WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Debbie Dingell voted in support of the latest legislation to address the continued public health crisis and provide desperately needed support for struggling families and essential workers, with funds for testing and tracing measures, key support for frontline workers and strengthened assistance for the American people. The Heroes Act is a bold and comprehensive coronavirus response bill that  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Rep. Jack Bergman introduced the bipartisan Coronavirus Front-line Responders Commemorative Coin Act with Rep. Joe Neguse (CO-02). This legislation would mint coins to honor the health care professionals, first responders, scientists, researchers, individuals who provided care and services during the Coronavirus pandemic, and all front-line workers. Surcharges from coin sales will go to the CDC Foundation to  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on May 22 after the Auto Innovators announced their intervention in federal litigation regarding fuel economy standards: "I was disappointed by the announcement today. I have argued it's in the long-term interest for the administration, California and the auto industry to be on the same page. "We must continue to be at the forefront of innovation and technology. "Today's action sets us further back from this  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following statement after Johnson & Johnson announced the discontinuation of talc-based baby powder in the U.S. and Canada: "For decades, we have seen the dangers of asbestos and raised concerns that talc contained trace amounts of the known carcinogen. Removing these products from shelves will give parents peace of mind in knowing the products they use are safe. It's critical that all companies follow the lead of Johnson & Johns  more

YPSILANTI, Michigan, May 22 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on May 21 ahead of President Trump's visit to Ford's Rawsonville Plant in Michigan's 12th Congressional District: "President Trump will see the best of Michigan and our communities during his visit today. Strength and resiliency. The know-how, grit, determination and American ingenuity that can in a short time convert a plant to production on critical equipment needed to care for the sick and protect   more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Representatives Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), Pete King (NY-02), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Tom Reed (NY-23), Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01), Fred Upton (MI-06), Ted Lieu (CA-33), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Debbie Dingell (MI-12), and Elise Stefanik (NY-21) announced that they are introducing legislation to provide robust support to state and local governments on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. The State and Mun  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Raul M. Grijalva (D-AZ), Jared Huffman (D-CA), Matt Cartwright (D-PA), Alan Lowenthal (D-CA), Deb Haaland (D-NM), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) urged House Leadership to include a "Restoration and Resilience Jobs" program in future economic recovery packages. As unemployment surges past 30 million American workers, millions of good paying jobs  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following joint statement on May 21 on the 101st anniversary of the House adoption of the 19th Amendment: The statement was co-authored by Reps. Brenda L. Lawrence, D-Michigan, Jackie Speier, D-California, Veronica Escobar, D-Texas and Deb Haaland, D-New York. "One hundred and one years ago today, the U.S. House of Representatives took a momentous step forward and passed the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing some women the right to vote  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Last night, after casting his vote against Speaker Pelosi's $3 trillion partisan wish list, Congressman Huizenga reached out directly to West Michigan constituents to provide an update via Facebook Live. During the 6 minute video, Rep. Huizenga details his concerns with H.R. 6800, specifically how the legislation would allow illegal immigrants to receive stimulus checks, fund Planned Parenthood, and perman  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Huizenga's video on Speaker Pelosi's $3 trillion wish list topped over 1,000,000 views. In the 6 minute video that was originally posted Friday evening, Rep. Huizenga breaks down the partisan origins of Speaker Pelosi's flawed legislation as well as the controversial provisions it contains including: support for Planned Parenthood, allowing undocumented workers to receive stimulus checks, and p  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- 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 nine mid-Michigan hospitals will receive at least $107 million in federal grants to support health care workers and health systems on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic. The $107,605,995.89 in federal grants are a result of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act supported by Cong  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing The Heroes Act to help respond to the coronavirus pandemic. "I applaud the U.S. House of Representatives for passing The Heroes Act," Congressman Kildee said. "The American people deserve a coordinated, fully-funded and whole-of-government response to keep them and their  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Paul Mitchell, R-Michigan, issued the following statement on the U.S. strategic approach to the people's Republic of China report by the White House: This report was required by the FY2019 National Defense Authorization Act. * * * "I welcome the Trump Administration's release of its whole-of-government strategy to address the People's Republic of China. Recognizing the threats posed by China, Congress called for this report in its FY19 National Defense Authorization  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following statement on the flooding occurring in Mid Michigan: "Mid Michigan residents pull together in challenging times and we will make it through this. "Right now, the most important priority is staying safe, and I urge everyone to follow the advice of emergency responders who are protecting our community. "I have been working with state and local officials throughout the day, and tonight I opened communication with FEMA as  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: This week in Washington, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats unveiled a new, $3 trillion bill they plan to vote on on Friday. Congressman John Moolenaar opposes the bill. "I have been working hard to support funding for our health care professionals on the frontlines of this crisis and to protect Michigan families from the health and economic threats of the Coronavirus pandemic," said Moolenaar  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: President Donald Trump approved the emergency disaster request made by Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the state of Michigan for the flooding in mid Michigan. Today's approval retroactively allows FEMA to take emergency protective measures that support the safety of citizens and first responders. An additional approval for FEMA assistance with the removal of debris is still necessary. Also, FEMA will begin c  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following statement regaring vote on the HEROES Act: "Today I voted yes on the HEROES Act. I did so because, after carefully examining the 1,800 pages of the bill, I believe there is more positive for my state and my district than negative. And while I strongly prefer a more bipartisan bill, I voted yes because, on net, this bill provides important money for local governments, for individuals, and for basic services we all depend  more

