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http://walberg.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399223 Adrian Daily Telegram: A look at 2016's accomplishments and some of 2017's opportunities 2016-12-28 2016 2016-12 Republican House MI Tim Walberg W000798 walberg.house.gov     legacy As 2016 draws to a close, and we look expectantly to the New Year, I'd like to thank you for the opportunity to continue to serve Michigan's 7th District and pause to reflect on the previous 12 months. In the past year, we hosted more than 40 coffee hours and townhall meetings in every corner of the district to listen to the people's priorities. Here in Lenawee County, we held these public forums in places like the Lenawee ISD Tech Center, Family Kitchen in Adrian, Big Boy in Tecumseh, Karen's Uptown Kafe in Hudson and more locations.My office worked nonstop in 2016 to provide first-class constituent services. We organized multiple senior resource fairs, veterans fairs, and our sixth annual job fair - which, with more than 50 local employers and organizations in attendance, was our largest one to date.When constituents faced difficulties with federal agencies, my dedicated casework team was there to cut through red tape. In total, we assisted with more than 1,000 individual cases, helping to navigate Social Security, secure veteran benefits, resolve passport issues and more.In the House of Representatives, we advanced meaningful bipartisan initiatives to create good-paying jobs, combat the heroin epidemic, accelerate medical breakthroughs and keep the American people safe.To boost workforce development and manufacturing, I helped champion and pass the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act. This bipartisan bill would modernize and expand CTE programs to help more students obtain the in-demand skills and jobs of the future.In so many of our communities, opioid and heroin addiction is tearing families apart. Working alongside health care professionals, law enforcement and recovery groups, we passed, and President Obama signed into law, the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act to tackle this alarming epidemic from every angle.The life-saving 21st Century Cures Act also became law this year. It is a landmark initiative to invest in medical research, streamline outdated bureaucracy, … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/senator-stabenow-statement-following-united-nations-security-council-vote-on-israel Senator Stabenow Statement Following United Nations Security Council Vote on Israel 2016-12-27 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Debbie Stabenow S000770 www.stabenow.senate.gov     legacy Senator Stabenow Statement Following United Nations Security Council Vote on Israel Tuesday, December 27, 2016 U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) released a statement following the United Nations Security Council’s vote regarding Israel: “I strongly disagree with the United States’ abstention which allowed a one-sided resolution concerning Israel to be adopted. This resolution is not the way to achieve peace and undermines opportunities for direct negotiations.” ### Next Article Previous Article 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/senator-stabenow-nominates-45-michigan-students-to-military-academies Senator Stabenow Nominates 45 Michigan Students to Military Academies 2016-12-26 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Debbie Stabenow S000770 www.stabenow.senate.gov     legacy Senator Stabenow Nominates 45 Michigan Students to Military Academies Monday, December 26, 2016 U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow announced today that she has nominated 45 Michigan students for placement at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY, the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY.  “Michigan is fortunate to have so many exceptional students who want to serve our country through military service,” said Senator Stabenow. “Having demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence in and out of the classroom, I am confident they will represent Michigan and our country well.” Students seeking appointment to a service academy must first obtain the nomination of their U.S. Senator, their U.S. Representative, or the Vice President. Students nominated by Senator Stabenow’s office went through a highly competitive application process that included interviews by community leaders. Now that the students have been nominated, they must await acceptance for admission by the academy to which they have applied.  The following students have been nominated by Senator Stabenow to a service academy (by region): Southeast Michigan: Farzad Baghaie – Northville, Naval Academy Olivia Bennett – Clarkston, Merchant Marine Academy Tyler Blythe – Howell, Air Force Academy Gurjiwan Chahal – Shelby Township, West Point Matthew Dahn – Warren, Air Force Academy Mulgetta Fritz – Birmingham, Merchant Marine Academy Jason Hires – Ann Arbor, Air Force Academy Jared Jenkins – Detroit, Air Force Academy Daniel Keith – Saline, Air Force Academy Tristan Klein – Bloomfield Hills, Naval Academy Jason Kopp – Grosse Ile, West Point John Libcke – West Bloomfield, Merchant Marine Academy Jordan McGinnis – Ann Arbor, Naval Academy Shreyans Munot – Rochester Hills, West Point Jessica Reimchen – Lake Orion, West Point Charles Renfroe – West Bloomfield, Air Force Academy Kadie Sardo – Holly, Air Force Academ… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-statement-on-united-nations-security-council-resolution-vote-on-israel Peters Statement on United Nations Security Council Resolution Vote on Israel 2016-12-23 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Gary Peters P000595 www.peters.senate.gov     legacy 12.23.16 Peters Statement on United Nations Security Council Resolution Vote on Israel WASHINGTON, DCU.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today released the following statement ahead of the United Nations Security Council's vote regarding Israel: I am concerned that one-sided actions against Israel at the United Nations would undermine any future efforts to bring Israelis and Palestinians to the table. We need to focus on achieving a two-state solution that would bring peace and security to Israel and a future Palestinian state. The resolution currently being considered by the United Nations Security Council would mark a significant step backwards with respect to the peace process between Israel and the Palestinian people, and I urge the Administration to do everything to ensure this resolution is not considered or adopted by the Security Council. Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sen-peters-fairness-for-veterans-amendment-signed-into-law Sen. Peters Fairness for Veterans Amendment Signed into Law 2016-12-23 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Gary Peters P000595 www.peters.senate.gov     legacy 12.23.16 Sen. Peters' Fairness for Veterans Amendment Signed into Law Bipartisan Veterans Provision, Championed by Peters, Passed by Congress Earlier this Month WASHINGTON, DC Today, President Obama signed into law a bipartisan provision introduced by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) to help veterans who may have been erroneously given a less than honorable discharge from the military due to negative behavior resulting from mental traumas such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). The Fairness for Veterans amendment, which Peters authored, was included in the final National Defense Authorization Act conference report that passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate earlier this month. This legislation will give our brave men and women who are suffering from the invisible wounds of war an opportunity to access the benefits they've earned through their service, said Senator Peters, a former Lt. Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve. I applaud President Obama for signing this critical provision into law, and I will continue fighting so that servicemembers transitioning back to civilian life have the support they need. A less than honorable discharge, or bad paper discharge, is often given for instances of minor misconduct such as being late to formation and missing appointments behavior that can be seen in those suffering from PTSD, TBI, and other trauma-related conditions. A less than honorable discharge renders servicemembers ineligible for certain benefits, including Post-9/11 G.I. Bill educational benefits and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans. The provision signed into law codifies the principles of the 2014 Hagel memo to give liberal consideration to petitions for changes in discharge status to honorable if the servicemember has been diagnosed with PTSD, TBI or related conditions in connection with their military service. Additionally, the amendment… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://levin.house.gov/press-release/levin-statement-passing-mandell-bill-berman Levin Statement on Passing of Mandell (Bill) Berman 2016-12-22 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Sander Levin L000263 levin.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Sander Levin (D-Royal Oak) today released the following statement on the passing of Mandell (Bill) Berman: “Bill Berman brought home from his active service in World War II a deepened determination to live a good life and help others from all walks of life be able to do so. “What followed was an incomparable role with his beloved wife Madge in assisting and ennobling life in Jewish communities in greater Detroit and far beyond, and in a huge variety of other communities throughout his beloved nation. “Bill Berman helped in innumerable ways to build a better world, and for many, many of us the world will now be a very different place without him.” ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398737 2016: The Year in Review and A Look Ahead 2016-12-22 2016 2016-12 Republican House MI Fred Upton U000031 upton.house.gov     legacy U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today released a new report titled “2016: The Year in Review and A Look Ahead” which outlines legislative and policy priorities his office tackled in 2016 and sets priorities for the new year ahead in 2017. “We had a busy 2016 focusing on common-sense, bipartisan solutions to problems facing families and businesses here in Southwest Michigan and across the country,” said Upton. “We were able to make enormous progress and I’m looking forward to the new year as we still have much work to do. In 2017, we plan on pursuing an ambitious agenda that will tackle issues of great importance. Working together, I’m excited and optimistic about the opportunities before us as we continue to get the job done for folks in Southwest Michigan.” The report breaks down 10 specific policy areas in which Congressman Upton has been a bipartisan community leader; 21st Century Cures, jobs and the economy, healthcare, national security and veterans, education, the Great Lakes and our environment, energy, the prescription opioid and heroin epidemic, infrastructure, and good government and oversight. Click HERE to read the report. Click HERE to read Upton’s top 16 success stories of 2016 Click HERE to see Upton’s photos of the year. Click HERE to read the six must-read op-ed’s from Upton this year. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://debbiedingell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/dingell-miller-lahood-great-lakes-legislation-signed-law Dingell, Miller, LaHood Great Lakes Legislation Signed into Law 2016-12-22 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Debbie Dingell D000624 debbiedingell.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC – President Obama signed into law the bipartisan Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act introduced by U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Candice Miller (MI-10), and Darin LaHood (IL-18) to provide critical resources and funding to conserve and restore fish and wildlife in the Great Lakes. The legislation was included as a provision of S. 612, the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act, and it reauthorizes the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act for the first time since 2006. “Water is a part of who we are in Michigan, and as someone who grew up on the St. Clair River, protecting the Great Lakes is personal to me and to so many who call our state home,” said Rep. Dingell. “I’m pleased the President signed into law this critical legislation that will protect the wildlife habitats that make our state unique and provide countless opportunities for recreation, support economic development, create jobs and benefit our environment. I’d like to thank Reps. Miller and LaHood for their partnership in getting this legislation across the finish line and for their dedication to protecting the Great Lakes for future generations.” “Those of us who grew up along the shores of the Great Lakes understand that they are more than just a recreational joy, they are a way of life,” said Rep. Candice Miller. “Supporting billions of dollars in commercial and recreational industries per year, they are how we put food on the table, how we pay the mortgage. The recent reauthorization of the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act is critical to protecting the ecosystems that provide us with not only our way of life, but 20% of the world’s fresh drinking water supply. This critical legislation will help preserve the habitat of the entire Great Lakes basin for generations to come.” “I am pleased to see legislation that I introduced in the House earlier this year signed into law by the President. As a father who regularly enjoys the outdoors with my three sons, modernizing th… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://levin.house.gov/press-release/levin-statement-naming-dr-peter-navarro-head-white-house-national-trade-council Levin Statement on Naming of Dr. Peter Navarro as Head of White House National Trade Council 2016-12-21 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Sander Levin L000263 levin.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Sander Levin (MI-09) today released the following statement after it was announced that Dr. Peter Navarro will head the White House National Trade Council: “As someone who has been critical of past U.S. policy regarding China and its gross manipulation of currency and repeated and massive unfair trade practices, the challenge now is to move beyond the bluster and often dangerous suggestions of the President-elect and develop effective, responsible polices that make things better for the U.S. workers and businesses in the global economy, not worse.” ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398733 End-of-the-Year Roundup: Top 16 Success Stories 2016-12-21 2016 2016-12 Republican House MI Fred Upton U000031 upton.house.gov     legacy U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today released a list of his top 16 success stories of 2016. “We had a busy year, and despite the odds, we were able to accomplish big things in 2016,” said Upton. “From top-notch constituent service operations, to legislative accomplishments such as a national defense bill that aims to provide the largest pay-raise to our troops in six years, water infrastructure improvements and updates that specifically helped Flint residents, meaningful mental health reforms, and, of course, the groundbreaking 21st Century Cures Act that will bring faster cures to patients in need, Congress worked together in 2016 to accomplish tremendous things for the American people.” Below are 16 examples of that bipartisan success from 2016: 1.     Game-changing medical innovation bill, 21st Century Cures, now law 2.     Unmatched constituent services   3.     Federal aid for Flint 4.     Sweeping, bipartisan opioid abuse package signed into law 5.     Landmark, bipartisan mental health reform legislation signed into law 6.     President Obama signs bipartisan pipeline safety legislation into law 7.     The most meaningful chemical safety reforms in a quarter century signed into law 8.     Upton/Peters defense legislation signed into law 9.     Bipartisan legislation to protect sexual assault survivors signed into law 10.  A significant victory for Ibrahim Parlak to stay in the United States 11.  Critical defense bill aims to give our troops their biggest pay-raise in six years 12.  Michigan delegation continues bipartisan fight for Fort Custer 13.  Funding to fight the Zika virus 14.  Local FIRST Robotics teams take center stage in Washington, D.C. 15.  Advancing bipartisan legislation to support the health of our Great Lakes 16.  Bipartisan, bicameral legislation to honor South Haven Vietnam War veteran with Medal of Honor moves forward  BONUS: The Chicago Cubs winning the World Series 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://debbiedingell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/dingell-pocan-lead-24-heartland-members-urging-leadership-expand Dingell, Pocan Lead 24 Heartland Members in Urging Leadership to Expand Economic Opportunities in Manufacturing Communities Harmed by Outsourcing 2016-12-21 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Debbie Dingell D000624 debbiedingell.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) led a letter with 24 House Members from Heartland states to Majority Leader McConnell, Leader-elect Schumer, Speaker Ryan, and Leader Pelosi urging immediate action in the upcoming Congress to expand economic opportunities in manufacturing communities harmed by the outsourcing of American jobs.    “The frustration and despair felt by workers in our region is palpable, and the discourse during the year’s election detailing the lack of opportunity for the working class underscores the need for solutions to these challenges. Congress has a responsibility to address their concerns and work together to strengthen the economic stability of these communities,” the letter states. “Too many working class families in our districts have been left behind because of the outsourcing of American jobs. It is critical Congress takes immediate action to jumpstart the economic prosperity of these communities.” The letter to Congressional Leadership was signed by Reps. Mark Pocan (D-WI), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Brendan F. Boyle (D-PA), Cheri Bustos (D-IL), André Carson (D-IN), Matt Cartwright (D-PA), Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), John Conyers (D-MI), Mike Doyle (D-PA), Keith Ellison (D-MN), Bill Foster (D-IL), Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Robin L. Kelly (D-IL), Brenda L. Lawrence (D-MI), Sander M. Levin (D-MI), Daniel Lipinski (D-IL), Dave Loebsack (D-IA), Betty McCollum (D-MN), Gwen S. Moore (D-WI), Richard M. Nolan (D-MN), Tim Ryan (D-OH), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), and Pete Visclosky (D-IN).   The text of the letter is below, and you can find an electronic copy here. Dear Majority Leader McConnell, Leader-elect Schumer, Speaker Ryan, and Leader Pelosi: We write today to urge immediate action in the 115th Congress to expand economic opportunity in communities harmed by the outsourcing of American jobs. Our states encompass communities that once served as thriving hubs for manufacturing and development, providing the opportunity for working class fa… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://trott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-trott-fights-protect-egypt-s-coptic-community Rep. Trott Offers Solidarity in Egypt's Fight to Protect Coptic Christian Community 2016-12-21 2016 2016-12 Republican House MI Dave Trott T000475 trott.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC:  U.S. Representative Dave Trott (MI-11), Michigan’s only Member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, recently led a bipartisan effort in Congress condemning multiple terrorist attacks targeting local security and Coptic Christians, as well as vowing to continue protecting religious minorities in the Middle East.  “As the representative of a vibrant Coptic Christian population in Southeast Michigan, I was deeply saddened by the recent terror attacks in Egypt targeting local security and Coptic Christians. Christianity in the Middle East has been under increasing attacks from groups like ISIS and it’s critical that protect these indigenous populations and all vulnerable communities from further attacks. I am encouraged by the bipartisan group of lawmakers who joined me in writing to the Egyptian Ambassador to express our condolences and I am also encouraged by the cooperation we’ve seen from the Egyptian government to stand against these kinds of disgraceful terror attacks,” said Rep. Trott.  Rep. Trott and other lawmakers wrote Egyptian Ambassador Yasser Reda, following the December 11 suicide attack, targeting Coptic Christians inside St. Peter’s Church adjacent to the Coptic Cathedral. As many as 25 people were killed, with dozens injured. Below is the text of the letter sent to Ambassador Reda: His Excellency Ambassador Yasser Reda Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt 3521 International Court NW Washington, DC 20008   December 20, 2016 Dear Ambassador Reda, For decades, our two countries have sustained a strong relationship rooted in deep cultural, economic, and security ties and shared interests. Due to the rapidly changing dynamics in the world, the strength of the United States-Egypt relationship is critical in maintaining a balance in the Middle East. From the establishment of diplomatic relations in the 1920s, to the signing of the historic Camp David Accords in 1979, to our current fight in the War on Terror, our relationship has transcended history, armed conflicts, and vari… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-tours-omega-plastics-holds-roundtable-with-local-manufacturers Peters Tours Omega Plastics, Holds Roundtable with Local Manufacturers 2016-12-21 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Gary Peters P000595 www.peters.senate.gov     legacy 12.21.16 Peters Tours Omega Plastics, Holds Roundtable with Local Manufacturers Peters' Bill Supporting Small and Medium Manufacturers to be Signed into Law CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) today toured Omega Plastics in Clinton Township and held a roundtable with local manufacturers to highlight bipartisan legislation he introduced, which was unanimously approved by Congress, to improve advanced manufacturing by strengthening the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) a public-private partnership dedicated to providing technical support and services to small and medium-sized manufacturers. Small and mid-sized manufacturers are using advanced technologies to build innovative products that change lives, create jobs and grow our economy, said Senator Peters. I'm pleased my bipartisan legislation supporting manufacturers like Omega Plastics will soon be signed into law, so that programs like the Manufacturing Extension Partnership can continue to support even more Michigan businesses looking to grow and succeed. Omega Plastics' work with MMTC has provided additional awareness and marketing exposure we have had the opportunity to benefit from, said Jeff Kaczperski, President of Omega Plastics. With the support of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership, our company continues to focus on providing our customers with innovative solutions and services that ultimately produce new products intended to help make people's lives better. We were honored to welcome Senator Peters to our facility, and we support his efforts to ensure American small manufacturers can keep pace with our international competitors. Peters, a member of the Senate Small Business Committee and the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, is a strong supporter of Michigan's manufacturing industry. Peters' bipartisan American Innovation and Competitiveness Act, which recently passed unanimously in the Senate an… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/stabenow-applauds-nearly-10-million-public-investment-for-two-land-and-water-conservation-projects-in-michigan Stabenow Applauds Nearly $10 Million Public Investment for Two Land and Water Conservation Projects in Michigan 2016-12-21 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Debbie Stabenow S000770 www.stabenow.senate.gov     legacy Stabenow Applauds Nearly $10 Million Public Investment for Two Land and Water Conservation Projects in Michigan Support made possible by the Regional Conservation Partnership Program, created by Stabenow’s 2014 Farm Bill Wednesday, December 21, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today applauded the United States Department of Agriculture’s announcement of nearly $10 million in federal funding, that will be matched by private investments, to support land and water conservation in the Lower Grand River Watershed and Huron River Watershed. Support for these two projects – as well as six ongoing projects in Michigan – comes through the 2014 Farm Bill’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program, authored by Stabenow. “Today’s announcement is great news for our farmers and local partners who are committed to restoring the Lower Grand River and Huron River watersheds and builds on the historic investments in land and water conservation that we have already made across Michigan,” said Senator Stabenow. “When we established this program in the Farm Bill, it was exactly these types of innovative partnerships – along with the ongoing partnerships to protect the Saginaw Bay, Lake Michigan, Lake Erie, St. Joseph, and others – that we envisioned.” “The Grand Valley Metro Council is very pleased to hear that funds were awarded through the RCPP program to further our conservation efforts in the Lower Grand River Watershed,” said John Weiss, Executive Director of the Grand Valley Metro Council. “The funds will restore habitat in the Grand River and address resource concerns in agricultural areas upstream. We are excited to be working with so many partners on this regionally significant project.” “This opportunity to bring funds to our region for conservation speaks to the capabilities of the partners an… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://dankildee.house.gov/statement-by-congressman-dan-kildee-on-criminal-charges-in-flint-water-crisis/ Statement by Congressman Dan Kildee on Criminal Charges in Flint Water Crisis 2016-12-20 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Dan Kildee K000380 dankildee.house.gov     legacy Statement by Congressman Dan Kildee on Criminal Charges in Flint Water Crisis December 20, 2016 Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) issued the following statement today after additional criminal charges were filed in the Flint water crisis: “Justice for Flint families is important and I support ongoing investigations, led by the facts, which seek to hold those who caused this crisis responsible. Today’s criminal charges, including against two of Governor Snyder’s state-appointed emergency managers, is an indictment not only of their decisions, but an indictment against the administration’s failed emergency manager law that contributed to this crisis. “There are many forms of justice; one of them is certainly holding accountable the state officials who created this crisis. Another form of justice is the state stepping up to provide more resources to families who continue to live without access to clean drinking water. The state and the Governor must act in a bigger way to help in Flint’s recovery.” ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398731 End-of-the-Year Roundup: Photos of the Year 2016-12-20 2016 2016-12 Republican House MI Fred Upton U000031 upton.house.gov     legacy End-of-the-Year Roundup: Photos of the Year From the desk of Congressman Fred Upton f t # e Washington, December 20, 2016 | Tom Wilbur/Lynn Turner (202-225-3761/269-385-0039) | comments U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today released a list of his top 16 photographs from 2016. Please click HERE to see all 16 of the photographs on Upton’s Facebook page. f t # e Tags: Health Care, Economy & Jobs Related News ICYMI: Holland Sentinel: Michigan receives $16M in federal funding to battle opioid addiction Posted in Fred in the News on April 25, 2017 | Preview rr Upton: “Help is on the Way” in Opioid Epidemic Fight Posted in Press Releases on April 20, 2017 | Preview rr “Don’t mess with the Great Lakes:” GOP Rep. Upton opposes rumored EPA Region 5 closure Posted in Fred in the News on April 20, 2017 | Preview rr Upton Statement on Potential Closing of EPA Region 5 Office Posted in Press Releases on April 17, 2017 | Preview rr 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398732 Upton Statement on New Stryker Facility in Portage 2016-12-20 2016 2016-12 Republican House MI Fred Upton U000031 upton.house.gov     legacy U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, tonight released the following statement after Stryker Corp. announced plans to build a state-of-the-art, $130-million corporate campus in Portage, Michigan. “This exciting news is a win-win for local patients and job creators. Thanks in part to our bipartisan 21st Century Cures Act, we will now see more accelerated approvals of life-saving drugs and critical medical devices and they will be manufactured right here at home. With this state-of-the-art project now in place, our entire Southwest Michigan region remains well positioned to stay on the cutting edge of medical research and innovations so we can improve our local quality of life.” 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://walberg.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399222 President Obama Signs Walbergs Medal of Honor Priority Care Act into Law 2016-12-20 2016 2016-12 Republican House MI Tim Walberg W000798 walberg.house.gov     legacy President Obama Signs Walberg’s Medal of Honor Priority Care Act into Law f t # e Washington, December 20, 2016 Jackson, Mich. – Congressman Tim Walberg’s (MI-07) bipartisan legislation to ensure living Medal of Honor recipients receive timely access to their health benefits was signed into law by President Obama this past weekend. The Medal of Honor Priority Care Act was included as part of a larger bill to enhance care and resources for veterans, the Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act. “Every veteran who answers America’s call to service is owed our deepest respect and access to high quality care,” said Walberg. “There are an elite few, the bravest of the brave, who displayed extraordinary heroism and selflessness in going above and beyond the call of duty. For the service members who were awarded our nation’s highest military decoration, it is only fitting that they should be placed in the highest priority group that the VA has to offer.” The Medal of Honor is the nation’s highest medal for valor in combat that can be awarded to members of the armed forces. Under the current system, Medal of Honor recipients are allocated to Priority Group 3 in the VA’s priority scale to determine eligibility for health care services. With Congressman Walberg’s legislation, Medal of Honor recipients will now be placed in Priority Group 1. f t # e 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://conyers.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/conyers-and-jackson-lee-make-russian-hacking-investigation-your-top Conyers and Jackson Lee: Make Russian Hacking Investigation Your Top Priority & Release Investigative Docs to the Committee 2016-12-20 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI John Conyers C000714 conyers.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC – House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI) and House Judiciary Crime Subcommittee Ranking Member Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) sent a letter today to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) calling for safeguards to be put in place to ensure the investigation into Russian hacking is made a top priority and is completed in a thorough and bipartisan manner throughout the Presidential transition. Conyers and Jackson Lee also called for DOJ and the FBI to be transparent in their investigation of Russian hacking, by releasing copies of all relevant investigative materials regarding the investigation to the House Judiciary Committee, in the same way it did during its investigation of Secretary Clinton’s private email server. Full text of the letter is available here and below.   December 20, 2016   The Honorable Loretta E. Lynch Attorney General United States Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C., 20530   The Honorable James B. Comey, Jr. Director Federal Bureau of Investigation 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C., 20535 Dear Attorney General Lynch and Director Comey: We write concerning efforts by the Russian government to disrupt our recent federal elections.  In that regard, we strongly and urgently request that safeguards be put in place—prior to the completion of the presidential transition—to ensure that any criminal investigation into these matters is conducted in an independent manner and free of improper partisan influence.  In addition, to begin, we ask that you confirm that there is, in fact, a criminal investigation into the activities of the Russian government and the start date of any such investigation.  To the extent that this investigation extends to any U.S. persons—including any associate of President Elect Donald Trump -- we ask that you confirm this as well.  We also ask that the investigation receive all necessary financial and personnel resources, and that it be treated as the … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-congressman-dan-kildee-criminal-charges-flint-water-crisis-0 Statement by Congressman Dan Kildee on Criminal Charges in Flint Water Crisis 2016-12-20 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Dan Kildee K000380 dankildee.house.gov     legacy Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) issued the following statement today after additional criminal charges were filed in the Flint water crisis: Justice for Flint families is important and I support ongoing investigations, led by the facts, which seek to hold those who caused this crisis responsible. Today's criminal charges, including against two of Governor Snyder's state-appointed emergency managers, is an indictment not only of their decisions, but an indictment against the administration's failed emergency manager law that contributed to this crisis. There are many forms of justice; one of them is certainly holding accountable the state officials who created this crisis. Another form of justice is the state stepping up to provide more resources to families who continue to live without access to clean drinking water. The state and the Governor must act in a bigger way to help in Flint's recovery. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/president-obama-signs-walberg-s-medal-honor-priority-care-act-law President Obama Signs Walbergs Medal of Honor Priority Care Act into Law 2016-12-20 2016 2016-12 Republican House MI Tim Walberg W000798 walberg.house.gov     legacy Jackson, Mich. Congressman Tim Walberg's (MI-07) bipartisan legislation to ensure living Medal of Honor recipients receive timely access to their health benefits was signed into law by President Obama this past weekend. The Medal of Honor Priority Care Act was included as part of a larger bill to enhance care and resources for veterans, the Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act. "Every veteran who answers America's call to service is owed our deepest respect and access to high quality care," said Walberg. "There are an elite few, the bravest of the brave, who displayed extraordinary heroism and selflessness in going above and beyond the call of duty. For the service members who were awarded our nation's highest military decoration, it is only fitting that they should be placed in the highest priority group that the VA has to offer." The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest medal for valor in combat that can be awarded to members of the armed forces. Under the current system, Medal of Honor recipients are allocated to Priority Group 3 in the VA's priority scale to determine eligibility for health care services. With Congressman Walberg's legislation, Medal of Honor recipients will now be placed in Priority Group 1. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/president-signs-into-law-peters-heitkamp-heller-bipartisan-bill-to-give-small-businesses-and-startups-a-seat-at-the-table President Signs into Law Peters, Heitkamp, Heller Bipartisan Bill to Give Small Businesses & Startups a Seat at the Table 2016-12-20 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Gary Peters P000595 www.peters.senate.gov     legacy 12.20.16 President Signs into Law Peters, Heitkamp, Heller Bipartisan Bill to Give Small Businesses & Startups a Seat at the Table Senators' Bill Will Ensure Small Businesses have a Voice as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Creates Rules that Impact How Companies Access Capital, Expand Operations WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND), and Dean Heller (R-NV) today announced that the president signed into law their bipartisan bill to make sure small businesses and startups have a voice when new federal rules are written on how they can raise funding and access the resources they need to succeed. Michigan is home to over 850,000 small businesses, which hire locally, give back to their communities, and boost economic growth across the state, said Peters. The SEC Small Business Advocate Act will help ensure these small businesses have a seat at the table when critical decisions impacting them are made, and I'm pleased that this bipartisan legislation has now been signed into law. We can do more to level the playing field for small businesses and startups in rural America by making sure they have a seat at the table when it comes to federal rulemaking, said Heitkamp. Small businesses make up 96 percent of North Dakota's employers, but when it comes to the rules of private enterprise, they don't always have a voice and are many times swept up in rules aimed at larger, more powerful players putting them at an immediate disadvantage. With a little North Dakota commonsense, we can change that. Now law, my bipartisan bill will make sure the challenges small businesses and startups face are considered when it comes to writing the rules that impact them. We can encourage innovation and entrepreneurial growth, and we can do it by making sure our small businesses and burgeoning startup communities are heard. Nevada's small businesses employ over 428,000 jobs for its worke… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/stabenow-and-other-senators-ask-trump-to-take-action-in-bringing-down-prescription-drug-prices Stabenow and Other Senators Ask Trump to Take Action in Bringing Down Prescription Drug Prices 2016-12-20 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Debbie Stabenow S000770 www.stabenow.senate.gov     legacy Stabenow and Other Senators Ask Trump to Take Action in Bringing Down Prescription Drug Prices Tuesday, December 20, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today joined 18 of her colleagues and sent a letter to President-Elect Donald Trump outlining specific steps his Administration should take to bring down the cost of prescription drugs.  “It is undeniable that more and more families are struggling to access medications, and in many cases, are forced to choose between paying for prescription drugs and other necessities, like food and shelter. The American public is fed up, with roughly 8-in-10 Americans reporting that drug prices are unreasonable, and that we must take action to lower costs,” said the Senators in the letter. “You now have the authority to push for a future that prioritizes patients. We are ready to advance measures to achieve this goal and we urge you to partner with Republicans and Democrats alike to take meaningful steps to address the high cost of prescription drugs through bold administrative and legislative actions.”   In a letter sent to Trump today, Senator Stabenow and 18 of her colleagues expressed their shared frustration over the cost of drugs and outlined several ways Trump can make good on his promise to lower the rising cost of prescription drugs for consumers including: allowing the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to negotiate better prices for Medicare recipients; requiring drug companies to disclose costs associated with creating drugs so prices are more transparent; putting an end to abusive price gouging; and ensuring competition and innovation that will lead to greater competition and more affordable, effective drugs.   The letter was cosigned by U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Al Franken (D-MN), Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Jack Reed (D-RI), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Tom Udall (D-NM), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Kirsten Gillibrand (D… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398728 WSW: Upton Says New Law Means Faster Cures 2016-12-19 2016 2016-12 Republican House MI Fred Upton U000031 upton.house.gov     legacy West Michigan Congressman Fred Upton says the 21st Century Cures Act means “we will find cures for these diseases…years before we otherwise would have.” Upton was the lead sponsor of the bill that was signed into law last week by President Obama. The Saint Joseph Republican says it accelerates approval of drugs and devices that can lead to cures for diseases like cancer. Upton sat down with WMUK’s Gordon Evans to discuss the Cures Act and other issues. 21st Century Cures Act Some patient advocacy groups have raised concerns about drugs reaching the market too quickly, compromising safety. But Upton says lawmakers consulted with experts from the Food and Drug Administration past and present to find faster cures with safety and keep standards in place. Upton says the FDA has been losing good people, who have been hired away by drug companies. He says the Cures Legislation gives the FDA more resources to hire more people and pay them more. You can listen to the entire interview here. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398729 End-of-the-Year Roundup: Top 6 Must-Read Op-Eds 2016-12-19 2016 2016-12 Republican House MI Fred Upton U000031 upton.house.gov     legacy U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today released a list of his top six op-eds published in 2016. “Keeping America’s Grid Safe” via Real Clear Politics – February 1, 2016 Key excerpt: “When it comes to keeping our country safe, nothing is more under-the-radar yet crucial to the nation’s well-being than our electric grid infrastructure. Everything from cyber-attacks to electromagnetic pulse waves, severe weather to seismic events has the potential to shut down or disrupt parts of the grid. The results of these disruptions or shut downs would have far-reaching economic and public health impacts.” “Working together to strengthen Medicaid for the most vulnerable” via The Hill – March 11, 2016 Key excerpt: “Today Medicaid is an important lifeline for so many in Michigan and across the country. It is estimated the program will expand to cover 83 million people this year – that’s one in four Americans. Given its rapidly growing size, it is imperative the program is working as intended – providing care for folks who need it most.” “Deciphering the Encryption Debate” via Medium – April 26, 2016 Key excerpt: “It is important that we move beyond the ‘us versus them’ mentality that has encompassed this discussion for too long. This debate is not about picking sides – it is about evaluating options.” “The Energy and Commerce Committee: getting the job done” via The Hill – June 28, 2016 Key excerpt: “Legislation to protect seniors’ access to their Medicare doctors, to strengthen and improve chemical and pipeline safety, to reform our nation’s mental health system, and to revolutionize our healthcare ecosystem to facilitate 21st Century Cures. What do all of these have in common? One thing: Big, bipartisan votes in the House Energy and Commerce Committee to help usher these critical pieces of legislation through regular order here in the House, and eventually into law.”  “Addressing the opioid crisis” via South Bend Tribune – July 27, 2016 Key excerpt: “The simple truth is that we’re in the middle of an opioid abus… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-visits-huron-area-technical-center-in-bad-axe-to-highlight-bipartisan-legislation-to-make-college-more-affordable-and-accessible Peters Visits Huron Area Technical Center in Bad Axe to Highlight Bipartisan Legislation to Make College More Affordable & Accessible 2016-12-19 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Gary Peters P000595 www.peters.senate.gov     legacy 12.19.16 Peters Visits Huron Area Technical Center in Bad Axe to Highlight Bipartisan Legislation to Make College More Affordable & Accessible BAD AXE, MI U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today toured the Huron Area Technical Center (HATC) in Bad Axe and highlighted bipartisan, bicameral legislation he introduced to expand options for high school students to obtain college credit, making higher education more affordable and accessible while improving high school and college graduation rates. Peters' Making Education Affordable and Accessible Act (MEAA) would expand access to dual and concurrent enrollment programs and early/middle college programs by providing grants to institutions of higher education. Peters was joined today by Clark Brock, Principal of the HATC, and Joseph Murphy, Superintendent of the Huron Intermediate School District. The increasing cost of higher education should not be a barrier that prevents students from pursuing their careers, said Senator Peters. Programs like those offered at the Huron Area Technical Center are giving students a head start at earning college credits while equipping students with tools needed to become the next generation of leaders in a global economy. We were pleased to welcome Senator Peters to Huron County and we appreciate his efforts to expand dual enrollment programs and curriculums, said Clark Brock, Principal of the Huron Area Technical Center. Dual enrollment programs are an opportunity for high school students to afford a higher education while earning career development skills, and we thank Senator Peters for visiting HATC. MEAA, which Peters introduced with Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Congressmen Jared Polis (D-CO) and Tom Reed (R-NY), provides grants to institutions of higher education that can be used to: Carry out dual and concurrent enrollment programs as well as early/middle college programming this includes covering tuition and fees, books, and required instructional materials for a program so that students will not be requ… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sen-peters-to-join-senate-armed-services-committee Sen. Peters to Join Senate Armed Services Committee 2016-12-19 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Gary Peters P000595 www.peters.senate.gov     legacy 12.19.16 Sen. Peters to Join Senate Armed Services Committee WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Gary Peters announced he has been appointed to the Senate Committee on Armed Services for the 115th Congress, subject to ratification by the Democratic Caucus. Peters will also continue to serve on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee; Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee; and the Joint Economic Committee. As a former Lt. Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve, I am proud to be carrying on Michigan's strong military tradition by joining the Senate Armed Services Committee. Michigan helped build the Arsenal of Democracy that defeated tyranny in World War II, beginning a defense legacy that stretches into present day as Michigan airmen, soldiers, sailors and Marines are supporting the fight against ISIS, said Senator Peters. I look forward to being a strong voice in the Senate for Michigan's servicemembers, veterans, military installations and the defense manufacturers that help our military complete their mission safely and effectively, continued Senator Peters. Through my work on both the Armed Services and Homeland Security Committees, I will be focused on keeping the American people safe and secure from security threats at home and abroad. Michigan's National Guard footprint stretches across the globe with servicemembers serving in some of the military's most cutting-edge missions and participating in and supporting operations in every region of the world, said Major General Gregory Vadnais, The Adjutant General, Michigan National Guard. It's an honor to lead and work with the professional, high-caliber men and women of the Michigan National Guard, and I am pleased Michigan will now have such a strong representation on the Senate Armed Services Committee." Senator Peters has been a champion in Washington for the Battle Creek Air National Guard base, passing legislation to maintain the base's RPA mission and strongly supporting the 110th Attack Wing's new cyber opera… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://dankildee.house.gov/statement-by-congressman-dan-kildee-on-flint-congressional-hearings/ Statement by Congressman Dan Kildee on Flint Congressional Hearings 2016-12-16 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Dan Kildee K000380 dankildee.house.gov     legacy Statement by Congressman Dan Kildee on Flint Congressional Hearings December 16, 2016 Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) issued the following statement today after the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, under Chairman Jason Chaffetz (UT-03), closed its investigation into the Flint water crisis before the panel had all of the information it requested from Michigan Governor Rick Snyder: “Justice for Flint families comes in many forms. One form of justice is getting aid to the city of Flint to help it recover, and I am glad that Congress acted to provide over a hundred million dollars in real relief for families still suffering from this crisis. Another form of justice is restoring Flint families’ confidence in their government, particularly their state government, which caused this crisis in the first place. That justice will not happen unless there is full transparency from Governor Rick Snyder. “Sadly, the Governor and his administration continue to use taxpayer-funded criminal defense attorneys to obstruct, delay and even refuse to turn over documents that would help answer questions of what the Governor knew before, during and after this crisis became public. Flint families deserve nothing but the truth from state government officials – including Governor Snyder – to ensure that Flint gets the resources it needs to recover and a similar crisis never happens elsewhere.” ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://levin.house.gov/press-release/state%E2%80%99s-automated-fraud-system-wrong-93-reviewed-unemployment-cases-2013-2105 States Automated Fraud System Wrong in 93% of Reviewed Unemployment Cases from 2013-2105 2016-12-16 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Sander Levin L000263 levin.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Sander Levin (D-Royal Oak) today called on the State of Michigan to broaden their review of unemployment insurance fraud cases after a re-review of cases found an error rate of 93% in auto-adjudicated cases between October 2013 and August 4, 2015. “This high level of error rate in accusations of fraud is outrageous for any government program, especially one for unemployed workers trying to stay afloat while they find another job. Running a fully automated system that spit out fraud determinations for such a long period of time was in violation of federal law and completely reckless.  In addition, the Auditor General’s report makes it clear that the agency’s due process requirements were severely lacking during this period. “While I’m pleased that a small subset of the cases has been reviewed, the state has a responsibility to look at the additional 30,000 fraud determinations made during this same time period.  “Finally, with an Unemployment Insurance contingency fund that has grown so dramatically, the state must do a full accounting of the monies that have flowed into this account. While I am pleased that $5 million has been repaid, it strikes me as small compared to the amount of money that was collected at the time.  Only a full audit will ensure the public that the problem has been fully rectified.” Rep. Levin called on the State to investigate the Michigan Integrated Data Automated System (MiDAS) system in a letter  to the Governor on April 25th. The recent review was required by the U.S. Department of Labor and initiated after a February 2016 Michigan Auditor General report found that computer-determined fraud was affirmed in only 8 percent of cases that were appealed. The Numbers: Total Fraud Determinations, October 2013 – August 2015 53,633 Total Cases Reviewed by State 22,427 Total Fraud Determinations Upheld 1,462 Total Fraud Determinations Overturned        20,965 Individuals Requiring Repayment 2,571 Amount Repaid to Individuals $5,431,821 Data provided by the State of Michiga… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://conyers.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/detroit-free-press-americans-deserve-better-electoral-college Detroit Free Press: Americans deserve better than the Electoral College 2016-12-16 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI John Conyers C000714 conyers.house.gov     legacy John Conyers Jr. 7:27 a.m. EST December 16, 2016 With the Electoral College electors scheduled to meet Monday   to  formally elect Donald Trump as our 45th president, it is time that we reconsider whether a political compromise approved in 1787 bears any principled or practical reason for being today. Several serious concerns were raised at a forum I organized earlier this month about the Electoral College featuring leading experts in history, constitutional law and political science. Most obviously, we learned that the Electoral College is anti-democratic. Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton has so far received more than 2.8 million more popular votes than  Trump — the largest divergence between the popular and electoral votes in history. This is the second time there has been a divergence between the popular vote and the Electoral College in the last five elections, and the fifth time since 1824. We also learned that the Electoral College is rooted in slavery.  At our forum, Yale law professor Akhil Amar explained, slave states opposed direct elections for President because “in a direct election system, the North would outnumber the South, whose many slaves . . . could not vote.  But the Electoral College . . . instead let each southern state count its slaves, albeit with a two-fifths discount, in computing its share of the overall count.” Our forum also made clear that many of the arguments in defense of the Electoral College are anachronistic. Electoral College defenders argue that it serves to check the passions of ordinary voters, pointing to Alexander Hamilton’s view in “The Federalist Papers,” that the Electoral College would help ensure “that the office of President will never fall to the lot of any man who is not in an eminent degree endowed with the requisite qualifications.” However, the Electoral College does not formally meet to deliberate about who should be president.  The general public does not even know the electors’ identities, and the Electoral College’s choice for president has l… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-congressman-dan-kildee-flint-congressional-hearings Statement by Congressman Dan Kildee on Flint Congressional Hearings 2016-12-16 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Dan Kildee K000380 dankildee.house.gov     legacy Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) issued the following statement today after the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, under Chairman Jason Chaffetz (UT-03), closed its investigation into the Flint water crisis before the panel had all of the information it requested from Michigan Governor Rick Snyder: Justice for Flint families comes in many forms. One form of justice is getting aid to the city of Flint to help it recover, and I am glad that Congress acted to provide over a hundred million dollars in real relief for families still suffering from this crisis. Another form of justice is restoring Flint families' confidence in their government, particularly their state government, which caused this crisis in the first place. That justice will not happen unless there is full transparency from Governor Rick Snyder. Sadly, the Governor and his administration continue to use taxpayer-funded criminal defense attorneys to obstruct, delay and even refuse to turn over documents that would help answer questions of what the Governor knew before, during and after this crisis became public. Flint families deserve nothing but the truth from state government officials including Governor Snyder to ensure that Flint gets the resources it needs to recover and a similar crisis never happens elsewhere. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-gardner-american-innovation-and-competitiveness-act-to-be-signed-into-law Peters-Gardner American Innovation and Competitiveness Act to be Signed into Law 2016-12-16 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Gary Peters P000595 www.peters.senate.gov     legacy 12.16.16 Peters-Gardner American Innovation and Competitiveness Act to be Signed into Law House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen R&D, Boost Manufacturing WASHINGTON, DC The U.S. House of Representatives today approved the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act, a bicameral, bipartisan legislative compromise originallyintroduced by U.S Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Cory Gardner (R-CO), along with John Thune (R-SD), and Bill Nelson (D-FL), that maximizes basic research opportunities, reduces administrative burdens for researchers, encourages scientific entrepreneurship, and promotes oversight of taxpayer-funded research. The legislation also promotes diversity in STEM fields, incentivizes private-sector innovation, and aims to improve advanced manufacturing and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), a public-private partnership to support small and medium-sized manufacturers. The U.S. Senate unanimously approved the legislation last week. This legislation marks the first major update to federal research and technology policy to originate in the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee in more than a decade. Cutting-edge innovation and scientific research drive our economy forward by supporting new advances in manufacturing, creating new jobs and promoting our nation's competitiveness, said Senator Peters, Ranking Member of the Space, Science and Competitiveness Subcommittee.I am pleased that the House passed this bipartisan legislation that maximizes federal investments in basic science research, strengthens STEM education programs to build a skilled workforce and supports services that make small and medium-sized manufacturers globally competitive. I was honored to work with Senator Gardner to craft this legislation to help America stay ahead of the curve in our increasingly competitive world. The House's passage of the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act is a majo… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-tours-xg-sciences-highlights-legislation-supporting-small-and-medium-manufacturers Peters Tours XG Sciences, Highlights Legislation Supporting Small and Medium Manufacturers 2016-12-16 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Gary Peters P000595 www.peters.senate.gov     legacy 12.16.16 Peters Tours XG Sciences, Highlights Legislation Supporting Small and Medium Manufacturers LANSING, MI U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) today toured XG Sciences in Lansing to highlight bipartisan legislation he introduced, which unanimously passed the Senate, to improve advanced manufacturing by strengthening the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) a public-private partnership dedicated to providing technical support and services to small and medium-sized manufacturers. Michigan manufacturers are pioneering groundbreaking research and developing innovative new products that will dramatically improve our lives, said Senator Peters. I'm pleased the Senate unanimously approved my bipartisan legislation that helps manufacturers and their employees innovate and thrive. Manufacturers like XG Sciences help drive economic growth and hire locally, and I'm proud to support programs like MEP that give Michigan businesses the tools they need to compete and succeed. XG Sciences is a leading supplier of graphene nanoplatelets and value-added products containing graphene nanoplatelets, creating products that can be used in everything from lightweight composite materials to thermal coatings and energy storage, said Dr. Phillip Rose, CEO of XG Sciences, Inc. Our company has been honored to work with MMTC to improve our efficiency and streamline our production process so we can focus on making high quality materials for our customers. We were happy to welcome Senator Peters to XG Sciences, and we appreciate his efforts to help small manufacturers access the resources and support they need to grow, innovate and compete. Peters, a member of the Senate Small Business Committee and the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, is a strong supporter of Michigan's manufacturing industry. Peters' bipartisan American Innovation and Competitiveness Act, which recently passed unanimously in the Senate, helps expand and strengthen the MEP program to reach more small and medium-sized manufacturers. M… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398726 ICYMI: Ground broken for Glen Oaks residence hall 2016-12-15 2016 2016-12 Republican House MI Fred Upton U000031 upton.house.gov     legacy ICYMI: Ground broken for Glen Oaks residence hall By Michael Patrick Sturgis Journal Glen Oaks Community College officially broke ground Wednesday for a 108-bed student housing project. The ceremony follows the recent vote by the college's board of trustees to approve a $5.3 million bid, submitted by Frederick Construction of Vicksburg, to construct a new dormitory on the Glen Oaks campus. Construction is expected begin in the coming weeks, weather permitting, with plans for the project to be complete prior to the fall 2017 semester, which begins in late August. Plans for the three-story student housing project include two- and four-suite units that share kitchen and living areas and two bathrooms. The facility will be located on the north side of the main parking lot, west of the main facility. GOCC is the first Michigan community college to use a low-cost (2.38 percent) USDA Rural Development federal 30-year loan to finance the housing project. The groundbreaking ceremony began with a welcome and long list of introductions by Glen Oaks president David Devier. Next, several people spoke, including U.S. Rep. Fred Upton. "Community colleges today are more relevant than ever before," Upton said. "And this has been a real landmark institution in St. Joseph County. Seeing it expand to include housing units ... to be able to do this and be able to have kids in their dorms literally by next fall is really terrific and a credit to the folks that are here."  Read the full story online, via the Sturgis Journal, HERE. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/editorials/serving-you-michigan-and-washington Serving You in Michigan and Washington 2016-12-15 2016 2016-12 Republican House MI John Moolenaar M001194 moolenaar.house.gov     legacy Serving you in Michigan and Washington By Congressman John Moolenaar One of the joys of serving as your congressman is honoring our current soldiers and veterans for their service to our country. This month, I voted to give our troops their largest pay increase in six years. They make sacrifices every day to keep us safe and the raise they have earned is a small part of thanking them and their families for their service to our nation. This year, I have also had the privilege of presenting our veterans with their military service awards. I believe courage is given where courage is honored and these ceremonies are an important part of making sure our veterans and future generations of veterans know we will always be grateful for their service. I have hosted ceremonies across the Fourth District to honor our Vietnam veterans with the Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemorative Lapel Pin. This is part of the federal government’s effort to recognize all Vietnam veterans for their service. Veterans who have not received a lapel pin should contact the Midland office at (989) 631-2552. Current members of the military and our veterans have defended our way of life and our freedoms, including ensuring that we are able hold our government officials accountable. To be accountable to you, I have made it a priority to be available, meeting constituents in all 15 counties of the district in 2016. At listening sessions, we discussed current events and your concerns about issues before Congress. You passionately care about the future of our country and I appreciate your input while representing you in Washington. I also communicated with the district by sending more than 900,000 emails to share news and upcoming events. Meeting notices were also published in media outlets. Constituents who wish to receive email communications from my office can subscribe to my newsletter at moolenaar. house.gov/newsletter. I also used traditional mail to reach residents, and in August I mailed a survey on critical issues before Congress. In respo… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sen-peters-applauds-general-motors-announcement-to-build-their-first-autonomous-vehicle-in-michigan Sen. Peters Applauds General Motors Announcement to Build Their First Autonomous Vehicle in Michigan 2016-12-15 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Gary Peters P000595 www.peters.senate.gov     legacy 12.15.16 Sen. Peters Applauds General Motors Announcement to Build Their First Autonomous Vehicle in Michigan GM Building Autonomous Chevy Bolt in Orion Township Assembly Plant, Testing Autonomous Vehicles on Michigan Roads WASHINGTON, DC-U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee and co-founder of the bipartisan Senate Smart Transportation Caucus, released the following statement regarding General Motors' announcement that they will begin testing autonomous vehicles on Michigan's roads and build their first autonomous Chevy Bolt in Michigan: Michigan is the birthplace of the automotive industry, and our state led the way in putting America, and the rest of the world, on wheels. I'm proud to see that General Motors and Michigan UAW workers will continue to lead the next transformational shift in the automotive industry by building their first driverless car in Michigan. Automated vehicles and advanced vehicle technologies that allow cars to communicate with each other will help eliminate traffic congestion, prevent accidents and most importantly, save hundreds of thousands of lives. Today's announcement is another positive step forward for Michigan's efforts to take the automotive industry into the future. Along with exciting projects like the American Center for Mobility, these steps will help keep Michigan at the cutting-edge of innovation and testing of the automotive technologies that will once again revolutionize the way we get around. Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/senator-stabenow-statement-on-2016-fish-and-wildlife-study-showing-barges-could-inadvertently-carry-asian-carp-into-great-lakes Senator Stabenow Statement on 2016 Fish and Wildlife Study Showing Barges Could Inadvertently Carry Asian Carp into Great Lakes 2016-12-15 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Debbie Stabenow S000770 www.stabenow.senate.gov     legacy Senator Stabenow Statement on 2016 Fish and Wildlife Study Showing Barges Could Inadvertently Carry Asian Carp into Great Lakes Thursday, December 15, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) released a statement on results from the 2016 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service study providing further evidence that barges could inadvertently carry Asian Carp into the Great Lakes: “It is deeply alarming that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has found further evidence that barges could inadvertently carry Asian Carp through the electric barrier in the Chicago Area Waterway System.  I will examine all options to prevent Asian Carp from reaching our Great Lakes in this manner.”   Next Article Previous Article 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://huizenga.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398374 The Fed's Ad-Hoc Anchor Continues to Drag on Our Economy 2016-12-14 2016 2016-12 Republican House MI Bill Huizenga H001058 huizenga.house.gov     legacy The Fed's Ad-Hoc Anchor Continues to Drag on Our Economy f t # e Washington, December 14, 2016 Today, Monetary Policy and Trade Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the Federal Reserve announced its decision to raise short-term interest rates: "The normalization of rates is inevitable, however the Federal Reserve continues to slow walk the process by maintaining artificially low rates," said Huizenga. "Adopting a rules-based strategy for monetary policy would not only strengthen our economy but improve opportunity for millions of Americans. The ad-hoc approach currently being employed by the Fed continues to create uncertainty for consumers and investors alike which acts as an anchor on our economy. I am hopeful that with a Trump Administration soon in the White House, House-passed legislation such as the FORM Act and the Financial CHOICE Act will gain even greater traction as positive ways to improve our nation's monetary policy." 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senators-peters-perdue-introduce-no-heroes-left-untreated-act Senators Peters, Perdue Introduce No Heroes Left Untreated Act 2016-12-14 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Gary Peters P000595 www.peters.senate.gov     legacy 12.14.16 Senators Peters, Perdue Introduce No Heroes Left Untreated Act Bill Creates Pilot Program to Treat Veterans with PTSD, Mental Health Issues WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and David Perdue (R-GA) today announced they introduced the No Heroes Left Untreated Act, legislation that would create a pilot program for innovative medical care for veterans to help treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI) and other mental health issues. The effects of traumas, like PTSD, traumatic brain injury, military sexual trauma, chronic pain and opiate addiction weighs heavily on many of American's veterans, said Senator Peters, a former Lt. Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve. Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy technology has significant potential to successfully treat these conditions, and establishing a pilot program with the Department of Veterans Affairs will allow our veterans to benefit from this new medical advancement. Our veterans sacrificed everything to defend our freedoms and it is our responsibility to make sure they get the care they were promised, said Senator Perdue. The No Heroes Left Untreated Act would establish a pilot program that explores innovative treatment options touted by many leaders in our active forces community. If successful, this pilot program could set a new treatment standard for veterans dealing with traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder. It is our duty to support our veterans and improve their health care options, and I look forward to doing all I can to advance this pilot program. The No Heroes Left Untreated Act would establish a pilot program at two medical centers within the VA network and enroll up to 50 veterans in Magnetic EEG/ECG-Guided Resonance Therapy for a one-year period. This is an individualized non-pharmaceutical, non-invasive neuromodulation procedure that applies magnetic stimulation to help facilita… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398723 21st Century Cures Signed into Law 2016-12-13 2016 2016-12 Republican House MI Fred Upton U000031 upton.house.gov     legacy Marking the culmination of a three-year journey, President Obama signed the 21st Century Cures Act into law. The House passed the game-changing medical innovation bill 392 to 26 on November 30, and the Senate followed suit, voting 94 to 5 on December 7. Last week, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) and Senate Pro Tempore Orrin Hatch (R-UT) signed the bill at an enrollment ceremony before formally sending it to the president. U.S. Reps Fred Upton (R-MI) and Diana DeGette (D-CO) authors of the 21st Century Cures Act released the following statement: “Working together, we got the job done. Patients needed a game-changer – and it is our hope that history will look back at the Cures effort as the moment in time when the tide finally turned against disease. Today’s milestone is not the end, it’s just the beginning for #CuresNow.” 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://conyers.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/conyers-hoyer-engel-thompson-cummings-smith-schiff-joint-statement Conyers, Hoyer, Engel, Thompson, Cummings, Smith, & Schiff Joint Statement Calling For a Comprehensive Investigation of Russian Interference in the 2016 Election 2016-12-13 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI John Conyers C000714 conyers.