U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Michigan Newsletter for Sunday March 01, 2020 ( 56 items ) |
'State of 8th District' Event, Rep. Slotkin Touts PFAS Legislation Signed Into Law, Announces Bipartisan Bills to Lower Insulin Costs
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) held her first "State of the 8th District" event at East Lansing High School, where she recapped her bipartisan legislative achievements from her first year in Congress, including legislation signed into law to combat PFAS contamination in Michigan, and outlined priorities for the coming year, announcing two bipartisan bills on key issues for 8th district famil
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Civil Rights Subcommittee Seeks Information on State Compliance With the National Voter Registration Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release:
Rep. Jamie Raskin, the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, sent letters to officials in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas seeking information about their compliance with the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) through the annual Medicaid renewal p
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GAO Denies Protest by INTELiTEAMS of Holland, Michigan
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a decision denying a bid protest filed by INTELiTEAMS of Holland, Michigan.
According to the GAO, INTELiTEAMS Inc., a small business, "requests that our Office recommend that it be reimbursed the costs of filing and pursuing its protests challenging the issuance of two task orders by the Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), under the solutions for administrative and program services blanket purchase
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GAO Issues Report on Additional Steps Are Needed to Identify Potential Barriers to Diversity
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a report on the State Department. The report (GAO-20-237) is entitled "Additional Steps Are Needed to Identify Potential Barriers to Diversity".
The report was sent to Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House F
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House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Rep. Huizenga
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment issued the following testimony on Feb. 27 by Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, at the Member's Day hearing on proposals for the Water Resources Development Act:
As we meet today, the current state of erosion and high-water damage is at a crisis point throughout the Great Lakes region.
In my district - along the shores of Lake Michigan - the high-water levels are a threat to people's
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House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Rep. Levin
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment issued the following testimony by Rep. Andy Levin, D-Michigan, at the Member's Day hearing on proposals for the Water Resources Development Act:
As a nation, we have so much to do in the space of water infrastructure, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) are vital in helping update water infrastructure across the nation.
In Michigan's Ninth District, the Chapaton Retention
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House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Rep. Slotkin
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment issued the following testimony on Feb. 27 by Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, at the Member's Day hearing on proposals for the Water Resources Development Act:
Michiganders are the stewards of the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes are the backbone of our economy and our way of life.
In Michigan, protecting our Great Lakes is one of the most bipartisan issues, because it's about our eco
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House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Rep. Steil
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment issued the following testimony on Feb. 27 by Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, at the Member's Day hearing on proposals for the Water Resources Development Act:
The Water Resources Development Act, WRDA, invests in America's water infrastructure, generating economic growth and protecting our communities.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to shine a light on issues facing Wiscon
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Hundreds Helped at Rep. Johnson's Restoration Resources Fair
CLARKSTON, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
On Thursday, February 20, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) hosted his Restoration Resources Fair at Georgia Piedmont Technical College to help ex-offenders and the previously incarcerated find a job, receive healthcare, food assistance and get a review of their criminal record.
More than 400 participants attended the Congressman's event.
"This event, which built off previous resourc
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Peters Continues Efforts to Protect Public Health and Ensure Administration is Prepared to Address Coronavirus Outbreak
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- 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, Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, this week continued his efforts to ensure the Trump Administration is responding appropriately to the global Coronavirus outbreak.
Peters questioned the Trump Administration's decision to allow patients infected wi
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Peters Convenes Call With Michigan Local and State Health Officials on Coronavirus Outbreak
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 28:
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following statement after convening a call with public health officials and hospitals from across the state on preventing the spread of Coronavirus in Michigan:
"As Ranking Mem
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Peters Urges Social Media Platforms to Combat Disinformation Targeting 2020 Census
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- 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 Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, pressed leading social media and technology companies to provide details on their efforts to combat disinformation and misinformation campaigns surrounding the 2020 Census. Many technology companies have upda
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Peters, Capito Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Border Security Officers From Fentanyl Exposure
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- 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, Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) introduced bipartisan legislation to help protect Customs and Border Protection (CBP) employees from accidental exposure to fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. The Synthetic Opioid
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Peters, Walberg Call for Examination of Security Standards at U.S. Ports
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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- Inconsistent Screening Requirements have Halted Service at Port of Monroe while other Ports Continue Operations
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U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and U.S. Representative Tim Walberg (R-MI), called on the Government Acc
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Rep. Bergman Announces $10 Million DOT Grant for Western U.P. Father's Day Flood Road Repair
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
Representative Jack Bergman announced a $10,000,000 U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) grant for repair or reconstruction of Federal-aid highways and roads on Federal lands that have suffered serious damage as a result of the catastrophic Father's Day flooding that occurred in 2018.
