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| https://lawrence.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/debbie-wasserman-schultz-congressional-caucus-black-jewish-relations | Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations Condemn Hanukkah Attacks | 2019-12-31 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Brenda Lawrence | L000581 | lawrence.house.gov | legacy | U.S. House members from both sides of the aisle who lead the Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations, including a congresswoman from Florida, weighed in on the recent attacks made at a rabbi's home in Monsey, New York. The leadership of the caucusU.S. Reps. Will Hurd, R-NY, Brenda Lawrence, D-Mich., John Lewis, D-Ga., Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., and Lee Zeldin, R-NYissued a joint statement on Sunday about the attacks. On Saturday, five people were stabbed at a Hanukkah event at Rottenberg's home. An hour later, police arrested Grafton Thomas in connection to the attacks. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lawrence.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/lawmakers-condemn-anti-semitic-attacks-new-york-bipartisan-support-victims | Lawmakers Condemn Anti-Semitic Attacks in New York: Bipartisan Support for Victims | 2019-12-30 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Brenda Lawrence | L000581 | lawrence.house.gov | legacy | Republicans and Democrats condemned the recent spate of anti-Semitic attacks in New York, denouncing all violence against Jews. Many Senators and House members released statements emphatically supporting the victims of the most recent attack in the Jewish community of Monsey. The lawmakers voiced their outrage about what appears to be a trend of anti-Semitic violence in the United States. Since Dec. 8, there have been 13 anti-Semitic acts of violence, including the Dec. 28 attack, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said. The attack happened on Saturday at the home of Rabbi Chaim Rottenberg. His home is next to a synagogue. The Leadership of the Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations, made up of Co-chairs Brenda Lawrence (D-Mich.), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.), Will Hurd (R-Texas), John Lewis (D-Ga.) and Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.), issued this group statement following the attack on Rottenberg's home in Monsey. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lawrence.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/leading-black-jewish-legislators-us-congress-unite-condemnation-antisemitic | Leading Black, Jewish Legislators in US Congress Unite in Condemnation of Antisemitic Attack in Monsey | 2019-12-30 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Brenda Lawrence | L000581 | lawrence.house.gov | legacy | Three leading African American congressional representatives joined with their Jewish colleagues on Sunday to condemn the stabbing attack at a Hanukkah party in Monsey that left five of the guests wounded. The Leadership of the Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations declared in a statement that the incident on Saturday night had to be seen in the context of rising antisemitism in the US and internationally. The statement was signed by veteran civil rights leader Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) who announced on Sunday that he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer along with Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Brenda Lawrence (D-MI) and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX) and Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY). Every individual in this country deserves to feel safe and worship without fear, the statement continued. It is this commitment to diversity that has made the United States a beacon of hope and a place of sanctuary for people around the world. The Caucus will continue to stand united in fighting for liberty and justice for all. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lawrence.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/most-powerful-feminist-moments-2019 | The most powerful feminist moments of 2019 | 2019-12-30 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Brenda Lawrence | L000581 | lawrence.house.gov | legacy | Who run the world? From Serena Williams and Johanna Konta, to Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, 2019 has seen countless women stand up and speak their truth in the name of feminism. We've smashed taboos, united to end violence against women, made history (again!), refused to conform, and called out misogyny wherever and whenever possible. 3) Democrats wear white in solidarity with suffragettes. In February, the women of the Democrats dressed in white for President Donald Trump's State of the Union to remind him, and his administration, that women will not relinquish their rights their ancestors fought for. Today, we stand together wearing white in solidarity with the women of the suffrage movement who refused to take no for an answer, said Rep. Brenda Lawrence. Women had to march, make demands and fight for right for the voice and have the right to vote. The women's movement was full of fighters who refused to be treated as second class citizens, but still today, 100 years after women received the right to vote, the battle continues. Our very existence, it seems, is resistance in light of the times we find ourselves in. She continued: This White House administration has tried to close its doors on women, but we will not be locked out. The administration that has closed its eyes to women, we will be seen. To an administration that refuse to listen to us, we will be heard | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lawrence.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressional-caucus-black-jewish-relations-condemns-attack-rabbi-s-home | CONGRESSIONAL CAUCUS ON BLACK-JEWISH RELATIONS CONDEMNS ATTACK ON RABBIS HOME | 2019-12-29 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Brenda Lawrence | L000581 | lawrence.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. The Leadership of the Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations, made up of Co-chairs Brenda Lawrence (D-MI), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), Will Hurd (R-TX), John Lewis (D-GA) and Lee Zeldin (R-NY), issued this group statement following the attack on Rabbi Chaim Rottenberg's home in Monsey, New York: We condemn in the strongest possible terms the anti-Semitic attack in Rabbi Chaim Rottenberg's home in Monsey, New York, during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. This surge in anti-Semitic attacks is a disturbing trend both here in the United States and abroad. We cannot tolerate these discriminatory, hateful, and cowardly acts. We stand with the victims in Monsey, their families, and the entire Jewish community- who have been victims of violent attacks during Hanukkah, a holiday that celebrates religious freedom. Every individual in this country deserves to feel safe and worship without fear. It is this commitment to diversity that has made the United States a beacon of hope and a place of sanctuary for people around the world. The Caucus will continue to stand united in fighting for liberty and justice for all. #### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stevens.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-stevens-building-blocks-stem-act-signed-law | Rep. Stevens’ Building Blocks of STEM Act Signed Into Law | 2019-12-27 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Haley M. Stevens | S001215 | stevens.house.gov | stevens | https://stevens.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – This week, President Trump signed into law the Building Blocks of STEM Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) to strengthen STEM education for young learners and address the gender gap in STEM fields. The Building Blocks of STEM Act was the first piece of legislation introduced by Congresswoman Stevens. As Chair of the House Science Subcommittee on Research and Technology, Congresswoman Stevens has been a strong advocate for women and girls in STEM. The bill instructs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to more equitably allocate funding for research with a focus on early childhood. The bill also directs NSF to support research on the factors that discourage or encourage girls to engage in STEM activities, including computer science. U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) led the bipartisan Senate version of the bill. Click HERE to see the full text of the Building Blocks of STEM Act. “I am thrilled that the Building Blocks of STEM Act has been signed into law,” said Congresswoman Haley Stevens. “This legislation will help ensure that our children are prepared to thrive in the 21st century economy by directing public resources to study opportunities for early childhood STEM education and strategies to encourage girls to engage in STEM & computer science. Women and girls everywhere need to know that they can succeed in the STEM fields, and that our country and our economy won’t succeed without them. Let’s keep advocating, encouraging, and mentoring the diverse next generation of STEM leaders.” “As a school superintendent, I understand the importance of introducing STEM education to students at an early age. The earlier students have an opportunity to engage with STEM concepts, the more likely they are to develop an academic interest in these topics. I applaud Congresswoman Stevens for helping promote early childhood STEM education,” said Dr. Wanda Cook-Robinson, Superintendent of the Oakland Schools Intermediate School District. “Now more than ever, we must work… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-statement-on-one-year-anniversary-of-paul-whelans-unjust-detention-in-russia | Peters Statement on One-Year Anniversary of Paul Whelan’s Unjust Detention in Russia | 2019-12-23 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Gary Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | legacy | 12.23.19 Peters Statement on One-Year Anniversary of Paul Whelan's Unjust Detention in Russia DETROIT, MI U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today released the statement below in advance of the one-year anniversary since Russian authorities detained Novi resident Paul Whelan on December 28, 2018. Since Whelan's detention, Russian authorities have presented no evidence against him and continue to delay his trial, despite concerns surrounding his health. After one year of detention without due process and restricted consular access for American officials the Russians have presented no credible evidence against Paul. It is clear that Paul's detention is a political stunt by the Russians, and it is past time they release him. I remain very concerned about Paul's well-being, and I'm going to continue working with his family to press for answers and ensure we're doing everything we can to bring this nightmare to an end. Enough is enough: the Russian government needs to let Paul go. Earlier this year, Peters joined a bipartisan group of members in the Michigan Congressional delegation in urging Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to press for a fair and transparent judicial process for Whelan. He has also called on President Trump to take all appropriate action to advocate for Whelan's release and he urged the President to have the Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs to work on securing Whelan's release. Peters also led a bipartisan and bicameral effort calling for the Russian government to release Whelan and introduced a Senate resolution pressing for Whelan's release and condemning Russia. Peters recently authored an op-ed in the Oakland Press on Whelan's detention, which can be read by clicking here. ### Print Email Tweet Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lawrence.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/bill-promote-mahatma-gandhis-legacy-introduced-us-house-representatives | Bill to promote Mahatma Gandhi's legacy introduced in US House of Representatives | 2019-12-21 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Brenda Lawrence | L000581 | lawrence.house.gov | legacy | America's legendary civil rights chief Congressman John Lewis has launched a invoice within the Home of Representatives to advertise the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr and sought a budgetary allocation of USD 150 million for the subsequent 5 years. Launched to mark the 150th start anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Home Invoice (HR 5517) affirms the friendship between the 2 largest democracies of the world and honours the legacy and contributions of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr Martin Luther King. Amongst different issues, the invoice proposes establishing a Gandhi-King Growth Basis, which shall be created by the USAID beneath the Indian legal guidelines. It's being co-sponsored by six different Democratic lawmakers, three of whom are Indian-Individuals Dr Ami Bera, Ro Khanna and Pramila Jayapal. The three different Congressmen are Brenda Lawrence, Brad Sherman and James McGovern. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lawrence.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/us-house-representatives-consider-bill-aimed-promoting-mahatma-gandhis | US House Of Representatives To Consider Bill Aimed At Promoting Mahatma Gandhi's Legacy | 2019-12-21 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Brenda Lawrence | L000581 | lawrence.house.gov | legacy | The US House Of Representatives is set to consider a bill to promote the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. The bill which was introduced by legendary civil rights leader Congressman John Lewis has also sought a budgetary allocation of USD 150 million for the next five years. Introduced to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the House Bill (HR 5517) affirms the friendship between the two largest democracies of the world and honours the legacy and contributions of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr Martin Luther King. Among other things, the bill proposes establishing a Gandhi-King Development Foundation, which will be created by the USAID under the Indian laws. The bill seeks a budgetary allocation of USD 30 million every year for the next five years to the USAID for this foundation. This foundation would have a governing council convened by governments of the United States and India and would oversee grants to NGOs in the areas of health, pollution and climate change, education and women empowerment, the bill says. It is being co-sponsored by six other Democratic lawmakers, three of whom are Indian-Americans -- Dr Ami Bera, Ro Khanna and Pramila Jayapal. The three other Congressmen are Brenda Lawrence, Brad Sherman and James McGovern. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-provisions-to-preserve-great-lakes-lower-prescription-drug-costs-for-michiganders-signed-into-law | Peters Provisions to Preserve Great Lakes, Lower Prescription Drug Costs for Michiganders Signed into Law | 2019-12-21 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Gary Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | legacy | 12.21.19 Peters Provisions to Preserve Great Lakes, Lower Prescription Drug Costs for Michiganders Signed into Law Measures Peters Led and Supported in Final Government Funding Bill Include Increased Great Lakes Funding, Expanded Resources for Fisheries Programs, and Lower Prescription Drug Costs DETROIT, MI Provisions led and supported by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) to strengthen Great Lakes protection, restoration and fisheries programs, and to lower prescription drug costs for Michiganders were signed into law last night as part of the government funding bill for Fiscal Year 2020. Peters, a member of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force, said of the Great Lakes provisions: The Great Lakes are part of who we are as Michiganders. They provide drinking water to 40 million people, are an economic engine for communities across Michigan and are a vital national resource. That's why we need to do everything we can to protect the Great Lakes for future generations. I'm glad this bill has been signed into law and includes key provisions I led that will increase critical funding for Great Lakes clean-up and restoration, sustain Michigan fisheries and help pave the way for a new icebreaker. Peters said of the provisions to lower prescription drug costs: When drug companies manipulate prices and availability of medicine to boost their bottom lines, it can force hardworking Michiganders to have to choose between securing the medication they need or paying their bills. That must change. I am encouraged that the bipartisan measures I cosponsored are now law and will help lower prescription drug costs including for insulin and increase market competition. I will keep working on commonsense efforts that will reduce prescription drug costs for Michiganders. A number of provisions that Peters led or supported in the legislation to support the Great Lakes include: Increasing Funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Init… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://debbiedingell.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2037 | Message from Dingell | 2019-12-20 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Debbie Dingell | D000624 | debbiedingell.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) passed along this message: As an antidote to the last week, I found John Dingell's own words from last December. He was alive at the time and wrote these words about his friend George H.W. Bush. His words were about him and his friend, who both worried about the direction of this country. Happy Holidays and may we take their message to heart, said Dingell. John Dingell's op-ed on Former President George H.W. Bush originally appeared in the Detroit News in December 2018. John Dingell: May Bush inspire us to remember our history This past weekend we lost former President George H.W. Bush. He was a public servant in the highest definitions. Over the next few days, you'll read plenty about both President Bush's political and public life. But I want to remember the George I knew and worked with for decades, and shared our latter years. As history will have it, George was the last president to serve in WWII and I was the last WWII veteran in Congress. Both of us understood how fragile this American democracy was and the atrocities that were occurring in the world. Both of us signed up immediately when war was declared and knew our moral responsibility to defend America and fight for the freedom of mankind. Our friendship was forged over countless games of paddle ball, wild game dinners and intense, yet respectful, policy debates. We were from a political generation that understood delivering for the American people was more important than political wins. The success of government and good public policy is the success of hard-working men and women. Remember the note he left President Clinton on inauguration day: You will be our president when you read this note. Your success now is our country's success. I will be rooting hard for you. We were Members of Congress at a time when people got to know each other. President Bush was never too important to not spend time with his friends. We knew each other's wives and children some of our children dated and we… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://tlaib.house.gov/media/press-releases/nl | Rep. Tlaib Debuts End of Year Newsletter | 2019-12-20 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Rashida Tlaib | T000481 | tlaib.house.gov | legacy | Please see below for Congresswoman Tlaib's end of year newsletter: | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-bipartisan-bill-improving-broadband-maps-passes-senate | Peters Bipartisan Bill Improving Broadband Maps Passes Senate | 2019-12-20 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Gary Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | legacy | 12.20.19 Peters Bipartisan Bill Improving Broadband Maps Passes Senate WASHINGTON, DC The U.S. Senate yesterday unanimously passed bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) to improve the accuracy of the FCC's broadband availability maps by modernizing how broadband data is collected. The Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability (DATA) Act, which Peters introduced with U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS), John Thune (R-SD) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), would improve the accuracy of the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) broadband availability maps by strengthening the process by which broadband data is collected. The bill now goes to the House of Representatives for approval before it can head to the President to be signed into law. From helping small businesses connect with their customers to providing students the resources they need to succeed, access to high-speed broadband is critical to communities across Michigan, said Senator Peters. I am pleased that this bill, which will more accurately track broadband availability, has passed the Senate, and I look forward to continue working to get this bill signed into law so that we can close the digital divide in rural and urban communities across Michigan. Policymakers need to have accurate maps that tell us where broadband is available and where it is not in order to close the digital divide between rural and urban America, said Senator Wicker. This bill would be an important step for collecting more precise data to improve the FCC's flawed maps that waste resources and stifle economic development opportunities. I thank my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for working with me on this important issue, and I urge the House to take up and pass the Broadband DATA Act. I'm glad to see our bipartisan broadband mapping bill pass the Senate today, said Senator Thune. Reliable broadband maps are an especially important tool to close the digital divide in rural areas, like much of South Dakota, but without a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-efforts-to-support-michigan-servicemembers-and-defense-sector-address-pfas-crisis-signed-into-law-by-president-trump | Peters’ Efforts to Support Michigan Servicemembers & Defense Sector, Address PFAS Crisis Signed into Law by President Trump | 2019-12-20 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Gary Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | legacy | 12.20.19 Peters' Efforts to Support Michigan Servicemembers & Defense Sector, Address PFAS Crisis Signed into Law by President Trump DETROIT, MI U.S. Senator Gary Peters' (MI) provisions to support our servicemembers, strengthen Michigan's growing defense sector and address the PFAS crisis were signed into law tonight as part of the national defense bill. The National Defense Authorization Act sets policy for the Department of Defense (DoD). Peters, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and a former Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve, said of the provisions to support servicemembers and Michigan's defense sector: Michigan's role in safeguarding our national security has never been more critical, and this bill supports our state's servicemembers and growing defense footprint. I'm proud that the national defense bill is now law and will give our servicemembers a much-deserved pay raise, help resolve an issue facing members of our National Guard and Reserve in accessing the benefits they've earnedand make critical investments in Michigan's defense sector that contribute to the safety of our servicemembers overseas and our safety here at home. Peters, Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, said of the provisions to address the PFAS crisis: Michigan communities, families and our military are being harmed by PFAS contamination. While I am pleased this includes provisions to phase out firefighting foam with PFAS and improve coordination between the Department of Defense and states on remediation efforts, there is no question we have more work to do. I will continue pushing the Trump Administration to help clean up contaminated sites and establish drinking water standards and look for opportunities to address this issue for Michigan in the Senate. Peters led or supported provisions that were signed into law and will help: Address the PFAS Crisis Stopping the Use of PFAS Chemicals in Firefighting Foams: The bill prevents the Departme… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/traverse-city-cherry-grower-praises-peters-efforts-to-crack-down-on-unfair-trade-practices-in-latest-installment-of-on-the-job-for-michigan | Traverse City Cherry Grower Praises Peters’ Efforts To Crack Down on Unfair Trade Practices in Latest Installment of ‘On the Job for Michigan’ | 2019-12-20 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Gary Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | legacy | 12.20.19 Traverse City Cherry Grower Praises Peters' Efforts To Crack Down on Unfair Trade Practices in Latest Installment of On the Job for Michigan' TRAVERSE CITY, MI U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today released the latest installment of On the Job for Michigan, a series highlighting his office's work supporting Michiganders across the state. NelsVeliquette grew up on a cherry farm in Traverse City and now helps run his own cherry business with his family. He explains how Michigan cherry growers are facing devastating consequences as a result of illegal dumping of dried tart cherries from Turkey. He says that when an industry of their size discovers unfair trade practices from a foreign country, they have to pay the millions of dollars required to bring a case to the International Trade Commission (ITC). This cost falls on the growers and producers who are already navigating issues with weather, pests and other economic issues. Nels who is CFO and VP of Cherry Ke, Inc. and Cherries R Us, Inc. says he supports Peters' bipartisanSelf-Initiation Trade Enforcement Actthat would create a task force within the Department of Commerce to investigate potential trade abuses for small and medium-sized industries. Click hereto watch the full video. Peters' bipartisanlegislation would help enforce trade laws for small and medium-sized businesses that are undercut by unfair trade practices. Under current law, the Commerce Department has the authority to self-initiate investigations into dumping and subsidies, but rarely utilizes this authority. The majority of their investigations begin only after companies or industry representatives lodge formal complaints. Small and medium-sized businesses, including agricultural producers, manufacturers, parts suppliers, and paper goods producers, often lack the resources needed to identify unfair practices and bring them to the attention of the Commerce Department. Peters met with cherry growers in the Grand Traverse area inAprilandearly November of this year. Hewelc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://andylevin.house.gov/media/press-releases/video-congressman-andy-levin-statement-usmca-vote | VIDEO: Congressman Andy Levin Statement on USMCA Vote | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Andy Levin | L000592 | andylevin.