WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The House Science, Space and Technology subcommittee on Research and Technology issued the following statement by Chairwoman Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, at a hearing entitled "Bumper to Bumper: The Need for a National Surface Transportation Research Agenda": "Good afternoon and welcome to this hearing to review surface transportation research. We appreciate our expert witnesses for being here and we look forward to your testimony. The name of this hearing is "Bumper to Bum  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell released the following statement after the House passed the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which includes amendments by Dingell to address PFAS contamination: "Today, the House passed a bill that shows Democrats prioritize national security and supports the men and women of the military. "This bill the House passed includes a number of my amendments  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Congressman Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE) reintroduced the Recovering America's Wildlife Act (RAWA) with the support of conservation and sportsmen's leaders. This bipartisan legislation would help promote and enhance our nation's conservation efforts, and ensure the long-term health of fish and wildlife throughout the country. A live stream of the press conference  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) voted in the Health Subcommittee to advance a package of bills including several bills she led the introduction of and ushered through the subcommittee. The package of bills take steps to end surprise billing for patients, make prescription drug prices more transparent, and address the long-term care crisis by supporting in-home primary care for chronically ill   more

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, co-chairman of the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, Co-Chair of the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC), appeared on CNN Newsroom with Fredricka Whitfield to discuss the situation at the border and the latest news surrounding the census. House Democrats continue to fight For the People to lower health care costs, increase paychecks   more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, co-chairman of the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, Co-Chair of the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC), appeared on Velshi & Ruhle on MSNBC to discuss House Democrats' Congressional oversight responsibilities. House Democrats continue to fight For the People to lower health care costs, increase paychecks by rebuilding America and   more

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, co-chairman of the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, Co-Chair of the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC), appeared on Kasie DC on MSNBC to discuss the latest news surrounding the census and the situation at the border. House Democrats continue to fight For the People to lower health care costs, increase paychecks by rebuilding Americ  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Last week, Congresswoman Stevens (MI-11) received a response from Barry N. Breen, Acting Assistant Administrator of the Environment Protection Agency's Office of Land and Emergency Management, after sending the EPA a letter in April to request more information about the agency's efforts to improve the national recycling infrastructure of the United States and foster the development of new and emerging tech  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a report on agricultural credit services provided to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. The report (GAO-19-539) is titled "Agricultural Lending: Information on Credit and Outreach to Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Is Limited". The report was sent to Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kansas, chairman, Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, Rep. C  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * - Bipartisan Amendments Would Help Clean-up, Identify PFAS-Contaminated Sites * * * The U.S. House of Representatives adopted amendments introduced by Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in Michigan and across the country. The amendments passed and will be included in the National Defe  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation sponsored by Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, that would protect military families from the threat of lead exposure in their homes. This legislation, previously introduced by Congressman Kildee, is now a part of the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2020, which passed the House 220-197. Th  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, the House of Representatives passed, with overwhelming bipartisan support, H.R. 1044, the Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act, a bipartisan bill to remove the arbitrary per-country limits in the employment-based green card system. Congresswoman Stevens became an early cosponsor of this legislation after a group of constituents brought the bill to her attention during a town hall meeting in Febr  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Last night, the House of Representatives unanimously passed an amendment led by Rep. Haley Stevens (MI-11) to H.R. 2500, the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act. The amendment was led by Rep. Norma Torres (D-CA 35th District) and cosponsored by Reps. Haley Stevens (D-MI 11th District), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA 20th District), and Gil Cisneros (D-CA 39th District). The amendment requires the Department of  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Andy Levin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: The NDAA that passed the House today used language from Congressman Levin's AUMF Clarification Act, which makes clear that Congress has not approved an attack on Iran. The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the National Defense Authorization Act that contained language from Congressman Levin's AUMF Clarification Act, which would make clear that the President does not have Congressional authorization   more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) today applauded the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation approval of their bipartisan legislation that would protect the Apollo landing sites on the moon. The One Small Step to Protect Human Heritage in Space Act would provide legal recognition and protection for the Apollo sites from intentional and unintentional disturbances by codify  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * - Bill Would Strengthen Security by Hiring Additional Agricultural Inspectors at Ports of Entry * * * U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Pat Roberts (R-KS), John Cornyn (R-TX) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) introduced bipartisan l  more