Rep. Bergman stated, "As the recovery process continues for Gogebic, Houghton, and Menominee Counties, these DOT funds w
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Rep. Bergman Continues Fight for Michigan Cherry Growers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
Rep. Jack Bergman led a bipartisan letter with Members of the Michigan Congressional delegation to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in support of the tart cherry industry's allegation against improper Turkish trade practices. This letter furthers his effort to level the playing field for local tart cherry growers. Since taking office, Rep. Bergman has advocated for Michigan's cherry industry in the face
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Rep. Bergman's Bill to Protect Veterans' Small Businesses Passes House
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Feb. 26:
The U.S. House unanimously passed Rep. Jack Bergman's bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting Veteran-owned small businesses. Rep. Bergman introduced H.R. 561, the Protecting Business Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2019, to safeguard small businesses in the Veterans First Program, which gives preference to Veteran-owned small businesses in awarding VA contracts. The legislation cracks down
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Rep. Dingell Celebrates Paczki Day
DEARBORN, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) celebrated Paczki Day, a Polish celebration before the fasting of Lent, by bringing the traditional polish donuts to friends in Michigan. The delivering of Paczki is a tradition started by Dingell's late husband John Dingell while he served in the same seat.
Photos from Dingell delivering Paczki are available for download here (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8r5i4c
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Rep. Dingell Issues Joint Statement on Medicare for All Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following statement:
Congresswomen Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) marked one year since the two stood with a diverse coalition of universal, single-payer health care advocates and introduced of H.R. 1384, their expanded and improved Medicare for All Act of 2019.
"In the past year, our expanded and improved Medicare for All has garnered support from half the Democrats in the House, had four historic hearings, a
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Rep. Dingell Issues Statement Regarding Gov. Whitmer Executive Actions to Support Michigan Leadership
DETROIT, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following statement after Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced executive actions to support Michigan's leadership in next-generation mobility:
"Michigan is uniquely situated to be the center of the automotive and mobility ecosystem.
"We are the home of the global auto industry. In order to remain at the center of advanced mobility technologies we must take steps to ensure Michigan remains at the forefront of innovati
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Rep. Dingell Presses EPA Administrator on Inaction to Set PFAS Drinking Water Standard
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) questioned US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler on the agency's inaction to address PFAS contamination nationwide and establish a national drinking water standard.
"A non-enforceable, PFAS health advisory is not the same as a drinking water standard. The EPA has failed to act swiftly and appropriately to respond to the public health and
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Rep. Dingell Testifies Against Trump Administration NEPA Rollbacks
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) made public testimony at the Council on Environmental Quality in opposition to the Trump Administration's proposed rollbacks to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
"Let us be clear - these changes do not serve the interest of the American public at large," Dingell testified. "Instead, they prioritize a narrow set of special interests who will disregard the en
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Rep. Dingell Votes for Bill to Tackle Youth Tobacco Epidemic
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) voted for comprehensive legislation to address the youth tobacco epidemic, which has surged in recent years with the introduction of new tobacco products such as e-cigarettes and vaping products.
In Michigan, a teen received what is considered the first double lung transplant after their lungs were severely damaged by vaping. Doctors at Henry Ford Hospital said the oth
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Rep. Dingell: US Must Have Adequate Supplies of Personal Protective Equipment to Address Coronavirus
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) pressed US Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar on the steps the Administration is taking to ensure the United States has adequate supplies of personal protective equipment during the coronavirus outbreak, including respirators, masks, and other equipment. According to HHS, 65 percent of the 300 million N95 are manufactured in China and Mexico.
