WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Andy Levin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 23: Seven House Democrats and seven House Republicans, led by Congressman Andy Levin (MI-09), introduced a resolution urging the president to make quick and effective use of the Defense Production Act to respond to COVID-19 and meet the critical supply needs of the health care system to save American lives during the greatest public health crisis in a century. The members leading the resolution are   more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a decision denying a bid protest filed by AAR Manufacturing of Cadillac, Michigan. According to the GAO, AAR Manufacturing Inc., d/b/a AAR Mobility Systems (AAR), "protests the terms of request for proposals (RFP) No. FA8534-19-R-0001, issued by the Department of the Air Force for the supply of "Next Generation" (Next-Gen) air cargo pallets. AAR argues that a potential competitor, Taber Extrusions, LLC, of Russellville, Ark  more

WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 21: * * * - Senators Call for Transparency to Assess Administration's Pandemic Response & Ensure Resources are Effectively Distributed across the Country * * * U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Patty Murray (D-WA), Ranking Me  more

WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * - Peters Pushes for Provisions to be Included in Forthcoming Coronavirus Response Legislation * * * U.S. Senator Gary Peters, Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, announced a proposal to help prevent the continued spread of COVID-19 by ensuring the federal government   more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Beginning, the Governor has issued a "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order. This means all businesses that are considered "non-essential" are being told to close, and residents are being told to stay at home. Recently, the Department of Homeland Security identified "essential critical infrastructure and services." If you have questions as to whether your business falls into one of these categories, be sure to read   more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: USDA Rural Development has taken a number of immediate actions to help rural residents, businesses and communities affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. Rural Development will keep customers, partners, and stakeholders continuously updated as more actions are taken to better serve rural America. OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMMEDIATE RELIEF Rural Housing Service Single-Family Housing Effective March 19, borrowers with  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, March 24 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) applauded Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signing a "Stay Home, Stay Safe" Executive Order to direct all Michigan businesses and operations to temporarily suspend in-person operations that are not necessary to sustain or protect life. The "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order becomes effective at 12:01 am on March 24, 2020 and will stay in place for at least three w  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: House Democrats released details of the Take Responsibility for Workers and Family Act, a third coronavirus response package which includes provisions written by Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI). Dingell led sections related 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; to prevent water shu  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, March 26 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: After receiving several complaints from workers at the AK Steel plant in Dearborn, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-13), State Representative Abdullah Hammoud (HD-15), Senator Stephanie Chang (SD-01), and Senator Sylvia Santana (SD-03) are calling on Cleveland Cliffs, the new owner of the plant, to take all necessary measures to protect the safety and health o  more

GROSSE ILE, Michigan, March 24 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI), the U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in coordination with Wayne County, announced the postponement of the grand opening of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Gateway and visitor center, originally scheduled for May 9, 2020. The postponement keeps with guidance from the CDC. The event will be rescheduled wh  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Huizenga provided an update to West Michigan residents via Facebook. During the update, Rep. Huizenga discussed the latest developments in Washington as well as Governor Whitmer's "stay at home" executive order. Congressman Huizenga also announced that he will be hosting a telephone town hall this coming Thursday at 5:45 PM. Residents of the Second Congressional District can sign up to join   more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, announced assistance for student veterans after recent action he supported in the U.S. House of Representatives. The House passed S. 3503, authorizing the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to continue to provide educational benefits for postsecondary programs that have been converted to online learning due to the coro  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- 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 $296, 841 in federal grants will be awarded to four local health centers in the Fifth Congressional District to help combat the coronavirus pandemic. The federal grants, awarded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, are a result of legislation recently supported by Congressman Kildee and p  more

WASHINGTON, March 23 -- 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 eligible Michigan workers whose employment status has been affected by the coronavirus to apply for unemployment insurance benefits. Last week, Congressman Kildee supported H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the second emergency bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives to respond   more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 24: Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, is leading his congressional colleagues in ensuring that the main priority of the third coronavirus emergency aid package being currently considered in Congress is working class Americans living paycheck to paycheck, including those whose jobs may have been impacted by the pandemic. Today Kildee, along with 52 M  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: I wanted to provide you with regular updates on the coronavirus. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has created this online tool to evaluate yourself for coronavirus and information on how to take the appropriate medical action depending on your symptoms. Please use this tool and be in close contact with your doctor. The coronavirus pandemic is developing very quickly, and I know   more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: I wanted to provide you with regular updates on the coronavirus. With the number of coronavirus cases increasing around the country, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending all events greater than 50 people should be canceled or suspended for the next eight weeks, as well as recommending people do not congregate in groups bigger than ten people for the next two weeks. Th  more