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, announced they introduced bipartisan legislation to improve access to cybersecurity resource  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow last night recognized Specialist Shayn Lindquist at the Military Times Service Members of the Year Awards in Washington, where he was named Soldier of the Year. Specialist Lindquist is a member of the Army Reserve and is a civil affairs soldier with the 414th Civil Affairs Battalion in Southfield. "It's not every day you meet someone like Specialist Shayn Lindqu  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Todd Young (R-IN) today applauded the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation approval of bipartisan legislation they reintroduced to update the Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) maps in the Great Lakes. The legislation would require the Great Lakes Region ESI maps to be updated for the first time in over two decades, joining maps for the East coast,   more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Andy Levin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, as the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in Republicans' Texas v. U.S. lawsuit, Congressman Andy Levin responded to Republicans' latest efforts to strike down protections for people with pre-existing conditions and highlighted the devastating effects the lawsuit could have on Michigan families. "I'm a two-time cancer survivor and father of two kids with Crohn's disease. The Trump Admi  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following statement on the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2020: "This week I stood on the House floor to voice my opposition to the House version of the FY 2020 NDAA. What was once a bipartisan bill is now being used as a vehicle for policies that hinder military readiness and defense capabilities. For almost 60 years the NDAA has been a bipartisan endeavor. I've witnessed this firsthand from my first day of active   more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell announced that her amendments to address PFAS contamination will be debated as part of a bill to set defense policy for the next fiscal year: "To be clear, the House will address PFAS this week as we consider three of my amendments. Congress needs to act to address PFAS contamination wherever it exists and stop kicking the can down the road. If the President wants to v  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record July 9, recognizing the 37th Annual Metro Detroit Youth Day: I rise today to recognize the participants and organizers of the 37th annual Metro Detroit Youth Day. This event provides young people in Southeastern Michigan the opportunity to engage with local officials and role models. The Metro Detroit Youth Day started in 1981 to promote stronger relations betwee  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following statement after voting in support of the Never Forgot the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act (H.R. 1327): "On September 11th we said we would never forget. "Today, I voted to make sure we do not. "This bipartisan legislation ensures that both first responders and their families who were impacted by these horrific attacks have  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed three bipartisan bills from Congressman Bill Huizenga to strengthen capital markets, provide greater opportunities for investors, and enhance whistleblower protections for employees who report illegal behavior in an effort to prevent crony capitalism. Below are brief summaries of each measure that passed the House with quotes from Congressman Huizenga.   more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting against a highly partisan defense bill that fails to properly supply our troops, inadequately defends our nation, and negatively impacts West Michigan manufacturing. "For nearly 60 years, Republicans and Democrats have been able to put political differences aside and come together to support our men and women in unifor  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today re-introduced the National Opportunity for Lead Exposure Accountability and Deterrence (NO LEAD) Act to help ensure drinking water across our nation is safe from lead and copper contamination. The NO LEAD Act would update the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR), lowering the lead action l  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Andy Levin, D-Michigan, vice chair of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following statement regarding Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta: "I am deeply alarmed by the role Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta played when he was U.S. Attorney in allowing Jeffrey Epstein to avoid serious and appropriate consequences for the horrifying child sex trafficking he engaged in over a period of years. "Multiple prosecutors from a variety of backgrounds have pointed o  more

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Rep. Andy Levin, D-Michigan, vice chair of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following statement after the release of the Congressional Budget Office's report on the Raise the Wage Act, which would gradually raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2024: "Today, the Congressional Budget Office made one thing absolutely clear: the benefits of the Raise the Wage Act for workers, for people in poverty, for children, and for our economy far outweigh potential  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Andy Levin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: An amendment authored by Congressman Andy Levin to the National Defense Authorization Act to ensure environmentally safe disposal of PFAS passed the House today. Legislation authored by Congressman Andy Levin (MI-09) and co-sponsored by Congressman Ro Khanna (CA-17) that would ensure the safe elimination of PFAS chemicals today passed in the House of Representatives. The legislation was an amendment made to   more

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Rep. Paul Mitchell, R-Michigan, issued the following statement on the Congressional Budget Office's report predicting job losses if the federal minimum wage was increased to $15: "This nonpartisan report shows that raising the minimum wage to $15 does more harm than good and could cost as many as 3.7 million jobs in the United States. "Real wage gains are created by sustained economic growth, not government mandates. "I will continue working in Congress to increase econo  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Paul Mitchell, R-Michigan, issued the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act: "While this year's National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) has some positive aspects like improving the military acquisition system, continuing oversight over weapons systems and military operations, strengthening the response to PFOS/PFOA, and more, overall the bill does not do nearly enough to protect the United States' security in the world. "  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Paul Mitchell, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Paul Mitchell (MI-10) released the following statement after his office reached the milestone of returning $1 million owed to constituents from federal agencies including the Social Security Administration, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Department of Veterans Affairs, and more: "One of the most important parts of my job is helping constituents navigate the federal bureaucracy and wor  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman John Moolenaar invites students in Michigan's Fourth Congressional District to enter the 2019 Congressional App Challenge. The contest is open to all K-12 students in the Fourth District. Students can compete individually or in teams of up to four people. The winning individual or team from the Fourth District will have their app displayed in the U.S. Capitol. They will also have the option   more

