WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * - Peters, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Directing DHS to Extend REAL ID Deadline for at Least One Year * * * U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation to extend the upcoming October 1, 2020 de  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI), Debbie Stabenow (MI), Jeanne Shaheen (NH) and Maggie Hassan (NH) reintroduced legislation to support small business lending as the Coronavirus pandemic continues to negatively impact small businesses in Michigan and across the country. The Small Business Access to Capital Act will reauthorize and improve the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) which helps sm  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * - Bill Reauthorizes Successful Lending Program to Help Support Small Businesses Hit Hard by Coronavirus Pandemic * * * U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI), Debbie Stabenow (MI), Jeanne Shaheen (NH) and Maggie Hassan (NH) reintroduced legislation to support small business lending as the Coronavirus pandemic continues to negatively impact small businesses in Michigan and across the country. The Small Busi  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: Following calls and pressure from U.S. Senator Gary Peters, Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, President Trump announced he will use the authorities under the Defense Production Act (DPA) to address widespread shortages for personal protective equipment and medical supplies   more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Following calls and pressure from U.S. Senator Gary Peters, Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, President Trump announced he will use the authorities under the Defense Production Act (DPA) to address widespread shortages for personal protective equipment and medical supplies due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The DPA authorizes the President to strengthen domestic manuf  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) convened a needs assessment conference call with 8th District government leaders and first responders to brief them on congressional action to provide assistance for coronavirus (COVID-19) efforts, and to conduct a "needs assessment" of local requirements as the crisis unfolds. "It's incredibly important for public health and for recovery that leaders in Washington hear  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * - Peters Calls on Administration, Congress to Take Decisive Steps to Address Testing Shortcomings * * * U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, announced a proposal to quickly increase the nation's Coronavirus testing capacity, add  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following statement after the Senate passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which includes more than $1 billion to provide nutritious food to pregnant women and mothers with young children, help food banks, and provide meals to families and seniors: "During this public health crisis, it is vital that we ensure families in Mi  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Bergman issued the following release after the House agreed to a bipartisan legislative package to further fund and prepare our communities for the Coronavirus: "In times of hardship and crisis, leaders must work together for the common good of the American people. My staff and I are continuing our proactive approach and have been in discussions with Governor Whitmer, all state legislators fro  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Jack Bergman, along with twelve other Members of Michigan's Congressional delegation signed a letter to the U.S. Small Business Administration's Administrator, Jovita Carranza in support of the State of Michigan's request for an Economic Injury Disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Dear Administrator Carranza, As Members of Michigan's congressional delegation  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 14: Late last night, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) voted to pass the Families First Coronavirus Response Act that would provide support to Michiganders and their families during the spread of coronavirus. "Leaders must lead," said Dingell. "Our nation is facing an unprecedented pandemic, unlike what any of us can remember. Our role in Congress is to be proactive and ensure public health of  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, March 19 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following statement after the United Auto Workers and large auto manufactures announced reductions in plants across North America: "There have been a lot of discussions between UAW and the companies over the last few days. In the end, this was not a difficult decision. Everyone involved knows the importance of the auto industry to the American economy and the impact of a potential shutdown. "The first priority for ever  more

DETROIT, Michigan, March 19 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: On Wednesday, Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib (MI-13) and Debbie Dingell (MI-12) led bipartisan members of the Michigan House delegation in sending a letter to Vice President Mike Pence, the head of the Coronavirus Task Force, urging that he and the Administration keep the shared border with Canada-- especially between Michigan and Ontario--open especially to healthcare workers and manufacturing suppl  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: The House Democratic Caucus' Task Force on Aging and Families introduced the Coronavirus Relief for Seniors and People with Disabilities Act to provide resources and support to protect the health and well-being of seniors, people with disabilities and the front-line workers and family caregivers who support these individuals. Task Force Vice Chair Debbie Dingell (D-MI) introduced the bill, which was cos  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) voted in support of legislation to assist families, small businesses, and communities across West Michigan as they confront challenges created by COVID-19. H.R. 6201 