"It is a nation
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Rep. Huizenga Issues Statement on Meeting With Health Resources & Services Administration
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following statement:
Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) met with Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to discuss the sudden disruption in health care for Muskegon County residents due to the possible closure of Muskegon Family Care. After the meeting Congressman Huizenga released the following statement:
"First and foremost my top priority is making sure the patients at Muskegon Family Care continue to have access
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Rep. Huizenga Testifies Before House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following testimony on Feb. 28 before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee:
Yesterday, in testimony before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) laid out how Congress can take a leadership role in addressing Great Lakes erosion, protecting the Great Lakes from Asian carp by moving forward on the Brandon Road project, and preserving the Great Lakes for future gene
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Rep. Kildee Advocates for Protecting Michigan's Medicaid Expansion, Supporting Flint Water Crisis Recovery
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Feb. 28:
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- Kildee Questions HHS Secretary Azar on Trump Administration's Commitment to Flint Recovery, Access to Affordable Health Care
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Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, questioned the Trump Administration on its commitment to providing quality, affordable health care to Michiganders.
At a Ways and Means hearing with U.S. Health and Human Se
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Rep. Kildee Announces $239,000 Federal Grant for Flint Housing Commission
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, announced that the Flint Housing Commission will receive a $239,000 federal grant to help promote affordable housing for Flint families.
The Resident Opportunities and Self Sufficiency (ROSS) program grant, through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, will allow the Flint Housing Commission to help families
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Rep. Kildee, Michigan Delegation Members Announce $13.5 Million for PFAS Cleanup Efforts at Former Wurtsmith Air Force Base
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus and co-chair of the Congressional PFAS Task Force, announced that the Air Force will allocate $13.5 million to address PFAS around the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda. This funding comes from $60 million that Congress had recently provided the Department of Defense to spend to address PFAS contamination at decommissi
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Rep. Kildee: Congress to Act to Combat Coronavirus
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, said the U.S. government must do more to address the spread of the deadly coronavirus. Kildee said that President Donald Trump is currently treating the coronavirus "like a public relations problem, instead of a public health crisis." Kildee, along with other members of Congress, was briefed in Washington, D.C. on the coronav
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Rep. Lawrence Issues Statement on Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Brenda Lawrence, D-Michigan, issued the following statement regarding the passage of the Emmitt Till Anti-Lynching Act (H.R. 35):
"For more than 200 years, there have been attempts to pass anti-lynching legislation with the very first bill being introduced more than a century ago.
"As a co-sponsor of H.R. 35, 'The Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act,' I would like for African American residents to be assured that everyone across this country will receive equal protection
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Rep. Lawrence: Commissioner Starks and FTC Commissioner Slaughter Announce Field Hearing in Detroit
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Brenda Lawrence, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
On Monday, March 16, 2020, Commissioner Geoffrey Starks and Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter will jointly host a field hearing in Detroit, Michigan. The hearing will feature U.S. Representative Brenda Lawrence (MI-14) and convene community leaders based in Detroit, renowned scholars, and policy advocates from across the United States to discuss the intersecting roles of the FCC and FTC
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Rep. Levin Presses Pompeo Amid Mounting Coronavirus Concerns
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Rep. Andy Levin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
In a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, Congressman Andy Levin (MI-09) questioned Secretary of State Mike Pompeo about the administration's inconsistencies in its justification for the strike that killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani and dramatically escalated tensions with Iran.
Congressman Levin also called out Secretary Pompeo for damaging public trust amid growing concerns of a possible coronavir
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Rep. Levin Questions CDC Director on Coronavirus Response
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Andy Levin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
Congressman Andy Levin (MI-09) questioned Director of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Robert Redfield on the U.S. response to the coronavirus, also called COVID-19.
Rep. Levin asked Director Redfield about the discrepancies between President Trump's statement that the coronavirus is a "problem that's going to go away" and Director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases Dr. Nan
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Rep. Levin Votes for Powerful Legislation to Fight Youth Tobacco Epidemic
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Rep. Andy Levin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Feb. 28:
Congressman Andy Levin (MI-09) voted to pass comprehensive legislation to address the youth tobacco epidemic.