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Andy Levin today made the below remarks from the House Floor on the USMCA vote: The threshold question for any NAFTA replacement must be whether it will finally stop the outflow of American jobs and raise the standard of living for Mexican, Canadian, and, of course, American workers. My Democratic colleagues have worked tirelessly to ensure NAFTA's replacement leads to positive change. And I thank them for their efforts, which have improved the deal President Trump originally negotiated. But these improvements will not be enough to overhaul the entrenched system in Mexico that denies workers their rights, keeps wages unconscionably low and, consequently, incentivizes companies to ship jobs to Mexicoand out of our communities, like mine in Southeast Michigan. Mexico has not demonstrated the will meaningfully to reform its labor system, and the weakness of the USMCA's enforcement mechanisms means that we will not be able to hold Mexico's feet to the fire when promised reforms do not occur. I genuinely hope I am wrong about this. But I fear we can expect that USMCA will perpetuate the harms of NAFTA for Mexican and American workers alike. Therefore, I oppose this legislation. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-congressman-dan-kildee-passage-impeachment-articles-against-president | Statement by Congressman Dan Kildee on the Passage of Impeachment Articles Against President Trump | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Dan Kildee | K000380 | dankildee.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed two articles of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump: Today is a solemn day. The President abused the powers of his office, betrayed the public trust and undermined America's national security by pressuring a foreign government to interfere in our elections for his own political gain. Damning evidence has been presented about the President's misconduct in office, and it is clear to me that the President has committed an impeachable offense. As a Member of Congress, I took an oath to protect and defend the Constitution. While I did not come to Congress to impeach the President of the United States, sadly the President's misconduct has left us no choice. These two articles of impeachment were necessary to defend our Constitution, protect our democracy and hold this President accountable. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-congressman-dan-kildee-usmca | Statement by Congressman Dan Kildee on USMCA | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Dan Kildee | K000380 | dankildee.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, issued the following statement on the U.S.-Mexico Canada Agreement: NAFTA has been a disaster for the people I represent. Since NAFTA's passage, Michigan has lost nearly 170,000 jobs. One only needs to drive through older, industrial communities across the Midwest to see vacant and abandoned factories that serve as daily reminders of bad trade deals. Thus, I supported the decision to renegotiate NAFTA. Ultimately, because of the leadership of Speaker Pelosi, Chairman Neal and AFL-CIO President Trumka, the USMCA represents an improvement over NAFTA for workers. Although it is far from perfect, I will support USMCA because it is better than the status quo of NAFTA. And let's be clear that's the choice. Either USMCA, with its flaws, or the disaster that has been NAFTA. I may not like the choice, but that's the choice I have. No trade deal, including USMCA, will reverse the job loss of past bad trade deals. But compared to the status quo, USMCA presents an opportunity to improve the lives of American workers by replacing NAFTA and creating new and stronger labor enforcement tools. As a member of Ways and Means Committee and Trade Subcommittee, I will work tirelessly to make sure we enforce this agreement and ensure that Mexico lives up its commitments. The status quo of NAFTA is not good enough for the people I represent. Far more needs to be done to protect and advance opportunity for American workers. As an example, Trade Adjustment Assistance, a critical backstop for workers impacted by trade, expires soon. Thus, I intend to lead efforts in Congress to reform and expand the program, especially to help distressed communities. We need to ensure older, industrial cities and towns impacted by bad trade deals like NAFTA are able to compete and win in the twenty-first century economy. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://debbiedingell.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2034 | Dingell to Vote for North American Trade Deal | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Debbie Dingell | D000624 | debbiedingell.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) announced she will support the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) on trade: We have to be honest, this trade deal won't undo the deep damage NAFTA 1.0 did to American workers, American manufacturing, and our environment. Today, factories sit empty in Michigan and across my district while workers are unable to compete with sub-par, non-union workers in other countries. It is just not going to uproot factories from overseas and bring them back home. This agreement is an improvement, but our work is just beginning to strengthen American manufacturing, invest in workers, and grow our economy. This agreement has earned my vote because of significant improvements made over the last year. We fought hard to improve the original deal because what the Trump Administration first proposed wasn't sufficient. Democrats fought for stronger labor and environmental standards and tougher enforcement mechanisms that for the first time in the history of trade agreements that could penalize companies that abuse workers. It's important to recognize the hard work of Speaker Pelosi, Ways & Means Chairman Neal, the Trade Working Group and our friends in labor and environment that worked diligently with Ambassador Lighthizer to get this agreement to Congress. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lawrence.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/us-representative-brenda-lawrence-issues-statement-usmca-trade-agreement | U.S. Representative Brenda Lawrence Issues Statement on USMCA Trade Agreement | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Brenda Lawrence | L000581 | lawrence.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Today, U.S. Representative Brenda L. Lawrence (MI-14) issued the following statement on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): Today, I announce my support for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). For more than 25 years, Michigan's working families have been living through the consequences of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). During this time, we have expressed our concerns and raised our voices to demand a trade agreement that puts the rights of American workers above everything else. Unfortunately, the Trump Administration originally proposed a trade agreement that would have continued with the status quo. The American people needed a trade agreement that invests in American jobs and promotes stronger wages. Under the leadership of Speaker Pelosi and along with House and Senate Democrats, I fought for significant changes to the USMCA that would enshrine the rights of American workers, enforcement of labor standards in Mexico, raising the environmental standards, and protecting access to affordable medicines into the agreement. But let me be clear, the road to the restoration of the rights of American workers is a long one. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://slotkin.house.gov/media/press-releases/slotkin-statement-passage-usmca-trade-agreement | Slotkin Statement on Passage of the USMCA Trade Agreement | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | slotkin.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) released the following statement following the bipartisan passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). USMCA is a free trade agreement negotiated between the United States, Canada, and Mexico to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which entered into force in 1994 and has had a detrimental impact on jobs and the economy in Michigan. Since being sworn in, Slotkin has met with countless stakeholders, including labor leaders, workers, agricultural industry leaders, small businesses, and auto industry leaders to understand their concerns with NAFTA and USMCA. In the final weeks of negotiation, Slotkin met with multiple trade experts to take a deep dive on the final agreement and what it would do for Michigan workers and Michigan business. In June, Rep Slotkin joined 26 of her colleagues in calling on United States Trade Representative Ambassador Lighthizer and the Administration to work with House Democrats to improve the deal that was originally negotiated by the Administration. Because of these efforts, the final version of USMCA has addressed concerns regarding pharmaceuticalgive-aways, ineffective enforcement mechanisms, and weak labor and environmental provisions. While the USMCA is far from a perfect agreement, it is one that will, on net, benefit our economy, and I voted to pass it today," Slotkin said. "The original draft negotiated by the Administration was flawed, and claims that it would return jobs to the United States by the thousands was strongly misleading. I'm proud that tough negotiations secured changes that labor leaders, workers, farmers, and small businesses in our district have been pushing for -- including removing a big give-away to pharmaceutical companies. In the meantime, the USMCA is an important step in the right direction for Michigan workers, and will give economic certainty that is critical to Michigan farmers and Michigan businesses. Of course, as with any deal, the effectiveness of USMCA will come dow… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stevens.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-stevens-applauds-house-passage-usmca | Rep. Stevens Applauds House Passage of USMCA | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Haley M. Stevens | S001215 | stevens.house.gov | stevens | https://stevens.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement. “Today, I voted to pass the USMCA, a trade agreement that I worked to strengthen for our middle class and all of Michigan’s manufacturers,” said Congresswoman Stevens. “Trade with Canada and Mexico supports more than 36,000 jobs in Michigan’s 11th District, and more than $3.6 billion in goods and services from Michigan’s 11th District were exported to Canada and Mexico in 2017. This incredible, bipartisan compromise positions Michigan’s 11th District to compete globally and succeed. The agreement is much stronger today than it was when it was unveiled and I look forward to seeing USMCA become law.” Congresswoman Stevens was one of 14 House Democrats to push for a vote on the USMCA in July. As Co-President of the freshman class, Congresswoman Stevens convened a meeting between United States Trade Representative Ambassador Robert Lighthizer and freshman lawmakers. The USMCA has been endorsed by a broad coalition of labor unions and business organizations including the AFL-CIO, Teamsters, United Steelworkers, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Manufacturers. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z |
| https://stevens.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-stevens-statement-5th-circuit-aca-ruling | Rep. Stevens Statement on 5th Circuit ACA Ruling | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Haley M. Stevens | S001215 | stevens.house.gov | stevens | https://stevens.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) released the following statement after the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling last night striking down part of the Affordable Care Act, and leaving the remainder of the law in limbo. “This decision leaves Michigan families and those with preexisting conditions in the lurch, as the Trump Administration gets one step closer to repealing the entire Affordable Care Act and jeopardizing healthcare for millions of Americans,” said Congresswoman Stevens. “I have spent this year fighting to expand access to affordable and quality healthcare, passing legislation in the House to intervene in this lawsuit, protect people with pre-existing conditions, and lower prescription drug costs for my constituents. I intend to continue this work in the coming year, regardless of repeated attempts from the Trump Administration to undermine our health law, a catastrophic outcome that will kick millions of people off their insurance coverage, strip away protections for people with pre-existing conditions, and raise costs for Michigan families.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-efforts-to-preserve-great-lakes-lower-prescription-drug-costs-for-michiganders-heads-to-presidents-desk-to-be-signed-into-law | Peters Efforts to Preserve Great Lakes, Lower Prescription Drug Costs for Michiganders Heads to President’s Desk To Be Signed Into Law | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Gary Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | legacy | 12.19.19 Peters Efforts to Preserve Great Lakes, Lower Prescription Drug Costs for Michiganders Heads to President's Desk To Be Signed Into Law Measures Peters Led and Supported in Final Government Funding Bill Include Increased Great Lakes Funding, Expanded Resources for Fisheries Programs, and Lower Prescription Drug Costs WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today applauded Senate passage of legislation that includes provisions he led and supported to strengthen Great Lakes protection, restoration and fisheries programs, and to lower prescription drug costs for Michiganders. The legislation funds the government for Fiscal Year 2020, and now goes to President Trump's desk to be signed into law. Peters, a member of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force, said of the Great Lakes provisions: The Great Lakes are part of who we are as Michiganders. They provide drinking water to 40 million people, are an economic engine for communities across Michigan and are a vital national resource. That's why we need to do everything we can to protect the Great Lakes for future generations. I'm glad this bill will go to the President's desk and includes key provisions I led that will increase critical funding for Great Lakes clean-up and restoration, sustain Michigan fisheries and help pave the way for a new icebreaker. Peters said of the provisions to lower prescription drug costs: When drug companies manipulate prices and availability of medicine to boost their bottom lines, it can force hardworking Michiganders to have to choose between securing the medication they need or paying their bills. That must change. I am encouraged that the bipartisan measures I cosponsored that were passed will help lower prescription drug costs including for insulin and increase market competition. I will keep working on commonsense efforts that will reduce prescription drug costs for Michiganders. A number of provisions that Peters le… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-introduces-bipartisan-legislation-to-expand-federal-contracting-opportunities-for-small-businesses | Peters Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Federal Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Gary Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | legacy | 12.19.19 Peters Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Federal Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, announced today he has introduced bipartisan legislation to expand opportunities for small businesses to contract with the federal government. Federal contracts can provide significant opportunities for small businesses, but some agencies have been reluctant to utilize the Small Business Administration's (SBA) contracting programs. ThePromoting Rigorous and Innovative Cost Efficiencies for Federal Procurement and Acquisitions Act of 2019(PRICE Act)seeks to resolve this issue by requiring the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to work with federal acquisition administrators to share innovative best practices that will help modernize contracting procedures, realize cost savings for taxpayers, and ensure small businesses have a seat at the table in federal contracting.Peters was joined in introducing the bill by U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA). Small businesses are the backbone of our national economy, but many struggle to take advantage of federal procurement opportunities because government agencies are reluctant to include them in the contracting process,said Senator Peters.Small business owners don't want a leg up, they just want the chance to compete and succeed. This bipartisan bill would help to ensure that small businesses in Michigan and across the country have a fair shot at winning federal contracts and growing their businesses for years to come. Small businesses that want to compete in the federal marketplace often face hurdles to participating in government procurement. This is especially true for women-owned, veteran-owned, minority-owned, and disadvantaged small businesses. ThePRICE Actwould ensure that small businesses are front and center in the acquisition process by encouraging government entities to adopt new and innovative practices, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-security-provisions-included-in-year-end-funding-bill | Peters Security Provisions Included in Year-End Funding Bill | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Gary Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | legacy | 12.19.19 Peters Security Provisions Included in Year-End Funding Bill Peters Provisions Strengthen Border Security, Support Infrastructure at Gordie Howe & Blue Water Bridges and Protect Houses of Worship from Terrorist Attacks WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, announced that the year-end government funding bill includes several provisions he championed to secure the nation's borders, protect houses of worship from terrorist attacks, and facilitate efficient international commerce at Michigan's busy border crossings. Ensuring the safety and security of Michiganders is my top priority, and I was proud to help secure this critical funding to strengthen border security by hiring additional personnel, improve security at houses of worship, and facilitate safe and efficient trade and travel through Michigan's busy ports of entry,said Senator Peters.These resources will go a long way to help bolster security along Michigan's Northern border and safeguard Michigan communities. Several Peters-led security provisions were included in the year-end spending bill, including: Ensuring Secure, Efficient Trade and Travel at Michigan Border Crossings: Last month, Peterspressed appropriatorsto provide federal funding to promote secure and efficient trade and travel at Michigan's busiest border crossings. The final legislation included $15 million for inspection and screening systems at the Gordie Howe International Bridge in Detroit. The bill also includes funding for infrastructure projects at facilities across the country, such as the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron. Securing America's Ports of Entry: Peters led a bipartisan effort tostrengthen border securityby addressing staffing shortages at ports of entry across the country. The funding bill includes $84.4 million to close staffing gaps by hiring more … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/senator-stabenow-statement-on-fifth-circuit-ruling-on-the-affordable-care-act | Senator Stabenow Statement on Fifth Circuit Ruling on the Affordable Care Act | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Debbie Stabenow | S000770 | www.stabenow.senate.gov | legacy | Senator Stabenow Statement on Fifth Circuit Ruling on the Affordable Care Act Thursday, December 19, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Health Care Subcommittee, released the following statement after the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals released their ruling on the Affordable Care Act: The Fifth Circuit ruling on the Republican-led lawsuit puts the health care of millions of Americans at risk. The fight is not over. We cannot go back to the days where people with pre-existing conditions were discriminated against, lifetime caps for care forced families into bankruptcy, mental health care was not covered, and seniors paid even more for expensive prescription drugs. Republicans need to stop their cruel attacks on Americans' health care. Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/stabenow-announces-job-training-and-great-lakes-funding-wins-for-michigan-in-federal-budget-bill | Stabenow Announces Job Training and Great Lakes Funding Wins for Michigan in Federal Budget Bill | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Debbie Stabenow | S000770 | www.stabenow.senate.gov | legacy | Stabenow Announces Job Training and Great Lakes Funding Wins for Michigan in Federal Budget Bill Thursday, December 19, 2019 U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today announced that the Fiscal Year 2020 budget bill will help Michigan's economy by expanding job training programs and protecting the Great Lakes. The U.S. Senate passed the year-end bill and it now heads to the President's desk to be signed. This budget bill has important wins that will help grow our economy in Michigan. I've heard from so many businesses who are ready to hire if they can find workers with the skills they need. This bill will increase investment in job training programs that help workers quickly gain skills for in demand jobs, said Senator Stabenow. For the first time in nearly a decade, this budget bill also increases funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. It also increases funding to modernize the Soo Locks, and to combat Asian carp and other invasive species. The bill invests $40 million in a new grant program to help community colleges create and improve training programs for in-demand industries, such as manufacturing, information technology, health care, energy, and others. In Michigan, a lack of skilled workers leaves many jobs unfilled. According to the National Association of Manufacturers, the skills gap will leave an estimated 2.4 million positions unfilled by 2028. Funds from this new program will provide workers opportunities in training program that lead to high-skilled, good-paying jobs. The bill increases funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative for the first time in nine yearsa seven percent increase to $320 million for next year. The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative is critical to cleaning up the Great Lakes, beaches, and waterways, and fighting invasive species like Asian carp. The bill also invests $125 million into the Soo Locks modernization project and invests $25 million to combat Asian carp and other invasive species. ### … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://andylevin.