WYANDOTTE, Michigan, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12), State Senator Stephanie Chang, State Representative Cara Clemente, and State Representative Darrin Camilleri hosted a town hall discussion on efforts to clean up industrial pollution of the past across Downriver communities. The representatives were also jointed by State Senator Marshall Bullock. A link to the photos from the event can be found here (https://  more

MELVINDALE, Michigan, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-13) kayaked the Rouge River to highlight environmental cleanup of the river since it first caught fire 50 years ago. The kayaking began at the Melvindale Civic Arena and finished at Belanger Park. The representatives passed through both of their Congressional Districts and the Ford Rouge Plant, AK Steel, Marathon Oil  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a report on the assistance Federal Emergency Management Agency provided to jurisdictions in response to major disaster declarations stemming from wildfires from 2015 through 2018. The report (GAO-20-5) is titled "Wildfire Disasters: FEMA Could Take Additional Actions to Address Unique Response and Recovery Challenges". The report was sent to Sen. Michael Enzi, R-Wyoming, chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, Sen. Ron John  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a report on the status of federal support for grid recovery in Puerto Rico and challenges affecting progress on grid recovery efforts. The report (GAO-20-141) is titled "Puerto Rico Electricity Grid Recovery: Better Information and Enhanced Coordination Is Needed to Address Challenges". The report was sent to Sen. Michael Enzi, R-Wyoming, chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, chairman, Sen. G  more

BAY CITY, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today released a report on the impact of the climate crisis on Michigan at a press conference in Bay City. Speakers discussed the impact of the climate crisis on fishing, wildlife and outdoor recreation in Michigan as well as how Michigan is leading efforts towards a cleaner and more efficient future. "Science is clear. The climate crisis is already impacting   more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today led a roundtable discussion with local public health and environmental stakeholders to discuss the impact of the climate crisis in Michigan, which is outlined in a new report she released on the climate crisis in Michigan. Participants at the event discussed the impact of the climate crisis on public health and how Michigan is leading efforts towards a clea  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Andy Levin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Andy Levin (MI-09), vice chair of the House Education and Labor Committee, and Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08), chair of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, today sent a letter to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos expressing concern about the Department's efforts to censor viewpoints that are critical of its work. Earlier this year t  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Representatives Tim Walberg (MI-07), Jack Bergman (MI-01), Bill Huizenga (MI-02), John Moolenaar (MI-04), Fred Upton (MI-06), and Paul Mitchell (MI-10) today sent a letter to Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer asking her to reconsider vetoing funding for the Michigan Tuition Grant. This grant program provides students, often from low and middle-income backgrounds, up to $2,400 per year to attend one of M  more

