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| https://amash.house.gov/media/press-releases/amash-announces-winner-art-competition | Amash announces winner of art competition | 2020-07-27 | 2020 | 2020-07 | Independent | House | MI | Justin Amash | A000367 | amash.house.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27, 2020 CONTACT Matt Weibel (616) 451-8383 mi03.media@mail.house.gov Amash announces winner of art competition Piece to be displayed in U.S. Capitol GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. Rep. Justin Amash (L-Mich.) announced the winner of ArtFest 2020, the Congressional Art Competition for Michigan's Third District. Avery Harriger's piece, Opulence, was named the winner of the competition and will be on display in the U.S. Capitol for one year alongside winners from other congressional districts. Harriger, a student at Northview High School, will be invited to visit Washington, DC, later this year if an in-person reception to honor the winners is scheduled. The Congressional Institute sponsors the Congressional Art Competition in cooperation with the U.S. House of Representatives. The annual competition is open to high school students in participating congressional districts. More than 650,000 students have taken part in the competition since it began in 1982. A photo of the winning piece accompanies this release. ### 07272020AmashAnnouncesArtCompetitionWinner.pdf | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://amash.house.gov/media/press-releases/amash-congratulates-service-academy-appointees-and-congressional-medal-merit | Amash congratulates service academy appointees and Congressional Medal of Merit recipients | 2020-06-17 | 2020 | 2020-06 | Independent | House | MI | Justin Amash | A000367 | amash.house.gov | legacy | Amash recognizes service academy appointees andCongressional Medal of Merit recipients GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. Rep. Justin Amash (L-Mich.) congratulates the 2020 service academy appointees and student Congressional Medal of Merit recipients from Michigan's Third District. It's a privilege to recognize the achievements of these outstanding students, and I look forward to seeing how they impact and lead future generations, said Amash. Appointees to a service academy must first secure a nomination from an authorized nominating source, which includes members of Congress. To assist with the nominating process, Amash works closely with an assembled committee of military and civic leaders who carefully review applications, interview potential nominees, and make recommendations. In addition to thefive service academy appointees, Amash awarded 26 students with the Congressional Medal of Merit. The Congressional Medal of Merit recognizes high school seniors who have demonstrated exemplary citizenship and academic excellence. Recipients were nominated by their principals or guidance counselors. Service Academy Appointments Name School Service Academy Benjamin Harms Lakeview High School United States Air ForceAcademy Jacob Shepherd NorthPointe Christian High School United States Military Academy Garrett Siemen Ionia High School United States Air ForceAcademy Emmett Rosenzweig Marshall High School United States Air Force Academy Sayvion Young Rockford High School United States Naval Academy Congressional Medal of Merit Recipients Name School Alexis Behnke St. Philip Catholic Central High School Kaeleigh Casavant Cedar Springs High School Jeffrey Davlin S… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://amash.house.gov/media/press-releases/amash-pressley-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-end-qualified-immunity | Amash, Pressley introduce bipartisan legislation to end qualified immunity | 2020-06-04 | 2020 | 2020-06 | Independent | House | MI | Justin Amash | A000367 | amash.house.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 4, 2020 CONTACT mi03.media@mail.house.gov (Amash) pressley.press@mail.house.gov (Pressley) Amash, Pressley introduce bipartisan legislation to end qualified immunity WASHINGTON, D.C. Reps. Justin Amash (L-Mich.) and Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) today introduced the Ending Qualified Immunity Act to eliminate qualified immunity and restore Americans' ability to obtain relief when state and local officials, including police officers, violate their legal and constitutionally secured rights. They were joined by Reps. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), Diana DeGette (D-Colo.), Jess Chuy Garca (D-Ill.), Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.), James P. McGovern (D-Mass.), Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.), Gregory W. Meeks (D-N.Y.), Nydia M. Velzquez (D-N.Y.)., Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.), Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), Mark Takano (D-Calif.), Andr Carson (D-Ind.), Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.), and Joseph P. Kennedy III (D-Mass.) as original cosponsors. Qualified immunity protects police and other officials from consequences even for horrific rights abuses, said Amash. It prevents accountability for the bad apples' and undermines the public's faith in law enforcement. It's at odds with the text of the law and the intent of Congress, and it ultimately leaves Americans' rights without appropriate protection. Members of Congress have a duty to ensure government officials can be held accountable for violating Americans' rights, and ending qualified immunity is a crucial part of that. Qualified immunity shields police from accountability, impedes true justice, and undermines the constitutional rights of every person in this country, Pressley said. There can be no justice without healing and accountability, and there can be no true accountability with qualified immunity. It's past time to end qualified immunity, and that's exactly what this bill does. The bill is endorsed by ACLU of Massachusetts, Arab American Institute, Constitutional Accountability Center, Due Proces… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://amash.house.gov/media/press-releases/amash-host-academy-night-0 | Amash to host Academy Night | 2019-11-07 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Independent | House | MI | Justin Amash | A000367 | amash.house.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 7, 2019 CONTACT Matt Weibel (616) 451-8383 matt.weibel@mail.house.gov Amash to host Academy Night GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. Rep. Justin Amash (I-Mich.) today announced Academy Night for Third District high school students interested in learning more about the U.S. service academies. Academy Night is scheduled for Monday, November 25, 2019, at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. Representatives from the United States Air Force Academy, the United States Coast Guard Academy, the United States Merchant Marine Academy, the United States Military Academy, and the United States Naval Academy will provide information about the academies and the application process. The offices of Sens. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) also will be available to answer questions. Admission to the academies, except for the Coast Guard Academy, requires a nomination from the vice president or a member of Congress. Students typically begin the admissions process in the spring of their junior year of high school. More information about the academy nomination process can be found at amash.house.gov. WHO: Office of Rep. Justin Amash Representatives from the U.S. service academies Offices of Sens. Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters WHAT: Academy Night WHEN: Monday, November 25, 2019 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum 303 Pearl St NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 ### 110719AmashtoHostAcademyNight.pdf | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://amash.house.gov/media/press-releases/amash-announces-stops-rockford-ionia-albion-and-battle-creek | Amash announces stops in Rockford, Ionia, Albion, and Battle Creek | 2019-08-26 | 2019 | 2019-08 | Independent | House | MI | Justin Amash | A000367 | amash.house.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 26, 2019 CONTACT Matt Weibel (616) 451-8383 matt.weibel@mail.house.gov Amash announces stops in Rockford, Ionia, Albion, and Battle Creek GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. Rep. Justin Amash (I-Mich.) announced the times and locations for constituent meetings in the Third District on Wednesday, August 28. Third District residents are encouraged to attend. Time Location 10:00 a.m. Arnie's Bakery & Restaurant 34 S Squires St Square Rockford, MI 49341 12:00p.m. Sozo Coffee Roasting 576 N State St Ionia, MI 48846 3:00 p.m. Albion Malleable Brewing Company 420 S Superior St Albion, MI 49224 4:30p.m. Pastrami Joe's Deli 80 W Michigan Ave Battle Creek, MI 49017 ### 082619AmashAnnouncesStopsinRockfordIoniaAlbionBattleCreek.pdf | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://amash.house.gov/media/press-releases/amash-announces-stops-grand-rapids-gaines-township-and-hastings | Amash announces stops in Grand Rapids, Gaines Township, and Hastings | 2019-08-19 | 2019 | 2019-08 | Independent | House | MI | Justin Amash | A000367 | amash.house.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 19, 2019 CONTACT Matt Weibel (616) 451-8383 matt.weibel@mail.house.gov Amash announces stops in Grand Rapids, Gaines Township, and Hastings GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. Rep. Justin Amash (I-Mich.) announced the times and locations for constituent meetings in the Third District on Wednesday, August 21. Third District residents are encouraged to attend. Time Location 9:30 a.m. Rising Grinds Caf 1167 Madison Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507 10:45 a.m. Common Ground 1319 Fulton St E Grand Rapids, MI 49503 12:00 p.m. New Holland Brewing - The Knickerbocker 417 Bridge St NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 2:15 p.m. Railtown Brewing Company 3595 68th St SE Caledonia, MI 49316 4:00 p.m. Walldorff Brewpub & Bistro 105 E State St Hastings, MI 49058 ### 081919AmashAnnouncesStopsinGrandRapidsGainesHastings.pdf | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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