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC – Today, House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI) joined  Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD), House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Eliot Engel (D-NY), House Homeland Security Committee Ranking Member Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), House Oversight Committee Ranking Member Elijah Cummings (D-MD), House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA), and House Intelligence Committee Ranking Member Adam Schiff (D-CA) released the following joint statement in response to news reports about intelligence assessments of Russian interference in the 2016 election, and comments by the House Republican leadership downplaying the need for a thorough investigation: “All Americans should be deeply concerned by the reports that Russian agencies have interfered with a U.S. election. As Speaker Ryan noted, ‘any foreign intervention in our elections is entirely unacceptable.’ “The first duty of the United States government is to safeguard the American people and the integrity of our free society from attacks by foreign adversaries. Cyberattacks on our political institutions are direct threats to their integrity and are just as menacing as attacks on our economic, physical, and military infrastructure. “Given the gravity of these unprecedented attacks by a foreign state, we need a congressional investigation that is truly bipartisan, that is comprehensive, that will not be restricted by jurisdictional lines, and that will give the American people a complete and full accounting of what happened consistent with safeguarding our national security.” 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://conyers.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmett-till-unsolved-civil-rights-crimes-reauthorization-act-passed Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act Passed By Congress 2016-12-13 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI John Conyers C000714 conyers.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC—During its final session of the 114th Congress, the Senate passed the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act of 2016 (S.2854/H.R.5067).  In the Senate, the bill was led by Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC), Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO), and Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MO).  In the House, original sponsors were Rep. John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI), Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) and Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI). The bill now heads to the President to be signed into law. BACKGROUND Before the passage of major civil rights legislation in the 1960s, hundreds of racially suspicious crimes were committed in this country, and few attempts to prosecute them were ever pursued.  Tuskegee Institute once kept a record of verified lynchings in the United States from 1877 to 1950.  The institute documented that nearly 4000 mainly unprosecuted civil rights crimes occurred during that period.  Many American families continue to pass down stories of loss and disappearance even today without knowing the truth about what actually happened to their loved ones.  PRIMARY GOALS OF THE BILL The Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act represents a critical opportunity to right these wrongs committed, primarily against African Americans, but also against people of diverse backgrounds.  In some cases, individuals still remain who were witnesses to these crimes or who can help provide evidence regarding these incidents.  This bill reauthorizes and updates the original legislation that was signed into law in 2008.  It seeks to respond to the concerns of victims' family members and strengthen collaboration between the Justice Department, the FBI, State and local law enforcement, and advocates to pursue these cold cases.  There is a collective goal to seek the truth about this long-standing tragedies and hold the perpetrators and orchestrators of these atrocities accountable.   This reauthorization also seeks to respond to the concerns of advocates regarding the implementation of the original… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://debbiedingell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/dingell-applauds-release-v2v-rule Dingell Applauds Release of V2V Rule 2016-12-13 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Debbie Dingell D000624 debbiedingell.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) issuance of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to mandate the use of vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) technologies and vehicles.  “NHTSA and DOT deserve our thanks for releasing an NPRM enabling the use of V2V technologies, which have the promise of saving lives and improving auto safety. V2V technologies will help make drivers aware of threats they would otherwise be unable to see, such as warnings if an unseen car is approaching an intersection or when it is unsafe to make a left turn, and could help eliminate up to 80 percent of non-impaired accidents on the road today. NHTSA estimates that a red light warning system enabled by V2V technologies could help avoid over 250,000 crashes and 2,000 fatalities annually. Today’s announcement moves the ball forward on auto safety and will also help ensure the United States remains on the cutting edge of developing these potentially life-saving technologies.   “In order for these technologies to work properly, we must ensure that auto makers are using V2V devices that ‘speak the same language’ as the NPRM proposes. It is important to note that the 5.9 GHz band of spectrum has already been allocated for Dedicated Short-Range Communications (DSRC) radios that will be used to implement this technology. It is crucial that the FCC ensure that any potential sharing of the band does not interfere with DSRC so these potentially life-saving technologies can reach consumers as soon as possible.” 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lawrence.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-lawrence-elected-vice-chair-congressional-women-s-caucus Congresswoman Lawrence Elected as Vice Chair of Congressional Womens Caucus 2016-12-13 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Brenda Lawrence L000581 lawrence.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Brenda Lawrence (MI-14) today released a statement regarding her appointment as Vice Chair of the Congressional Women’s Caucus for the 115th Congress: “I am honored to be a part of this bipartisan caucus advocating on behalf of women nation-wide.  Working together to support the needs of women and families is a cornerstone to our country’s overall success.  I am committed to collaborating in creating legislation that supports the needed and necessary goals of this Caucus.  When women succeed America succeeds, and I’m excited to be a part of this Caucus and this movement supporting fairness and equality for all women.” ## Background: Founded in 1977, the Congressional Women’s Caucus has been a leading advocate on issues advancing the lives of women and families. Caucus members have helped pass legislation securing tougher child support enforcement, promoting women’s health, helping women business owners, and protecting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-colleagues-call-for-national-intelligence-estimate-of-russian-tampering-in-us-election-request-confirmation-of-justice-dept-investigation- Peters, Colleagues Call for National Intelligence Estimate of Russian Tampering in U.S. Election, Request Confirmation of Justice Dept. Investigation 2016-12-13 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Gary Peters P000595 www.peters.senate.gov     legacy 12.13.16 Peters, Colleagues Call for National Intelligence Estimate of Russian Tampering in U.S. Election, Request Confirmation of Justice Dept. Investigation In letters to Director James Clapper, Attorney General Lynch, Senators push Administration on Russian hacks WASHINGTON U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), a member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, today joined eight of his colleagues in calling for a National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) to determine the extent of Russian intervention in the 2016 United States presidential election, accompanied by an unclassified summary of its key judgments by January 20th, 2017. An NIE is the formal, authoritative assessment of the Director of National Intelligence related to a particular national security issue, which reflects the collective judgment of the nation's sixteen intelligence agencies. The senators also called on Attorney General Loretta Lynch to publicly confirm that nonpartisan career Justice Department officials are conducting a criminal investigation into the matter, and if not, to open one immediately. On Friday, the Washington Post reported that the CIA concluded in a secret assessment that Russia intervened in the election to assist Donald Trump. Senator Peters joined Sens. Dick Durbin (IL), Patrick Leahy (VT), Ben Cardin (MD), Al Franken (MN), Brian Schatz (HI), Bob Casey (PA), Tom Udall (NM), and Ed Markey (MA) in sending the letters. Direct and deliberate interference in our election is an unprecedented breach and threat to U.S. democracy and national securityit is absolutely critical that information about these matters be disclosed to the public and to Congress, wrote the Senators. We strongly support calls for bipartisan investigations by Congressthis issue requires the full attention of the executive and legislative branches alike, and a conclusive, public national intelligence estimate will lay out the facts for the American people.… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sen-peters-applauds-dot-proposed-rule-requiring-vehicle-to-vehicle-communications-technology-in-new-vehicle-models Sen. Peters Applauds DOT Proposed Rule Requiring Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communications Technology in New Vehicle Models 2016-12-13 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Gary Peters P000595 www.peters.senate.gov     legacy 12.13.16 Sen. Peters Applauds DOT Proposed Rule Requiring Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communications Technology in New Vehicle Models Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communications Allow Cars to Communicate Wirelessly to Avoid Crashes WASHINGTON, DC-U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee and co-founder of the bipartisanSenate Smart Transportation Caucus, released the following statement on the Department of Transportation's (DOT) announcement of a proposed rule requiring vehicle-to-vehicle communication technology (V2V) to be included in all new light-duty vehicles: I'm pleased that DOT is continuing to build on their efforts to bring advanced vehicle technologies to our nation's roads by requiring vehicle-to-vehicle communication technology to be included in all new light-duty vehicle models. This technology could dramatically reduce the number of accidents and traffic fatalities on our roads, especially when combined with vehicle-to-infrastructure communication technology and automated vehicles. It is also important that this proposed rule encourages developers and government to collaborate and ensure all vehicles can communicate with each other using a standard language. At a time when more than 35,000 people lose their lives on American roads every year, vehicle-to-vehicle communications could help save hundreds of thousands of lives. Vehicle-to-vehicle communication devices will use dedicated short range communications (DSRC), and in order to reach their full safety potential, we must ensure these technologies are able to function without interference in the 5.9 GHz spectrum band. I'm pleased the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is currently testing proposals for sharing to eliminate possible interference between DSRC used in connected vehicle technologies and unlicensed Wi-Fi devices in the 5.9 GHz band. I have urged the FCC to complete this testing in a th… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://walberg.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399215 Walberg, Dingell Seek Answers on Poor Detroit VA Ranking 2016-12-12 2016 2016-12 Republican House MI Tim Walberg W000798 walberg.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Tim Walberg (MI-07) and Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Robert McDonald seeking answers about steps that are being taken to improve performance and quality of care at the Detroit VA. The letter follows press reports that the Detroit VA Medical Center has become a one-star facility based on an internal rating system used by the VA, called the Strategic Analytics for Improvement and Learning (SAIL) database.“We are deeply disturbed to learn that the Detroit VA, which serves many of our constituents, has fallen to a one-star facility,” the Representatives wrote. “The slip to a one-star facility is extremely troubling and we must ensure that veterans receiving healthcare at the facility not be harmed in any way. We must get at the root causes of the problems at the Detroit VA in an expeditious manner.”The Detroit VA saw performance deteriorations in three critical SAIL categories: their Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) score, wait time for specialty care appointments and readmission rates for cardiovascular and medical patient cohorts. The Representatives are requesting information about how VA Headquarters intends to ensure the Detroit VA improves on each target area, the timeline for doing so, and what Congress needs to do to ensure progress is being made and patients are safe. The Representatives also questioned the lack of transparency surrounding the SAIL database.“As you know, this information is not released to the public,” they wrote. “Veterans, just like every other patient, deserve to know how their hospitals are performing and what services need to be improved. Having a secret rating system only serves to increase distrust of the VA and may give the appearance that the Department has something to hide. To address these concerns, we introduced legislation earlier this year that would improve transparency at the VA by requiring each VA medical facility to issue a quarterly report … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://walberg.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399216 Detroit Free Press: Dingell, Walberg want answers on Detroit's VA center 2016-12-12 2016 2016-12 Republican House MI Tim Walberg W000798 walberg.house.gov     legacy A USA TODAY/Free Press report last week revealing a low quality rating at Detroit’s John D. Dingell Veterans Affairs Medical Center led two members of Congress today to ask the agency for assurances that veterans are “being properly cared for and are not in danger.”U.S. Reps. Debbie Dingell, D-Dearborn, and Tim Walberg, R-Tipton, wrote VA Secretary Robert McDonald today asking for copies of the agency’s secret star-ratings of hospitals going back five years as well as for plans for improvements at the Detroit center and when they will be implemented.“We are deeply disturbed to learn that the Detroit VA, which serves many of our constituents, has fallen to a one-star facility,” they wrote. “The slip to a one-star facility is extremely troubling and we must ensure that veterans receiving health care at the facility not be harmed in any way.”While the VA refuses to release star-ratings for its facilities, USA TODAY, a sister publication of the Free Press, recently obtained a list of one- and five-star rated facilities based on quality of care measurements compiled by the agency.In an interview, VA Undersecretary for Health David Shulkin cautioned against using the internal star ratings — which are based on dozens of factors — as a way to compare hospitals but he acknowledged that out of all the system’s hospitals given a one-star rating earlier this year, Detroit’s was the only one to see overall quality deteriorate instead of improve.There was no indication, however, that veterans were in any specific danger, despite the facility’s low ranking on certain quality of care measurements, which officials said they were working to improve.In their letter, Dingell and Walberg chided the VA for keeping the star ratings under wraps, saying that, “Veterans, just like every other patient, deserve to know how their hospitals are performing and what services need to be improved. Having a secret rating system only serves to increase distrust of the VA.”Dingell and Walberg also asked the VA head if there are “penalties or punishm… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://walberg.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399217 Detroit News: Reps: Why did Detroit VA facilitys rating drop? 2016-12-12 2016 2016-12 Republican House MI Tim Walberg W000798 walberg.house.gov     legacy Two members of Congress wrote to the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs on Monday demanding answers about why the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit has fallen to a one-star facility out of five stars based on an internal rating by the VA.Reps. Debbie Dingell, D-Dearborn, and Tim Walberg, R-Tipton, said they were “disturbed” by the news and asked Secretary Robert McDonald how his agency intends to swiftly improve the performance and quality of care.“The slip to a one-star facility is extremely troubling, and we must ensure that veterans receiving health care at the facility not be harmed in any way,” Dingell and Walberg wrote. “We must get at the root causes of the problems at the Detroit VA in an expeditious manner.”The Detroit VA ratings fell in categories including its wait time for specialty care appointments as well as readmission rates for cardiovascular and medical patient cohorts.Dingell and Walberg asked McDonald for details about how the agency intends to improve targets in each area, the timeline for doing so and what Congress needs to do to ensure progress is being made and ensure patients’ safety.They also raised concerns about the lack of transparency surrounding the database used for the ratings system – the Strategic Analytics for Improvement and Learning database, which is not public.The pair requested five years worth of SAIL star rankings that are free of redaction. They also requested details about the metrics used in the SAIL system and asked how often the measurements are updated and reviewed.“Veterans, just like every other patient, deserve to know how their hospitals are performing and what services need to be improved,” the lawmakers wrote. “Having a secret rating system only serves to increase distrust of the VA and may give the appearance that the Department has something to hide.”They asked McDonald about what assistance and resources the VA is offering the Detroit VA and other one-star facilities to ensure they are taking action to improve care and wanted to know whether s… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://debbiedingell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/dingell-walberg-seek-answers-poor-detroit-va-ranking Dingell, Walberg Seek Answers on Poor Detroit VA Ranking 2016-12-12 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Debbie Dingell D000624 debbiedingell.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Tim Walberg (MI-07) today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Robert McDonald seeking answers about steps that are being taken to improve performance and quality of care at the Detroit VA. The letter follows press reports that the Detroit VA Medical Center has become a one-star facility based on an internal rating system used by the VA, called the Strategic Analytics for Improvement and Learning (SAIL) database. “We are deeply disturbed to learn that the Detroit VA, which serves many of our constituents, has fallen to a one-star facility,” the Representatives wrote. “The slip to a one-star facility is extremely troubling and we must ensure that veterans receiving healthcare at the facility not be harmed in any way. We must get at the root causes of the problems at the Detroit VA in an expeditious manner.” The Detroit VA saw performance deteriorations in three critical SAIL categories: their Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) score, wait time for specialty care appointments and readmission rates for cardiovascular and medical patient cohorts. The Representatives are requesting information about how VA Headquarters intends to ensure the Detroit VA improves on each target area, the timeline for doing so, and what Congress needs to do to ensure progress is being made and patients are safe. The Representatives also questioned the lack of transparency surrounding the SAIL database. “As you know, this information is not released to the public,” they wrote. “Veterans, just like every other patient, deserve to know how their hospitals are performing and what services need to be improved. Having a secret rating system only serves to increase distrust of the VA and may give the appearance that the Department has something to hide. To address these concerns, we introduced legislation earlier this year that would improve transparency at the VA by requiring each VA medical facility to issue a quarterly report… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/walberg-dingell-seek-answers-poor-detroit-va-ranking Walberg, Dingell Seek Answers on Poor Detroit VA Ranking 2016-12-12 2016 2016-12 Republican House MI Tim Walberg W000798 walberg.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. U.S. Representatives Tim Walberg (MI-07) and Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Robert McDonald seeking answers about steps that are being taken to improve performance and quality of care at the Detroit VA. The letter follows press reports that the Detroit VA Medical Center has become a one-star facility based on an internal rating system used by the VA, called the Strategic Analytics for Improvement and Learning (SAIL) database."We are deeply disturbed to learn that the Detroit VA, which serves many of our constituents, has fallen to a one-star facility," the Representatives wrote. "The slip to a one-star facility is extremely troubling and we must ensure that veterans receiving healthcare at the facility not be harmed in any way. We must get at the root causes of the problems at the Detroit VA in an expeditious manner." The Detroit VA saw performance deteriorations in three critical SAIL categories: their Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) score, wait time for specialty care appointments and readmission rates for cardiovascular and medical patient cohorts. The Representatives are requesting information about how VA Headquarters intends to ensure the Detroit VA improves on each target area, the timeline for doing so, and what Congress needs to do to ensure progress is being made and patients are safe. The Representatives also questioned the lack of transparency surrounding the SAIL database. "As you know, this information is not released to the public," they wrote. "Veterans, just like every other patient, deserve to know how their hospitals are performing and what services need to be improved. Having a secret rating system only serves to increase distrust of the VA and may give the appearance that the Department has something to hide. To address these concerns, we introduced legislation earlier this year that would improve transparency at the VA by requiring each VA medical facility to issue a quarterly report… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-approves-peters-gardner-american-innovation-and-competitiveness-act Senate Approves Peters-Gardner American Innovation and Competitiveness Act 2016-12-12 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Gary Peters P000595 www.peters.senate.gov     legacy 12.12.16 Senate Approves Peters-Gardner American Innovation and Competitiveness Act WASHINGTON, DC The U.S. Senate approved the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act, a bicameral, bipartisan legislative compromise originallyintroduced by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Cory Gardner (R-CO), along with John Thune (R-SD) and Bill Nelson (D-FL), that maximizes basic research opportunities, reduces administrative burdens for researchers, encourages scientific entrepreneurship, and promotes oversight of taxpayer-funded research. The legislation also promotes diversity in STEM fields, incentivizes private-sector innovation, and aims to improve advanced manufacturing and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), a public-private partnership to support small and medium-sized manufacturers. Beginning in July of 2015, Peters and Gardner led the Senate Commerce Committee's innovation and competitiveness working group on ways to update federal science and technology research policy. The working group was designed to facilitate a dialogue between leaders on federal science and technology research and gather feedback to consider in developing the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act. Research and innovation are the cornerstones of the American economy, generating new discoveries that become major industries, create jobs and keep our nation internationally competitive,said Senator Peters, Ranking Member of the Space, Science and Competitiveness Subcommittee.I was honored to work with Senator Gardner, Chairman Thune and Ranking Member Nelson on this bipartisan legislation that takes important steps to improve STEM education efforts, boost small and medium sized manufacturers, and encourage entrepreneurs to turn their discoveries into new businesses that strengthen America's competitive edge and keep us at the forefront of the global economy. America is at its best when it empowers our entrepreneurs and innovators with the tools they need to keep America competitive and at the forefront of cut… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://dankildee.house.gov/senate-passes-agreement-to-provide-critical-help-for-flint-and-other-communities-clearing-way-for-presidents-signature/ Senate Passes Agreement to Provide Critical Help for Flint and Other Communities, Clearing Way for Presidents Signature 2016-12-10 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Dan Kildee K000380 dankildee.house.gov     legacy Senate Passes Agreement to Provide Critical Help for Flint and Other Communities, Clearing Way for President’s Signature December 10, 2016 The Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act authorizes funding for Flint and other communities that was appropriated as part of the government funding bill Congress has finally passed an agreement to provide $170 million in long-awaited assistance for Flint and other communities affected by lead.  