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-andy-levin-statement-impeaching-president-donald-trump | Congressman Andy Levin Statement on Impeaching President Donald Trump | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Andy Levin | L000592 | andylevin.house.gov | legacy | Ahead of voting for both articles of impeachment this evening, Congressman Andy Levin (MI-09), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement: When I think of myself as an American, patriotic feelings swell up in me. There are many reasons I love America. Chief among them is our democracy, which has allowed a wondrously diverse population to come together to pursue the common good. This democracy has survived 230 years, as we have strived to create a more perfect union, often taking two steps forward and one step back. But our experiment in democratic self-government is more fragile than it may appear. As Abraham Lincoln warned in his address at the Young Men's Lyceum in Springfield in 1838, it is more likely to be destroyed from within than bybeing overrun by foreign armies the greatest danger is failure to uphold the rule of law. Today, we proclaim that no person is above the law not even the President of the United States. Donald J. Trump abused the power of his office and violated his oath of office by exploiting a new and inexperienced president of a vulnerable foreign ally to dig up dirt on Mr. Trump's domestic political opponents. He then obstructed the Congress, this equal branch of our government, from undertaking our duty, outlined in the Constitution to investigate and check these violations. Today, we do nothing more and nothing less than fulfill our duty to our country and our Constitution. Mr. Trump has allowed foreign powers to interfere in our domestic affairs and endangered our national security and our democracy itself. For those reasons, we must impeach the President. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-dan-kildee-s-remarks-support-articles-impeachment-against-president | Congressman Dan Kildees Remarks in Support of Articles of Impeachment Against President Donald J. Trump | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Dan Kildee | K000380 | dankildee.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of two articles of impeachment against the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump. A transcript of his remarks, as delivered, are below: Thank you, Madame Speaker. This is a sad day, a somber day. The President has abused the powers of his office, betrayed the public trust and undermined America's national security by pressuring a foreign government to interfere in our elections for his own political gain. In this serious and solemn moment in our nation's history, the Constitution is clear: the remedy for such misconduct by a sitting president is impeachment. I did not come to Congress to impeach the President of the United States. But sadly, the President's misconduct has left us no choice. I have two grandchildren. My granddaughter Caitlin is eight and my grandson Colin is four. Someday, I know they will ask about the time a President thought he was above the law and what I did to stop him. I will have an answer for them. Today I vote to uphold our Constitution and impeach Donald Trump. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://debbiedingell.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2029 | Dingell Leads Call to Extend, Re-designate Temporary Protected Status for Yemen | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Debbie Dingell | D000624 | debbiedingell.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) led a group of House members in calling on the Trump Administration to urgently extend and re-designate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen due to the ongoing armed conflict within the country. Action is required by the Department of Homeland Security before Yemen's TPS status expires on January 3, 2020. TPS, once designated, allows individuals from nations experiencing war, natural disasters, or extraordinary circumstances to live and work in the United States on a temporary basis. The status for Yemen was originally designated in 2015 and re-designated in 2017 and 2018 as the conflict and humanitarian crisis worsened. The war in Yemen has had drastic humanitarian and security consequences, and TPS is both deserved and warranted under law for these reasons. The outbreak of war, which was the main reason for TPS designation in September 2015, remains ongoing, with widespread violence throughout the country, the lawmakers wrote. Current TPS recipients from Yemen living in safely in the United States have contributed greatly to the social and economic welfare of our communities. Failing to extend TPS for Yemenis who have it and re-designate it for eligible individuals will put many men, women, children, and families in jeopardy and while undermining the security of the American homeland. During the designated period, eligible nationals of Yemen (and people without nationality who last habitually resided in Yemen) who are approved for TPS will not be removed from the United States. For more information about the application process and eligibility requirements, please visit https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/temporary-protected-status. Members of the community who need assistance should contact Dingell's Dearborn office at 313-278-2936. In addition to Dingell, the letter was signed by Reps. Ro Khanna (CA-17), Ted W. Lieu (CA-33), James P. McGovern (MA-2), Ral M. Grijalva (AZ-3), Ilhan Omar (MN-5), Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Yvette D. Clarke (NY-9), Jim… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://debbiedingell.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2030 | Dingell Unveils 2019 Holiday Jingle | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Debbie Dingell | D000624 | debbiedingell.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) continued a Dingell holiday tradition, releasing the 2019 edition of the annual Dingell Jingle, set to the tune of A Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire). Full text of the jingle can be read below. Democrats feeling the President's ire Impeachment causing too many woes Republicans all members of the Trump Choir The House is reflecting how the country goes. Everybody knows 400 passed House bills and how it goes The Senate should be doing it right But confirmations are all aglow And they just seem to want a good fight. Everybody also knows Medicare negotiated drugs Help to bring down prescription costs Next Generation fighting climate change To protect the planet for tomorrow They know the election is on its way It's loaded lots of surprises and conflicts along the way And every candidate is gonna say I'm the one who can take back the White House And so I'm offering this simple phrase To kids from one to ninety-two Although it's been said many times, many ways We are all Americans too. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lawrence.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/representative-lawrence-will-vote-favor-both-articles-impeachment | Representative Lawrence Will Vote in Favor of Both Articles of Impeachment Against President Donald Trump | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Brenda Lawrence | L000581 | lawrence.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence (MI-14) will vote today in favor of both Articles of Impeachment (1) Abuse of Power and (2) Obstruction of Congress that will be put forth against President Donald Trump. The facts are conclusive, the President attempted to use the power of his office to force Ukraine to influence our 2020 election, said Congresswoman Lawrence. In the process, President Trump jeopardized our national security and withheld vital military assistance intended to prevent further Russian aggression in the region, added the Congresswoman. As a career public servant, Congresswoman Lawrence did not come to Congress to impeach a president but to assist the residents of Michigan's 14th District. It has been her goal to improve the lives and well-being of her constituents. While the impeachment investigations have been ongoing, House Democrats have passed monumental legislation that addresses the gun violence epidemic, lower prescription drug and health care costs, protects the environment and ensures access to voting rights for all Americans. However, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has refused to bring any of this legislation to the senate floor for a vote. Two hundred years ago, the Framers gathered at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia to chart a path forward for the newly-independent United States. After decades of rule under a monarchy, George Mason expressed concern about the possibility the new government would give an elected President too much power. After fierce debate, Mason asked two questions: Shall any man be above justice? Shall that man be above it who can commit the most extensive injustice? The answer, no, No one, including the President, is above the law. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://slotkin.house.gov/media/press-releases/slotkin-statement-court-ruling-trump-administration-lawsuit-strike-down | Slotkin Statement on Court Ruling on Trump Administration Lawsuit to Strike down the Affordable Care Act | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | slotkin.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) released the following statement following a federal appeals court decision on a lawsuit led by the Trump Administration and Republican elected officials, ruling that the individual mandate in the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional, and sending the case back to a district court to determine if the entire ACA should be overturned with this provision severed. Slotkin's mother passed away in 2011 of ovarian cancer after struggling for years to access care due to her pre-existing condition. Slotkin's experience with her mother was a primary motivation behind her run for Congress. As a new member, Slotkin has made lowering the cost of healthcare and prescription drugs a top priority. I know what it's like to have a loved one face a terminal diagnosis, and struggle to afford care just like so many Michiganders, Slotkin said. I am deeply disappointed to hear that an appeals court has struck down a key part of the Affordable Care Act in a ruling on the Trump Administration's lawsuit to eliminate the ACA in its entirety and take healthcare away from 720,000 Michiganders. We are not settled as a country on how we will provide healthcare to our people but I believe we have evolved as a nation to agree on fundamental principles: that everyone deserves access to healthcare they can afford, that you shouldn't be gouged just for having a pre-existing condition, and that if you get sick, you shouldn't go broke. The court's decision today takes us in the wrong direction. As the President prepares to address Michiganders at his rally tonight, I hope he explains why he is leading a legal offensive to take away life-saving coverage which would result in raising healthcare and prescription drug costs for people in our state, Slotkin added. If the Trump Administration's lawsuit is successful in overturning the Affordable Care Act: 720,000 Michiganders could lose coverage. According to the Urban Institute, 720,000 Michiganders would lose coverage by repealing the Affordable Care Ac… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://tlaib.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-rashida-tlaib-statement-vote-impeach-president-donald-trump | Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib Statement on Vote to Impeach President Donald Trump | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Rashida Tlaib | T000481 | tlaib.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-13) released the following statement regarding the House of Representatives' vote to impeach President Donald Trump: The first people I spoke to this morning before coming to the historic debate and vote to impeach President Trump were my two sons. Both are at the center of why I fight so hard to tell the truth and protect our democracy. That the House voted to hold him accountable for his blatant abuse of power and obstruction of Congress sends a resounding message that we are a nation of laws and no one, not even the President, is above them. A sense of duty drives me to push back against any form of corruption within our government, especially within the office of the most powerful position in the world. We can't look away from the crimes he has committed, because if we do, it will set a dangerous precedent that endangers our democracy. This isand always has beenabout protecting the future of our nation and our democracy from corruption, abuse of power, criminal coverups, and bribery for generations to come. It was my honor to vote yes today because my two sons, their children, and their children's children will look back on this time as one where justice prevailed in the people's House. I sincerely hope my Senate colleagues are motivated by the pursuit of justice and share the sense of duty to country and democracy that motivated the House to act today. In the meantime, I will continue to shine a light on the ongoing racist abuses of power of this President and fight back against the heartless administration carrying out his dangerous agenda. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://tlaib.house.gov/media/press-releases/wyden-colleagues-demand-hud-review-facial-recognition-technology-use-federally | Wyden, Colleagues Demand HUD Review Facial Recognition Technology Use in Federally Assisted Housing | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Rashida Tlaib | T000481 | tlaib.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Cory Booker, D-N.J., Edward Markey, D-Mass., and Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif.,and U.S. Representatives Yvette D. Clarke, D-N.Y., Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., and Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., today asked the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to review policies regarding the use of facial recognition technologies in federally assisted housing. In a letter to HUD Secretary Ben Carson, the legislators pointed out the threats that facial recognition technology poses to marginalized communities, opening the door to unchecked government surveillance. [HUD] is responsible for creating and ensuring discrimination-free practices in all communities, the legislators wrote. However, as numerous civil rights experts have pointed out, when public housing and federally assisted property owners install facial recognition security camera systems, they could be used to enable invasive, unnecessary and harmful government surveillance of their residents. Those who cannot afford more do not deserve less in basic privacy and protections. They should not have to compromise their civil rights and liberties nor accept the condition of indiscriminate, sweeping government surveillance to find an affordable place to live. Experts have also noted inaccuracies in facial recognition technology that disproportionately affect vulnerable communities, specifically women, transgender individuals and people of color. The legislators continued, These false and biased judgments can exacerbate the vulnerabilities that marginalized groups already face in life, such as the overcriminalization of people of color and transgender individuals. Potential sharing of this data, particularly with law enforcement, further heightens concerns about the risk this technology poses to vulnerable communities. The legislators requested a response from HUD by January 24, 2020. In July 2018, Wyden and Booker questioned federal law-enforcement agencies on their use of facial recognitio… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-statement-on-federal-appeals-court-ruling-regarding-health-care-law | Peters Statement on Federal Appeals Court Ruling Regarding Health Care Law | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Gary Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | legacy | 12.18.19 Peters Statement on Federal Appeals Court Ruling Regarding Health Care Law Peters Opposes Trump Administration's Efforts to Undo Health Care Law, Raise Health Care Costs and Eliminate Protections for Millions of Michiganders with Preexisting Health Conditions WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today released the following statement on the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in Texas v. United States regarding the health care law, which sent the case back to the U.S. District Court level: Let's be clear: the Trump Administration is determined to overturn the health care law and end protections for millions of Michiganders with preexisting health conditions, raise health care costs and return us to the days when insurance companies could impose annual and lifetime limits on coverage. I'm going to continue fighting to ensure Michiganders have access to affordable, accessible care and work to lower health care and prescription drug costs for families. ### Print Email Tweet Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-statement-on-house-impeachment-vote | Peters Statement on House Impeachment Vote | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Gary Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | legacy | 12.18.19 Peters Statement on House Impeachment Vote WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today released the following statement after the House voted to impeach President Trump: I swore an oath to defend the Constitution as an officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve and when I became U.S. Senator and I will fulfill my constitutional responsibility in the Senate. Abuse of office and obstruction of Congress are very serious charges that deserve solemn consideration. We must have a fair and non-partisan process, and I will thoroughly evaluate the facts that are presented to the Senate. But let me be very clear, my focus on the people of Michigan will remain steadfast protecting people with preexisting health conditions and passing legislation to lower prescription drug costs; expanding vocational training programs so everyone has the skills needed for good-paying jobs; and advancing additional efforts to protect the Great Lakes and our drinking water. ### Print Email Tweet Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/senator-stabenow-announces-support-for-usmca | Senator Stabenow Announces Support for USMCA | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Debbie Stabenow | S000770 | www.stabenow.senate.gov | legacy | Senator Stabenow Announces Support for USMCA Wednesday, December 18, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow today released the following statement announcing her support for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). As a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, Stabenow worked closely with other Democratic leaders in the House and Senate to modify the agreement proposed by President Trump to include strong labor and trade protections that are good for Michigan. In Michigan, we make things and grow things. And, with any trade agreement, it is critical that we are exporting our products, not our jobs. Unfortunately, since NAFTA was signed, our country has lost too many good-paying manufacturing jobs to Mexico. No other state has felt the pain of those losses more than Michigan. NAFTA created a race to the bottom with jobs going to companies paying the lowest wages and countries with the lowest standard of living. And workers have had no way to change that. Almost two years ago when renegotiations began, the Trump Administration refused to include strong protections for Michigan workers. My Democratic colleagues and I held strong and secured changes in the agreement that now include strong enforcement tools. Without these strong provisions, this agreement would have just been NAFTA all over again with all of its flaws. As with any agreement, new enforcement tools are only effective if they are actually used. Even after passage of this agreement, I intend to continue my strong focus on tough trade enforcement in this country. This trade agreement is also important for Michigan farmers who need a level playing field and markets to sell their crops. This agreement will help open markets for Michigan's wheat, poultry, and dairy farmers. Enforcement tools in this agreement are also important for farmers. For example, I led the effort to open up Canadian markets to our Michigan milk producers. We secured new, hard-fought changes to end Canada's Class 7… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/senator-stabenow-statement-on-impeachment | Senator Stabenow Statement on Impeachment | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Debbie Stabenow | S000770 | www.stabenow.senate.gov | legacy | Senator Stabenow Statement on Impeachment Wednesday, December 18, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow today released the following statement on House passage of the articles of impeachment. I approach the impeachment trial with great seriousness and a heavy heart. One of the hallmarks of my work as an elected official is my commitment to bring people together to solve problems. That's why it is so disheartening to watch as this impeachment debate intensifies the division between people in Michigan and across our country. The fact is, we are where we are because of the actions of President Trump. His behavior and abuse of power have forced the hand of everyone who cares deeply about our country, the truth, and the integrity of our democracy. It is my constitutional duty to thoughtfully consider the articles of impeachment, listen to the evidence, and make a decision that honors our nation's values and our fundamental belief that no one is above the law. That's what I intend to do. While this impeachment debate may have further divided the people of our state, I intend to continue to focus on the issues that bring us together like protecting our Great Lakes, lowering the cost of prescription drugs, and helping create good-paying jobs. While this impeachment trial moves forward in the Senate, I will not lose my focus on these important issues. ### Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://andylevin.house.gov/media/press-releases/domestic-priorities-funding-bill-passes-house-levin-provisions-included | Domestic Priorities Funding Bill Passes House with Levin Provisions Included | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Andy Levin | L000592 | andylevin.house.gov | legacy | The House of Representatives today passed a package of spending bills that grants critical funding for domestic priorities and international assistance and prevents a government shutdown. Two provisions authored by Congressman Andy Levin, vice chair of the House Education and Labor Committee, were included in the package of bills. In March, Congressman Levin led a letter signed by 139 House Democrats requesting a funding increase to the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). An increase was included in the funding package passed today. Congressman Levin's other provision included in the package bars the United States from providing assistance to the Haitian armed forces. Congressman Levin made request for the provision based on the troubling human rights record of the current Haitian regime, the history of involvement in human rights abuses of the six men tapped to lead the revival of the FADH; and the absence of a rationale to reinstate an army in Haiti. Today, I was proud to vote for the domestic priorities and international assistance funding package that includes so many wins for Macomb and Oakland Counties, Rep. Levin said. The package includes my request to increase funding for CSFP, an essential nutrition assistance program for vulnerable seniors, and, for the first time in more than two decades, the House has allocated funding for gun violence research. The package also includes funding increases for some of my top priorities in Congress, including worker protection agencies and programs, life-saving medical research at the National Institutes of Health, Pell Grants that make college more accessible to low income families, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and a guarantee that those funds will be available in case of a government shutdown, increased funding for Registered Apprenticeship Programs, and more. Despite the many victories in the package, I wish there were more. I regret that my amendment to shift funds to the Department of Education watchdog agency was not included. Bets… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/michigan-veteran-receive-tens-thousands-dollars-military-benefits-after-rep | Michigan Veteran to Receive Tens of Thousands of Dollars of Military Benefits After Rep. Kildee and Sen. Durbin Partner to Fix Bureaucratic Failure | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Dan Kildee | K000380 | dankildee.house.gov | legacy | Flint-Native and Decorated Navy Veteran Will Receive G.I. Bill Benefits After Members of Congress Intervene in Case Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, along with U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that a Flint-native and decorated Navy veteran, Retired Senior Chief Russell Dotson, will receive tens of thousands of dollars of G.I. Bill higher education benefits owed to his family after the U.S. Navy wrongly denied this assistance because of a bureaucratic paperwork mistake. The Acting Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Thomas Modly, has indicated to Congressman Kildee, Senator Durbin, and Retired Chief Dotson that the Navy will provide him with full reimbursement and allow him to transfer his military G.I. bill benefits to his daughter, Paige Dotson. These benefits, which Retired Chief Dotson earned after over 22 years of service, are worth tens of thousands of dollars and are intended to cover an entire college education. Earlier this month, Congressman Kildee and Senator Durbin, along with other members of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, sent a letter to the Acting Secretary of the Navy regarding bureaucratic failures at the Department that resulted in Retired Senior Chief Russell Dotson being denied the military education benefits he earned. Both Kildee and Durbin also had telephone calls with the Acting Secretary of the Navy in recent days to discuss Retired Senior Chief Dotson's case. I am pleased that the U.S. Navy acted swiftly to fix Retired Senior Chief Dotson's case and make sure that his family receives the military benefits he earned, Congressman Kildee said. Retired Senior Chief Dotson served our country for 22 years and did everything right, yet because of a bureaucratic failure was denied his military education benefits. I commend the Acting Secretary of the Navy for acting quickly on this case, Congressman Kildee said. Mr. Dotson's GI Bill benefits were wrongly pulled from him because of an error by the Navy. Because o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-congressman-dan-kildee-death-judge-anthony-j-mansour | Statement by Congressman Dan Kildee on the Death of Judge Anthony J. Mansour | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Dan Kildee | K000380 | dankildee.