers at the 2023 rate through the end o  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Moolenaar Votes for Budget to Get America Back on Track Today, Congressman John Moolenaar voted for a budget resolution, which passed the House of Representatives 217 to 215. The budget provides a path for Congress and the Trump administration to deliver on the priorities of Michigan families. "Michigan families know that the status quo in Washington is not sustainable. Our nation is $36 trillio  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Peters & Britt Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Equip Female DHS Officers with Next Generation Body Armor Technology WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Katie Britt (R-AL), Chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriati  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2025: * * * Rep. Scholten Stands in Solidarity with Ukrainian Community at Unity Walk GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI03) attended the Ukrainian Society of Michigan's Unity Walk for Ukraine, where she emphasized her ongoing support of the Ukrainian-American community in Michigan, marked the upcoming third anniversary of invasion, and vowed to continue fighti  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Oklahoma, issued the following commentary on Feb. 25, 2025, with Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan: * * * Why all House Republicans and Democrats should support the Budget Committee's framework On the campaign trail, President Donald Trump repeatedly promised to secure the border, restore American energy dominance, rein in inflation, and lower taxes for working families. In response, the American people gave President Donald Trump a historic victory: a Re  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2025: * * * Technology Modernization Chairman Barrett Leads First Oversight Hearing on VA EHRM Program, Improving VA Tech Projects for Veterans and VA Employees "From Reset to Rollout: Can the VA EHRM Program Finally Deliver?" Today, Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Mich.), the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affa  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2025: * * * Tlaib Introduces Bill to Ban Members of Congress from Owning Defense Stocks WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) re-introduced the Stop Politicians Profiting from War Act to prohibit Members of Congress, their spouses, and their dependent children from having any financial interests in any company that does business with the Department of Defense and ban the  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2025: * * * Tlaib Votes NO on Harmful Republican Budget WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) released the following statement after voting NO on H.Con.Res 14: "Our residents are tired of the cuts to their services. They deserve better. I voted NO on this harmful Republican budget that betrays our families who depend on us to protect them. This is all being done to fu  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2025: * * * Walberg Introduces Bill to Protect America's Energy Security Washington, D.C.-- Today, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) reintroduced legislation alongside Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI) to prevent the shutting down of safe and existing energy pipelines, like Line 5 in Michigan, without congressional approval. The Protecting International Pipelines for Energy Security ("PIPES") Act would proh  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2025: * * * Walberg Leads Letter to Secretary Noem on Northern Border Security Today, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) led members of the Michigan Republican Delegation in sending a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, congratulating her on her confirmation and inviting her to visit Michigan to discuss efforts to secure the northern border. Walberg was joined by Reps. Jack Bergma  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2025: * * * Walberg, Allen to NLRB: How Much Taxpayer Money Did Biden-Harris Spend Trying to Unionize Student Athletes Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Rick Allen (R-GA) sent a letter to National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Chairman Marvi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * With Government Shutdown Looming, Rep. Scholten Reintroduces Bill to Protect Coast Guard Pay WASHINGTON, DC - With just 17 days until a potential government shutdown, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), a member of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, reintroduced the bipartisan Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2025, alongside Rep. Tom Barrett (R-MI-07). This cr  more