the Families First Coronavirus Response Act passed the House by a vote of 363 to 40. "It is critical that Congress works in a bipartisan manner to combat COVID-19 as well as the health and economic effects s  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, is encouraging Michigan small businesses affected by the coronavirus to apply for emergency relief loans available through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Earlier this month, Congressman Kildee supported legislation that provided $1 billion through the SBA to support disaster relief loans. Loans from the SBA p  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus and member of the Ways and Means Committee, announced that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has extended the deadline for all individuals and businesses to file and pay their income taxes until July 15, 2020. This announcement comes after Congressman Kildee and others requested that the IRS extend this year's tax season du  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 14: Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) Chief Deputy Whip of the Democratic Caucus, voted in support of H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the second emergency bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. The bipartisan legislation, supported by Republicans and Democrats, helps address the increasingly severe economic and health impacts o  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Brenda Lawrence, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 14: Yesterday, Representative Brenda L. Lawrence (MI-14) issued the following statement after the House passed, in a bipartisan vote, H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, legislation to provide economic security to Americans impacted by the spread of the Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19: "As Coronavirus cases continue to increase across the country, we must do everything w  more

DETROIT, Michigan, March 20 -- Rep. Brenda Lawrence, D-Michigan, issued the following statement: Congresswoman Brenda L. Lawrence (MI-14) issued the following statement regarding the opportunity for Michigan small business owners impacted by the Coronavirus outbreak to take advantage of Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster relief loans: "Throughout the state of Michigan, there are over 870,000 small businesses that employ more than 1.8 million workers, several who now must go without   more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Andy Levin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Andy Levin (MI-09) announced the steps that small businesses can take to apply for aid due to coronavirus-related business disruptions. The announcement follows a decision by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to approve Michigan's request for an Economic Injury Disaster declaration. "Small business owners are hurting because of the responsible steps they are taking to reduce the sprea  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Andy Levin, D-Michigan, issued the following statement regarding President Trump's announcement that he will exercise his authority under the Defense Production Act: "Invoking the Defense Production Act of 1950 was a great step, and I thank the president. It is essential that the president make urgent use of all authorities granted to him by the Act to direct the domestic production of supplies needed to address the COVID-19 pandemic. "He must do this until we see   more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Andy Levin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Andy Levin, vice chair of the House Education and Labor Committee, voted to pass the bipartisan Families First Coronavirus Response Act to safeguard American families against the health and financial impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. "This gravely serious situation demands a sober, comprehensive and immediate response," Rep. Levin said. "Paid sick leave. Enhanced unemployment insurance benefi  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Andy Levin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Andy Levin, vice chair of the House Education and Labor Committee, sent a bipartisan letter to Congressional leaders signed by 36 House members requesting additional support for libraries in future COVID-19 relief packages. A section of the letter reads: "Access to digital resources have become critically important to all Americans in this unprecedented time of social distancing. While we work   more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Paul Mitchell, R-Michigan, issued the following statement after voting in favor of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 62010): "The Coronavirus outbreak is a serious public health issue that requires the cooperation of all individuals, communities, businesses, public organizations, and levels of government. That is why tonight I supported the Families First Coronavirus Response Act when it passed the House of Representatives on a bipartisan basis. Thi  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Paul Mitchell, R-Michigan, issued the following statement after Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin announced the IRS will defer tax payment due dates and associated tax penalties for 90 days for individuals and small businesses: "Last week, I sent a letter to the IRS with Rep. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) urging them to extend this year's tax filing deadlines for individuals and businesses by 90 days. I am pleased to see the IRS responded to this request by announcing it wi  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Early Saturday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that will help protect Americans from the Coronavirus and provide resources to first-responders on the front lines of dealing with the virus. The legislation includes: * Funding to cover the costs of Coronavirus testing and requires insurers to cover testing coverage for patients. * Funding for nutrition assistance to senior citizens  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 19: U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) held her second needs assessment conference call with more than 70 8th District government and community leaders on the response to the COVID-19 crisis, briefing them on the federal response to the crisis and hearing their direct feedback and concerns about how the coronavirus is impacting their local communities. "As this crisis continues, the service and s  more