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, issued the following statement after the death of former Genesee County Circuit Court Judge Anthony J. Mansour: Tony Mansour was a true friend, mentor and community leader. Born in Nazareth, Palestine, Tony's parents brought him to Flint, Michigan as a child. Tony loved the Flint community and dedicated his life to helping others, as an attorney, a community leader, and a Circuit Court judge. Throughout his life, Tony worked to improve our criminal justice system, ensure equal rights for all Americans, and find a peaceful solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict. Jennifer and I extend our deepest sympathies to the entire Mansour family during this difficult time. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://debbiedingell.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2026 | Dingell Voting for Impeachment to Protect Constitution, National Security, Future of Democracy | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Debbie Dingell | D000624 | debbiedingell.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) announced she will vote for both articles of impeachment by issuing the following statement: We are a divided nation, but we can never be divided on the rule of law. President Trump and his Administration took actions that threatened our national security, abused the power of the office, and undermined our elections. He put politics over country by asking a foreign government to investigate a political rival while threatening to withhold military aid. It is our moral responsibility to protect the Constitution, our national security, and our democracy. If we don't address this abuse of power, we abdicate our Constitutional and moral responsibility and we are condoning these actions for future administrations. I will vote for both articles of impeachment to protect our Constitution, our democratic republic, and the future of our country. Throughout this process I have heard passionately from both sides. I spent significant time studying, reading reports with attention to detail, and listening to constitutional scholars and other experienced experts. My vote comes from thoughtful consideration of the facts and a commitment to our Constitution. No member comes to Congress hoping to impeach the President. We come to improve the lives of Americans. We work to lower prescription drug prices, pass trade deals that level the playing field for hard-working men and women, protect the environment, and strengthen education. Working for the people of this great country has been and will continue to be my driving force in Congress. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://debbiedingell.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2027 | Dingell Statement on Michigan Victories in Appropriations Agreement | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Debbie Dingell | D000624 | debbiedingell.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) released the following statement after the House passed an Appropriations Package for Fiscal Year 2020 to fund the government through September 2020: The House passed funding for critical programs that help hard-working men and women across Michigan and nationwide. Most importantly, this package keeps the government open through the remainder of the fiscal year, through September 2020, so Congress can focus on delivering on kitchen table issues that matter to everyone. Every time I am at the airport and I see our TSA workers I am reminded of the importance of providing stable funding for the federal government so the men and women who keep us safe every day can have a holiday season without worrying about a government shutdown. Many of the provisions I fought hard for will be included in this bipartisan appropriations package. The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and the Land and Water Conservation Fund are receiving the highest funding in 15 years. The full funding of these programs is critical to the environment, economy, and wildlife of the Great Lakes region we all know and love. In addition, continued investments in the Fisher House Foundation will assist veterans and military families have a warm, supportive place to stay when receiving care at VA facilities. I'm also pleased to see increased funding to combat the PFAS crisis. For the first time in more than 20 years, the CDC and NIH will receive $25 million for firearm injury and mortality prevention research. This type of research will help us better understand ways we can reverse the gun violence epidemic across the country. In addition, House Democrats secured billions to fund a fair, accurate 2020 Decennial census to ensure all Americans have a voice heard. House Democrats also secured $425 million to ensure your right to make your voice heard at the ballot box is protected from foreign interference. However, I must express my disappointment that the Butch Lewis Act was not included in th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lawrence.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/us-representative-brenda-lawrence-votes-approve-2020-funding-packages | U.S. Representative Brenda Lawrence Votes to Approve 2020 Funding Packages | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Brenda Lawrence | L000581 | lawrence.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C.Today, Congresswoman Brenda L. Lawrence (MI-14) released the following statement after voting to pass H.R.1158 and H.R.1865, the two funding measures for Fiscal-Year 2020: I want to applaud Chairwoman Lowey, and the leadership of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, for their tireless work in coming to an agreement on a funding package for Fiscal-Year 2020, said Rep. Lawrence. These bills will provide large increases to countless accounts that are crucial to my constituents, including Community Development Block Grants, BUILD infrastructure grants, and Violence Against Women grants. For the first time in decades, this compromise includes $25 million for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health to study gun violence, funding that is sorely needed to address this growing public health crisis. Across the board increases for domestic spending will help steer government funding in the right direction to reflect the priorities of the American people, Rep. Lawrence continued. As we soon begin consideration of Fiscal-Year 2021 funding measures, I will work tirelessly to build upon the Democratic priorities reflected in this compromise to ensure the government continues working in the best interests of my constituents and all Americans. Background Monday, House and Senate Appropriations Leaders filed two legislative packages, H.R. 1865 and H.R. 1158, that together address all 12 Fiscal-Year 2020 funding measures. Today, the House of Representatives passed both pieces of legislation with a bipartisan vote. The nearly $1.4 trillion bill ensures government agencies across the country have the funding necessary to implement programs that are important to the 14th Congressional District of Michigan. Several of the key provisions included in the funding measure are: Department of Agriculture- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program- $67.8 billion Army Corps of Engineers- New Soo Lock Construction- $75.3 million Department of Commerce- Census-relate… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stevens.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-stevens-secures-funding-mi-11-priorities-house-passed-appropriations-0 | Rep. Stevens Secures Funding for MI-11 Priorities in House-Passed Appropriations Package | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Haley M. Stevens | S001215 | stevens.house.gov | stevens | https://stevens.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1865 and H.R. 1158, two minibus appropriations packages to fund the government through October 1st, 2020. The packages increase funding for key programs like the Land and Water Conservation Fund and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program, in addition to increasing funding for critical agencies like the National Science Foundation, National Institute of Standards and Technology, and National Institutes of Health. Also included is a historic $25 million investment in funding for gun violence prevention research, and Rep. Stevens’ amendment calling for a national strategy to ensure the long-term economic and environmental viability of local recycling programs. “H.R. 1865 and H.R. 1158 provide funding for programs that will strengthen southeast Michigan’s manufacturing economy, protect our treasured Great Lakes, and prepare our workforce to thrive in the 21st century economy,” said Congresswoman Stevens. “I am especially glad that the legislation provides for $25 million to research gun violence prevention, which I have been calling for since the first day I took office. This is the first major congressional effort to investigate gun violence in 20 years, and I am hopeful that it will lead to new solutions to protect our children from gun violence.” Rep. Stevens played a role in securing funding for several programs that are a priority for Michigan’s 11th District: Great Lakes Restoration Initiative: The GLRI is an inter-agency program designed to address the most significant problems in the Great Lakes, and works to protect, restore, and maintain the Great Lakes ecosystem. The Great Lakes are the source of drinking water for 40 million people, and hold 90 percent of our nation’s supply of fresh water. Jobs, recreation, and tourism in Michigan and the entire region depend upon a healthy and flourishing Great Lakes ecosystem. Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program: T… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z |
| https://stevens.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-stevens-secures-funding-mi-11-priorities-house-passed-appropriations-1 | Rep. Stevens Secures Funding for MI-11 Priorities in House-Passed Appropriations Package | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Haley Stevens | S001215 | stevens.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1865 and H.R. 1158, two minibus appropriations packages to fund the government through October 1st, 2020. The packages increase funding for key programs like the Land and Water Conservation Fund and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program, in addition to increasing funding for critical agencies like the National Science Foundation, National Institute of Standards and Technology, and National Institutes of Health. Also included is a historic $25 million investment in funding for gun violence prevention research, and Rep. Stevens' amendment calling for a national strategy to ensure the long-term economic and environmental viability of local recycling programs. H.R. 1865 and H.R. 1158 provide funding for programs that will strengthen southeast Michigan's manufacturing economy, protect our treasured Great Lakes, and prepare our workforce to thrive in the 21st century economy,said Congresswoman Stevens.I am especially glad that the legislation provides for $25 million to research gun violence prevention, which I have been calling for since the first day I took office. This is the first major congressional effort to investigate gun violence in 20 years, and I am hopeful that it will lead to new solutions to protect our children from gun violence. Rep. Stevens played a role in securing funding for several programs that are a priority for Michigan's 11th District: Great Lakes Restoration Initiative: The GLRI is an inter-agency program designed to address the most significant problems in the Great Lakes, and works to protect, restore, and maintain the Great Lakes ecosystem. The Great Lakes are the source of drinking water for 40 million people, and hold 90 percent of our nation's supply of fresh water. Jobs, recreation, and tourism in Michigan and the entire region depend upon a healthy and flourishing Great Lakes ecosystem. Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program: The Nation… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stevens.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-stevens-secures-funding-mi-11-priorities-house-passed-appropriations-2 | Rep. Stevens Secures Funding for MI-11 Priorities in House-Passed Appropriations Package | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Haley Stevens | S001215 | stevens.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1865 and H.R. 1158, two minibus appropriations packages to fund the government through October 1st, 2020. The packages increase funding for key programs like the Land and Water Conservation Fund and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program, in addition to increasing funding for critical agencies like the National Science Foundation, National Institute of Standards and Technology, and National Institutes of Health. Also included is a historic $25 million investment in funding for gun violence prevention research, and Rep. Stevens' amendment calling for a national strategy to ensure the long-term economic and environmental viability of local recycling programs. H.R. 1865 and H.R. 1158 provide funding for programs that will strengthen southeast Michigan's manufacturing economy, protect our treasured Great Lakes, and prepare our workforce to thrive in the 21st century economy,said Congresswoman Stevens.I am especially glad that the legislation provides for $25 million to research gun violence prevention, which I have been calling for since the first day I took office. This is the first major congressional effort to investigate gun violence in 20 years, and I am hopeful that it will lead to new solutions to protect our children from gun violence. Rep. Stevens played a role in securing funding for several programs that are a priority for Michigan's 11th District: Great Lakes Restoration Initiative: The GLRI is an inter-agency program designed to address the most significant problems in the Great Lakes, and works to protect, restore, and maintain the Great Lakes ecosystem. The Great Lakes are the source of drinking water for 40 million people, and hold 90 percent of our nation's supply of fresh water. Jobs, recreation, and tourism in Michigan and the entire region depend upon a healthy and flourishing Great Lakes ecosystem. Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program: The Nation… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stevens.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-stevens-statement-articles-impeachment | Rep. Stevens Statement on Articles of Impeachment | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Haley M. Stevens | S001215 | stevens.house.gov | stevens | https://stevens.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) released the following statement: “With an open mind and after careful review of the evidence unearthed by the impeachment inquiry, I intend to vote in favor of both articles of impeachment. It is clear that President Trump solicited interference from Ukraine in the 2020 United States presidential election and used the powers of his high office to pressure the government of Ukraine to comply. By asking for a political favor in exchange for vital military and security assistance that Congress had already appropriated, President Trump jeopardized our national security by leaving a strategic ally vulnerable to Russian aggression. These actions are a dangerous abuse of power, and they must not go unchecked. In addition, throughout the impeachment process the Trump Administration has defied lawful subpoenas and refused to cooperate with Congress which has led to the second article of impeachment, obstruction of Congress.” “The facts are clear that President Trump abused the powers of his high office and deliberately obstructed the congressional investigation into this abuse. I love our country and I am truly heartbroken that the President’s actions have led to this. I want my constituents to know that my desire to deliver for them has never been stronger and I will continue to work with all of my colleagues to deliver for Michigan families. Since the impeachment inquiry began in September, I have introduced and passed bipartisan bills focused on health care, manufacturing, and education, convened a bipartisan field hearing in Livonia to discuss the future of mobility in suburban communities, and launched a Task Force to address our plastic waste problem.” “Later this week, I intend to vote for the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement, a strong bipartisan trade deal that will help Michigan businesses and protect Michigan’s best-in-class workforce. I will never stop fighting for the people of Southeast Michigan.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/after-senate-passes-final-national-defense-bill-with-peters-pfas-provisions-legislation-heads-to-presidents-desk | After Senate Passes Final National Defense Bill With Peters’ PFAS Provisions, Legislation Heads to President’s Desk | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Gary Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | legacy | 12.17.19 After Senate Passes Final National Defense Bill With Peters' PFAS Provisions, Legislation Heads to President's Desk Provisions Secured by Peters Phase Out Department of Defense's Use of Firefighting Foams Containing PFAS; Increase Coordination Between Pentagon and States; Improve Understanding of PFAS Through Advanced Computer Modeling WASHINGTON, DC The U.S. Senate today approved the final national defense bill that includes provisions U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) authored and cosponsored to address PFAS contamination in Michigan and across the country. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which sets policy for the Department of Defense, has been enacted into law for more than 55 consecutive years. Now that the bill has been passed by the Senate and the House, it goes to the President to be signed into law. This year's NDAA includes a number of provisions, including a 3.1 percent pay raise for servicemembers, an end to the Widow's Tax which will increase survivor's benefits for families of deceased servicemembers and bipartisan legislation Peters cosponsored to crack down on international manufacturers and traffickers of fentanyl. Michigan communities, families and our military are being harmed by PFAS contamination. Now that the Senate has passed provisions I authored to take steps to address exposure and help communities struggling with PFAS, I look forward to the President signing the national defense bill into law, said Senator Peters, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. While this bill will allow us to make important progress, there is no question it does not go far enough and that more must be done. I will continue to push the Trump Administration to help clean up sites that have been contaminated and establish drinking water standards, and look for opportunities to address these issues in the Senate. A number of provisions that Peters led or supported passed the Sena… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-announces-support-for-usmca-renegotiated-nafta-update | Peters Announces Support for USMCA, Renegotiated NAFTA Update | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Gary Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | legacy | 12.17.19 Peters Announces Support for USMCA, Renegotiated NAFTA Update WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today announced he will support the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the renegotiated North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA): I've long said that we need to renegotiate NAFTA to help level the playing field for Michigan. The USMCA is not perfect, but it is stronger than the initial deal the Administration announced and includes provisions I pushed for to strengthen enforcement and labor standards. When this bipartisan agreement comes before the Senate, I plan to vote for it because I believe it will make some progress for Michigan workers, businesses and farmers. Our work, though, is not over. Michiganders can count on me to ensure President Trump and future Administrations vigorously enforce USMCA and that we properly review it within six years to make sure it is working in our state's best interests. ### Print Email Tweet Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-presses-devos-for-answers-on-program-that-wasted-over-500-million-in-taxpayer-money-on-failed-charter-schools | Peters Presses DeVos for Answers on Program that Wasted Over $500 Million in Taxpayer Money on Failed Charter Schools | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Gary Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | legacy | 12.17.19 Peters Presses DeVos for Answers on Program that Wasted Over $500 Million in Taxpayer Money on Failed Charter Schools 72 charter schools in Michigan never opened despite receiving $21 million in federal start-up funds WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, is pressing Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos for answers after arecent reportby the Network for Public Education (NPE) uncovered that more than $500 million in taxpayer funds went to charter schools that were closed or never even opened. According to the report, Michigan had the highest number of taxpayer-funded schools that never opened 112 defunct charter schools were awarded $21 million in grants, and 72 of these schools never opened. Rather than giving students choices, each charter school that closed or failed to open meant that communities missed out on more than half a billion dollars in resources that could have benefitted neighborhood schools,said Senator Peters.As Secretary of Education, I expect you to put students first and ensure that Michigan families' hard-earned tax dollars are being used appropriately. But, your Department's stunning lack of oversight of this charter school program has instead left students and their families worse off. Since 2006, the Department of Education Charter Schools Program (CSP) funded 1,800closed or never-opened charter schools across the countryat a cost of more than $500 million to taxpayers. A 2018 report by the Department of Education's Inspector General found that grants to charter schools were at serious risk of fraud or waste, and that Secretary DeVos had exercised little oversight of these costly programs as she championed opening more charter schools. This lack of oversight opens the door for bad actors to defraud taxpayers, including for-profit companies that manage charter schools. In Michigan, ne… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-provisions-supporting-servicemembers-and-michigan-defense-sector-headed-to-presidents-desk-in-national-defense-bill | Peters Provisions Supporting Servicemembers and Michigan Defense Sector Headed to President’s Desk in National Defense Bill | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Gary Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | legacy | 12.17.19 Peters Provisions Supporting Servicemembers and Michigan Defense Sector Headed to President's Desk in National Defense Bill Peters Led and Supported Measures in National Defense Bill to Give Troops Largest Pay Raise in a Decade, Resolve Issue for Reservists and Guardsmen Accessing Benefits, Invest in Michigan's Defense Sector that Protect Our National Security WASHINGTON, DC The Senate today passed provisions led and supported by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) that will benefit servicemembers and their families as well as Michigan's defense sector that contribute to our national security as part of the national defense bill. The bill includes a 3.1 percent pay raise for servicemembers, an end to the Widow's Tax, bipartisan legislation Peters supported to crack down on international manufacturers and traffickers of fentanyl and a provision based on his legislation to help reserve component members including members of the Reserve and National Guard receive the benefits they have earned following their retirement or completion of service. It will also help improve efforts to address PFAS and authorize investments in infrastructure, advanced technology and important defense systems that protect U.S. security interests and our allies, including the State of Israel. The National Defense Authorization Act, which sets policy for the Department of Defense (DoD), now heads to the president's desk to be signed into law. The annual defense bill has been signed into law for over 55 straight years. Michigan's role in safeguarding our national security has never been more critical, and this bill supports our state's servicemembers and growing defense footprint, said Senator Peters, a member of the Armed Services Committee and a former Lt. Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve. I'm proud that the Senate is sending this bipartisan bill to the President's desk that will give our servicemembers a much-deserved pay rais… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/senator-stabenows-bipartisan-bill-to-support-veterans-passes-senate-heads-to-presidents-desk | Senator Stabenow’s Bipartisan Bill to Support Veterans Passes Senate, Heads to President’s Desk | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Debbie Stabenow | S000770 | www.stabenow.senate.gov | legacy | Senator Stabenow's Bipartisan Bill to Support Veterans Passes Senate, Heads to President's Desk Tuesday, December 17, 2019 The IMPROVE Transition for Service Members Act Will Help Veterans Transition from Military to Civilian Life WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, the Senate passed a bill authored by U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) to improve the transition from military to civilian life for veterans. This legislation is part of the final National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which now heads to the President's desk to be signed. This bipartisan legislation is called the IMPROVE Transition for Service Members Act and will reform the Defense Department's Transition Assistance Program. This program is charged with providing counseling, training, and assistance to service members who are leaving the military for civilian life. IMPROVE stands for Improving Preparation and Resources for Occupational, Vocational, and Education. One of the top issues I heard about when meeting with veterans, commanders, and service providers in roundtables across Michigan was the problems veterans have in transitioning back to civilian life. Many times, help is available and the veteran just doesn't know it exists, and local service providers have no way of contacting the veteran who has come home. This bipartisan legislation reforms this transition program to help make sure that veterans returning home get the help and support they need, said Senator Stabenow. The IMPROVE Act will allow service members to opt into a system that will send their contact information to their respective State Veterans Affairs Agency. This system will ensure that returning service members and their families are properly connected to local community groups including veterans' service organizations that can provide employment, healthcare, and other transition services. The bipartisan legislation directs the Department of Defense to ensure that service members receive regular information at different points in their mi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/final-government-funding-bill-includes-peters-effort-to-increase-great-lakes-restoration-funding | Final Government Funding Bill Includes Peters Effort to Increase Great Lakes Restoration Funding | 2019-12-16 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Gary Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | legacy | 12.16.19 Final Government Funding Bill Includes Peters Effort to Increase Great Lakes Restoration Funding Measure in Final Government Funding Bill Increases Funding to $320 Million; Based on Peters' Bipartisan Measure that Passed Senate in October WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the final government funding bill includes the provision he led to provide the first increase in Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Funding since the program was established nearly a decade ago. The additional $19 million for the GLRI for Fiscal Year 2020 was an increase from the proposed level of $301 million. The provision Peters secured in this end-of-year legislation builds on his bipartisan measure that passed the Senate in October. Following that successful effort, Peters continued pressing for additional GLRI funding. The Great Lakes are simply part of who we are as Michiganders, an economic engine for our state and one of our nation's most precious resources, said Senator Peters. After pushing hard, I'm proud to have secured increased funding to protect our Great Lakes for future generations. I look forward to this funding soon becoming law, which will allow for more resources to restore habitats, combat invasive species and clean up our waterways. The Great Lakes are an invaluable resource to Ohio, and GLRI has been a successful public-private partnership that helps protect both our environment and our economy,said Portman.The Great Lakes arecritical to Ohio's fishing industry,provide drinking water for 40 million people, contribute billions in tourism each year, and support hundreds of thousands of jobs across the region. I have long championed this program, thus I'm grateful that this bipartisan funding agreement includes $320 million for this important program. I will continue to help lead efforts intheU.S. Senate to protect funding for this critical bipartisan initiative. For h… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-stabenow-bipartisan-bill-to-establish-great-lakes-fisheries-program-authorization-included-in-government-funding-bill | Peters, Stabenow Bipartisan Bill to Establish Great Lakes Fisheries Program Authorization Included in Government Funding Bill | 2019-12-16 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Gary Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | legacy | 12.16.19 Peters, Stabenow Bipartisan Bill to Establish Great Lakes Fisheries Program Authorization Included in Government Funding Bill Measure Will Provide Funding for Great Lakes Conservation Programs, Research Efforts and Help Support Effective Fishery Management Decisions WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) today announced that the final government funding bill will include their bipartisan legislation to authorize Great Lakes fishery funding and help support effective fishery management decisions. TheGreat Lakes Fishery Research Authorization (GLFRA) Act, which they led with Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), willenable the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to continue to conduct research to help support the over the $7 billion Great Lakes sport and commercial fishery industries. It also will authorize the Great Lakes Science Center which helps sustain Great Lakes fisheries and reduce threats such as invasive species and harmful algal blooms. Despite holding one-fifth of the world's fresh water supply, the Great Lakes science program does not receive the same level of funding authorization as science centers on the country's saltwater coasts, and this legislation will help decrease the resource gap between the Great Lakes Science Center and other fishery research centers across the nation. The Great Lakes are not just a precious natural resource they are critical to Michigan's long-term economic prosperity, said Senator Peters, member of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force. Our bipartisan effort will help provide top researchers the resources they need to keep the Great Lakes ecosystem vibrant for generations to come. I'm pleased our bill has been included as part the final government funding bill, and I'll be working to get this passed and signed into law. Great Lakes and waterways provide good paying jobs, boost our economy, and are a part of our way o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lawrence.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/us-representative-brenda-lawrence-fulfills-promise-people-votes-pass | U.S. Representative Brenda Lawrence Fulfills Promise for The People, Votes to Pass the Lower Drug Costs Now Act | 2019-12-13 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Brenda Lawrence | L000581 | lawrence.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence (MI-14) voted today to pass H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act. This measure is bold, transformative legislation that strengthens the health and financial security of America's seniors and families. It prevents Americans from paying more for their medicines than the amount big Pharma charges for the same drugs in other countries. For hard-working Americans in Michigan and across the country, the skyrocketing costs of prescription drugs remain a real crisis that threatens their health and financial security, said Congresswoman Lawrence. American seniors and families are being forced to make the unthinkable choice between filling a prescription and paying their bills. By passing H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act, House Democrats are keeping their promise to ensure all Americans have affordable access to medications. The Lower Drug Costs Now Act levels the playing field for American patients and taxpayers: Gives Medicare the power to negotiate directly with the drug companies; Makes the lower drug prices negotiated byMedicare available to Americanswith private insurance; Stops drug companies ripping off Americans while charging other countries less for the same drugs; Creates a new, $2,000 out-of-pocket limit on prescription drug costs for Medicare beneficiaries; and Reinvests the hundreds of billions of dollars in savings in the most transformational improvement to Medicare since its creation, delivering vision, dental and hearing benefits and turbocharging the search for new cures. On behalf of the people of Michigan and all Americans, I am proud to join my colleagues to pass the Lower Drug Costs Now Act to deliver significant savings for patients, employers and taxpayers and make critical investments in both the largest expansion of Medicare benefits since Medicare's creation, as well as an expansion of lifesaving research for the groundbreaking cures of the future, continued Congresswoman Lawrence. With this historic step, House Dem… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://slotkin.house.gov/media/press-releases/slotkin-support-house-passes-landmark-prescription-drug-legislation-drive-down | With Slotkin Support, House Passes Landmark Prescription Drug Legislation to Drive Down Costs | 2019-12-13 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | slotkin.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) voted to pass a landmark prescription drug bill today that would drive down the cost of prescription drugs by allowing the U.S. government to negotiate for lower prices on the most expensive drugs, ensuring Americans never pay more than the average of the cost of a drug in other countries like ours, and capping out of pocket costs for seniors. Slotkin's own Medicare Vision Act, which adds corrective vision coverage for Medicare beneficiaries, also passed as part of the bill, as did measures to include hearing and dental coverage. You can download footage of Slotkin's speech on the House floor here. Lowering prescription drug prices has been a top priority of Slotkin's since taking office. Slotkin founded constituent-led district advisory boards made up of seniors, patients, doctors, nurses, and healthcare experts to help inform legislation that best addresses 8th district residents' concerns, and has undertaken a district-wide Costs of Care tour to understand how the costs of prescription drugs and healthcare are affecting 8th district residents. For the last two years, the single most common issue that Michiganders raised with me is the price of prescription drugs and Michiganders, regardless of party, are demanding that Congress do something about it, Slotkin said in remarks on the House floor. Today we passed a bill, the Lowering Drug Costs Now Act, that will drive down the cost of the country's most expensive drugs by allowing our government to negotiate for the very best prices. There are over 800,000 Michiganders living with diabetes and common insulin medications can cost somewhere between $1,200 and $20,000 per year, Slotkin continued. This includes Sarah, a woman who lives in Holly, Michigan, where I live, who says she's being priced out of her life. Her monthly insulin costs are higher than her rent. This bill, if passed, would allow the government to negotiate to bring down the price of insulin to as little as $400 a year. H.R. 3 would save the U.S. gover… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-stabenow-gillibrand-cortez-masto-announce-bill-to-help-workers-who-lose-their-jobs-to-automation | Peters, Stabenow, Gillibrand, Cortez Masto Announce Bill to Help Workers Who Lose Their Jobs to Automation | 2019-12-13 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Gary Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | legacy | 12.13.19 Peters, Stabenow, Gillibrand, Cortez Masto Announce Bill to Help Workers Who Lose Their Jobs to Automation WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI), Debbie Stabenow (MI), Kirsten Gillibrand (NY), and Catherine Cortez Masto (NV) today announced they introduced The TAA for Automation Act. Their legislation would support workers who lose their jobs due to automation through expanded access to Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) benefits, such as job training and reemployment services. Although the current TAA program provides important support to workers who lose their jobs due to trade, workers displaced due to technological changes and automation do not currently have any access to this necessary assistance. According to a Brookings Institute report released earlier this year, approximately 25% percent of all American jobs will experience high levels of risk to automation in the coming decades. As companies continue to integrate new technologies into their daily operations, we must ensure that these advancements help support and expand our workforce, said Senator Peters, a member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. This legislation would help strengthen our economy by supporting workers displaced through no fault of their own and assisting them with developing the skillsets our businesses need to fill good-paying jobs across Michigan. Michigan's workforce is the best in the world. Because our state is so highly effected by trade, our workers need to know that training and resources are available for them when their jobs are displaced, said Senator Stabenow. I'm focused on making sure workers have good paying jobs, which includes providing them the opportunities and training they need for the jobs of the future. In the 21st century economy, automation threatens the jobs of New Yorkers and people across the country. Congress must do more to make sure that workers who lose their jobs due to automation land on their feet, said Senator Gillibrand. I'm proud to introd… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://andylevin.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-andy-levin-announces-winner-congressional-app-challenge | Congressman Andy Levin Announces Winner of Congressional App Challenge | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Andy Levin | L000592 | andylevin.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Andy Levin, vice chair of the House Committee on Education and Labor, today announced the winner of the district-wide Congressional App Challenge hosted by the U.S. House of Representatives and the Internet Education Foundation (IEF). The Congressional App Challenge is a prestigious competition in student computer science, and the winner's mobile application will be on display in the United States Capitol. The 2019 winner is Jerry Xia from International Academy - Okma Campus in Bloomfield Township, who created an iPhone app called ICE (In Case of Emergency). The app was inspired by his experiences traveling overseas and realizing that different countries had different emergency numbers. The app allows users to create a profile and send location data to local emergency agencies. Whenever we talk about STEM, I want to make sure we are prioritizing and fostering creativity in young minds as well, Rep. Levin said. That's why I thought the Congressional App Challenge was such a unique opportunity. I'm overwhelmed by the response we saw from students across Macomb and Oakland Counties, and I look forward to visiting some of the top students' classrooms and holding this competition again in 2020. Kudos to everyone who entered the competition, and congratulations to Jerry on truly exemplary work. The other top submission were created in teams and individually by Jacquelyn Wrubel, Vanessa Francis, Teresa Lee; Nabil Mahdi, Landon Cereska, Aiden Doraci and James Neimann of Macomb Mathematics Science Technology Center in Warren and Vijay Daita from Bloomfield Hills High School. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://andylevin.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-andy-levin-votes-bring-down-prescription-drug-prices-house-passage | Congressman Andy Levin Votes to Bring Down Prescription Drug Prices with House Passage of H.R.3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Andy Levin | L000592 | andylevin.house.gov | legacy | Today, Rep. Andy Levin voted to pass H.R.3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act, which will help bring down the cost of prescription drugs and level the playing field for American patients who are paying more for their medicines than patients in other countries. This bill gives Medicare the power to negotiate directly with drug companies, and the lower prices negotiated by Medicare will be transparent so that private insurance companies can make the same prices available to their consumers. I stand here before you as a dad a dad like millions of other American dads and moms who just want to take care of our kids. Mary and I have two sons with Crohn's disease, Rep. Levin said at Speaker Pelosi's press conference today on the steps of the U.S. Capitol. When my son's doctor prescribed Humira, it was only because we had exceptional coverage that we were able to afford it. No normal American without coverage could afford it. Humira cost about $19,000 a year in 2012, and twice as much, more than $38,000 a year, in 2018. I spent nights worrying about what would have happened if we couldn't afford treatment. So many Americans are in that exact position right now, Rep. Levin continued. Will they buy groceries, or will they buy drugs? It's high time we deliver on this promise. Rep. Levin went on to say that health care is the number one issue his constituents in Macomb and Oakland counties bring to him. In Michigan's Ninth Congressional District, there are 113,037 people enrolled in a Medicare Part D plan and 520,339 people enrolled in private health insurance all of whom stand to benefit from H.R.3. The Lower Drug Costs Now Act finally levels the playing field for American patients and taxpayers: Gives Medicare the power to negotiate directly with the drug companies, and creates powerful new tools to force drug companies to the table to agree to real price reductions, while ensuring seniors never lose access to the prescriptions they need. Makes the lower drug prices negotiated by Medicare available to Ame… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/houses-passes-kildee-bipartisan-bill-lower-prescription-drug-costs | Houses Passes Kildee Bipartisan Bill to Lower Prescription Drug Costs | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Dan Kildee | K000380 | dankildee.house.gov | legacy | Millions of Michigan Families, Seniors Cannot Currently Afford Lifesaving Medications Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, today applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act, which would help to lower the costs of prescription drugs for Michigan families and seniors by allowing Medicare to negotiate prices. Congressman Kildee was an original cosponsor of H.R. 3, which was supported today by Republicans and Democrats. The Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act would end the ban on Medicare negotiating directly with drug companies, forcing drug companies to reduce the price of prescription drugs that are sometimes up to ten times the price in the United States compared to other countries. By allowing Medicare to negotiate directly with drug companies, lower drug prices would be available to most Americans, including those with private insurance, not just Medicare beneficiaries. Michigan families and seniors are paying too much for prescription drugs, Congressman Kildee said. Right now, the United States pays by far the highest prices in the world for prescription drugs. My legislation would force drug companies to come to the table to negotiate drug prices to help drive down costs. In the richest country in the world, Americans shouldn't be forced to choose between putting a roof over their head, paying for food, or buying prescriptions they need. The passage of H.R. 3 today in the House is the latest action by the Democratic majority to make Congress work for the people. The House has sent Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) more than275 bipartisanbills that the Senate so far has refused to take up, including: H.R. 1, theFor the People Act, to expand voting rights for Americans, reduce the dominance of big money in politics, and ensure that public officials work for the people, not special interests. H.R. 8,Bipartisan Background Checks Act, long-overdue gun violence prevention legislati… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-congressman-dan-kildee-passage-ndaa | Statement by Congressman Dan Kildee on the Passage of the NDAA | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Dan Kildee | K000380 | dankildee.