ROCHESTER HILLS, Michigan, May 23 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on May 22: Yesterday, Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11), Co-President of the Freshman Class of House Democrats, convened a conference call with more than 30 freshman lawmakers and bipartisan Members of the U.S. Conference of Mayors to discuss the challenges faced by cities amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Lawmakers were joined by Rochester Hills (MI) Mayor Bryan Barnett, the current President of   more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Mississippi, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following statement: Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement in response to tweets from President Trump lying about voter fraud and threatening to withhold federal funding for Michigan and Nevada if the states moved forward in expanding vote by mail. "This is misinformation, plain and simple. Apparently  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Fred Upton, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, received the highest score of bipartisanship among the Michigan congressional delegation in 2019 from the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University and the Lugar Center. With a Bipartisan Index score of 1.15241, Upton ranked as the 14th most bipartisan Republican member in the U.S. House of Representatives and the 24th most bipartisan among all members. "When  more

ST. JOSEPH, Michigan, May 19 -- Rep. Fred Upton, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Fred Upton (MI-06), along with Reps. Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), Pete King (NY-02), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Tom Reed (NY-23), Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01), Ted Lieu (CA-33), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Debbie Dingell (MI-12), and Elise Stefanik (NY-21), announced that they are introducing bipartisan legislation to provide robust support to state and local governments on the front lines of t  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Andy Levin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressmen Andy Levin and John Moolenaar sent a letter to Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia signed by a bipartisan coalition of Michigan U.S. House and Senate members detailing the need for swift approval of the State of Michigan's application for a Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grant (NDWG). The letter is signed by Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters, and Representatives Jack Bergman, Debbie  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- 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, and U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin (MI-8), a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, pressed leaders of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) for information about the agency's readiness amid the Coronaviru  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Reps. Haley Stevens (MI-11) and Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) led a group of 17 freshman Members of Congress calling on Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to expand paid family and medical leave as Senate negotiations begin on the next emergency relief package. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, passed in March, created an emergency paid leave program for private sector employers. Recent data has shown   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- 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, and his Democratic colleagues on the committee are urging Chairman Ron Johnson (R-WI) to convene an oversight hearing to examine the federal government's response to the Coronavirus pandemic. The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee is the Senate's primary oversight committee, with broad   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) announced support for his COVID-19 "Heroes Fund" proposal, and called on the Senate to work in a bipartisan manner and include it as part of a next Coronavirus package. The COVID-19 Heroes Fund would provide pandemic premium pay to reward and retain essential frontline workers. Peters' proposal has wide-ranging support from groups across Michigan and Michigan Governor Gretchen Wh  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- 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, joined his colleagues in raising concerns following widespread reports that households across the country have received $1,200 stimulus checks for deceased family members. In a letter sent to leaders of the Treasury   more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) introduced a bipartisan bill that would enhance cooperation between the United States and Israel on developing defense technology. The United States Israel Military Capability Act, which Peters introduced with Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR), would require the Department of Defense to establish a working group with their counterparts in the Israeli government to collaborate on the rese  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- 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, introduced a bipartisan bill to provide greater assistance to communities facing ongoing disaster response challenges from the Coronavirus pandemic, severe flooding or other disasters this year. Peters' bill would el  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- 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, introduced a bipartisan bill to provide greater assistance to communities facing ongoing disaster response challenges from the Coronavirus pandemic, severe flooding or other disasters this year. Peters' bill would eliminate the cost-share payments required of state and local governments who are seeking f  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- 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, introduced two bills to address vulnerabilities in the medical supply chain and increase capacity for domestic advanced manufacturing of critical drugs and medical devices in the United States. America's pandemic response efforts have been hindered by shortages of critical drugs and medical supplies, suc  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- 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, introduced two bills to address vulnerabilities in the medical supply chain and increase capacity for domestic advanced manufacturing of critical drugs and medical devices in the United States. America's pandemic res  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on President Trump's visit to Ford's Rawsonville manufacturing plant in Ypsilanti: "I'm proud that Michigan autoworkers are making the personal protection equipment and medical supplies that are saving lives. "Michigan's workers and engineers are the most talented in the world and they have stepped up to help ensure we can get through this public health and economic crisis. As we work to reopen our economy, I'm  more

