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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Michigan Newsletter for Sunday August 04, 2019 ( 29 items )  

Dingell, Tlaib Reintroduce Legislation to Prevent Closure of EPA Labs in Michigan, Nationwide
DEARBORN, Michigan, Aug. 2 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: US Congresswomen Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Rashida Tlaib (MI-13) introduced legislation to prevent the closure of any US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regional or program office and protect thousands of jobs across the country, including the EPA's Large Lakes Research Station office on Grosse Ile. The Recognizing the Environmental Gains in Overcoming Negligence (REGION) Act comes as this a  more

GAO Issues Report on Federal Information Security
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a report on federal agencies' information security policies and practices. The report (GAO-19-545) is titled "Federal Information Security: Agencies and OMB Need to Strengthen Policies and Practices". The report was sent to Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, chairman, Sen. Gary C. Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Maryland, chairman, and  more

House Financial Services Subcommittee Issues Hearing Memo on Housing Crisis in Michigan
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued the following hearing memorandum: To: Members, Committee on Financial Services From: FSC Majority Staff Subject: August 2, 2019, "An Examination of the Housing Crisis in Michigan, 11 Years after the Recession" The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold a hearing entitled, "An Examination of the Housing Crisis in Michigan, 11 Years after the Recession," at 12:00 p.m., on Friday, August 2, 2019, at the Wayne C  more

House Financial Services Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Detroit Action
DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 2 -- The House Financial Services subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations issued the following testimony by Lauren Mason, member and Housing Committee chair of Detroit Action, at a field hearing entitled "Examination of the Housing Crisis in Michigan, 11 Years after the Recession": "My name is Lauren Mason. I am a lifelong resident of Detroit, MI where I reside in the 13th Congressional district. I am a member of Detroit Action, where I am a member and the Chair of   more

House Financial Services Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Lawyer Vanessa Fluker
DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 2 -- The House Financial Services subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations issued the following testimony by lawyer Vanessa Fluker at a field hearing entitled "Examination of the Housing Crisis in Michigan, 11 Years after the Recession": "We cannot move forward until we look back and truly understand the catalyst for the ongoing housing crisis that still plagues our country, and has hit the City of Detroit, and Michigan extremely hard. I am drawn back to the hearings  more

House Financial Services Subcommittee Issues Testimony From United Community Housing Coalition
DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 2 -- The House Financial Services subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations issued the following testimony by Ted Phillips, executive director of the United Community Housing Coalition, at a field hearing entitled "Examination of the Housing Crisis in Michigan, 11 Years after the Recession": "Thank you for this opportunity to testify today. My name is Ted Phillips and I am the Executive Director of the United Community Housing Coalition (UCHC), a nonprofit organizatio  more

House Financial Services Subcommittee Sets Hearing on Housing Crisis in Michigan
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The House Financial Services subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations issued the following hearing information: Examination of the Housing Crisis in Michigan, 11 Years after the Recession at Wayne County Community College - Northwest Campus, Detroit, Michigan at 12 p.m. on Aug. 2: Witness List * Hector Hernandez, Director, Housing Opportunity Center, Southwest Economic Solutions * Ted Phillips, Executive Director, United Community Housing Coalition * Antoine Thompso  more

Peters Announces $2.6 Million Federal Grant for Zero-Emission Electric Buses in Metro Detroit
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will award a grant totaling $2.6 million to the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) and the Suburban Mobility Authority Regional Transportation (SMART) for a new fleet of zero-emission electric buses. The funding will be used to replace the current fleet of energy efficient buses with newer, more sustainabl  more

Peters Announces Fourth Annual Motorcycle Tour Across Michigan
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * - Peters to Ride Over 1,000 Miles Throughout Michigan * * * U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today announced his fourth annual motorcycle tour that will go across Michigan over the course of five days, including stops in Metro Detroit, Flint, the Upper Peninsula, Traverse City, Grand Rapids and Mid-Michigan. Peters is an avid motorcycle rider and founded the bipartisan Senate Motorcycle Caucus in 2017.  more