GROSSE ILE, Michigan, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI), the U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, announced that on May 9, 2020, there will be an event to mark the Grand Opening of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Gateway and visitor center. The Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge is the first and only international refuge in North America and stretch  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Yesterday, Congressman Bill Huizenga presented Jenison High School senior, Tej Kothari, with the Congressional Award Bronze Medal. The Congressional Award is the highest honor Congress can bestow upon young people across the nation. In order to be considered and recognized for a Congressional Award, a student must meet goals and objectives in four key areas: voluntary public service, personal development,   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, chief deputy whip of the House Democratic Caucus, issued the following statement after the Trump administration released its updated lead and copper rule: Congressman Kildee was born and raised in Flint, Mich. and represents his hometown in Congress. Congressman Kildee has introduced the NO LEAD Act in Congress to update the Lead and Copper Rule to protect American families: "The Trump Administration's new Lead and Copper Rule is a step ba  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, chief deputy whip of the House Democratic Caucus, issued the following statement after Turkey launched a military offensive into northeastern Syria targeting the Kurdish allies days after the Trump administration announced it was pulling U.S. troops back from the area: "President Trump's decision to suddenly pull U.S. forces out of northern Syria, at the request of Turkish President Erdogan, is a betrayal to the Kurdish people--one of the U.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin's (MI-08) continued her "Costs of Care" healthcare event series on Monday with a constituent roundtable discussion at the Older Persons' Commission in Rochester, bringing together local patients, doctors, pharmacists, and healthcare experts to discuss the effects of healthcare and prescription drugs costs on 8th district residents. "Insulin prices that have gone up 300% in 10 year  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following statement in response to President Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Northern Syria: "The American handshake needs to mean something," Slotkin said. "When we ask a foreign force to fight and die with us -- as we did with the Syrian Kurds in the fight against ISIS -- our partners need to know that we will recognize their sacrifice and stand by them. I therefore strongly disagree with President Trump's decisio  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * - Bill mirrors recommendation in bipartisan Senate Intelligence Committee report to combat foreign influence * * * U.S. Reps. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08), Jim Langevin (RI-02), Abigail Spanberger (VA-07), Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Xochitl Torres Small (NM-02), Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), and Lauren Underwood (IL-14) introduced the Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy Act today, a bill to strengthen medi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) pushed the Department of Defense to answer for its reticence to transition off of AFFF, the PFAS-laden fire fighting foam that is widely used by the U.S. military, in a letter this week to the head of the Pentagon PFAS Task Force, Assistant Secretary of Defense McMahon. In the letter, Slotkin expressed her concern following a recent meeting with Assistant Secretary McMaho  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Fred Upton, R-Michigan, issued the following statement after President Trump signed the Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Act (S. 239), sponsored by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire: Upton introduced the House-version of the bill in January as H.R. 500 with more than 300 cosponsors. The Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Act of 2019 will mint a $1 silver coin - at no cost to the U.S. taxpayer - in honor of Christa McAuliffe, the teacher and astronaut who per  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Fred Upton, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Representatives Fred Upton (MI-06), Jack Bergman (MI-01), Bill Huizenga (MI-02), John Moolenaar (MI-04), Tim Walberg (MI-07), and Paul Mitchell (MI-10) today sent a letter to Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer asking her to reconsider vetoing funding for the Michigan Tuition Grant. This grant program provides students, often from low and middle-income backgrounds, up to $2,400 per year to attend one of Mi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Greg Walden, R-Oregon, ranking Republican member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following joint statement with Reps. John Shimkus, R-Illinois, ranking Republican member of the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change, and Fred Upton, R-Michigan, ranking Republican member of the Subcommittee on Energy, applauding the Environmental Protection Agency proposed rule to reduce lead in drinking water: "Bolstering the safety of our water systems  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Greg Walden, R-Oregon, ranking Republican member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following joint statement with Reps. John Shimkus, R-Illinois, ranking Republican member of the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change, and Fred Upton, R-Michigan, ranking Republican member of the Subcommittee on Energy, on the Water Infrastructure Funding Transfer Act, which was signed into law by President Trump: "This law will help ensure our state and lo  more

FLINT, Michigan, Oct. 11 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * - Peters Held Roundtable Discussions with Families, Health Providers and Medical Professionals in Grand Rapids, Southgate and Flint * * * U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) held a series of roundtable discussions during his listening touron lowering the cost of prescription drugs for Michiganders, which included stops in Grand Rapids, Southgate and Flint over three days. At each stop, Peters spoke w  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- 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) and Ron Johnson (R-WI), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR), members of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, are calling for stronger coordination of supply ch  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) urged the Trump Administration to protect Americans from health insurance plans that discriminate against people with preexisting medical conditions, including 4.1 million Michiganders. In a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar and Medicare & Medicaid Administrator Seema Verma, Peters, Stabenow and their Senate   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Fred Upton, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Reps. Fred Upton (MI-06), Jack Bergman (MI-01), Bill Huizenga (MI-02), Tim Walberg (MI-07), and Paul Mitchell (MI-10) today sent a letter to Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer urging her to reconsider vetoing $15 million in funding for a grant program for municipal airports to test and monitor for PFAS. Michigan has a number of municipal airports - including the Dowagiac Municipal Airport in the 6th Distr  more