HOLLY, Michigan, March 19 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following statement: U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) released the following statement after major domestic automakers announced they would halt production at North American manufacturing plants until at least March 30. The 8th District includes General Motors Corp.'s Lansing Grand River Assembly and Orion Assembly plants, which employ more than 2,700 hourly and salaried workers. "The decision of major domestic automakers  more

HOLLY, Michigan, March 21 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) led the House members of the Michigan Congressional delegation in a bipartisan letter calling for President Trump to grant Michigan's request for federal funding for the dedicated use of Michigan's National Guard to aid in COVID-19 response and support. If granted, this would enable the immediate and enduring use of the Michigan National Guard to aid in the distribut  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-8) is encouraging Michigan small businesses affected by the coronavirus crisis to take advantage of Small Business Administration loans to help them weather the storm. "I want our Michigan businesses to be first in line when SBA begins processing loan applications related to the coronavirus situation," Slotkin said. "I am hearing from business and community leaders across th  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-8) is encouraging Michigan small businesses affected by the coronavirus crisis to take advantage of Small Business Administration loans to help them weather the storm. "I want our Michigan businesses to be first in line when SBA begins processing loan applications related to the coronavirus situation," Slotkin said. "I am hearing from business and community leaders across th  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on March 14 after voting for the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which passed the House: "This legislation helps us address both the public health crisis our nation is facing and its impact on workers and families. Yesterday, I spoke directly with more than 70 local leaders across my district -- the mayors, township supervisors, fire chiefs, and police officers on the front lines of response -- and   more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 20: Yesterday, Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) sent a letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi arguing that a targeted approach to direct cash assistance as part of forthcoming COVID-19 relief packages could cause families that urgently need this assistance to fall through the cracks. ICYMI: Congresswoman Haley Stevens Backs $1,000 Cash Assistance -- Or More -- In Response to COVID-19 (WD  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) released a resource guide for businesses in Michigan's 11th District impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The guide includes local, state, and national resources on how to take advantage of economic injury disaster loans, how to secure grant funding, how to adjust to teleworking, and more. Click here (https://stevens.house.gov/sites/stevens.house.gov/files/documents/MI1  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following statement after the major domestic automakers agreed to temporarily shut down all North American plants in an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus: "As someone who worked on the 2009-2010 Auto Rescue, I strongly support our automakers for taking a responsible, necessary step to protect their workforce during this time of crisis. "I am also well aware of the ripple effects of disruptions to our domestic auto indust  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following statement after voting to pass the bipartisan Families First Coronavirus Response Act, legislation to help American families during the coronavirus outbreak: "We will not stop this pandemic unless sick people have the financial security to stay home from work and isolate themselves. We are facing a serious crisis in this country, and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act will give the American people the support   more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 20: Yesterday, Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) and Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH-4) sent a letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal, and Education and Labor Committee Chairman Bobby Scott, asking for the House of Representatives to include legislation to secure the pensions of over a million hard-working American families as part of forthcomi  more

DETROIT, Michigan, March 19 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: On Wednesday, Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib (MI-13) and Debbie Dingell (MI-12) led bipartisan members of the Michigan House delegation in sending a letter to Vice President Mike Pence, the head of the Coronavirus Task Force, urging that he and the Administration keep the shared border with Canada-- especially between Michigan and Ontario--open especially to healthcare workers and manufacturing suppli  more