Peters Helps Advance Bipartisan Bill Reauthorizing Coast Guard, Requiring an Update to Northern Michigan's Oil Spill Contingency Plan
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) applauded Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee approval of bipartisan legislation reauthorizing funding for the U.S. Coast Guard for the next two fiscal years. The Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2019 would provide resources to help the Coast Guard retain and invest in its' workforce, expand access to affordable child care for Coast Guard members and their fam  more

Peters, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase and Extend Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Funding
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) joined bipartisan members of the Michigan congressional delegation to introduce legislation increasing funding to protect the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2019 will reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which is set to expire at the end of Fiscal Year 2021, for another five years. Peters was joined by Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and   more

Peters, Gardner, Sullivan and Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Firefighters From Hazardous PFAS Chemicals
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Cory Gardner (R-CO), Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) today introduced bipartisan legislation to help protect the health and safety of firefighters and emergency responders who are frequent  more

Rep. Bergman Recognizes Service of Northwestern Michigan College President Nelson
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on July 25, recognizing Timothy J. Nelson for his service as president of Northwestern Michigan College: It's my honor to recognize Timothy J. Nelson for his service as President of Northwestern Michigan College. Through his exceptional leadership and steadfast devotion to educational excellence, Tim has become an indispensable part of Michigan's First District. Se  more

Rep. Dingell Issues Statement on 54th Anniversary of Medicare & Medicaid
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on the 54th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid being signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson on July 30, 1965: "This is a poignant day for me as we celebrate the anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, and John and his father's historical role. John was at President Johnson's side in 1965 as it was signed. This day was an important beginning, as it culminated several decades of work that his father had be  more

Rep. Lawrence Issues Statement in Support of Rep. Cummings
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Brenda Lawrence, D-Michigan, issued the following statement in support of Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Maryland, chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, after a Twitter post by President Trump: "My colleague and Chairman Congressman Elijah Cummings is a man who serves the citizens of Baltimore with honor and integrity. "He is caring and continuously fights for his constituents working to provide them with affordable healthcare and housing. "Congressman C  more

Rep. Tlaib Honors Anniversary of American Disabilities Act
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on July 24, honoring the anniversary of the American Disabilities Act: I rise today to bring awareness to the anniversary of the passage of the American Disabilities Act, which was signed into law on July 26, 1990. The passage and signing of the Act represent the culmination of many years of hard work and advocacy by countless differently abled individuals, their   more

Rep. Waters Announces August Field Hearings on Homelessness, Housing
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, announced Committee field hearings in the month of August on housing and homelessness: Friday, August 2 at 12:00 PM EDT - The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will convene a field hearing entitled, "An Examination of the Housing Crisis in Mich  more

Reps. Slotkin, Underwood, Crow Introduce Bill to Prevent Foreign Interference in U.S. Elections
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * - FIRE Act requires campaigns to report any foreign contacts to FEC * * * U.S. Reps. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08), Lauren Underwood (IL-14), and Jason Crow (CO-6) introduced the FIRE (Foreign Influence Reporting in Elections) Act, a bill that would help prevent foreign interference in U.S. elections by requiring political campaigns to report attempts by foreigners to influence U.S. elections to the Fed  more

Sen. Collins Speaks About Legislation on Retirement of Animals Used in Federal Research
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on July 30, on legislation (S. 2322) to amend the Animal Welfare Act to allow for the retirement of certain animals used in federal research: I am pleased to join my colleague from Michigan, Senator Peters, in introducing the Animal Freedom from Testing, Experiments, and Research Act, known as the AFTER Act, to promote the adoption or retirement of animals used f  more

Sen. Peters Announces Investigation Into Illegal Practice of Wage Theft
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * - Investigation Will Seek Workers' Stories & Examine Illegal Actions That Deprive Workers of Billions in Wages Every Year * * * U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, today announced he is conducting an investigation into illegal wa  more