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus and co-chair of the bipartisan PFAS Task Force, released the following statement regarding the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act: As the head of the bipartisan PFAS Task Force, I want to thank Chairman Smith for including many important provisions that I championed to protect our service members and their families from PFAS chemical contamination and lead exposure. I am disappointed that additional PFAS provisions, including those establishing a drinking water standard for PFAS and requiring corporate polluters to clean up contamination, were ultimately blocked by Senate Republicans. For this reason, I opposed the final passage of the National Defense Authorization Act. Regardless, I will continue to work with Republicans and Democrats on the bipartisan PFAS Task Force to ensure that all Americans are protected from PFAS chemicals. It is long past time that we get serious about cleaning up these chemicals in our communities to protect service members and communities like Oscoda. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://debbiedingell.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2019 | Dingell, Tlaib Keep Pressing EPA on Closing Grosse Ile Station, Current Working Conditions | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Debbie Dingell | D000624 | debbiedingell.house.gov | legacy | DEARBORN, MI Today, Congresswomen Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) continued to express concerns about the closing of the Grosse Ile EPA station. After meeting with AFGE EPA employees recently, the lawmakers again expressed continued concerns with the US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) closure of the station on Grosse Ile, as well as the health and safety of EPA employees who have been relocated. EPA workers dedicate their lives to the Agency's mission: to protect human health and environment,' wrote Dingell and Tlaib. The decision to move EPA employees from Large Lakes Research Station to Ann Arbor endangers that mission and every dedicated EPA employee's ability to do their job. The Agency must take immediate and meaningful steps to address intolerable working conditions and to provide the people of southeast Michigan, who are overburdened with exposure to environmental toxins, with the protection of their health and the environment that they deserve as taxpayers and citizens. The Large Lakes Research Station was the base of operations for EPA first responders in the region, housed personnel from the Criminal Investigation Division, and served as an important post for the Great Lakes National Program Office. With the closure and relocation of EPA employees, new challenges and issues have arisen, including the new working conditions for these employees, labor contracts, and what impact this will have on emergency preparedness and environmental protections. In June, the House accepted a measures by Dingell and Tlaib to the Interior Appropriations package that would prevent the EPA from closing the Large Lakes Research Station on Grosse Ile. Dingell's measure prevents the EPA from closing or relocating any office or facility that houses either emergency responders or a criminal investigation unit responsible for carrying out the agency's mission, such as the station on Grosse Ile. Tlaib's measure stops the EPA from closing offices in regions that have designated Sulfur Dioxide Nonattainme… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://debbiedingell.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2021 | Dingell Presses FCC Chairman on Jeopardizing Safety on Roads | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Debbie Dingell | D000624 | debbiedingell.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell pressed Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai on his proposed rulemaking allowing the 5.9 GHz band which had been reserved for vehicle communications technology to also be used for Wi-Fi use. Uncertainty about the future of this band has, for years, undercut the auto sector's ability to make investment decisions, Dingell wrote to FCC Chairman Pai. Recently you released a draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NRPM) for the 5.9 GHz band, which proposes to allocate a majority of the band to unlicensed WiFi while constricting the spectrum available to life-saving transportation safety applications. This proposal raises a number of questions and concerns for me and I would like to understand your rationale for this proposal. Currently, the 5.9 GHz band is used for vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications technology that keeps drivers and passengers safe by communicating to one another about road hazards. The auto industry and auto safety technology companies need certainty to know the innovation and developments they are working on will continue to work on that band without interference/crowding from other signals on the 5.9 GHz band. On November 20, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao wrote to Chairman Pai saying, Nonetheless, DOT has significant concerns with the Commission's proposal, which represents a major shift in the FCC's regulation of the 5.9 GHz Band and jeopardizes the significant transportation safety benefits that the allocation of this Band was meant to foster. In her letter, Dingell citied 120 applications from the Michigan Department of Transportation for licensure on the spectrum. The FCC has frequently argued that no one is using the 5.9 GHz band as rational for opening it for other uses. A copy of the letter is available here and below Chairman Pai, Recently you released a draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NRPM) for the 5.9 GHz band, which proposes to allocate a majority of the band to unlicensed WiFi while constr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://debbiedingell.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2023 | Dingell Votes in Favor of Legislation to Drastically Lower the Cost of Prescription Drugs | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Debbie Dingell | D000624 | debbiedingell.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) voted in favor of H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drugs Costs Now Act. This landmark legislation will give Medicare the power to negotiate directly with the drug companies to lower the cost of prescription drugs for Medicare beneficiaries and Michiganders with private insurance. Too many hardworking men and women face the terrifying high costs for prescription drugs and seniors don't have coverage for dental, vision, or hearing services, said Dingell. The House is delivering on the first step to lower prescription drug prices for the people. Since coming to Congress, I have led the fight to get Medicare to cover hearing aids and service. The eyes, ears, and teeth are just as much a part of healthcare. This bill invests savings from prescription drugs right back into expanding Medicare benefits to include dental, vision, and hearing. Making hearing aids more affordable has been a priority for Dingell since coming to Congress. The first bill she ever introduced was the Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act to cover hearing aids for beneficiaries. Similar legislation passed the Energy and Commerce Committee this fall. Right now, drug prices in the US are nearly four times higher than the combined average of 11 other similar countries, and Americans pay as much as 67 times more than consumers in other nations for prescription drugs. Through allowing Medicare to directly negotiate the cost of prescription drugs, H.R. 3 will save patients and seniors $120 billion, and reinvest have a trillion dollars in expanding Medicare benefits to cover dental, vision, and hearing services, programs to address the opioid crisis, and research for new cures and treatments. In Michigan Diabetes About 9.8% of Michigan 864,882 people - are living with diabetes. For the most commonly used insulin medications, Michigan residents spend anywhere from $1,200 to $20,000 annually. Under H.R. 3, Michigan residents could spend 3.5 times less on insulin. H.R. 3 can low… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://debbiedingell.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2024 | Dingell Leads House Bill to Establish a National Climate Bank to Finance the Clean Economy Transition | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Debbie Dingell | D000624 | debbiedingell.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) introduced legislation establishing a National Climate Bank to publicly finance and stimulate private investment in clean, renewable energy and emissions reduction projects. The National Climate Bank will use public capital to stimulate private investment in a range of projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate the nation's clean economy transition across many sectors. It will be funded with $35 billion over six years, in an effort to mobilize up to $1 trillion in private investment. National Climate Bank capital and technical assistance will make more projects economically competitive in more communities nationwide, to the benefit of investors, energy consumers, workers, and local economies. To properly tackle climate change an aggressive agenda is required that addresses all fronts of the crisis. To get to a fully clean economy, we need comprehensive efforts to spur innovation in the economy, technology, and society. Establishing a National Climate Bank will serve as an important implementation tool to achieve this goal by publicly financing and stimulating private investments in clean, renewable energy projects, clean transportation, and support communities most effected by climate change, said Dingell. The National Climate Bank Act builds on the successful Green Bank example in Michigan, and mobilizes investment directly into the greenhouse gas emissions reduction projects most in need of capital. The expansion of these projects will create good jobs, a strong future workforce, and deliver a clean economy that works for communities in Michigan and across the country. The National Climate Bank Act of 2019 is cosponsored by Representatives Paul Tonko (D-NY), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), and Cindy Axne (D-IA). A Senate version of the bill was introduced by Senators Ed Markey (D-MA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Brian Schatz (D-HI), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT). Similar legislation, the Green Bank Act of 2019, was introduces by Senator Chri… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stevens.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-stevens-votes-bring-down-prescription-drug-prices | Rep. Stevens Votes to Bring Down Prescription Drug Prices | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Haley M. Stevens | S001215 | stevens.house.gov | stevens | https://stevens.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) voted to pass H.R.3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act, which will help bring down the cost of prescription drugs and level the playing field for American patients who are paying more for their medicines than patients in other countries. This bill gives Medicare the power to negotiate directly with drug companies, and apply those lower prices to all consumers on private plans. H.R. 3 also caps out-of-pocket costs at $2,000 for Medicare beneficiaries. H.R. 3 passed with a bipartisan 230-192 vote. This morning, Rep. Stevens managed debate and spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives to advocate for this bold legislation to bring down drug prices. “Families in Michigan’s 11th District are facing skyrocketing prescription drug prices, forcing many to choose between their medications and putting food on the table or meeting other basic needs,” said Congresswoman Stevens . “That is unacceptable, and it’s why I pledged to make this issue one of my top priorities this year. I was proud to advance H.R.3 today to deliver on that promise. This historic legislation saves hundreds of billions of dollars, to be reinvested in innovation to search for new cures and treatments, as well as desperately needed funding for states to help combat the opioid crisis, and to create a long-overdue coverage benefit in Medicare for dental, vision, and hearing care. I urge the Senate to take up and pass H.R.3, and send it to the President’s desk for his signature.” A report conducted by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform earlier this year found that insulin prices for the 23,000 Medicare beneficiaries living with diabetes in Michigan’s 11th Congressional District are up to 4.9 times greater than in other countries. In 2016 alone, insulin cost both Medicare and seniors in the 11th District 20 million dollars. Additionally, uninsured individuals in the 11th District pay an average of $583 for a monthly supply of insulin, as compared to the ins… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z |
| https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/lawmakers-call-for-a-review-of-allegations-against-gilead-during-patent-process_-- | Lawmakers Call for a Review of Allegations Against Gilead during Patent Process | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Debbie Stabenow | S000770 | www.stabenow.senate.gov | legacy | Lawmakers Call for a Review of Allegations Against Gilead during Patent Process Thursday, December 12, 2019 Eleven Senators and Chairwoman of the House Oversight Committee Ask Patent Office to Look into Gilead Allegations WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) led ten senators and the Chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee Carolyn B. Maloney in raising concerns with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office about Gilead Sciences' actions related to their patent on HIV prevention medication. The lawmakers sent a letter urging the patent office to conduct a thorough review of the allegations against Gilead when considering whether to grant Gilead the requested Patent Term Extension. Gilead has been accused of misusing the patent system and suspending development of a safer HIV prevention drug in order to gain financially. We write today to express our concerns with the alleged conduct of Gilead Sciences related to its request for patent term extensions (PTEs) for patents relevant to the company's HIV prevention medication, Descovy. We are particularly troubled by the allegation that Gilead may have intentionally delayed development of Descovy in order to maximize profits from its existing drug Truvada, despite taking the position that Descovy is a safer formulation with fewer potential harmful side effects. Given the nature of the allegations against Gilead, we request that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) conduct a thorough review of Gilead's conduct in order to determine if the company has been candid and acted in good faith with regards to their request for PTEs, the lawmakers wrote. Including Senator Stabenow and Chairwoman Maloney, the Senators who signed the letter were Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Kamala Harris (D-CA), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Jeffrey Merkley (D-OR), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and Corey Booker (D-NJ). The full text of the letter… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://andylevin.house.gov/media/press-releases/levin-provision-prioritize-pfas-research-included-bill-protect-great-lakes | Levin Provision to Prioritize PFAS Research Included in Bill to Protect Great Lakes from Climate Change | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Andy Levin | L000592 | andylevin.house.gov | legacy | An amendment authored by Congressman Andy Levin (MI-09) to prioritize research into the effects of PFAS chemicals, mercury, and other contaminants on Great Lakes fisheries and fishery ecosystems yesterday passed the House of Representatives as part of The Coastal and Great Lakes Communities Enhancement Act. To sufficiently address the growing threat of PFAS and other contaminants in Michigan and around the country, we must use every opportunity to understand, prevent and clean up these harmful chemicals, Rep. Levin said. By prioritizing U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service research for PFAS and other chemicals, we make use of another tool to combat the contamination crisis. I am also proud that my amendment to help protect avian habitats from the effects of climate change was also included in yesterday's bill. As an avid birder, I know that the bird species of the Great Lakes region are essential to healthy coasts, marshes and wetlands, and it is our responsibility to protect them. Rep. Levin's amendment to prioritize PFAS, mercury and other contaminants in the Great Lakes adds those chemicals to the list of research activities that may be conducted in the Great Lakes Basin by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Rep. Levin's other amendment ensures that projects to protect and restore bird habitats are eligible for Climate Change Adaptation grants. The Coastal and Great Lakes Communities Enhancement Act is a package of bipartisan bills that protects vulnerable coastal and Great Lakes communities impacted by the climate crisis. The bill creates programs to support Tribal, State, and local community projects that protect, restore, and preserve coastal zones and working waterfronts, helps communities prepare for and respond to the climate crisis, and uses data to address coastal, ocean, and Great Lakes management. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-congressman-dan-kildee-support-articles-impeachment-against-president | Statement by Congressman Dan Kildee in Support of Articles of Impeachment Against President Donald J. Trump | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Dan Kildee | K000380 | dankildee.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, issued the following statement after two articles of impeachment were introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives: The President has abused the powers of his office, betrayed the public trust and undermined America's national security by pressuring a foreign government to interfere in our elections for his own political gain. Damning evidence has been presented about the President's misconduct in office, and it is clear to me that Donald Trump has committed an impeachable offense under the Constitution. No one is above the law, including the President. And in this serious and solemn moment in our nation's history, the Constitution is clear: the remedy for such misconduct by a sitting president is impeachment. I did not come to Congress to impeach the President of the United States. But sadly, the President's misconduct has left Congress no choice. I will vote in favor of articles of impeachment to defend our Constitution, protect our democracy, and hold this President accountable. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://debbiedingell.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2014 | Dingell to Vote Against NDAA | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Debbie Dingell | D000624 | debbiedingell.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) issued the following statement on why she will vote against the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) because among other issues it fails to include House-passed amendments by Dingell to address PFAS contamination: PFAS is a clear and present threat to Michigan and clean water. I worked very hard to build consensus around my provisions in the House-passed NDAA to cleanup PFAS and safeguard the public from further contamination. This fall, dozens of members made clear they could not support any final defense authorization that does not include PFAS cleanup provisions under the Superfund program and the Clean Water Act. I was serious this fall and again today, when I say I will not support any final defense authorization that does not include a comprehensive set of PFAS provisions including mine requiring EPA to declare it as the hazardous substance we know it to be. Members of the military and their families are being poisoned at military installations and bases that we know have been contaminated with PFAS. Protecting men, women, and families of our armed services is deeply important and we cannot leave them behind. NDAA presented the opportunity to take serious action and accelerate the cleanup process where PFAS contamination exists. Because Republicans blocked my provisions, the House has no choice but to take up the Dingell PFAS Action Act and bipartisan legislation passed by the Energy and Commerce Committee in November. Getting something done on PFAS is our only option. Further, the NDAA Conference Report fails to take meaningful steps to end the War in Yemen. Congress never authorized our military's participation, in what continues to threaten 24 million Yemenis facing death, starvation and disease. Yemen remains on the brink of famine and is the site of what the U.N. deems the world's worst humanitarian crisis. In Michigan, we hear regularly from those with family who face disease, starvation, and violence from this conflict. The U… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lawrence.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/us-representative-brenda-lawrence-leads-march-senator-mcconnell-s-office | U.S. Representative Brenda Lawrence Leads March to Senator McConnells Office Urging Passage of Legislation Benefiting Women | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Brenda Lawrence | L000581 | lawrence.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Today, Congresswoman Brenda L. Lawrence (MI-14) will lead a march to the office of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to hand deliver a letter with the Democratic Women's Caucus (DWC) and the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC). The letter urges Senator McConnell to act on House-passed legislation that benefits women and their families. As the Co-Chair of the Democratic Women's Caucus, I implore Senate Majority Leader McConnell to bring to the Senate floor legislation that includes the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act, the Paycheck Fairness Act, and the Raise the Wage Act just to name a few, said Congresswoman Lawrence. His failure to act denies our senators the opportunity to consider these critical pieces of legislation which is an affront to women and families across this country, added Congresswoman Lawrence. The letter of request has been signed by 82 women members, several of whom will participate in the trek to the senate immediately following votes (estimated between 1:00pm-1:30pm). The group will gather in the Rayburn Room for a short program prior to their walk to the senate. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://slotkin.house.gov/media/press-releases/slotkin-statement-ndaa-pfas-provisions | Slotkin Statement on NDAA PFAS Provisions | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | slotkin.house.gov | legacy | U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08), a member of the House Armed Services Committee and former senior Pentagon official, released the following statement on PFAS provisions in the NDAA. A summary of the conference report can be found here, and the full conference report is available here. This year's NDAA reflects progress on an issue that's top of the mind for Michiganders: holding the Department of Defense accountable for PFAS contamination, Slotkin said. While we didn't get everything we wanted, as a member of the House Armed Services Committee, I fought to include provisions that require the Department to stop using PFAS-laden fire fighting foam (AFFF) by no later than 2024. In addition, military training exercises will be prohibited from using PFAS-laden fire fighting foam and the Department of Defense will be required to administer blood tests for PFAS exposure to military firefighters. And in Michigan, where the majority of our military installations belong to the National Guard, our base commanders will now be able to access the same environmental clean-up dollars as active duty bases. While we didn't get everything we wanted related to PFAS, this is the first time the Pentagon has been required to do anything more than just study' PFAS, Slotkin added. And that is a step in the right direction. We still have a lot of work to do when it comes to stopping PFAS from contaminating our communities clean water from our taps and in the Great Lakes State should be a right and not a privilege, Slotkin continued. I'll continue fighting alongside my colleagues to hold the whole U.S. government accountable for critical regulatory reforms and standards that we need, and we deserve. Provisions included in the NDAA: Prevent further PFAS contamination: Requires the DoD to stop using PFAS-laden firefighting foam (AFFF) by 2024, and prioritize efforts to find a safe alternative; Requires DoD to dispose of AFFF and tools used to remediate PFAScontamination (such as water filters) in a safe manner that does not create further… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stevens.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-stevens-votes-bipartisan-bill-protect-great-lakes-communities-climate | Rep. Stevens Votes for Bipartisan Bill to Protect Great Lakes Communities from Climate Crisis | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Haley M. Stevens | S001215 | stevens.house.gov | stevens | https://stevens.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) voted for H.R. 729, the Coastal and Great Lakes Communities Enhancement Act, a package of bipartisan bills that protects vulnerable coastal and Great Lakes communities impacted by the climate crisis. The bill creates programs to support Tribal, State, and local community projects that protect, restore, and preserve coastal zones and working waterfronts; helps communities prepare for and respond to climate change; and uses data to address coastal, ocean, and Great Lakes management. H.R. 729 also protects American commercial and recreational fisheries and the communities that depend on them by authorizing programs that preserve fish habitats and research Great Lakes fisheries management. “Jobs, recreation, and tourism in Michigan and the entire region depend upon a healthy and flourishing Great Lakes ecosystem,” said Congresswoman Stevens. “Coastal communities in Michigan and around the country are especially vulnerable to severe weather events, chronic flooding, and coastal erosion as the climate crisis worsens. The Coastal and Great Lakes Communities Enhancement Act will help coastal communities plan and prosper for a resilient future while preserving natural habitats and biodiversity.” Rep. Stevens also supported an amendment to the legislation that would require climate change adaptation plans to include strategies to address invasive species. In July, Rep. Stevens joined the Michigan delegation for a bipartisan tour of the Brandon Road Lock and Dam near Joliet, Illinois, where the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is completing a project to halt the spread of invasive Asian carp before they reach the Great Lakes. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z |