"Today, the House passed a bill that has potential to save a generation from nicotine addiction," Rep. Andy Levin said. "H.R. 2339 takes a comprehensive approach to prevent addiction at a time when kids are using cigarettes and e-cigarettes at alarming rates.
For healthier families in Mac
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Rep. Raskin's Subcommittee Seeks Information on State Compliance With the National Voter Registration Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
Rep. Jamie Raskin, the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, sent letters to officials in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas seeking information about their compliance with the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) through the annual Medicaid renewal process.
Under regulations implementing the Affordable Care
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Rep. Slotkin Pushes Secretary of Defense to Commit to Forthcoming Michigan PFAS Standard
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Feb. 27:
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- Slotkin highlighted key provisions she passed into law as part of the National Defense Authorization Act that hold the DoD accountable for PFAS contamination in Michigan.
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U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) pushed Secretary of Defense Mark Esper in a House Armed Services Committee hearing on the Pentagon's responsibility to mitigate PFAS contamination in Michigan. In particular, S
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Rep. Stevens Calls for Interagency Task Force to Address Economic Fallout From Coronavirus
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) sent a letter to United States Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, calling for the creation of an interagency task force to address the economic ramifications of the coronavirus epidemic. In the letter, Congresswoman Stevens raised concerns about supply chain disruption related to the coronavirus and the negative impact on small and mid-sized manufacturers in the United S
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Rep. Tlaib Introduces Bill Increasing Charter School Oversight and Accountability
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
In celebration of Public Schools Week, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-13) introduced the landmark Charter Oversight, Accountability, and Transparency (COAT) Act, which will strengthen the country's public education system by promoting the same type of accountability from charter schools nationwide that the law requires of traditional public schools. There is currently a lack of oversight mechanisms for fa
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Rep. Upton Issues Statement on Coronavirus Outbreak
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Fred Upton, R-Michigan, issued the following statement on Feb. 26 regarding the government's ongoing fight against the coronavirus:
"Make no mistake, the health and safety of the American people remain our top priorities as the U.S. government works to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. We also continue to be concerned about the potential for the virus to cause major disruptions to the U.S. economy, especially supply chains of American automotive firms.
But toda
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Rep. Upton Receives 2020 Champion of Public Broadcasting Award From America's Public Television Stations
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Fred Upton, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, received the Champion of Public Broadcasting Award from America's Public Television Stations (APTS).
As chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee from 2011-2017, Upton shepherded passage of legislation establishing the broadcast spectrum incentive auction and ensuring that all channel repacking costs were covered.
Upton is now co-chair of the Public Broadcasting
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Rep. Walberg, Sen. Peters Call for Examination of Security Standards at U.S. Ports
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
U.S. Representative Tim Walberg (R-MI) and U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) called on the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study inconsistencies in the cargo screening standards at American ports that have halted service at Michigan's Port of Monroe. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Detroit Field Office has restricted the Port of Monroe from accepting international break bulk cargo - coun
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Sen. Peters Announces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Transportation Industry Workforce
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Feb. 27:
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) announced he introduced bipartisan legislation to expand career opportunities throughout the transportation industry. The Promoting Service in Transportation Act, which Peters introduced with Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), would direct the U.S. Department of Transportation to deploy public aware
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Sen. Peters Announces Support for Bipartisan Bills to Lower Prescription Drug Costs, Improve Market Competition
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) announced that he has cosponsored bipartisan legislation to lower prescription drug prices by improving market competition. The Reforming Evergreening and Manipulation that Extends Drug Years (REMEDY) Act would stop drug companies from filing numerous meaningless patents on old drugs, while the Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act would empower the Federal Trade Commission
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Sen. Peters Continues Efforts to Protect Public Health and Ensure Administration is Prepared to Address Coronavirus Outbreak
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Gary Peters, Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, this week continued his efforts to ensure the Trump Administration is responding appropriately to the global Coronavirus outbreak.