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: I wanted to provide you with regular updates on the coronavirus. With the number of coronavirus cases increasing around the country, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending all events greater than 50 people should be canceled or suspended for the next eight weeks, as well as recommending people do not congregate in groups bigger than ten people for the next two weeks. Th  more

WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: I wanted to provide you with regular updates on the coronavirus. The CDC has created this online tool to evaluate yourself to take the appropriate medical action depending on your symptoms. Please use this tool and be in close contact with your doctor. The coronavirus pandemic is developing very quickly, and I know many people have questions. I will try to answer some of them below. Stay home, practice  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: I wanted to provide you with regular updates on the coronavirus. The coronavirus pandemic is developing very quickly, and I know many people have questions. I will try to answer some of them below. Congress has acted on three emergency relief bills related to the coronavirus. More on each of them are below: WASHINGTON UPDATE On Wednesday, March 25, the U.S. Senate passed S. 3548, the Coronavirus Aid,   more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Brenda Lawrence, D-Michigan, issued the following statement in recognition of the 10th anniversary of President Obama signing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law: "In 2010, Democrats in Congress passed legislation that forever changed the health insurance system in our country. For too long, millions of Americans lacked access to affordable and comprehensive coverage, or were unfairly targeted because of pre-existing health conditions. "Since it  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Brenda Lawrence, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on March 24 after House Democrats introduced the Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act, the third package in response to the coronavirus pandemic: "Once again, Democrats have put workers and families above corporate interests as we continue to take action to assist Americans impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic. Our nation's health professionals and first responders have selflessly put their safe  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Andy Levin, D-Michigan, issued the following statement after Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's announcement that she is issuing a "Stay at Home" order for the state: "From the start of this crisis, Governor Whitmer has been strong and steady. "She has often been among the first governors to see what was coming and to take action, but she has insisted on taking each step based on the evidence and the best medical advice. "Epidemiologists are clear that we have reach  more

HOLLY, Michigan, March 20 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) held a virtual summit, bringing together over 200 small business owners and advocates to help address the needs of a vital sector of the 8th District's economy as it copes with the COVID-19 crisis. Slotkin was joined by representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the Michigan Department   more

HOLLY, Michigan, March 23 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following statement in support of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's "stay home, stay safe" order for state residents and businesses: "I strongly support Gov. Whitmer's decision to issue a "stay home, stay safe" order for our state. This is not a decision the governor has taken likely, but let's be clear: lives are at stake. "Michigan now has more than 1,000 COVID-19 cases. The rapid spread of the virus and the strain it is  more

HOLLY, Michigan, March 27 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Reps. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08), Tim Ryan (OH-13), and John Katko (NY-24) announced the bipartisan Medical Supply Chain Emergency Act, legislation to require the Trump Administration to implement the Defense Production Act (DPA) and speed the production and distribution of vital medical supplies to front-line medical providers fighting the COVID-19 crisis. "The most urgent task for the federal go  more

HOLLY, Michigan, March 20 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) sent a bipartisan letter to President Trump, calling on him to issue guidance to the entire federal government to expedite payment to contractors and subcontractors, particularly small businesses, with the goal of making payments within 15 days of receiving all relevant documents. This guidance mirrors a policy authorized and expanded by the Office of Management and  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following statement regarding Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's 'Stay Home, Stay Safe' emergency declaration to help stop the spread of coronavirus in the state: "In just a short time period, the state of Michigan has gone from having zero people with COVID-19 to now more than 1,200, including 15 people who have unfortunately lost their lives to this disease. This bold action by Governor Whitmer is the right precaution to take to  more