ST. JOSEPH, Michigan, March 20 -- Rep. Fred Upton, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) helped release a bipartisan, bold coronavirus response plan aimed at helping workers, families, and businesses. The legislative package - supported by the Problem Solvers Caucus, of which Upton is a co-vice chair - includes proposed actions to revive the economy, secure health care and food security needs, and stabilize the markets. "The Problem Solvers' proposa  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Fred Upton, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, voted for and the U.S. House passed the bipartisan Families First Coronavirus Response Act. This legislation will provide immediate resources to help Americans across the country mitigate the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. The bill passed 363-40. "This crisis is growing more serious by the day, and the American people are frustrated and concerned. Today, we took impo  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) voted for the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, bipartisan legislation that supports hardworking families by providing free Coronavirus testing, targeted paid sick leave for affected workers and caregivers, and flexibility for small businesses. H.R. 6201, which passed the House by a 363-40 vote, builds on the bipartisan $8 billion emergency funding package passed last   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 20 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Representatives Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04), William Lacy Clay (MO-01) and Rashida Tlaib (MI-13) led 70 Members of Congress in urging the major credit reporting agencies to stop rating adverse credit events such as missed medical bills, credit card payments and rent and mortgage payments until the COVID-19 public health emergency has passed. "Through no fault of their own, many working class peop  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Fred Upton, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Reps. Fred Upton, R-MI, and Joe Kennedy, D-MA, commended the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for encouraging states to cover all telemedicine services and work with them to expand their capability to do so during the COVID-19 outbreak. On Tuesday, CMS issued a "Medicaid state plan fee-for-service payments for services delivered via telehealth" guidance after Upton and Kennedy penned a bipart  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * - Peters Calls on Administration, Congress to Take Decisive Steps to Address Testing Shortcomings * * * U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, announced a proposal to quickly increase the nation's Coronavirus testing capacity, address the shortage of test kits and remove barriers to access for testing in communities across t  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following statement after voting for the bipartisan Senate passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act which among other actions, provides Michigan with $850 million in Medicaid support: "I'm glad that the Senate finally passed this bipartisan bill that will give-much needed support to Michigan workers and families affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. "This bill includes important measures such as unemployment assist  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 20: U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) is continuing his work to ensure legislation he spearheaded to support Michigan workers, families and small businesses impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic is included in the next legislative Senate package. He is also pressing to ensure frontline health care workers have the equipment and supplies needed to protect themselves and patients. The bipartisan Families F  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following statement: U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) issued the following statement reiterating the immediate need for the U.S. Senate to reconvene and pass the U.S. House of Representatives-approved Families First Coronavirus Response Act: "The Senate must pass the bipartisan Families First Coronavirus Response Act immediately to help support families and workers in Michigan and across the country facing unprecedented personal, he  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- 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, urged President Trump to authorize federal support for the National Guard to aid in Michigan's efforts to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. Yesterday, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer called up the Michigan Natio  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 19: U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, urged President Trump to authorize federal support for the National Guard to aid in Michigan's efforts to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. Yesterday, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer called up the Michigan National Guard to "assist the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services wit  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) announced the U.S. Senate passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which will help Michigan families during the national coronavirus crisis. The bipartisan bill will give eligible individuals paid leave and food assistance. As Congress takes additional action, Senator Stabenow strongly believes all workers should be covered with paid leave. In addition, u  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * - Senators Urge President Trump to Clarify New Canadian Policy, Consider Impact on Michigan & Northern Border States' COVID-19 Response Efforts * * * U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) wrote President Donald J. Trump to ensure his Administration is working with the Government of Canada  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * - Senators Urge President Trump to Clarify New Canadian Policy, Consider Impact on Michigan & Northern Border States' COVID-19 Response Efforts * * * U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) wrote President Donald J. Trump to ensure his Administration is working with the Government of Canada on its new travel restrictions that could have an unintended impact on Michigan's efforts to   more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Sens. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, joined John Thune (R-S.D.), a longtime member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, to introduce the Cover Crop Flexibility Act of 2020 (S. 3479), legislation to permanently remove the prohibition on harvesting or grazing cover cr  more