The bipartisan agreement, championed by Senator Stabenow, Senator Peters and Congressman Kildee, passed the Senate 78-21 tonight as part of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act.  This agreement closely mirrors legislation that passed the Senate in September by a margin of 95-3.  It now goes to the desk of the President for his signature. The agreement provides access to $100 million in funding to help fix Flint’s drinking water infrastructure; funding to activate at least $200 million in low-interest loans to upgrade water infrastructure in communities in Michigan and across the country; $50 million to address the health care needs of children who have been exposed to lead; authority for the State of Michigan to forgive $20 million in past drinking water loans to Flint; and a requirement that EPA warn the public within 24 hours of high lead levels in drinking water if a state fails to do so. “This is a very long, hard-fought victory,” said Senator Stabenow.  “This agreement achieves what we set out to accomplish from the beginning—pass urgently needed funding to help repair and replace drinking water infrastructure in Flint and other communities, and address the health care needs of children and families. The people of Flint have waited far too long throughout this terrible crisis for their water system to be fixed. It is also past time for the State of Michigan to do everything in its power to meet its responsibilities to help the city recover from the water crisis.” “Though the State of Michigan has the primary responsibility to su… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/senate-passes-agreement-provide-critical-help-flint-and-other-communities Senate Passes Agreement to Provide Critical Help for Flint and Other Communities, Clearing Way for Presidents Signature 2016-12-10 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Dan Kildee K000380 dankildee.house.gov     legacy The Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act authorizes funding for Flint and other communities thatwasappropriated as part of the government funding bill Congress has finally passed an agreement to provide $170 million in long-awaited assistance for Flint and other communities affected by lead. The bipartisan agreement, championed by Senator Stabenow, SenatorPetersand Congressman Kildee, passed the Senate 78-21tonightas part of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act. This agreement closely mirrors legislation that passed the Senate in September by a margin of 95-3. It now goes to the desk of the President for his signature. The agreement provides access to $100 million in funding to help fix Flint's drinking water infrastructure; funding to activate at least $200 million in low-interest loans to upgrade water infrastructure in communities in Michigan and across the country; $50 million to address the health care needs of children who have been exposed to lead; authority for the State of Michigan to forgive $20 million in past drinking water loans to Flint; and a requirement that EPA warn the publicwithin 24 hoursof high lead levels in drinking water if a state fails to do so. This is a very long, hard-fought victory,said Senator Stabenow. This agreement achieves what we set out to accomplish from the beginningpass urgently needed funding to help repair and replace drinking water infrastructure in Flint and other communities, and address the health care needs of children and families. The people of Flint have waited far too long throughout this terrible crisis for their water system to be fixed. It is also past time for the State of Michigan to do everything in its power to meet its responsibilities to help the city recover from the water crisis. "Though the State of Michigan has the primary responsibility to support long-term recovery efforts in Flint, the federal government should have stepped in long ago to provide emergency assistance for an American city in crisis,said Se… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-passes-agreement-to-provide-critical-help-for-flint-and-other-communities-clearing-way-for-presidents-signature Senate Passes Agreement to Provide Critical Help for Flint and Other Communities, Clearing Way for Presidents Signature 2016-12-10 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Gary Peters P000595 www.peters.senate.gov     legacy 12.10.16 Senate Passes Agreement to Provide Critical Help for Flint and Other Communities, Clearing Way for President's Signature The Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act authorizes funding for Flint and other communities that was appropriated as part of the government funding bill WASHINGTON, D.C. Congress has finally passed an agreement to provide $170 million in long-awaited assistance for Flint and other communities affected by lead. The bipartisan agreement, championed by Senator Peters, Senator Stabenow and Congressman Kildee, passed the Senate 78-21 tonight as part of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act. This agreement closely mirrors legislation that passed the Senate in September by a margin of 95-3. It now goes to the desk of the President for his signature. The agreement provides access to $100 million in funding to help fix Flint's drinking water infrastructure; funding to activate at least $200 million in low-interest loans to upgrade water infrastructure in communities in Michigan and across the country; $50 million to address the health care needs of children who have been exposed to lead; authority for the State of Michigan to forgive $20 million in past drinking water loans to Flint; and a requirement that EPA warn the public within 24 hours of high lead levels in drinking water if a state fails to do so. "Though the State of Michigan has the primary responsibility to support long-term recovery efforts in Flint, the federal government should have stepped in long ago to provide emergency assistance for an American city in crisis,said Senator Peters.For nearly a year, Senator Stabenow, Congressman Kildee and I have fought to secure emergency assistance while many families in Flint are still living on bottled water and dealing with the negative health effects of this tragedy. I am pleased that Congress has finally followed through on the promise made … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/senate-passes-agreement-to-provide-critical-help-for-flint-and-other-communities-clearing-way-for-presidents-signature Senate Passes Agreement to Provide Critical Help for Flint and Other Communities, Clearing Way for Presidents Signature 2016-12-10 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Debbie Stabenow S000770 www.stabenow.senate.gov     legacy Senate Passes Agreement to Provide Critical Help for Flint and Other Communities, Clearing Way for President’s Signature The Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act authorizes funding for Flint and other communities that was appropriated as part of the government funding bill Saturday, December 10, 2016 Congress has finally passed an agreement to provide $170 million in long-awaited assistance for Flint and other communities affected by lead.  The bipartisan agreement, championed by Senator Stabenow, Senator Peters and Congressman Kildee, passed the Senate 78-21 tonight as part of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act.  This agreement closely mirrors legislation that passed the Senate in September by a margin of 95-3.  It now goes to the desk of the President for his signature.  The agreement provides access to $100 million in funding to help fix Flint’s drinking water infrastructure; funding to activate at least $200 million in low-interest loans to upgrade water infrastructure in communities in Michigan and across the country; $50 million to address the health care needs of children who have been exposed to lead; authority for the State of Michigan to forgive $20 million in past drinking water loans to Flint; and a requirement that EPA warn the public within 24 hours of high lead levels in drinking water if a state fails to do so. “This is a very long, hard-fought victory,” said Senator Stabenow.  “This agreement achieves what we set out to accomplish from the beginning—pass urgently needed funding to help repair and replace drinking water infrastructure in Flint and other communities, and address the health care needs of children and families. The people of Flint have waited far too long throughout this terrible crisis for their water system to be fixed. It is also past time for the State of Michigan to do everything in its power to meet its respons… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-joins-bipartisan-call-for-president-elect-trump-to-stand-against-russian-aggression-and-support-nato-ukrainian-sovereignty Peters Joins Bipartisan Call for President-Elect Trump to Stand Against Russian Aggression, & Support NATO, Ukrainian Sovereignty 2016-12-09 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Gary Peters P000595 www.peters.senate.gov     legacy 12.09.16 Peters Joins Bipartisan Call for President-Elect Trump to Stand Against Russian Aggression, & Support NATO, Ukrainian Sovereignty WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) joined a bipartisan group of Senators to call on President-elect Donald Trump to continue America's tradition of support for the people of Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression. In light of Russia's continued aggression and repeated refusal to respect Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereign right to choose its own destiny, we also renew our call for the United States to increase political, economic, and military support for Ukraine, wrote Peters and his colleagues. This includes defensive lethal assistance as part of a broader effort to help Ukrainians better defend themselves, deter future aggression, and implement key structural reforms. Similarly, we believe that Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea should never be accepted, nor should we lift sanctions imposed on Russia for its behavior in eastern Ukraine until key provisions of the Minsk Agreement are met. Accordingly, U.S. leadership on maintaining such transatlantic sanctions should remain a priority. In August, Senator Peters joined a Congressional delegation traveling to Ukraine, the Czech Republic, Estonia, and Iceland, where the delegation discussed with allies national security issues, including the threat from Russian aggression and the importance of U.S. partnerships with European allies. While in Ukraine, Peters learned more about the Ukrainian people's battle to combat Russian aggression in the Donbass region and rid their government and civil institutions of rampant corruption. The delegation met with a number of civic, business and military leaders, including Ukraine's National Guard, Patrol Police and Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin. Full text of the senators' letter is below and available here. December 8, 2016 Dear President-elect Trump, As Members and friends of the Senate Ukraine Caucus, advocates for a strong US-Ukrainian rela… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/senator-stabenow-introduces-bipartisan-legislation-to-support-us-manufacturers-create-more-american-jobs Senator Stabenow Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Support U.S. Manufacturers, Create More American Jobs 2016-12-09 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Debbie Stabenow S000770 www.stabenow.senate.gov     legacy Senator Stabenow Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Support U.S. Manufacturers, Create More American Jobs Friday, December 09, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) joined Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) and Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) in introducing legislation amending our tax laws to support American manufacturers and to create jobs here at home.  The bill makes it clear that both companies using contract manufacturers and the contract manufacturers themselves are eligible to claim tax deductions that reward domestic manufacturing activities in the United States. “We don’t have an economy or a middle class unless we make things and grow things,” said Senator Stabenow.  “This bill makes a commonsense change to our tax policies that will encourage manufacturers to create more jobs here at home.” “This legislation will help ensure our tax code encourages good-paying manufacturing jobs right here in the United States,” said Senator Portman.  “The IRS’s interpretation of the section 199 regulations has resulted in disputes and litigation between the IRS and contract manufacturers, and, as a result, the law’s incentive to promote domestic manufacturing has been diminished.  This legislation will end those disputes so that businesses can focus on creating jobs.”   “When U.S. manufacturers provide American jobs with good benefits, they should be rewarded,” said Senator Brown. “This simple fix will promote job creation by making sure American manufacturers can get the tax deduction they need to grow.”   Section 199 is one of the largest tax incentives that benefits domestic manufacturing. It provides companies with a 9% deduction on their income from domestic manufacturing activities, giving those activities a lower effective tax rate and making U.S. manufacturing a more attractive investment.  Under current tax law, it is unclear whether a company using a contract manufacturer or the contract manufacturer itself is eligible to claim the deduction.  Senator Stabeno… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://dankildee.house.gov/969-2/ Transcript: Congressman Dan Kildees Remarks in Support of Flint Aid Package in Water Resources Bill 2016-12-08 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Dan Kildee K000380 dankildee.house.gov     legacy Transcript: Congressman Dan Kildee’s Remarks in Support of Flint Aid Package in Water Resources Bill December 8, 2016 Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) today spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives urging his colleagues to support a water resources bill, the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN), which includes $170 million in federal aid directed at helping Flint recover from the city’s ongoing water crisis. Below is a transcript of Congressman Kildee’s remarks, as delivered: “Thank you Mr. Speaker, and I thank my friend Mr. Tonko for yielding and his work advocating on behalf of the people of my hometown of Flint. I also want to thank colleagues on both sides of the aisle – Leader Pelosi, our Whip Mr. Hoyer, the Speaker who committed to help make sure we get this Flint provision through, as well as other colleagues who have stood with me as I have fought now for a year and a half for the people of my hometown. “A city of 100,000 people that still can’t drink their water. This is not a question of access to water – the water flowing through the pipes in Flint has poisoned that city. 100,000 people – 9,000 children under the age of six – affected permanently by high levels of lead being delivered to them through their municipal water system. Caused by careless, thoughtless decisions based on an obsession with austerity by the state government. And then they were told the water was safe to drink when that same state government knew it was not. “Look, we know where we stand. No bill is perfect; this bill is far from perfect. Many of the provisions included in this legislation I disagree with. But I have been fighting for my hometown and been told to wait and wait and wait. And the people of my community can wait no longer. “Drinking water is a basic human right. And that should be a human right exercised by the people everywhere, including the people of my hometown of Flint. “Every day that passes, every week that passes, every month that passes that Flint does not ge… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://dankildee.house.gov/house-passes-170-million-flint-aid-package-championed-by-congressman-dan-kildee/ House Passes $170 Million Flint Aid Package Championed by Congressman Dan Kildee 2016-12-08 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Dan Kildee K000380 dankildee.house.gov     legacy House Passes $170 Million Flint Aid Package Championed by Congressman Dan Kildee December 8, 2016 Relief Would Help Replace Lead Pipes, Remove Lead from Homes and Expand Health Care for Those Exposed to Lead The U.S. House of Representatives today passed $170 million in federal aid directed at helping Flint recover from the city’s ongoing water crisis. Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), who for over a year has advocated for congressional action for Flint, applauded the action on two House bills related to Flint that now move to the U.S. Senate. “Getting aid for my hometown of Flint, which continues to recover from the ongoing water crisis, has been my top priority in Congress, and I am happy to see this aid package move forward,” Congressman Kildee said. “Flint families have waited far too long for their government to act but I am pleased that over a hundred million dollars in real federal aid for Flint is a big step closer to becoming reality.” The House today passed both a water resources bill, the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN), which included authorizing language regarding Flint aid, by a vote of 360-61, and the Continuing Resolution (CR), the end-of-year government spending bill that included the appropriations money for Flint, by a vote of 326-96. Congressman Kildee urged swift action on both bills in the U.S. Senate to get the two bills to the President’s desk and signed into law. Both Michigan U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters support the bills passed by the House. “I applaud the House for passing our bipartisan agreement to provide long-awaited assistance for families in Flint and other communities affected by lead.  It’s absolutely critical that the Senate do the same and pass both the Water Resources Development Act and the government funding bill.  That is the only way we can guarantee that families affected by this terrible crisis get the assistance they need. The people of Flint have waited far too long for their water system to be fixed so they can h… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://dankildee.house.gov/transcript-congressman-dan-kildees-remarks-in-support-of-flint-aid-package-in-budget-bill/ Transcript: Congressman Dan Kildees Remarks in Support of Flint Aid Package in Budget Bill 2016-12-08 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Dan Kildee K000380 dankildee.house.gov     legacy Transcript: Congressman Dan Kildee’s Remarks in Support of Flint Aid Package in Budget Bill December 8, 2016 Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) today spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives urging his colleagues to support the Continuing Resolution, the short term budget bill, which includes $170 million in federal aid directed at helping Flint recover from the city’s ongoing water crisis Below is a transcript of Congressman Kildee’s remarks, as delivered: “Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I thank my friend and colleague, the Ranking Member for yielding and for her work on behalf of my hometown of Flint. She has been one of the strong advocates. “No piece of legislation that I have yet seen in the four years I’ve been in Congress that has come before this floor is perfect. And this bill is included. But the people of Flint, the people of my hometown, today cannot drink their water. Because of action by the state government and frankly as we know, failure of the federal government through the EPA to alert the citizens of Flint to the crisis, to the fact that their water had been poisoned, has caused this community to face the biggest crisis that it’s faced in all its years. “I am a product of Flint, Michigan. I grew up in Flint, everything I have, everything I am, I owe to that community. And it has faced some terrible struggles over the years. Loss of manufacturing jobs – 90 percent of those manufacturing jobs gone. The loss of half of its population. Blight and abandonment. It’s a community that just began to rebuild itself when this water crisis has caused Flint to face the toughest time it has ever faced. It needs every level of government to step up to provide relief. “This bill includes necessary funding to put Flint back on the path that allows its citizens to have the basic human right of clean drinking water. “So I ask my colleagues as we go forward, obviously consider all the elements of all legislation. But also to keep in mind this is the last day of this session of Congress in the … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://huizenga.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398372 House Passes Flint Aid Package, Huizenga led-effort to Strengthen Great Lakes Economy 2016-12-08 2016 2016-12 Republican House MI Bill Huizenga H001058 huizenga.house.gov     legacy House Passes Flint Aid Package, Huizenga led-effort to Strengthen Great Lakes EconomyToday, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after supporting multiple bipartisan bills to keep the government funded, strengthen Michigan's "Blue Economy," and provide aid to Flint: "By passing Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act, Congress is holding the federal government accountable to communities in West Michigan and across the Great Lakes region," said Huizenga. "Not only does this important legislation permanently prioritize funding for the Great Lakes Navigational System, it goes a step further by ensuring that a greater portion of the revenues intended for water infrastructure and harbor dredging from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund actually get used for that purpose. Ports and harbors across the Great Lakes are engines of economic growth that generate over $18 billion in economic activity and support 130,000 good-paying jobs, and this bill will strengthen Michigan's 'Blue Economy' even further." "What happened in Flint is a failure of government at all levels," said Huizenga. "My focus has been on advancing a bipartisan solution to help the people of Flint recover. I am proud to see my colleagues in the Michigan delegation put party affiliation aside, unify, and focus the conversation in Congress on achieving meaningful and positive results for Flint. I believe the legislation passed today achieves that goal." Back in September, Rep. Huizenga authored an amendment to permanently prioritize Army Corps funding for the Great Lakes Navigation System (GLNS). The Great Lakes System is a critical international waterway that extends from the western end of Lake Superior to the Gulf of St. Lawrence on the Atlantic Ocean, a distance of over 2,400 miles. The U.S. portion of the system includes 140 harbors and over 600 miles of maintained navigation channels. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398719 Upton Statement on Decommissioning of Palisades Nuclear Power Plant 2016-12-08 2016 2016-12 Republican House MI Fred Upton U000031 upton.house.gov     legacy U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today released the following statement on the announcement that Palisades Nuclear Power Plant, owned by Entergy Corporation and located in Covert, Michigan, would be decommissioned and closed in 2018: “Palisades has been part of the fabric of our Southwest Michigan community since 1971. They’ve employed thousands of workers – who in turn became respected leaders and so it’s important we do not turn our back on these hardworking folks now. They’ve also invested in our local schools and charities, had an enormous positive impact on our economy, and powered homes and businesses throughout the Midwest. But, as with all nuclear power plants across the country, there is always an end date. This safe transition is governed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and should not be interfered with. I strongly urge Entergy to remain committed to our community and I will continue working with them throughout this time of transition.” Since 2011, Upton has served as Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which has jurisdiction over nuclear energy and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. In 2013, Upton toured Palisades and met with officials alongside representatives of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). In 2014, Upton toured Palisades again with then-NRC Chairman Alison M. Macfarlane. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398721 Speaker Ryan Signs Bipartisan 21st Century Cures Act 2016-12-08 2016 2016-12 Republican House MI Fred Upton U000031 upton.house.gov     legacy Following the Senate’s passage of the 21st Century Cures Act on Wednesday by a vote of 94 to 5, the bill was sent today to Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) before moving to the White House for the president’s signature. The House passed the game-changing medical innovation bill on November 30, by a vote of 392-26. Both Speaker Ryan and Senate Pro Tempore Orrin Hatch (R-UT) officially signed the bill at this morning’s Enrollment Ceremony.   “This effort has always been about the patients, and I’m so glad that we could have our friend, all-star Cures advocate Max with us today. Not letting rare disease hold him back, this pint-sized dynamo has been with us every step of the way on the #Path2Cures,” said Upton. “We look forward to seeing President Obama make 21st Century Cures law next week. As Max said today, ‘Cures is more than hope, its action.’ Next stop, the White House!” 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398722 Upton, Stabenow, Peters Announce Passage of Legislation to Honor Vietnam War Veteran James C. McCloughan 2016-12-08 2016 2016-12 Republican House MI Fred Upton U000031 upton.house.gov     legacy U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), and U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) announced that legislation to make Vietnam War veteran James C. McCloughan eligible for our nation’s highest military honor – the Medal of Honor – has passed in Congress as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA passed the House of Representatives on December 2nd and cleared the U.S. Senate today. It now goes to the desk of the President for signature. Private First Class McCloughan, a native and current resident of South Haven, served as a medic and saved the lives of 10 members of his platoon who were wounded during the Battle of Nui Yon Hill on May 13-15, 1969. McCloughan was discharged with the rank of Specialist (SP5). “This has been a long-time coming,” said Upton. “And now, thanks to our bipartisan efforts in the House and Senate, we’re closer than ever to getting Private First Class McCloughan, and his family, the recognition he duly earned on the battlefield.” “We are deeply grateful for Private First Class James McCloughan’s service to our country,” Said Stabenow. “Today, we are one step closer to awarding him the long overdue recognition he deserves.” “Private First Class James McCloughan put his life on the line to save his fellow service members, and the passage of this legislation will help ensure his bravery and sacrifice are properly recognized,” Said Peters Medal of Honor recipients must be honored within five years of the act of heroism justifying the award. The Department of Defense recently recommended that James McCloughan receive this honor. This legislation waives the five-year requirement and when signed into law, will make it possible for the President to award the Medal of Honor to him. Private First Class McCloughan was highly decorated receiving the Combat Medical Badge, two Purple Hearts, two Bronze Stars with “V” device for valor, the U.S. Army Valorous Unit Citation, the National Defense Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://walberg.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399213 Walberg Votes to Strengthen Great Lakes Economy, Invest in Waterway Infrastructure 2016-12-08 2016 2016-12 Republican House MI Tim Walberg W000798 walberg.house.gov     legacy Walberg Votes to Strengthen Great Lakes Economy, Invest in Waterway Infrastructure f t # e Washington, December 8, 2016 Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) today voted for the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act, a comprehensive water resources infrastructure bill to address the needs of our ports, harbors, and other waterway infrastructure critical to Michigan’s economic competitiveness. The bipartisan agreement also includes provisions to reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, dedicate resources to the Great Lakes Navigation System, and provide support for the people of Flint.“Maintaining and improving water infrastructure, including ports and harbors like the Port of Monroe, is incredibly important to the growth of Michigan’s economy,” said Walberg. “Our state’s livelihood depends on the long-term health of the Great Lakes ecosystem, and this bipartisan bill also makes continued investments in the preservation and rejuvenation of our precious lakes and waterways. In addition, with today’s vote, we came together to provide resources to help the Flint community recover from the heartbreaking water crisis.”   Congressman Walberg serves on the House Education and the Workforce Committee as Chair of the Workforce Protections Subcommittee. In addition, he serves on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. For more information on Walberg’s work in Congress visit walberg.house.gov. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://conyers.house.gov/media-center/op-eds/rep-john-conyers-donald-trump-next-richard-nixon Rep. John Conyers: Donald Trump Is the Next Richard Nixon 2016-12-08 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI John Conyers C000714 conyers.house.gov     legacy John Conyers, Jr., is a U.S. representative for Michigan. 'Democrats must publicly push for accountability' Nearly four decades ago, former President Nixon told us that “when the President does it, that means it’s not illegal.” Recently, President-elect Donald Trump echoed those comments when he declared, “The president can’t have a conflict of interest,” a statement that disregards all customs and norms of the modern presidency. As someone who has endured numerous undeclared wars, two presidential impeachments, the attacks of 9/11 and passage of the PATRIOT Act, this mindset causes me to fear that our nation may again be veering towards a constitutional crisis, but with far fewer safeguards than we have had in the past. As one who experienced the toxic politics of Vietnam and the riots of the 1960’s, I have never witnessed mindless name-calling, insults or demagoguery on the scale or scope of the Trump campaign. Among other things, Trump accused Democrats of “try[ing to] rig the election at the polling booths, where so many cities are corrupt and voter fraud is all too common.” He has intermittently called for a “total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States,” and sought to intimidate the media, promising to “open up our libel laws so when they write purposely negative and horrible and false articles, we can sue them and win lots of money.” During the presidential debates, he told Secretary Hillary Clinton that if he wins “you’d be in jail.” Not only does such “loose cannon” rhetoric divide our nation, but if acted upon is flatly inconsistent with our Constitution and our values. Throwing around reckless and unsubstantiated accusations of election fraud undermines our democracy, the Voting Rights Act and the 15th Amendment. Banning Muslim entry or creating a registry would violate First Amendment freedom of religion. Legislatively targeting news outlets based on their views would abrogate freedom of press. Promising to lock up political opponents upends long-held notions of fairness and due … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-170-million-flint-aid-package-championed-congressman-dan-kildee House Passes $170 Million Flint Aid Package Championed by Congressman Dan Kildee 2016-12-08 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Dan Kildee K000380 dankildee.house.gov     legacy Relief Would Help Replace Lead Pipes, Remove Lead from Homes and Expand Health Care for Those Exposed to Lead The U.S. House of Representatives today passed $170 million in federal aid directed at helping Flint recover from the city's ongoing water crisis. Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), who for over a year has advocated for congressional action for Flint, applauded the action on two House bills related to Flint that now move to the U.S. Senate. Getting aid for my hometown of Flint, which continues to recover from the ongoing water crisis, has been my top priority in Congress, and I am happy to see this aid package move forward, Congressman Kildee said. Flint families have waited far too long for their government to act but I am pleased that over a hundred million dollars in real federal aid for Flint is a big step closer to becoming reality. The House today passed both a water resources bill, the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN), which included authorizing language regarding Flint aid, by a vote of 360-61, and the Continuing Resolution (CR), the end-of-year government spending bill that included the appropriations money for Flint, by a vote of 326-96. Congressman Kildee urged swift action on both bills in the U.S. Senate to get the two bills to the President's desk and signed into law. Both Michigan U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters support the bills passed by the House. I applaud the House for passing our bipartisan agreement to provide long-awaited assistance for families in Flint and other communities affected by lead. It's absolutely critical that the Senate do the same and pass both the Water Resources Development Act and the government funding bill. That is the only way we can guarantee that families affected by this terrible crisis get the assistance they need. The people of Flint have waited far too long for their water system to be fixed so they can have confidence that their water is safe! U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow said. I am pleased that the House has passed l… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/transcript-congressman-dan-kildee-s-remarks-support-flint-aid-package-budget Transcript: Congressman Dan Kildees Remarks in Support of Flint Aid Package in Budget Bill 2016-12-08 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Dan Kildee K000380 dankildee.house.gov     legacy Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) today spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives urging his colleagues to support the Continuing Resolution, the short term budget bill, which includes $170 million in federal aid directed at helping Flint recover from the city's ongoing water crisis Below is a transcript of Congressman Kildee's remarks, as delivered: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I thank my friend and colleague, the Ranking Member for yielding and for her work on behalf of my hometown of Flint. She has been one of the strong advocates. No piece of legislation that I have yet seen in the four years I've been in Congress that has come before this floor is perfect. And this bill is included. But the people of Flint, the people of my hometown, today cannot drink their water. Because of action by the state government and frankly as we know, failure of the federal government through the EPA to alert the citizens of Flint to the crisis, to the fact that their water had been poisoned, has caused this community to face the biggest crisis that it's faced in all its years. I am a product of Flint, Michigan. I grew up in Flint, everything I have, everything I am, I owe to that community. And it has faced some terrible struggles over the years. Loss of manufacturing jobs 90 percent of those manufacturing jobs gone. The loss of half of its population. Blight and abandonment. It's a community that just began to rebuild itself when this water crisis has caused Flint to face the toughest time it has ever faced. It needs every level of government to step up to provide relief. This bill includes necessary funding to put Flint back on the path that allows its citizens to have the basic human right of clean drinking water. So I ask my colleagues as we go forward, obviously consider all the elements of all legislation. But also to keep in mind this is the last day of this session of Congress in the House of Representatives. This is our last chance to provide the much needed help to my hometown. This is why I was sent to Co… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/transcript-congressman-dan-kildee-s-remarks-support-flint-aid-package-water Transcript: Congressman Dan Kildees Remarks in Support of Flint Aid Package in Water Resources Bill 2016-12-08 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Dan Kildee K000380 dankildee.house.gov     legacy Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) today spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives urging his colleagues to support a water resources bill, the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN), which includes $170 million in federal aid directed at helping Flint recover from the city's ongoing water crisis. Below is a transcript of Congressman Kildee's remarks, as delivered: Thank you Mr. Speaker, and I thank my friend Mr. Tonko for yielding and his work advocating on behalf of the people of my hometown of Flint. I also want to thank colleagues on both sides of the aisle Leader Pelosi, our Whip Mr. Hoyer, the Speaker who committed to help make sure we get this Flint provision through, as well as other colleagues who have stood with me as I have fought now for a year and a half for the people of my hometown. A city of 100,000 people that still can't drink their water. This is not a question of access to water the water flowing through the pipes in Flint has poisoned that city. 100,000 people 9,000 children under the age of six affected permanently by high levels of lead being delivered to them through their municipal water system. Caused by careless, thoughtless decisions based on an obsession with austerity by the state government. And then they were told the water was safe to drink when that same state government knew it was not. Look, we know where we stand. No bill is perfect; this bill is far from perfect. Many of the provisions included in this legislation I disagree with. But I have been fighting for my hometown and been told to wait and wait and wait. And the people of my community can wait no longer. Drinking water is a basic human right. And that should be a human right exercised by the people everywhere, including the people of my hometown of Flint. Every day that passes, every week that passes, every month that passes that Flint does not get the relief they so deserve, is a day we don't get back. More people leave, more businesses fail, the city gets more poor and poor and po… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://debbiedingell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-dingell-unveils-2016-holiday-jingle Congresswoman Dingell Unveils 2016 Holiday Jingle 2016-12-08 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Debbie Dingell D000624 debbiedingell.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today continued a Dingell holiday tradition, releasing the 2016 edition of the annual Dingell Jingle. Full text of the jingle can be read below. ‘Twas the day before the government would shut down for business When the House came together – we passed a budget before Christmas!  While Congress moved slowly, in its usual fashion One issue in particular wasn’t getting much traction  “Sell ice to an Eskimo,” some said with a glint Do that and then finally we’ll give you money for Flint We fought tooth and nail and reason finally prevailed  We passed funding for Flint families, the waiting curtailed Now that the partisan tug of war is complete We reflect on a year of both challenges and treats From Cures to Great Lakes, we did make some progress A Medal of Honor for a hero was done in the process  In Rio, we showcased the best of the best For Team USA, Simone vaulted above all the rest Michael Phelps took home his 23rd gold medal From basketball to rowing our team was incredible We were all celebrating, but then turned to despair  When Lochte showed up with bad behavior, and worse hair  At home, Michigan’s sports teams continue to shine Jumpman debuted while Harbaugh racked up some fines While EMU and the Lions have newfound success We know that first down in Columbus was truly a mess But not to worry, this holiday we have two bowl games to see EMU in the Bahamas and in Miami, the Wolverines As the New Year approaches, we’ve seen stark divisions Our country has spoken, we’ve made big decisions We all have moved forward in our own way In our office, we chose a Christmas display But good news for Trump and his Twitter vice Even at 90, the Dean’s still tweeting advice So we say goodbye to a President who lifted us up To be sure in these eight years, he’s earned his new look  No one will be sadder to see him go Than his friend and our favorite Vice President Joe  But maybe just ma… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://debbiedingell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/dingell-statement-approval-year-end-bills-provide-aid-flint-avoid Dingell Statement on Approval of Year-End Bills that Provide Aid for Flint, Avoid Government Shutdown 2016-12-08 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Debbie Dingell D000624 debbiedingell.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement on House passage of a continuing resolution that funds the government through April 2017, and the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act. The WIIN Act authorizes $170 million in aid to Flint, while the continuing resolution appropriates the funding. “I am pleased that today, the House finally came together to provide resources to help address the water crisis in Flint. Flint families have been living a nightmare for more than two years and are still unable to turn on their taps without worrying about lead exposure. They have waited long enough, and while neither of the bills we passed today is perfect, they provide the critical resources Flint needs to begin to recover from this horrific man-made crisis and address the contaminated public drinking water system. I’d like to thank Dan Kildee and Fred Upton for their bipartisan leadership in ensuring aid for Flint families was included in these packages. We always help our fellow Americans during a time of need, and helping Flint is the right and decent thing to do – and we shouldn’t have to pay a ransom to get it done.  “Yet this is exactly what we are being asked to do in both of these bills. While I am pleased that the WIIN Act also includes bipartisan legislation I introduced to support fish and wildlife restoration in the Great Lakes, I have serious concerns about a provision to address the drought in California that would weaken critical Endangered Species Act protections. It is also disappointing that Congress once again departed from regular order by failing to pass a budget or appropriation bills this year and is instead funding the government though a short-term continuing resolution. Our government should not be run on auto-pilot. The continuing resolution does not provide certainty to families or businesses, and fails to adequately address a critical problem that threatens pensions for miners and their families. Working men and women deserve b… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://mikebishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bishop-secures-michigan-priorities-final-votes-114th-congress Bishop Secures Michigan Priorities in Final Votes of 114th Congress 2016-12-08 2016 2016-12 Republican House MI Mike Bishop B001293 mikebishop.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON – In the final House votes of the year, Congressman Mike Bishop joined in passing the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (S. 612) and government funding legislation (concurring in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2028). The two measures were approved with strong bipartisan support. “These votes were about securing Michigan priorities,” said Bishop. “Representing this district and state means fighting for our families – and that includes getting the people of Flint the long-overdue help they need. We are finally about to make that happen. “The Great Lakes are an important focus of these bills, as well. Formally authorizing the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative allows us to protect our environment for future generations to enjoy. We’re also investing in water infrastructure projects, which will make a big difference for Michigan jobs and the economy. “There was no going home without getting all of this done. The Better Way agenda sets the right tone for 2017 and I’m looking forward to being part of that effort.”   ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-passes-legislation-keeping-government-open House Passes Legislation Keeping Government Open 2016-12-08 2016 2016-12 Republican House MI John Moolenaar M001194 moolenaar.house.gov     legacy Today, the House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution funding the government through April 28, 2017. The legislation funds the government at current levels and ensures that payments to American troops and seniors will not be interrupted. By extending funding until April 28, the legislation allows the next president and the new Congress to begin working on a federal budget in 2017. The legislation also includes $170 million in funding for Flint water infrastructure that was initially proposed by Congressman John Moolenaar and Congressman Dan Kildee in September. Congressman Moolenaar voted for the legislation today and released the following statement: "I supported this critical legislation to keep the government open and to provide certainty to our troops and our seniors. I am glad this legislation included much needed federal aid to Flint to rebuild its water infrastructure. There was a failure in Flint by all levels of government and today the federal government does its part to assist in the city's recovery." 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-statement-passing-john-glenn Moolenaar Statement on the Passing of John Glenn 2016-12-08 2016 2016-12 Republican House MI John Moolenaar M001194 moolenaar.house.gov     legacy John Glenn, the former astronaut and U.S. senator from Ohio, passed away today. Congressman John Moolenaar, a member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, released the following statement: “John Glenn was an American pioneer and a committed public servant. He first served our country in the Navy, then NASA, then the U.S. Senate, and he even went back to space at the incredible age of 77. John Glenn was the first American into space and our efforts to learn more about the solar system will stand on his shoulders forever.” 