DETROIT, Michigan, March 26 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: On Wednesday, Congressmembers Rashida Tlaib (MI-13), Debbie Dingell (MI-12), and Dan Kildee (MI-05) led a letter signed by 80 members of the House of Representatives urging leadership to include a water shutoff prohibition in the final version of the latest COVID-19 stimulus bill. "We write to strongly urge you to include a prohibition on water shutoffs as you negotiate an agreement on a response  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, March 26 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: After receiving several complaints from workers at the AK Steel plant in Dearborn, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-13), State Representative Abdullah Hammoud (HD-15), Senator Stephanie Chang (SD-01), and Senator Sylvia Santana (SD-03) are calling on Cleveland Cliffs, the new owner of the plant, to take all necessary measures to protect the safety and health of  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Fred Upton, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, announced that four local community health centers will receive nearly $350,000 in additional funding to assist them in their response to the coronavirus crisis. Through the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020, which Upton voted for and the House passed earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) award  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Fred Upton, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI) helped lead the bipartisan effort to secure more Personal Protective Equipment for health care workers by cosponsoring legislation urging the President to make quick and effective use of the Defense Production Act during the greatest public health crisis in a century. Rep. Andy Levin (D-MI) introduced the legislation earlier. "I have said from the beginning that we need all hands  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Fred Upton, R-Michigan, issued the following letter: Last night, the U.S. Senate came to a tentative coronavrius response agreement that should be voted on tonight. This tentative agreement is designed to provide immediate relief to workers, families, and businesses as we all face challenges during this crisis. I was also on a conference call last night with Governor Whitmer and the Michigan Congressional delegation as we discussed efforts to get Michigan health ca  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congresswomen Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) introduced the Public Health Emergency Shelter Act of 2020, legislation to provide critical funding to states and local governments responding to the needs of families and individuals experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 crisis. In January, Reps. Pressley and Tlaib, along with colleagues in the Congressional Progressive Caucus, launch  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-CA) was joined by Congresswomen Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Gwen Moore (D-WI), Annie Kuster (D-NH), and 25 Members in sending a bipartisan letter urging Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy to provide domestic and sexual violence programs with flexible funding sources to serve survivors in the short- and long-term. The Members state in their letter that "(r)e  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 23: Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) and Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH-12) introduced H.R. 6323, the MEP Crisis Response Act, a bill to help small manufacturing firms that are struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. This bipartisan legislation will temporarily waive the cost-sharing requirement for small and mid-sized manufacturers that want to take advantage of resources offered by the Man  more

DETROIT, Michigan, March 25 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: On Monday, Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib (MI-13), Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) introduced legislation to help give state, territorial, and local governments the critical funding they need to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency Relief for State, Territorial and Local Governments Act would require the Federal Reserve to commit to purchasing short-term municipal d  more

DETROIT, Michigan, March 27 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 26: Congressmembers Rashida Tlaib (MI-13), Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) wrote a letter urging House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (CA-12) and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-22) to ensure any coronavirus relief belief bill the House approves include a mandate requiring the Federal Reserve Bank to provide relief for the secondary market and purchase new state  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * - Peters Pushes for Provisions to be Included in Forthcoming Coronavirus Response Legislation * * * U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, announced a proposal to help prevent the continued spread of COVID-19 by ensuring the federal government is helping our nation's public health system prepare to handle an influx of patients. The  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) fought to significantly improve the latest package to address the Coronavirus pandemic and helped the Senate pass this bipartisan legislation. The third Coronavirus package includes Peters' legislation to expand unemployment benefits and measures he pushed for to support small businesses, hospitals and health care professionals. Peter spoke about the legislation on the Senate f  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following statement: "We are working night and day to come to an agreement on the most effective way to address the overwhelming and immediate needs in this crisis. "While the need is urgent, we have to get this right because too much is at stake. "We can't lose sight of the fact that this is a public health crisis first. Our most urgent priority must be to address the need for an immediate infusion of resources to fully s  more

WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI) introduced a bill to support workers who lose their jobs because of trade or coronavirus related reasons. The bill improves the Trade Adjustment Assistance program, which supports trade-impacted workers and provides them with benefits such as extended unemployment insurance and job-training resources. "Coronavirus has led to major disruptions   more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) announced the U.S. Senate passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to help Michigan families, workers and businesses during the national coronavirus crisis. This bill provides critical funding for hospitals and health care providers, expands unemployment insurance, provides direct payments to Americans, and supports our Michigan businesses  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * - Senators Call for Transparency to Assess Administration's Pandemic Response & Ensure Resources are Effectively Distributed across the Country * * * U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Patty Murray (WA), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, called on the Trump Administration to pub  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following statement: Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, issued the following statement after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued a "Stay Home, Stay Safe" executive order directing non-essential business operations to suspend, as well directing Michiganders to stay in their homes unless they are performing essential tasks to protect health and safety: "Governor Whitmer made the difficult b  more

HOLLY, Michigan, March 27 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 26: U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) will hold a video news conference tomorrow, at 12:00PM Friday, March 27, to discuss her legislative and on-the-ground efforts to get vital medical supplies and equipment into the hands of front-line medical providers in the fight against the COVID-19 crisis. Michigan's growing number of confirmed cases puts it within the top five most-affected states in t  more