DETROIT, Michigan, July 10 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) today visited and toured ports of entry and facilities along Michigan's border with Canada and met with Customs and Border Protection officers as part of her oversight role as a member of the Homeland Security Committee. "Today I had the opportunity to speak directly with Customs and Border Protection agents serving along our Northern border, see firsthand the work  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, as the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in the Texas v. U.S. lawsuit, Rep. Stevens responded to the Trump Administration's latest efforts to strike down protections for people with pre-existing conditions as well as all of the benefits and protections provided by the Affordable Care Act. Rep. Stevens highlighted the devastating impact that the lawsuit could have on hard-working fam  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) will convene a hearing as Chairwoman of the House Subcommittee on Research & Technology tomorrow, Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 2 p.m. ET in Washington, D.C. The hearing, called "Bumper to Bumper: The Need for a National Surface Transportation Research Agenda," will examine public sector investment in transportation research. Dr. Henry Liu of the University of Michigan's Tr  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record July 12, on awareness of cancer mortality in Wayne County: I rise today to bring awareness to the incidence of cancer and cancer mortality in Wayne County, Michigan. Wayne County ranks in the top four counties with the highest incidence of cancer in Michigan. In 2013, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, a part of the World Health Organization, has cla  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Fred Upton, R-Michigan, issued the following statement after the announcement that Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta will resign: "Jeffrey Epstein committed unspeakable and horrific crimes. "The individuals in this country who prey on the most vulnerable are simply evil. Their heinous crimes where they deceive our children, take advantage of their situations, and abuse them shake us to our core. "In Michigan, we saw firsthand how Larry Nassar's horrific acts were a  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Fred Upton, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today voted for and the House passed H.R. 1327, Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act. The legislation extends the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund and restores full benefits to the victims. Upton was a co-sponsor of the legislation. "We always say that we will 'never f  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Fred Upton, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, along with U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Cory Gardner (R-CO), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Steve Daines (R-MT), Rob Portman (R-OH), and Richard Burr (R-NC), and U.S. Reps. Brian Mast (R-FL), Matt Gaetz (R-FL), and Will Hurd (R-TX), today announced the formation of the Roosevelt Conservation Caucus, which will embrace and promote constructive efforts to resolve conservation  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Reps. Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, and Fred Upton, R-Michigan, issued the following joint statement on the four-year anniversary of the House passage of the 21st Century Cures Act: "From the moment we introduced 21st Century Cures to its passage in the House four years ago today, our focus has always been on helping patients and their families. In crafting this legislation, we sought to advance medical research, foster a new era of medical innovations, and help find cures t  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * - Reps. Watson Coleman, Tlaib seek to ban education level, occupation and more from decisions on rates and eligibility * * * Today, Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) introduced a bill to ensure insurance companies use only driving records in determining car insurance rates and eligibility. The Prohibit Auto Insurance Discrimination Act, or PAID Act, would end th  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Sen. Thomas Carper, D-Delaware, issued the following statement after the House approved by voice vote an amendment to the defense authorization bill, authored by Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, designating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances chemicals as hazardous substances under EPA's Superfund law: "Today's voice vote in the House on the Dingell amendment is clear proof of the widespread, bipartisan support for designating PFAS as hazardous substances under the Superf  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Sen. Tom Carper, D-Delaware, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following statement after the House approved by voice vote an amendment to the defense authorization bill, authored by Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, designating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances chemicals as hazardous substances under the Environmental Protection Agency's Superfund law: "Today's voice vote in the House on the Dingell amendment is c  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today announced over $50,000 in new funding to improve access to quality opioid treatment through new telemedicine resources in Clare and Kalkaska counties. This new federal support will ensure patients can get the care they need without traveling long distances to seek treatment. This inve  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Last week, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) continued a series of health care "check-in" visits across the state. Stabenow met with providers, patients, and other stakeholders in Southwest Michigan to hear first-hand about their challenges and needs. Stabenow first toured the Benton Harbor VA Clinic before meeting with officials at the Benton Harbor InterCare Community Health Network Clinic. She then   more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today announced $500,000 in new funding for Alpena Community College to expand telemedicine opioid treatment at 25 locations throughout Northeastern Michigan. This new federal support will ensure patients can get the care they need without traveling long distances to seek treatment. This in  more

ROCHESTER HILLS, Michigan, July 8 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, in partnership with Automation Alley, U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) will convene a roundtable of Michigan business leaders for a discussion on growing Michigan's defense sector, with a focus on expanding opportunities for small- and medium-sized businesses. Automation Alley is a nonprofit manufacturing and technology business association that connects industry, academia and governm  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The U.S. Senate confirmed the nomination of three individuals for positions in the Trump Administration on July 11: Robert L. King, of Kentucky, to be Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education, Department of Education. John P. Pallasch, of Kentucky, to be an Assistant Secretary of Labor. Peter C. Wright, of Michigan, to be Assistant Administrator, Office of Solid Waste, Environmental Protection Agency.  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * - Bill also shortens time that negative marks remain on report, provides further tools to remove fraudulent activity * * * Yesterday, the House Financial Services Committee reported out Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib's (MI-13) bill that would provide much needed relief for consumers struggling to recover from predatory loans or fraudulent activity. The Restoring Unfairly Impaired Credit and Protectin  more