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/walberg-votes-strengthen-great-lakes-economy-invest-waterway-infrastructure Walberg Votes to Strengthen Great Lakes Economy, Invest in Waterway Infrastructure 2016-12-08 2016 2016-12 Republican House MI Tim Walberg W000798 walberg.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) today voted for the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act, a comprehensive water resources infrastructure bill to address the needs of our ports, harbors, and other waterway infrastructure critical to Michigan's economic competitiveness. The bipartisan agreement also includes provisions to reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, dedicate resources to the Great Lakes Navigation System, and provide support for the people of Flint."Maintaining and improving water infrastructure, including ports and harbors like the Port of Monroe, is incredibly important to the growth of Michigan's economy," said Walberg. "Our state's livelihood depends on the long-term health of the Great Lakes ecosystem, and this bipartisan bill also makes continued investments in the preservation and rejuvenation of our precious lakes and waterways. In addition, with today's vote, we came together to provide resources to help the Flint community recover from the heartbreaking water crisis." Congressman Walberg serves on the House Education and the Workforce Committee as Chair of the Workforce Protections Subcommittee. In addition, he serves on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. For more information on Walberg's work in Congress visit walberg.house.gov. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-daines-tillis-and-gillibrand-fairness-for-veterans-provision-to-be-signed-into-law Peters, Daines, Tillis & Gillibrand Fairness for Veterans Provision to Be Signed into Law 2016-12-08 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Gary Peters P000595 www.peters.senate.gov     legacy 12.08.16 Peters, Daines, Tillis & Gillibrand Fairness for Veterans Provision to Be Signed into Law Provision Included in Final National Defense Authorization Act WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Steve Daines (R-MT), Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) today applauded Senate passage of their bipartisan provision to help veterans who may have been erroneously given a less than honorable discharge from the military due to negative behavior resulting from mental traumas such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). The Fairness for Veterans amendment was included in the final National Defense Authorization Act conference report, which passed the House of Representatives last week with widespread bipartisan support and now heads to the President's desk to be signed into law. Congressman Mike Coffman (R-CO) introduced similar legislation and led the effort to pass the provision in the House of Representatives. Servicemembers suffering from the invisible wounds of war should not lose access to benefits they've earned through their service, said Senator Peters, a former Lt. Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve. I am thrilled that my Fairness for Veterans amendment will be signed into law so that veterans are given the consideration they deserve when petitioning for an upgraded discharge status. This provision will help keep America's promise to our veterans and ensure they have the support needed as they transition to civilian life. The men and women who served our nation in uniform and suffer from the invisible wounds of war should not be penalized with a loss of benefits they've earned, Senator Daines stated. With today's vote, veterans who were erroneously discharged due to a side effect related to mental traumas will have the ability to petition to receive their benefits." So many of our servicemembers have developed PTSD and brain injuries while on… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-helps-pass-major-defense-bill-with-key-provisions-for-michigan Peters Helps Pass Major Defense Bill with Key Provisions for Michigan 2016-12-08 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Gary Peters P000595 www.peters.senate.gov     legacy 12.08.16 Peters Helps Pass Major Defense Bill with Key Provisions for Michigan National Defense Authorization Act Supports Servicemembers, Veterans, Michigan Manufacturers, Small Business Cyber Defense WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), a former Lt. Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve, today helped pass critical defense legislation that will support veterans suffering from mental trauma, as well as Michigan's manufacturers and small businesses. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which sets policy for the Department of Defense (DoD) for Fiscal Year 2017, passed the House of Representatives last week and is now headed to the President's desk to be signed into law. Also included in the NDAA is a 2.1% pay raise for servicemembers -- the largest pay increase in six years. Our brave men and women put their lives on the line in defense of our nation, and this bill will provide the necessary tools and resources for our military while ensuring that those suffering from the invisible wounds have the support they need after their service, said Senator Peters. I'm also pleased that this bill also includes provisions to bolster the Michigan manufacturers and workers who are producing goods to help America's servicemembers complete their mission and ensures small businesses are better prepared to protect themselves from ever-evolving cyber threats. Wolverine Worldwide is proud to manufacture high-quality footwear in Big Rapids to support both America's servicemembers and West Michigan's economy, said Wolverine Worldwide Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer Blake Krueger. We thank Senator Peters for supporting this legislation to create jobs by expanding opportunities for manufacturers like Wolverine Worldwide. NDAA Provisions Important to Michigan: A bipartisan provision to help veterans who may have been erroneously given a less than honorable discharge due to behavior r… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/stabenow-peters-and-upton-announce-passage-of-legislation-to-honor-vietnam-war-veteran-james-c-mccloughan Stabenow, Peters, and Upton Announce Passage of Legislation to Honor Vietnam War Veteran James C. McCloughan 2016-12-08 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Debbie Stabenow S000770 www.stabenow.senate.gov     legacy Stabenow, Peters, and Upton Announce Passage of Legislation to Honor Vietnam War Veteran James C. McCloughan The bill now goes to the desk of the President for his signature Thursday, December 08, 2016 U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), and Congressman Fred Upton (MI-06) announced that legislation to make Vietnam War veteran James C. McCloughan eligible for our nation’s highest military honor – the Medal of Honor – has passed in Congress as part of the National Defense Authorization Act.  The National Defense Authorization Act passed the House of Representatives on December 2nd and cleared the U.S. Senate today.  It now goes to the desk of the President for his signature.   Photo of Private First Class James McCloughan during his service in the Army. Private First Class McCloughan, a native and current resident of South Haven, served as a medic and saved the lives of 10 members of his platoon who were wounded during the Battle of Nui Yon Hill on May 13-15, 1969.  McCloughan was discharged with the rank of Specialist (SP5).   “We are deeply grateful for Private First Class James McCloughan’s service to our country,” said Senator Stabenow.  “Today, we are one step closer to awarding him the long overdue recognition he deserves.”   “Private First Class James McCloughan put his life on the line to save his fellow servicemembers, and the passage of this legislation will help ensure his bravery and sacrifice are properly recognized.” said Senator Peters, a former Lt. Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve. “This has been a long-time coming,” said Congressman Upton. “And now, thanks to our bipartisan efforts in the House and Senate, we’re closer than ever to getting Private First Class McCloughan, and his family, the recognition he duly earned on the battlefield.” Photo of Private First Class James “Doc” McCloughan Medal of Honor recipients must be honored w… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://huizenga.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398371 Huizenga: Maybe Just This Once, the Oracles at the Fed Should Listen to George Costanza 2016-12-07 2016 2016-12 Republican House MI Bill Huizenga H001058 huizenga.house.gov     legacy Today, Monetary Policy and Trade Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) held a hearing surrounding the unconventional monetary policies being employed by the Federal Reserve and how they are limiting economic growth and opportunity for generations of Americans. During his opening remarks, Congressman Huizenga brought to light how the current ad-hoc policymaking by the Fed is jeopardizing our children's standard of living, and with it their ability to attain the American Dream. "The American dream is at risk," said Huizenga. "Pre-recession productivity meant that living standards could double every generation. Under today’s opaque and distortionary monetary policies, however, productivity has been cut in half. The oracles call this is the new normal. They are wrong – it is neither normal nor acceptable. "Not too long ago, our children could reliably look forward to a doubling of their living standards," stated Huizenga. "Under today’s monetary and economic policies, a doubling of living standard must instead wait for our children’s children. With logic and evidence having left their side, perhaps the oracles should embrace a strategy from Seinfeld’s George Costanza: 'If every instinct you have is wrong, then the opposite would have to be right.'" Chairman Huizenga: Lacking logic or evidence, today’s macroeconomic oracles endorse unsustainable deficits and unconventional monetary policies. The oracles say the economy would be booming, except for fiscal austerity. However, as the debt-clock in this hearing room clearly shows, fiscal policy is anything but austere. Denying that their prescriptions created a heavy drag on our economy, the oracles point to ever-changing “headwinds.” For example, they tell us that an aging population is causing labor force participation to plumb bottoms last seen in the 1970's. Their hypothesis is short on facts, however. For example, median age in the 1970s is a decade lower than today’s. So if aging is problematic, then the oracles would predict strong labor… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398718 "21st Century Cures is Ready for the President" 2016-12-07 2016 2016-12 Republican House MI Fred Upton U000031 upton.house.gov     legacy U.S. Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI) and Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), sponsors of the 21st Century Cures Act, issued the following statement after the Senate passed the medical innovation bill by a vote of 94-5. “After three years, our legislative work is finally complete. 21st Century Cures is ready for the president. With this innovation game-changer, a new day for medical research is on the horizon. Today’s vote is for patients and their loved ones. We all have more reason for hope.”  Learn about the 21st Century Cures Act HERE. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://conyers.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/conyers-lewis-sensenbrenner-applaud-house-passage-emmett-till-unsolved Conyers, Lewis & Sensenbrenner Applaud House Passage of Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act 2016-12-07 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI John Conyers C000714 conyers.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed S. 2854/ H.R. 5067, the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act. The Till bill's primary purpose is to provide federal resources to local jurisdictions in the resolution of civil rights era cold cases.  This reauthorization represents a recommitment to the original goals of the bill as well as the strengthening and clarification of the law, as called for by interested civil rights groups and families.    The lead House sponsors of the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act released the following statements after House passage of the legislation:   “We must never forget our nation’s dark past and should be mindful of our history and why so many in the African-American community raise the issue of whether black lives matter.  Many civil rights era crimes were barely noted or investigated, and I believe the perpetrators of those crimes should be brought to justice, even 50 years later. We passed the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Act in 2007 to help bring these cases to light and seek justice for victims and their families. The Till Reauthorization Act will further empower the Department of Justice and cold case advocates to share information and review the status and closure of cases through 1980.  I applaud House passage of this legislation and urge my Senate colleagues to quickly pass the legislation, so that it can be signed into law.”  ORIGINAL CO-SPONSOR - Rep. John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI)   “When this bill was signed into law, family members, academics, historians, lawyers, advocates began working to develop a full accounting for these long-standing, gross human and civil rights atrocities.  The reauthorization that the House passed this evening is a response to their appeals to make the law a better tool in their quest for justice. We took the time to research and study what happened after the original bill was signed into law.  We listened to and were guided by the advocates, by law professors,… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://conyers.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/floor-statement-honorable-john-conyers-jr-consideration-house-amendment Floor Statement of the Honorable John Conyers, Jr. For The Consideration of House Amendment to S. 2854 Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act 2016-12-07 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI John Conyers C000714 conyers.house.gov     legacy Mr. Speaker, in June of 2007, this body passed and the President subsequently signed the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Act.  Since that time, the Department of Justice and cold case advocates have reviewed hundreds of cases in a search for justice and a sense of closure for the families of those who fell victim to racial violence in one of the most tumultuous periods of this nation’s history.   For those who did not live through the civil rights era, it is difficult to understand the combined climate of excitement for change that co-existed with one of fear and violence.  Simply for acting on their ideals of racial equality, innocent people – young and old, black and white  – were struck down.   In some cases, state and local law enforcement colluded with the perpetrators of anti-civil rights violence.  And attempts at justice often proved to be a charade - ending with jury nullification or tampering by racist citizens’ councils. The civil rights community has reported that for every infamous killing that tore at the South in the 1950s and ’60s, there were many more that were barely noted or investigated. We passed the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Act in 2007 to help bring these cases to light and seek justice for victims and their families. Even after nearly a decade of effort by advocates and the Justice Department, it remains clear that much work remains to heal the wounds of this period of history.  To that end, the Till Reauthorization Act will create a formal framework for public engagement between the Department of Justice and cold case advocates to share information and review the status and closure of cases through 1980.  The legislation further authorizes appropriations and tasks the Department’s Community Relations Service with bringing together law enforcement agencies and communities to address the tensions raised by Civil Rights Era crimes. The title of this bill serves as a reminder of one of the many lives that was cut much too short as a result of racially motivated hate an… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://conyers.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/mi-congressional-democrats-introduce-resolution-mark-15th-anniversary MI Congressional Democrats Introduce Resolution to Mark 15th Anniversary of Underground Railroad Memorial Monument in Detroit 2016-12-07 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI John Conyers C000714 conyers.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. – Members of the Michigan Congressional delegation introduced H.Res. 946, a resolution in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives to commemorate 15 years since the opening of the International Underground Railroad Memorial Monument (IURMM).  Led in the House of Representatives by Rep. John Conyers, Jr. (MI-13), Rep. Brenda Lawrence (MI-14), Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Rep. Sandy Levin (MI-9), and Rep. Dan Kildee (MI-5); and the Senate by Michigan Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow, the resolution honors Detroit’s role as a crossing point into Canada for those traveling the Underground Railroad.  Comprised of the Gateway to Freedom Monument in Detroit, Michigan, and the Tower of Freedom Monument in Windsor, Ontario, the IURMM opened in October 2001 as a way for the region to honor the sacrifices and the courage of those who fought to secure freedom for themselves, their families, and others. “These two monuments—in Detroit and Windsor—stand as reminders of what we have been through, the obstacles we’ve overcome, and the strength we have to address present injustices,” said Rep. Conyers.  “Americans must never forget the parts of our history that we regret, or the heroic actions of those who fought to change the future. The International Underground Railroad Memorial Monument plays an important part in that, here in Detroit.” “The City of Detroit played a critical role in the Underground Railroad, serving as the doorway to freedom for African Americans seeking refuge in Canada,” said Senator Peters. “I’m honored to join my Michigan colleagues to recognize these monuments that stand as a symbol of the people who fought for their own freedom and the freedom of others during a dark chapter in our nation’s history.” The International Underground Railroad Memorial Monument represents a cross-border partnership that seeks to educate the next generation about our history, and help the current generation remember the sacrifices others have made to provide us the opportunities we need to su… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-applauds-air-force-announcement-of-selfridge-angb-as-finalist-for-f-35-mission Peters Applauds Air Force Announcement of Selfridge ANGB as Finalist for F-35 Mission 2016-12-07 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Gary Peters P000595 www.peters.senate.gov     legacy 12.07.16 Peters Applauds Air Force Announcement of Selfridge ANGB as Finalist for F-35 Mission WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today released the following statement regarding the U.S. Air Force's announcement today that Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Macomb County is among five candidates to host the Air National Guard's new F-35 mission: The airmen of the Selfridge Air National Guard base have always stood ready to protect our nation against those that would do us harm, and today's announcement is a testament to the critical role these brave men and women play in our nation's defense. Given Selfridge's current strategic participation in the fight against ISIS and its strong history of hosting and operating military fighter jets, including the A-10 and F-16, I believe this new F-35 mission would be a perfect fit. I strongly support Selfridge as a host for the F-35 mission, and I will continue working to build support for the base and the servicemembers who work there. Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-michigan-congressional-democrats-introduce-resolution-to-mark-15th-anniversary-of-underground-railroad-memorial-monument-in-detroit Peters, Michigan Congressional Democrats Introduce Resolution to Mark 15th Anniversary of Underground Railroad Memorial Monument in Detroit 2016-12-07 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Gary Peters P000595 www.peters.senate.gov     legacy 12.07.16 Peters, Michigan Congressional Democrats Introduce Resolution to Mark 15th Anniversary of Underground Railroad Memorial Monument in Detroit Washington, D.C. Members of the Michigan Congressional delegation introduced H.Res. 946, a resolution in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives to commemorate 15 years since the opening of the International Underground Railroad Memorial Monument (IURMM). Led in the Senate by Michigan Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow; and the House of Representatives by Rep. John Conyers, Jr. (MI-13), Rep. Brenda Lawrence (MI-14), Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Rep. Sandy Levin (MI-9), and Rep. Dan Kildee (MI-5), the resolution honors Detroit's role as a crossing point into Canada for those traveling the Underground Railroad. Comprised of the Gateway to Freedom Monument in Detroit, Michigan, and the Tower of Freedom Monument in Windsor, Ontario, the IURMM opened in October 2001 as a way for the region to honor the sacrifices and the courage of those who fought to secure freedom for themselves, their families, and others. The City of Detroit played a critical role in the Underground Railroad, serving as the doorway to freedom for African Americans seeking refuge in Canada, saidSenator Peters. I'm honored to join my Michigan colleagues to recognize these monuments that stand as a symbol of the people who fought for their own freedom and the freedom of others during a dark chapter in our nation's history. These two monumentsin Detroit and Windsorstand as reminders of what we have been through, the obstacles we've overcome, and the strength we have to address present injustices, said Rep. Conyers. Americans must never forget the parts of our history that we regret, or the heroic actions of those who fought to change the future. The International Underground Railroad Memorial Monument plays an important part in that, here in Detroit. The International Underground Railroad Memorial Monument represents a cross-border partnership that seeks to educate the… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-stabenow-benishek-applaud-passage-of-bill-to-honor-michigan-veteran-by-naming-traverse-city-va-clinic Peters, Stabenow, Benishek Applaud Passage of Bill to Honor Michigan Veteran by Naming Traverse City VA Clinic 2016-12-07 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Gary Peters P000595 www.peters.senate.gov     legacy 12.07.16 Peters, Stabenow, Benishek Applaud Passage of Bill to Honor Michigan Veteran by Naming Traverse City VA Clinic WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), and U.S. Rep. Dan Benishek (MI-01) today applauded the passage of bipartisan legislation to name the Traverse City Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) after Army Colonel Demas T. Craw, Medal of Honor recipient and a Traverse City-area native. The legislation unanimously passed the Senate last week and now heads to the President's desk to be signed into law. Colonel Demas Craw is a true American hero, who served our country in two world wars with honor and dignity, said Senator Peters, a former Lt. Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve. The passage of this legislation naming a VA clinic in Colonel Craw's honor is a tribute to his service and sacrifice on behalf of our nation. Naming this clinic after one of Traverse City's own heroes is a fitting tribute to Colonel Craw and to the thousands of local veterans who will receive care at this facility, said Senator Stabenow. It represents the commitment and fulfillment of promises we have made to our veterans. "This effort began at the local level, where citizens, veterans organizations, and many others came together in support of renaming the Traverse City clinic", said Representative Benishek. "Because of their efforts, it now stands as testament to the bravery and courage of Colonel Demas Craw's legacy, and to the spirit and dedication of Northern Michigan's veterans." A Traverse City based VA health clinic is scheduled to be built and completed in 2017, replacing the current undersized facility. The new clinic will provide additional health care services for thousands of Northern Michigan veterans from Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Lake, Leelanau and Manistee counties. Colonel Craw was born in 1900 near Traverse City in Long Lake Township, and attended Traverse City Central High School before enlisting in the U… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/senator-stabenow-applauds-announcement-that-selfridge-air-national-guard-base-is-a-finalist-for-new-f-35-platform Senator Stabenow Applauds Announcement that Selfridge Air National Guard Base is a Finalist for New F-35 Platform 2016-12-07 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Debbie Stabenow S000770 www.stabenow.senate.gov     legacy Senator Stabenow Applauds Announcement that Selfridge Air National Guard Base is a Finalist for New F-35 Platform Wednesday, December 07, 2016 U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow applauded the U.S. Air Force announcement that Selfridge Air National Guard Base has been selected as one of five finalists for the new F-35 fighter platform. The Air Force will be making site visits early next year with a final decision to follow. “There is no question that Selfridge Air National Guard Base is the right choice for the new F-35 platform, and it is not surprising Selfridge is on the final list for consideration. I recently spoke with the Secretary of the Air Force about how our Airmen are well-suited for a new fighter mission and the vital role they have in protecting our nation. I strongly encourage the Air Force to select Selfridge for this new mission, which will secure the future of the installation and the thousands of jobs it supports for decades to come.” ### Next Article Previous Article 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://levin.house.gov/press-release/scott-levin-pallone-statement-court-order-delay-house-v-burwell Scott, Levin, Pallone Statement on Court Order to Delay House v. Burwell 2016-12-06 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Sander Levin L000263 levin.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ranking Members Bobby Scott (D-VA), Sander Levin (D-MI), and Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) of the House Committees on Education and the Workforce, Ways and Means, and Energy and Commerce respectively, made the following joint statement after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia issued an order to delay the consideration of House v. Burwell: “This decision to delay the consideration of House v. Burwell until after Inauguration Day puts millions of Americans at risk of losing their health insurance coverage next year. Republicans have relentlessly attempted to repeal and undermine the Affordable Care Act since the law was enacted. If the incoming Trump Administration decides not to defend the legality of the ACA’s cost-sharing subsidies in court, the lower court ruling stands; and we would see the undermining of the insurance market as a whole – both the coverage of those American families who rely on the financial assistance, as well as those who purchase coverage on their own. President-elect Trump promised to stand up for working Americans, but this action would make people worse off, not better, and he hasn’t even taken office yet. Instead of rallying behind partisan attacks without proposing a real replacement to strengthen the law, we urge the incoming Trump Administration and Republican-led Congress to stand on the side of America’s families, students, and working people.” ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398717 Upton Applauds Passage of STAR Act 2016-12-06 2016 2016-12 Republican House MI Fred Upton U000031 upton.house.gov     legacy U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, made the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3381, the Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research Act (STAR), by a unanimous vote. “Just about everyone’s life has been impacted by cancer in some way. The most heartbreaking situation of them all is when a young child is diagnosed with cancer – which, tragically, remains the leading cause of death in American children. These childhood cancer patients and their families deserve a stronger voice and more resources to help combat this deadly disease. That’s what this bipartisan legislation will do: Improve research, treatments, and care for childhood cancer patients, survivors, and their families. I was proud to support this legislation and hope the Senate will move quickly to pass it.” The Childhood Cancer STAR Act would improve efforts to identify and track childhood cancer incidences, improve the quality of life for childhood cancer survivors, ensure publicly accessible expanded access policies that provide hope for patients, and identify opportunities to expand the research of therapeutics necessary to treat the more than 15,000 children diagnosed with cancer in the United States each year.   In September, Upton spoke at a childhood cancer vigil at Bronson Park in Kalamazoo where he pledged his support for the STAR Act. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://conyers.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/conyers-hoyer-ranking-members-send-letter-president-obama-urging Conyers, Hoyer & Ranking Members Send Letter to President Obama Urging Briefings on Russian Interference in U.S. Election 2016-12-06 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI John Conyers C000714 conyers.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC – House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member John Conyers, Jr. joined Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Eliot Engel, Homeland Security Committee Ranking Member Bennie G. Thompson, Oversight and Government Reform Committee Ranking Member Elijah Cummings, Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith, and Intelligence Committee Ranking Member Adam Schiff sent a letter today to President Obama asking for Administration officials to brief all Members of Congress on Russian efforts to influence or interfere in the recent federal election. Citing concerns that “Russia may have succeeded in weakening Americans’ trust” in our democratic institutions through its actions, the authors of the letter call attention to the hacking of American organizations, publication of private emails sent to or from campaign officials, as well as disclosures by WikiLeaks and fabricated news stories.  “By eroding Americans’ and foreigners’ trust in U.S. institutions,” the letter states, “Russia both weakens our country and sows global instability and uncertainty.  …To evaluate Congress’s response appropriately, we would like all Members  to have a comprehensive understanding of what the U.S. Intelligence Community knows regarding Russia’s involvement in these actions and attempts to interfere in our election.” The full text of the letter can be read here and below. -- Dear Mr. President: We are deeply concerned by Russian efforts to undermine, interfere with, and even influence the outcome of our recent election.  This Russian malfeasance is not confined to us, but extends to our allies, our alliances and to democratic institutions around the world.   The integrity of democracy must never be in question, and we are gravely concerned that Russia may have succeeded in weakening Americans’ trust in our electoral institutions through their cyber activity, which may also include sponsoring disclosures through WikiLeaks and other venues, and the production and distribution of fake news stories.… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://conyers.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/icymi-chairman-goodlatte-and-ranking-member-conyers-discuss-policing-and Icymi: Chairman Goodlatte and Ranking Member Conyers Discuss Policing and Criminal Justice Reform 2016-12-06 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI John Conyers C000714 conyers.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) and Ranking Member John Conyers (D-Mich.) joined C-SPAN Newsmakers to discuss the bipartisan Policing Strategies Working Group and the Committee’s efforts to reform our nation’s criminal justice system. C-SPAN’s co-CEO Susan Swain moderated the interview and Kimbriell Kelly of the Washington Post and Jesse Holland of the Associated Press interviewed Chairman Goodlatte and Ranking Member Conyers.   Background on the Working Group: In July 2016, Chairman Bob Goodlatte and Ranking Member John Conyers announced the establishment of a working group to examine police accountability, aggression towards law enforcement, and public safety concerns related to these issues. The bipartisan working group is in the process of holding a series of roundtables to candidly discuss the issues fueling excessive force used by law enforcement and attacks against police officers. Read Chairman Goodlatte and Ranking Member Conyers’ op-ed on the working group in The Hill here.   Watch the interview here. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lawrence.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-lawrence-statement-nomination-dr-ben-carson-secretary-hud Congresswoman Lawrence Statement on the Nomination of Dr. Ben Carson for Secretary of HUD 2016-12-05 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Brenda Lawrence L000581 lawrence.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Brenda Lawrence (MI-14) today released a statement regarding the nomination by the Trump administration of Dr. Ben Carson as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development: “The United States of America faces extreme challenges as it relates to housing needs and concerns.  The American people deserve quality and qualified leadership as we move forward in this new administration and every appointment from the administration of President-elect Trump is critical to a successful future. “Should the nomination of Dr. Ben Carson be accepted and confirmed, I will be working tirelessly to ensure that the needs of Michigan’s 14th district are heard loud and clear.  Dr. Carson is notably a man of intelligence and skill; however, this country needs a leader who will boldly tackle heavy housing issues such as urban development, fighting homelessness and housing discrimination and promoting equal opportunity.  “While I question how Dr. Carson’s skills and expertise align with the position of HUD Secretary, it is my hope that he would work passionately for the people with sincere care and consideration for the needs of urban areas in our major cities, including his hometown of Detroit, Michigan.”   ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://conyers.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/conyers-jackson-lee-commend-president-obama-additional-commutations-0 Conyers, Jackson Lee Commend President Obama for Additional Commutations of Sentences; Call For Congressional Action on Sentencing Reform 2016-12-04 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI John Conyers C000714 conyers.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. - House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI) and House Judiciary Crime Subcommittee Ranking Member Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) today released the following statements after the White House announced the commutation of the sentences of 72 individuals: “I welcome the continued work by the President and his administration in commuting sentences, but the need to do so indicates the depth of the problem with our Federal sentencing laws,” said Ranking Member Conyers. “Congress must address this issue, to make sentences more fair at the front end.   We know that we can do this in a way that still imposes appropriate sentences but does not rely on mandatory minimums, which ignore the facts and circumstances of each case.  With the growing bipartisan recognition of the need to act, I am hopeful that we will do so in the near future.” “I commend President Obama’s commutation of sentences of 72 individuals – who were all victims of unjust sentencing,” said Crime Subcommittee Ranking Member Jackson Lee.  “Nearly all of these men and women would have been released and contributing back to society already had they been convicted under today’s laws or reform proposals. I welcome and applaud the commutations of the sentences of these individuals.  Incarcerating people for unwarranted lengths of time serves no constructive purpose.  The President has recognized this, as has Attorney General Loretta Lynch, and I am pleased that the Administration’s Clemency Project continues to address the multitude of cases in which sentence reductions are appropriate.  Of course, the need to engage in such a broad review of sentences exists largely because our sentencing laws and policies, particularly for drug offenses, urgently need to be changed.  We need to eliminate mandatory minimum sentencing and let judges impose appropriate sentences based on the facts and circumstances of each case, and we should eliminate the higher penalties for crack cocaine relative to powder cocaine offenses.  I am heartened t… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://dankildee.house.gov/congressman-dan-kildee-receives-award-from-equality-michigan-for-civil-rights-work/ Congressman Dan Kildee Receives Award from Equality Michigan for Civil Rights Work 2016-12-03 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Dan Kildee K000380 dankildee.house.gov     legacy Congressman Dan Kildee Receives Award from Equality Michigan for Civil Rights Work December 3, 2016 Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) has received the Catalyst Award from Equality Michigan, a civil rights and advocacy organization, for his work to promote civil rights and equality for all Americans. Equality Michigan presented Congressman Kildee with the award at their Fall Reception Friday, which brought together community and state leaders to honor the work of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) advocates in Michigan. “Every Michigander deserves to live a life free from discrimination, and I am proud to be an ally in the fight for greater acceptance and equality of all people, including LGBT Americans,” Congressman Kildee said. “Thank you to Equality Michigan for presenting me with this year’s award and to all of the leaders in the community who are continuing to build on the progress we have made.” Congressman Kildee, a Vice Chair of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus, has been a life-long champion for LGBT Americans. In Congress, he was in the forefront of pushing to strike down the unconstitutional Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), extending civil rights protections to LGBT Americans and supporting marriage equality. Before the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in 2015, Congressman Kildee filed an amicus curiae brief urging the High Court to strike down Michigan’s decades-old discriminatory ban on same-sex marriage. In Congress, he has also championed the Equality Act, which would amend the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include sexual orientation and gender identity, making it illegal to discriminate in business, education, employment, federal programs and housing. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-dan-kildee-receives-award-equality-michigan-civil-rights-work Congressman Dan Kildee Receives Award from Equality Michigan for Civil Rights Work 2016-12-03 2016 2016-12 Democrat House MI Dan Kildee K000380 dankildee.house.gov     legacy Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) has received the Catalyst Award from Equality Michigan, a civil rights and advocacy organization, for his work to promote civil rights and equality for all Americans. Equality Michigan presented Congressman Kildee with the award at their Fall Reception Friday, which brought together community and state leaders to honor the work of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) advocates in Michigan. Every Michigander deserves to live a life free from discrimination, and I am proud to be an ally in the fight for greater acceptance and equality of all people, including LGBT Americans, Congressman Kildee said. Thank you to Equality Michigan for presenting me with this year's award and to all of the leaders in the community who are continuing to build on the progress we have made.Congressman Kildee, a Vice Chair of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus, has been a life-long champion for LGBT Americans. In Congress, he was in the forefront of pushing to strike down the unconstitutional Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), extending civil rights protections to LGBT Americans and supporting marriage equality. Before the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark ruling in 2015, Congressman Kildeefiled anamicus curiaebriefurging the High Court to strike down Michigan's decades-old discriminatory ban on same-sex marriage. In Congress, he has also championed the Equality Act, which would amend the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include sexual orientation and gender identity, making it illegal to discriminate in business, education, employment, federal programs and housing. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://huizenga.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398370 Huizenga: NDAA Vote Strengthens Military, Boosts Michigan Manufacturing 2016-12-02 2016 2016-12 Republican House MI Bill Huizenga H001058 huizenga.house.gov     legacy Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to strengthen our national defense, provide our troops with a pay-raise, and support manufacturing in Michigan. "The National Defense Authorization Act is vital to ensuring our troops have the resources they need to complete their mission. This year's NDAA includes a well-deserved pay raise for our troops, reforms the military acquisitions process to improve results for taxpayers, and maintains the prohibition on transferring detainees at Guantanamo Bay to American soil. "Specifically for Michigan, this legislation opens the door for hardworking manufacturers to compete for the honor of supplying our troops with the best American-made footwear available. This means more good-paying manufacturing jobs can be created right here in Michigan." Since 1941, federal law has required our servicemen and women to be outfitted with equipment and uniforms made in America to the greatest extent possible. Until recently, that was not possible with athletic shoes supplied to recruits during training. Today, multiple American companies can produce 100% made in America shoes. One of these companies, Bates Footwear, is located in Big Rapids, Michigan.The National Defense Authorization Act conference report passed with strong bipartisan support by a vote of 375-34. To learn more about Congressman Huizenga efforts to support our troops and Michigan manufacturing, click here. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398714 Upton Applauds Passage of Critical Defense Bill 2016-12-02 2016 2016-12 Republican House MI Fred Upton U000031 upton.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 by a bipartisan vote of 375-34.   “Supporting our national defense, our active duty military personnel, and their families is of the utmost importance. Right here in Southwest Michigan we not only have active military instillations and soldiers who require the resources and equipment authorized, but also many families who depend on this legislation to provide consistency in their daily lives. This bipartisan legislation enhances our military readiness and includes the largest pay raise for our troops in six years, while also alleviating any bonus recoupment activities for our National Guard members who volunteered to serve during a time of need. Also of great importance, we maintain status quo on prohibiting the closure and the transfer of detainees from Guantanamo Bay to the United States and elevate U.S. Cyber defense to a unified Combatant Command to protect against emerging cyber threats. I was proud to support this bipartisan legislation and look forward to its swift passage in the Senate.” The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2017 is the primary way Congress meets its most important constitutional obligation to “provide for the common defense.” It advances the vital funding and authorities America’s military requires to protect our nation and the brave men and women serving around the globe. Today’s vote was the Conference Report to H.R. 4909, which passed the House in May with a vote of 277-147 and S. 2943, which passed the Senate in June with a vote of 85-13. The NDAA supports $619 billion for national defense, which exceeds President Obama’s original budget request. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398716 ICYMI: Its time for Congress to erase party lines and deliver a fix for Flint water 2016-12-02 2016 2016-12 Republican House MI Fred Upton U000031 upton.house.gov     legacy It’s time for Congress to erase party lines and deliver a fix for Flint water By U.S. Reps. Dan Kildee and Fred Upton Before the 114th Congress comes to an end in less than a month, we in Congress need to come together, Republicans and Democrats, to step up and help the people of Flint. Families in Flint have not been able to trust the drinking water coming out of their tap in more than two years. A federal judge recently ruled that the state of Michigan must deliver bottled water to Flint residents who lack access to safe drinking water. Bottled water and filters, however, are only temporary solutions. Simply put, Flint needs action now. It is time for Congress to make the necessary investment to repair the water infrastructure in Flint. The Flint water crisis represents a failure of government. Considering the federal government's failure to blow the whistle on what was happening in Flint, Congress needs to use its power to immediately deliver much needed relief that the families in Flint deserve. This is why both of us will continue to fight to make sure our colleagues in Congress understand the importance of passing legislation that includes aid for Flint before the end of the year. This will be a continuation of more than a year of our work together to help Flint. These efforts serve as an example to our colleagues in Congress that helping Flint families and children is not a partisan issue. Just this past August, we were in Flint together. No matter where we went, we both heard firsthand the same voices. Folks are tired of the partisan blame game. They want answers. And they want results. Earlier this year, we jointly introduced the Safe Drinking Water Act Improved Compliance Awareness Act, a commonsense bill that would require state and federal government officials to notify citizens immediately when the government learns of lead contamination in drinking water. This bill passed in the House of Representatives overwhelmingly with a vote of 416 to 2. In addition, we both requested that the federal g… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://walberg.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399210 Walberg Votes to Raise Troop Pay, Strengthen Military Readiness 2016-12-02 2016 2016-12 Republican House MI Tim Walberg W000798 walberg.house.gov     legacy Walberg Votes to Raise Troop Pay, Strengthen Military Readiness f t # e Washington, December 2, 2016 Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) voted today for the House-Senate conference report to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017, which funds the military, gives our troops a well-deserved pay raise, and helps keep the American people safe. Congressman Walberg served as a member of the bipartisan conference committee charged with producing the final agreement that passed the House today by a 375-34 margin.“In a world of dangerous and emerging threats, our nation's defense capabilities and military readiness must remain second to none,” said Walberg. “This bipartisan defense bill is a critical step towards rebuilding our military for the 21st century and ensuring our troops have the training, equipment, and resources in whatever they are asked to do. The men and women who protect our country deserve our unwavering support, and this legislation also gives our troops their largest salary increase in six years.”   Congressman Walberg serves on the House Education and the Workforce Committee as Chair of the Workforce Protections Subcommittee. In addition, he serves on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. For more information on Walberg’s work in Congress visit walberg.house.gov. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z

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