Peters questioned the Trump Administration's decision to allow patients infected with the Coronavirus to return to the United States on a plane with healthy passengers - possibl
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Sen. Peters Issues Statement on PFAS Action Plan
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following statement following the Environmental Protection Agency issuing their PFAS Action Plan:
"The EPA's update to their Action Plan does not provide affected Michiganders the immediate action needed to address the PFAS crisis. I will continue working to advance measures that will force the EPA to take swift action to ensure our drinking water is safe and establish strong PFAS standards now. We must also make sure that federal
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Sen. Peters Issues Statement on Preventation of Coronavirus Outbreak
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on the Trump administration's request for $2.5 billion to address the growing coronavirus outbreak:
"The highly contagious and rapidly spreading Coronavirus outbreak is a serious threat to our public health and safety. As Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, I continue to press the Administration to take decisive action. Having the right resources in this emergency i
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Sen. Peters Issues Statement on Trump Administration Request for Fund to Address Coronavirus Outbreak
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the Trump administration's request for $2.5 billion to address the growing coronavirus outbreak:
"The highly contagious and rapidly spreading Coronavirus outbreak is a serious threat to our public health and safety. As Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, I continue to pr
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Sen. Peters Urges Social Media Platforms to Combat Disinformation Targeting 2020 Census
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, pressed leading social media and technology companies to provide details on their efforts to combat disinformation and misinformation campaigns surrounding the 2020 Census. Many technology companies have updated their policies regarding deceptive and inaccurate content about the census and pledged to wo
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Sen. Peters, Michigan Delegation Members Announce $13.5 Million for PFAS Cleanup Efforts at Former Wurtsmith Air Force Base
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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- Funding Comes After Michigan Delegation Members Urged Air Force to Prioritize Increased Funding for Wurtsmith Air Force Base Near Oscoda
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U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) and members of the Michigan Congressional delegation announced that the Air Force will allocate $13.5 million towards PFAS remediation efforts around the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda. This funding comes from $60 mi
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Sen. Peters, Rep. Walberg Call for Examination of Security Standards at U.S. Ports
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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- Inconsistent Screening Requirements have Halted Service at Port of Monroe while other Ports Continue Operations
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U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and U.S. Representative Tim Walberg (MI-07), called on the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study inconsistencies in the cargo screening standards at American
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Sen. Stabenow Issues Statement on Coronavirus Budget Request
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following statement in response to President Trump's coronavirus budget request:
"I am deeply concerned that President Trump has no plan to fight the serious coronavirus crisis. President Trump's funding request to address coronavirus is overdue and inadequate.
"This comes a few weeks after his administration proposed a 16 percent cut to the Centers for Disease Control, a critical leader in fighting infectious diseases. Cuts
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Sen. Stabenow: Michigan Delegation Members Announce $13.5 Million for PFAS Cleanup Efforts at Former Wurtsmith Air Force Base
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
Members of the Michigan Congressional delegation announced that the Air Force will allocate $13.5 million towards PFAS remediation efforts around the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda. This funding comes from $60 million that Congress had recently provided the Department of Defense to spend to address PFAS contamination at decommissioned bases around the country. Last month, U.S. Senator Debbie S
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Sen. Stabenow: Michigan Steelworkers to Receive Support From Trade Assistance Program
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
The U.S. Department of Labor will provide more than 1,700 steelworkers in southeast Michigan with Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) benefits that help workers find new jobs. This certification follows the efforts of U.S. Senators Stabenow and Peters, along with Representatives Dingell, Lawrence, and Tlaib, who urged the Department of Labor to support workers at U.S. Steel's Great Lakes Works operation wh
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Senate Judiciary Committee Sets Hearing on Challenges of Universal Injunctions
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following hearing information: "Rule by District Judge: The Challenges of Universal Injunctions" at 226 Dirksen Senate Office Building at 10 a.m. on Feb. 25:
Witnesses:
* Jesse Panuccio, Partner, Boies Schiller Flexner LLP, Washington, DC
* Loren AliKhan, Solicitor General, District of Columbia, Washington, DC
* Professor Samuel L. Bray, Professor of Law, Notre Dame Law School, Notre Dame, IN
* Professor Mila Sohoni, Herzog En
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Sens. Peters, Capito Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Border Security Officers From Fentanyl Exposure
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) introduced bipartisan legislation to help protect Customs and Border Protection (CBP) employees from accidental exposure to fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. The Synthetic Opioid Exposure Prevention and Training Act of 2020 would require CBP to issue safety protocols
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