DETROIT, Michigan, May 23 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on May 22: U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) called for increased funding for programs that support domestic violence survivors and their pets that were established under the Pet and Women Safety (PAWS) Act. In a letter to Senate leaders and the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations, Peters, along with U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) and 30 Senate colleagues, highlighted how repo  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), a former Lt. Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve and a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, pressed the Trump Administration not to end National Guard deployments to assist with Coronavirus pandemic response - one day short of when they would become eligible for key federal benefits. In a letter to President Trump, Peters highlighted how members of the National Guard -   more

WASHINGTON, May 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 (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and his Democratic colleagues on the committee are urging Chairman Ron Johnson (R-WI) to convene an oversight hearing to examine the federal government's response to the Coronavirus pandemic. The Homeland Sec  more

DETROIT, Michigan, May 23 -- 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, and U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin (MI-8), a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, pressed leaders of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) for information about the agency's readiness amid the Coronavirus pandemic. In a letter to Admiral Karl Schultz, the Michigan lawmakers expressed their c  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: The failure of two aging Michigan dams this week has focused attention on the urgent safety threat high-hazard dams pose to communities nationwide. U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) says the Michigan dam failures should be another wakeup call and that Congress must boost dam infrastructure improvement funds to protect the public, mitigate risk, and prevent future catastrophic failures. "Unsafe dams are a loomi  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following statement after the Trump administration announced its final rule to implement the relief Congress provided in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act to help farmers who have experienced losses due to the COVID-19 crisis through direct assistance and food purchases: "In Michigan and across the country, so many farmers   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release: a group of 29 Democratic Senators led by U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, raised new concerns about the Trump Administration's Executive Order that has pressured meat processing plants to open without verifying the necessary safety measure  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Gary Peters (D-Michigan) introduced a bipartisan bill that would enhance cooperation between the United States and Israel on developing defense technology. The United States Israel Military Capability Act would require the Department of Defense to establish a working group with their counterparts in the Israeli government to collaborate on the research and development of te  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) announced that Bay Metro Transit will receive a $3,800,000 grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Peters and Stabenow helped secure this funding as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The funds will be used to continue transit service in the Bay County area during the COVID-19 pandemic. "From our dedicat  more

DETROIT, Michigan, May 23 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) helped introduce legislation to ensure that all National Guard troops activated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic receive benefits they've earned and provide states with greater certainty. The National Guard COVID-19 Response Stability Act would extend Title 32 authority for all troops activated in response to the crisis until the end of the pu  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced that Bay Metro Transit will receive a $3,800,000 grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Stabenow and Peters helped secure this funding as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The funds will be used to continue transit service in the Bay County area during the COVID-19 pandemic. "The leadersh  more