| https://tlaib.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-rashida-tlaib-statement-national-defense-authorization-act | Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib Statement on the National Defense Authorization Act | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Rashida Tlaib | T000481 | tlaib.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib released the following statement regarding the today's upcoming House vote on the conference report for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): I voted against the NDAA in July, and I will vote against it again today, as Congress moves a bill that amounts to a $131 billion increase in defense spending in the last two years. As a voice and advocate for a district that encompasses frontline communities facing concentrated poverty, growing health care costs, decreasing education funding, and continuous assaults on our environment, I cannot support a bill that provides $738 billion for wars and defense contractors while this year we provided only $190 billion in discretionary funding for health care, education, and workforce development. This bill gives the President hundreds of billions of dollars to continue illegal, endless wars abroad, keep Guantanamo Bay open, build new nuclear warheads, and establish a wasteful Space Force that makes us less safe. After the House took action to end U.S. involvement in the war and humanitarian crisis in Yemen which has killed more than 100,000 people, displaced 2 million people, and left 22 million Yemenis in dire need of humanitarian assistance the NDAA fails to include the necessary provisions to end U.S. support for military action in Yemen. The NDAA conference report also removes the House's repeal of the Iraq War Authorization of Military Force which continues to be used as justification for endless wars abroad and allows the Pentagon to spend its budget at President Trump's properties without reimbursement, turning our military budget into a goldmine for our corrupt President. Congress cannot continue to rubber stamp annual increases in our military budget by far the largest in the world which has been used to create chaos abroad, while children go hungry at night and parents worry how they'll keep a roof over their heads. The NDAA also fails to take the necessary urgent action on PFA… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-bipartisan-bill-to-ensure-representation-for-agriculture-forestry-and-rural-sectors-on-faas-drone-policy-board-advances-in-senate | Peters’ Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Representation for Agriculture, Forestry, and Rural Sectors on FAA’s Drone Policy Board Advances in Senate | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Gary Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | legacy | 12.11.19 Peters' Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Representation for Agriculture, Forestry, and Rural Sectors on FAA's Drone Policy Board Advances in Senate WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today applauded Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation approval of bipartisan legislation to ensure the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)'s chief drone policy committee includes representation for agriculture, forestry, and rural America. The Drone Advisory Committee for the 21st Century Act, which Peters introduced with Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Pat Roberts (R-KS), would also ensure that the FAA provides representation for local government officials, including those from county and tribal governments, on the Drone Advisory Committee (DAC). As more Michigan businesses and farmers incorporate drones into their everyday operations, it is critical that they have a seat at the table when decisions impacting them are being made, said Senator Peters, a member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. This bipartisan measure will ensure that agriculture, forestry and rural voices have a say when new rules are established around these new technologies. I am pleased that the Senate is advancing this bipartisan effort, and I look forward to working with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to ensure that this commonsense legislation becomes law. This bipartisan legislation, which promotes the consideration of agriculture and forestry applications in the development of future drone policy, cleared an important Senate hurdle today, said Thune. I urge my colleagues in both the House and the Senate to work together to get this legislation past the finish line to ensure our farmers and ranchers can fully utilize the unique applications of drone technology in their fields. With drones becoming a part of everyday life for farmers and ranchers in not only Kansas, but throughout the entire country, I am pleased to see this bipartisan legislation being advanced in the Senate, said Sen. Rober… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/senate-unanimously-passes-resolution-led-by-stabenow-collins-honoring-first-all-female-spacewalk- | Senate Unanimously Passes Resolution Led by Stabenow, Collins Honoring First All-Female Spacewalk | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Debbie Stabenow | S000770 | www.stabenow.senate.gov | legacy | Senate Unanimously Passes Resolution Led by Stabenow, Collins Honoring First All-Female Spacewalk Wednesday, December 11, 2019 The resolution was cosponsored by all 25 women Senators Washington, D.C. Last night, the Senate unanimously passed a resolution led by U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and cosponsored by all 23 of their female colleagues congratulating astronauts Dr. Jessica U. Meir and Christina H. Koch for the historic accomplishment of completing the first all-female spacewalk. The bipartisan resolution also supports the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) efforts to fully integrate women into the astronaut corps and ensure that one of the next humans to walk on the moon will be a woman. On October 18, 2019, Dr. Meir and Ms. Koch conducted a seven hour and seven minute spacewalk to replace a power controllerthe first all-female spacewalk in history, and the 14th and 15th women, respectively, to conduct a spacewalk. Dr. Jessica Meir's and Christina Koch's completion of NASA's first all-female spacewalk marked an incredible moment in our nation's history and will be venerated for generations to come, said Senator Collins. This bipartisan resolution, supported by all 25 female Senators, recognizes Jessica and Christina for their extraordinary accomplishments. They continue to inspire students throughout the country to pursue their dreams. Jessica Meir and Christina Koch made history this year when they completed the first all-female spacewalk. This important milestone will leave a lasting impression on our space program and on young women across the country. Jessica and Christina have showed us what the future looks like and I look forward to following their careers and the careers of other women as they continue to make our nation proud,said Senator Stabenow. Dr. Meir is a native of Caribou, Maine. She has a degree in biology from Brown University, a master's in space studies from the International Space University, and a Ph… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://andylevin.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-andy-levin-statement-usmca | Rep. Andy Levin Statement on USMCA | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Andy Levin | L000592 | andylevin.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Andy Levin, vice chair of the House Education and Labor Committee, today released the following statement: I look forward to diving into the details of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) agreement before making a final judgment about it. And I deeply appreciate and respect the work of the Speaker, Chairman Neal, the Speaker's working group, and our allies who helped make it way more worker and consumer friendly than what the President proposed. However, I have been in the fight for workers' rights in the U.S. and abroad for 35 years - in SEIU, the UAW, the AFL-CIO, the Clinton Administration and beyond. This is the core of my expertise and life experience. Based on my discussions about the negotiations and the reality on the ground in Mexico, I fear that this NAFTA 2.0 will not provide Mexican workers with the freedom to organize independent unions and bargain for a better life on any scale - and in the export sectors that matter most to U.S. workers in particular. Only ending the deeply entrenched company union/protection contract system will raise standards for Mexican workers so we can slow the stream of American middle class jobs being transformed into low wage jobs south of the border. If the new agreement fails to accomplish that, we will spawn another generation of justifiably alienated U.S. workers. I will not stand for that. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://debbiedingell.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2011 | Dingell: Trade Agreement brings Cautious Optimism | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Debbie Dingell | D000624 | debbiedingell.house.gov | legacy | Dingell: Trade Agreement brings Cautious Optimism Washington, December 10, 2019 WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) issued the following statement on the tentative trade agreement: This isn't about winners or losers, it's about doing what is right for American workers. We have a moral responsibility to help our workers. If this new deal levels the playing field, creates jobs, raises wages, brings manufacturing back to this country, and fosters innovation and technology it will earn my vote. Every day, I see and hear about what trade agreements like NAFTA 1.0 did to American workers. Today, factories sit empty in Michigan and across my district while workers are unable to compete with sub-par, non-union workers in other country. Thank you to Speaker Pelosi for her leadership in getting a trade deal that helps our workers. Along with my colleagues in Congress, friends in labor, and businesses, I look forward to reading the details of the Trump Administration's agreement with Canada and Mexico. This agreement brings cautious optimism to our community, but must meet the standard of earning my vote. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://slotkin.house.gov/media/press-releases/slotkin-pressley-speier-kuster-introduce-bill-prevent-secretary-devos-rolling | Slotkin, Pressley, Speier, Kuster Introduce Bill to Prevent Secretary DeVos From Rolling Back Title IX Survivor Protections | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | slotkin.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08), alongside Reps. Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Jackie Speier (CA-14), and Annie Kuster (NH-02) introduced a bill today that would prevent Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos from implementing, enforcing, or otherwise giving effect to her proposed rule changes to Title IX. Proposed in November of 2018, the rule changes would raise legal standards for what constitutes sexual harassment, introduce procedural obstacles to reporting and adjudicating claims of sexual harassment, and limit a school's responsibility to address sexual harassment based on where the harassment occured and to whom it was reported. These rules could have a chilling effect on students' willingness to come forward with allegations of sexual misconduct and would be a detriment to survivors and to students in general and the academic institutions they attend. Slotkin's congressional district includes Michigan State University, where Larry Nassar sexually assaulted hundreds of girls and women over the course of 20 years. DeVos's proposed rules would have shielded, and in some cases prohibited, MSU from taking action on the Title IX claims against Nassar. Slotkin has established a Title IX district advisory board made up of survivors, advocates, legal experts and education professionals, with whom she has collaborated on a variety of legislation to prevent sexual assault and ensure survivors can seek justice. "As the representative of the Michigan State University community that has been so deeply affected by sexual assault on campus, I cannot understand why Secretary DeVos continues to move forward with proposed changes to Title IX that make it harder for victims to come forward with a successful claim, Rep. Slotkin said. "I have done everything I can think of to appeal to Secretary DeVos to change course: I've submitted a formal comment on the rules and sent letters opposing her proposed changes, Ive sent Freedom of Information requests, and met with her personally, all with the goal of reversing course. I h… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stevens.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-stevens-launches-congressional-plastics-solutions-task-force | Rep. Stevens Launches Congressional Plastics Solutions Task Force | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Haley M. Stevens | S001215 | stevens.house.gov | stevens | https://stevens.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — This morning, Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) launched the Congressional Plastics Solutions Task Force, a coalition of lawmakers working together with state and local officials and industry representatives to facilitate investment in recycling technologies and promote education on plastics generation and recovery. Congresswoman Stevens has been a leader on recycling issues in Congress, chairing the first Science Committee hearing on recycling in a decade earlier this year. Reps. Kim Schrier (D-WA-08), Paul Tonko (D-NY-20), and Greg Murphy (R-NC-03) participated in today’s launch meeting. From the food we eat to the clothes we wear, plastics have shaped every aspect of modern life. At the same time, insufficient strategies for recycling and waste management and the lack of robust secondary markets for plastics is creating steeper costs for municipalities for their recycling programs and devastating effects on public health. Less than 9 percent of all plastic created is recycled each year – and we are on course to generate over 12 billion metric tons of plastic waste by 2050. The majority of these plastics are accumulating in landfills and the environment where it will outlive the next several generations. The Congressional Plastics Solutions Task Force will convene periodic meetings to: Highlight changes and innovations in the private sector; Increase understanding of the challenges facing our domestic recycling infrastructure; Identify and discuss innovative approaches to plastics generation and recovery, as well as the latest research on those topics; Build consensus among Members of Congress around opportunities to address plastic waste. “Plastics have become fundamental to almost all aspects of our lives, from food storage to 3-D printing technology, and have enabled us to make great technological advances,” said Congresswoman Stevens. “With this progress, however, comes a cost. Some estimates suggest that Americans dispose of 22 million tons of products that could have been recycled ev… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z |
| https://stevens.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-stevens-statement-usmca-agreement | Rep. Stevens Statement on USMCA Agreement | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Haley M. Stevens | S001215 | stevens.house.gov | stevens | https://stevens.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON —Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) released the following statement after Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal announced a deal with United States Trade Representative Ambassador Lighthizer on the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement. “I am encouraged by the agreement announced by Speaker Pelosi and Chairman Neal this morning, and I look forward to reviewing the implementing legislation in full to ensure that the agreement includes adequate protections for American workers and for our environment,” said Congresswoman Stevens. “I have been pushing for a vote on USMCA by the end of the year because manufacturers in my district are looking for certainty, and that’s what this trade deal will bring along with jobs and economic growth.” In July, Congresswoman Stevens was one of 14 House Democrats to call for a vote on a strong, bipartisan USMCA deal by the end of 2019. As Freshman Class Co-President, Congresswoman Stevens also convened a meeting between the freshman lawmakers and United States Trade Representative Ambassador Lighthizer. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-pfas-provisions-included-in-final-national-defense-bill | Peters’ PFAS Provisions Included in Final National Defense Bill | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Gary Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | legacy | 12.10.19 Peters' PFAS Provisions Included in Final National Defense Bill Provisions Secured by Peters Phase Out Department of Defense's Use of Firefighting Foams Containing PFAS; Increase Coordination Between Pentagon and States; Improve Understanding of PFAS Through Advanced Computer Modeling WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the final national defense bill agreed to by negotiators from the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives includes provisions he authored and cosponsored to address PFAS contamination in Michigan and across the country. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which sets policy for the Department of Defense, has been enacted into law for more than 55 consecutive years. Now that a final bill is negotiated, the Senate and House will vote on it before it goes to the President to be signed into law. This year's NDAA includes a number of provisions, including a 3.1 percent pay raise for servicemembers, an end to the Widow's Tax which will increase survivor's benefits for families of deceased servicemembers and bipartisan legislation Peters cosponsored to crack down on international manufacturers and traffickers of fentanyl. PFAS contamination is impacting Michigan communities, families and our military. I am pleased that the final national defense bill includes provisions that I authored to take steps to address exposure and help communities struggling with PFAS, said Senator Peters, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. Although there are important provisions to confront the PFAS crisis in this bill, I'm disappointed several measures were not included. More must be done, and I will continue to push the Trump Administration to help clean up sites that have been contaminated and establish drinking water standards. I will also look for other opportunities in the Senate to move these actions forward. A number of provisions that Peters le… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/senator-stabenow-announces-362000-to-grow-michigan-farmers-markets-statewide | Senator Stabenow Announces $362,000 to Grow Michigan Farmers Markets Statewide | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Debbie Stabenow | S000770 | www.stabenow.senate.gov | legacy | Senator Stabenow Announces $362,000 to Grow Michigan Farmers Markets Statewide New grant, funded in Stabenow's 2018 Farm Bill, will promote Michigan farmers markets, help farmers sell local food to families Tuesday, December 10, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today announced new federal support to help expand Michigan farmers markets all across the state. This investment comes through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farmers Market Promotion Program in the 2018 Farm Bill, which Senator Stabenow co-authored. Farmers markets spur economic development in local communities, connect more families with Michigan-grown fruits and vegetables, and create new markets for local farmers, said Senator Stabenow. This is a win-win for everyone. TheMichigan Farmers Market Association will receive $362,791 to promote farmers markets throughout the state and grow their customer base among residents and tourists alike. The project will enhance the visibility of farmers markets through outreach to customers, training for market managers, and strengthened digital tools to help consumers find nearby farmers markets. The Michigan Farmers Market Association is very excited to have been awarded a grant from the Farmers Market Promotion Program, said Amanda Shreve, Executive Director, Michigan Farmers Market Association. This funding will expand consumer awareness of, attendance, and purchasing at Michigan's 300 farmers markets.The project will include a statewide outreach campaign and a robust data collection plan to document and assess the impact on farmers markets throughout our state. We applaud Senator Stabenow on her work in the Farm Bill process to ensure resources are investedtohelp connect consumers to healthy, local food and support the viability of farms and food businesses that power lo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://andylevin.house.gov/media/press-releases/levin-and-davis-again-press-department-ed-academic-freedom-universities-unc | Levin and Davis Again Press Department of Ed on Academic Freedom at Universities, UNC-Duke Consortium | 2019-12-09 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Andy Levin | L000592 | andylevin.