Sen. Peters Issues Statement at Hearing on Unprecedented Migration at Southern Border
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued the following statement by Ranking Member Gary Peters, D-Michigan, at a hearing entitled "Unprecedented Migration at the U.S. Southern Border: What Is Required to Improve Conditions?": "Earlier this year, I joined Chairman Johnson and Senator Hassan on a bipartisan Congressional delegation visit to the U.S.-Mexico border. On that trip, we saw firsthand the tremendous challenges Department of Homeland S  more

Sen. Stabenow Issues Statement at Hearing on Hemp Production, 2018 Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following opening statement at a hearing entitled "Hemp Production and the 2018 Farm Bill": "The 2018 Farm Bill includes many new opportunities that strengthen the diversity of American agriculture. We know something about that in Michigan, where we grow a wider variety of crops than any other state but one. "One of the most anticipated oppo  more

Sen. Stabenow Issues Statement at Hearing on Reauthorization of U.S. Grain Standards Act
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following opening statement at a hearing entitled "Perspectives on Reauthorization of the U.S. Grain Standards Act": "Thank you Mr. Chairman for holding this hearing as we begin the process of reauthorizing the Grain Standards Act. Thank you to the expert panel here today, bringing perspectives from all sides of our grain inspection system.   more

Sen. Stabenow Issues Statement on Aid to Assist Farmers Affected by Trade Policies
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following statement regarding the Trump administration's announcement of aid to assist farmers affected by trade policies: "The Administration continues to move ahead with no real trade strategy. "These short-term, inequitable payouts are not a replacement for markets and a coherent trade strategy. "Today's announcement only confirms my pr  more

Sen. Stabenow: Michigan Delegation Members Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Renew and Expand Funding for Great Lakes
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Bipartisan members of the Michigan congressional delegation today introduced legislation to reauthorize and expand funding for the Great Lakes. U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, co-Chair of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force, U.S. Senator Gary Peters, member of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force, U.S. Representative Bill Huizenga, co-Chair of the House Great Lakes Task Force, U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell  more

Senate Agriculture Committee Issues Testimony From National Grain and Feed Association
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee issued the following testimony by Bruce Sutherland, president Michigan Agriculture Commodities and testified on behalf of the National Grain and Feed Association, at a hearing to examine perspectives on reauthorization of the U.S. Grain Standards Act: "I am Bruce Sutherland, President of Michigan Agricultural Commodities Inc. (MAC), headquartered in Lansing, Mich. I am pleased to testify today on the very important   more

Senate Conducted Eight Committee Hearings for July 31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The Senate conducted eight committee hearings for July 31: U.S. GRAIN STANDARDS ACT REAUTHORIZATION Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Committee concluded a hearing to examine perspectives on reauthorization of the United States Grain Standards Act, after receiving testimony from Brian Linin, National Association of Wheat Growers, Goodland, Kansas; David Ayers, on behalf of Tom Dahl, American Association of Grain Inspection and Weighing Agencies, Sioux Cit  more

Senate Finance Committee Sets Executive Session on Treasury, U.S. Tax Court Nominations
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Senate Finance Committee issued the following hearing information: Open executive session to consider favorably reporting the nominations of the Brent James McIntosh, Brian Callanan, Brian McGuire and Travis Greaves at 215 Dirksen Senate Office Building at 10:30 a.m. on July 31: Agenda * Brent James McIntosh, of Michigan, to be an Under Secretary of the Treasury, vice David Malpass, resigned. * Brian Callanan, of New Jersey, to be General Counsel for the Department   more

Sens. Blumenthal, Moran Submit Op-Ed on Bill to Reform U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, and Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following op-ed on legislation to reform the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee in response to findings of systemic abuse within the U.S. Olympic movement, which was provided to USA Today: We stood in the Russell Senate Office Building last year with more than 80 courageous survivors of sexual abuse by former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar. Some of these women had been assaulted by   more