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Andy Levin, vice chair of the House Education and Labor Committee, and Congresswoman Susan Davis, chair of the Committee's Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Investment, today sent a second letter to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos demanding answers on the Department's intervention into the Duke-UNC Consortium for Middle Eastern Studies curriculum for what may be political reasons. The Department's intervention follows a pattern of behavior that prioritizes political goals over academic freedom. A section of the letter reads: While we agreed that the Department must ensure that all federal funds are spent according to law, the circumstances surrounding the Department's investigation into the Duke-UNC Consortium's use of Title VI funds raise questions about the Department's intent. This investigation has sent a message to universities across the country that the Department can single them out for burdensome investigations and revoke federal funding if they permit campus activities, curricula, or speech of which the Department disapproves. For the full text of the letter, click here or see below. December 9, 2019 The Honorable Betsy DeVos Secretary of Education U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202 Dear Secretary DeVos: On November 1, 2019, we wrote you to request information about the Department of Education's (the Department) investigation into the Duke-UNC Consortium for Middle East Studies' (Duke-UNC Consortium) 2018 National Resource Center (NRC) proposal and annual project reports (APRs) (Attachment A). While we agreed that the Department must ensure that all federal funds are spent according to law, the circumstances surrounding the Department's investigation into the Duke-UNC Consortium's use of Title VI funds raise questions about the Department's intent. This investigation has sent a message to universities across the country that the Department can single them out for burdensome investigations and revoke federal funding if they permit campus act… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-dan-kildee-urges-canada-drop-plan-permanently-store-nuclear-waste | Congressman Dan Kildee Urges Canada to Drop Plan to Permanently Store Nuclear Waste Near Great Lakes | 2019-12-09 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Dan Kildee | K000380 | dankildee.house.gov | legacy | Kildee, Bipartisan Group of Members of Congress Write Letter to Canadian Prime Minister Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, today led a letteralong with Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Fred Upton (MI-6), and Paul Mitchell (MI-10) urging Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to oppose placing a permanent nuclear storagerepository near the shared Great Lakes water basin, which is currently being considered by the Canadian government.We stand in strong opposition to any decision by the Canadian government to select or consider a permanent national repository for nuclear waste storage anywhere near the Great Lakes. This is a treasured natural resource each of our countries share and we urge you to stand with us to protect these waters for future generations. Thank you for your consideration of this important request and we look forward to a timely response. the letter reads in part. The full letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is below: Dear Prime Minister Trudeau: We write to you out of deep concern regarding reports that Canada is moving closer to selecting a permanent national repository for harmful nuclear waste along the shores of the Great Lakes. Allowing a permanent nuclear waste storage facility anywhere near the Great Lakes basin, for any amount of time, is a risk we cannot afford to take. The recent reporting also has us greatly concerned that the highest levels of radioactive waste would ultimately be stored at the proposed site. We know that there are other Members of Congress representing districts in the Great Lakes basin who are most concerned by this development and will certainly be joining with us in the days ahead. This is a grave concern. These waters have long united usthey should not divide us. In November, the Energy and Commerce Committee favorably advanced H.R. 2699, the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2019, to the House for final consideration and it included an important bipartisan amendment that expresses the Sense of Co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/stabenow-blunt-bipartisan-bill-to-expand-community-mental-health-and-addiction-services-included-in-senate-finance-drug-pricing-and-health-extenders-legislation | Stabenow, Blunt: Bipartisan Bill to Expand Community Mental Health and Addiction Services Included in Senate Finance Drug Pricing and Health Extenders Legislation | 2019-12-09 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Debbie Stabenow | S000770 | www.stabenow.senate.gov | legacy | Stabenow, Blunt: Bipartisan Bill to Expand Community Mental Health and Addiction Services Included in Senate Finance Drug Pricing and Health Extenders Legislation Monday, December 09, 2019 U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Roy Blunt (R-MO) today announced the inclusion of their bipartisanExcellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Actin the Senate Finance Committee's bipartisan drug pricing and health extenders legislation. Stabenow and Blunt's bipartisan legislation renews and expands funding for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics. These clinics were established in the 2014Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Act, resulting in the most significant expansion of community mental health and addiction services in decades. Thanks to our Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Act, we are beginning to transform the way mental health and addiction treatment services are deliveredin communitiesacross the country,said Senator Stabenow.There is an urgent need to immediately extend and expand these vital services so more people can get the care they need at clinics in their communities. I thank Senators Grassley and Wyden on their partnership and for including our legislation in their package. Nearly one in five Americans has a mental health issue that is diagnosable and almost always treatable, but less than half of them receive the care they need, said Senator Blunt. The Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Act is helping people get treatment faster and closer to home, providing new tools to law enforcement, and bringing us closer to our goal of treating mental and behavioral health like all other health. I'm confident this demonstration program will show that expanding access to mental and behavioral health care will help lower costs and improve health outcomes over time. I appreciate Senators Grassley and Wyden including this legislation in their package and encourage all of our colleagues to support this effo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://andylevin.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-andy-levin-votes-strong-support-two-state-solution | Congressman Andy Levin Votes in Strong Support of a Two-State Solution | 2019-12-06 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Andy Levin | L000592 | andylevin.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Andy Levin today affirmed his strong support for a two-state solution for democratic, Jewish Israel and a democratic Palestine by voting for H.Res. 326. Last month, Congressman Levin visited Israel and the West Bank and returned with the strengthened conviction that a two-state solution remains achievable and is more important than ever. Congressman Andy Levin spoke on the House Floor today in favor of the bill: "Last month, I visited Israel and the West Bank. I talked to Israel Defense Forces leaders, Israeli settlers, members of the Knesset from many parties, U.S. Ambassador Friedman, Palestinians' top negotiator Dr. Saeb Erakat, human rights activists and ordinary Israelis and Palestinians. "My trip left me more committed than ever to seeing in my lifetime a two-state solutiona democratic Jewish state living in peace alongside a democratic Palestine. "That is why I am here today. "My colleagues have spoken a lot about the need to safeguard Israel's securitythat's also why I am here. "We're at a moment when prospects for a peaceful two-state solutionsomething that has long had overwhelming, bipartisan support in this country and from presidents of both parties could be fading. And if we let them fade, prospects for lasting security in Israel will fade, too. Because make no mistake: without a two-state solution, Israel's future as a secure, democratic homeland for the Jewish people will be in jeopardy. And Israelis like the ones I visited in Netiv Ha'asara will continue to live in fear of rocket fire that gives them eight seconds to reach a bomb shelter. "We need to express our support for a two-state solution, and I thank my colleagues, Representatives Lowenthal, Bass and Connolly for their leadership." Two weeks ago, Congressman Levin led a letter signed by 107 House Democrats rebuking the State Department's reversal on decades-old policy on Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The members highlighted the policy change as an obstacle to achieving a two-state solution. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/houses-passes-kildee-bill-protect-right-vote | Houses Passes Kildee Bill to Protect the Right to Vote | 2019-12-06 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Dan Kildee | K000380 | dankildee.house.gov | legacy | Bill Seeks to Reverse Voter Suppression Laws, Ensure Every American Has the Right to Vote Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, today applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing H.R. 4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act, which combats voter suppression and restores the full strength of the Voting Rights Act. Congressman Kildee co-sponsored H.R. 4 and strongly supports its passage in the House today. The legislation would restore portions of the Voting Rights Act struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2013 in Shelby County v. Holder. The legislation would ensure that states and jurisdictions with a history of voting rights violations would have to pre-clear any election changes with the U.S. Department of Justice. H.R. 4 is urgently needed to protect the right to vote and ensure that every American can participate in our elections. Since the Shelby County v. Holder decision, at least 23 states have enacted restrictive voting laws, which have been shown to disproportionately impact communities of color. The right to vote is one of the most fundamental rights afforded to every American in our democracy, Congressman Kildee said. Unfortunately, many states continue to pass laws that have suppressed the vote and made it harder for people to vote. This important legislation passed by the House today restores critical portions of the Voting Rights Act to protect the right to vote and make sure that every American can have their voice heard. The passage of H.R. 4 today in the House is the latest action by the Democratic majority to make Congress work for the people. The House has sent U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) more than275 bipartisanbills that the Senate so far has refused to take up, including: H.R. 1, theFor the People Act, to expand voting rights for Americans, reduce the dominance of big money in politics, and ensure that public officials work for the people, not special interests. H.R. 8,Bipartisan Background Checks Act, long-overdue gun violence … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://debbiedingell.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2007 | Dingell on House Resolution Reiterating Commitment to Just, Two-State Solution in Israel-Palestine | 2019-12-06 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Debbie Dingell | D000624 | debbiedingell.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) made the following statement before a House vote on a resolution reaffirming Congress' support to a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: It is critical that we take serious steps to reiterate the United States' commitment toward a just, two-state solution to the conflict that allows both Israelis and Palestinians to live in peace, side-by-side. Unfortunately, recent developments have put this vision, which remains the only viable framework for a lasting peace in the region, further out of reach. Settlement activity in the West Bank has increasingly threatened the viability of a future Palestinian state in the region, and there is now open talk of Israeli annexation of the Jordan Valley. Settlements erode any possibility of a contiguous, viable Palestinian state. Additionally, the Trump administration's recent move to overturn decades of US policy and legitimize this settlement activity represents a body blow to future peace and prosperity. In addition, the Trump Administration's policies have discredited valid Palestinian claims to also have their capital in Jerusalem. We also cannot forget the humanitarian situation in Gaza, which is untenable. This demands a response and is why this resolution is necessary to underscore, more than ever, the United States' commitment to peace and the right of self-determination not just in the Middle East, but around the world. Peace is never easy, and we must be clear-eyed about the obstacles that remain in resolving this conflict. However, we cannot abandon our commitment to a just, two-state solution doing so would have catastrophic consequences for Israelis, Palestinians, and the region as a whole. Video of her statement is available here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://debbiedingell.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2008 | Dingell: We Must Uphold the Legacy of Those who Fought to Extend Voting Rights | 2019-12-06 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Debbie Dingell | D000624 | debbiedingell.house.gov | legacy | Dingell: We Must Uphold the Legacy of Those who Fought to Extend Voting Rights Washington, December 6, 2019 WASHINGTON, DC Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement on the Voting Right's Advancement Act passing the House of Representatives. We must always continue moving forward in the fight to make it easier not harder for all Americans to exercise their right to vote. It's no coincidence that since 2013, when the Supreme Court struck down a key provision in the Voting Rights Act of 1965, we have seen an uptick in voter suppression efforts andpeople turned away from the polls. Hard-working men and women who voted for decades were suddenly denied their right to vote. The most important single right an American has is the right to vote. With the House passage of the Voting Rights Advancement Act, we are carrying on the legacy of all those who fought to extend the right to vote for every American. Our country is strongest when we expand voting rights, not suppress them. TheVoting Rights Advancement Act will restore the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by developing a process to determine which states must pre-clear election changes with the Department of Justice. It will also require a nationwide, practice-based pre-clearance of known discriminatory practices, including the creation of at-large districts, inadequate multilingual voting materials and cuts to polling places. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://debbiedingell.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2010 | Michigan Lawmakers Concerned about Nuclear Waste Storage on Great Lakes | 2019-12-06 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Debbie Dingell | D000624 | debbiedingell.house.gov | legacy | MICHIGAN Today, Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Fred Upton (MI-6), Paul Mitchell (MI-10), and Dan Kildee (MI-5) pressed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in opposition to the placement of a national repository for nuclear waste storage anywhere near the Great Lakes, which is currently being considered by the Canadian government. We stand in strong opposition to any decision by the Canadian government to select or consider a permanent national repository for nuclear waste storage anywhere near the Great Lakes, wrote the lawmakers. This is a treasured natural resource each of our countries share and we urge you to stand with us to protect these waters for future generations. In November, the House Energy and Commerce Committee approved a bipartisan amendment introduced by Dingell and Upton expressing the sense of Congress that the governments of the United States and Canada should not allow permanent or long-term storage of spent nuclear fuel or other radioactive waste near the Great Lakes. A copy of the letter can be found linked here or below: Dear Prime Minister Trudeau: We write to you out of deep concern regarding reports that Canada is moving closer to selecting a permanent national repository for harmful nuclear waste along the shores of the Great Lakes. Allowing a permanent nuclear waste storage facility anywhere near the Great Lakes basin, for any amount of time, is a risk we cannot afford to take. The recent reporting also has us greatly concerned that the highest levels of radioactive waste would ultimately be stored at the proposed site. We know that there are other Members of Congress representing districts in the Great Lakes basin who are most concerned by this development and will certainly be joining with us in the days ahead. This is a grave concern. These waters have long united usthey should not divide us. In November, the Energy and Commerce Committee favorably advanced H.R. 2699, the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2019, to the House for final con… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lawrence.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/us-representative-brenda-lawrence-votes-restore-preclearance-section | U.S. Representative Brenda Lawrence Votes to Restore Preclearance Section of the Voting Rights Act | 2019-12-06 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Brenda Lawrence | L000581 | lawrence.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence (MI-14) voted today to pass H.R. 4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, critical legislation to restore the full strength of the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA), following the disastrous Supreme Court Shelby v. Holder decision, which gutted the VRA's ability to combat voter suppression and discrimination. After the Shelby court decision, several states began the process of imposing voting hurdles mostly in communities of color, said Congresswoman Lawrence. As an African-American woman, it concerns me that we will continue to see these restrictive voting laws unless something is done. It is an honor to join my colleagues to pass this historic legislation, which will restore vital voter protections and help ensure that every eligible voter in Michigan and the nation can have their voices heard. In 2013, in the Shelby v. Holder decision, the U.S. Supreme Court gutted a core part of the VRA and challenged Congress to create a replacement plan to protect African-Americans and other minorities against voter discrimination in the southern former slaveholding states. In its ruling, the Supreme Court declared the preclearance section of the law that was updated by Congress in 2006 was unconstitutional. This is the provision that created the formula that decides which states and locales with a history of racial discrimination need federal approval before changing their voting laws The Voting Rights Advancement Act establishes a policy to determine which states must change their voting procedures that were precleared by the Department of Justice or a federal court. If a threat of racial discrimination is present, this legislation provides the Attorney General with the authority to request federal observers to oversee voting. The Voting Rights Advancement Act subjects a state and all of its political subdivisions to preclearance of voting revisions for a 10-year period if: 15 or more voting rights violations occurred in the state during the previous 25 years… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://tlaib.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-tlaib-statement-revere-copper-site-collapse-detroit-river | Congresswoman Tlaib Statement on Revere Copper Site Collapse into Detroit River | 2019-12-06 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Rashida Tlaib | T000481 | tlaib.house.gov | legacy | DETROIT Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib released the following statement regarding the collapse of a contaminated site into the Detroit River near a water intake site: This week, my team and I became aware of the collapse of dock at the Revere Copper site into the Detroit River near an intake site for a water system that services millions of people across Michigan. It is alarming that we, like many others, only became aware of this through a news report a week after the incident occurred at a site that once processed radioactive materials. My office has been in contact with the EPA's Region 5 office as well as the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. Both the EPA and EGLE have made assurances to our office that based on testing done by the Department of Energy and EPA in the 1980s as the site was decommissioned and testing done by EGLE in April of this year, there is no current risk of exposure to radioactive material.I am also aware that testing for radiation at the site was conducted by EGLE, EPA, and the FBI today, and that they have informed my office that no radiation was found today. This afternoon, I sent a letter to both EPA and EGLE requesting additional information of past testing and in-depth information on what health and environmental risks may exist due to the collapse, including any risks to our public drinking water system. In the spirit of transparency and trust, it is imperative that these agencies are as forthcoming and engaging with the public as possible with what is going on and what has occurred. The public deserves nothing less. Those assurances notwithstanding, there are still major unanswered questions about what was spilled into the river when the dock collapsed, what pollutants may have been exposed by the collapse and disturbance of the river bed, and what testing and remediation will take place to ensure the site is safe and that the collapse has not endangered our public health. Detroit Bulk Storage and Revere Dock LLC have put their own profits ahead of the publ… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-presses-trump-administration-to-expedite-approved-pfas-study-in-western-michigan-secures-commitment-to-review-holdup-from-trump-nominee-at-confirmation-hearing | Peters Presses Trump Administration to Expedite Approved PFAS Study in Western Michigan, Secures Commitment to Review Holdup from Trump Nominee at Confirmation Hearing | 2019-12-06 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Gary Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | legacy | 12.06.19 Peters Presses Trump Administration to Expedite Approved PFAS Study in Western Michigan, Secures Commitment to Review Holdup from Trump Nominee at Confirmation Hearing WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) this week pressed the Trump Administration to expedite the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) review of a PFAS health study examining contaminated communities across western Michigan. During the confirmation hearing for Paul Ray, nominated to be Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), Peters secured a commitment to review the holdup and urged an expedited review of the PFAS health study examining contaminated sites in communities across western Michigan in Parchment, Cooper Township and North Kent County. Peters previously supported the Michigan State Department of Health and Human Services' application to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to receive a $1 million grant for the project. Once they receive approval from the Trump Administration, researchers will work to gain a better understanding of the connections between PFAS contamination and certain illnesses, and to spread awareness of the health risks PFAS poses to communities in Michigan and around the nation. During Ray's confirmation hearing this week, Peters Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee said, A recent report suggests that OMB and OIRA are holding up the progress on a federal assessment of the human health effects of drinking water exposure to PFAS This project is especially important for Michiganders because the townships of Parchment and Cooper, as well as North Kent County all of them are dealing with very significant PFAS contamination and they were selected to participate in the study and the results will inform efforts to address drinking water contamination not just in Michigan but contamination all across the country.I am concerned that OMB and OIRA'snon-transparent review has unnecessarily delayed this studyWill you … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-stabenow-raise-concerns-over-potential-canadian-nuclear-waste-sites | Peters, Stabenow Raise Concerns Over Potential Canadian Nuclear Waste Sites | 2019-12-06 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Gary Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | legacy | 12.06.19 Peters, Stabenow Raise Concerns Over Potential Canadian Nuclear Waste Sites WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) released the following statements raising concerns after the Nuclear Waste Management Organization in Canada announced potential sites to store nuclear waste near Lake Huron: The Great Lakes provide drinking water to over 40 million people and are part of who we are as Michiganders. That's why we need to do everything we can to protect the Great Lakes for future generations. I am extremely concerned about the possibility of hazardous nuclear waste being stored near the Great Lakes. Any accident could have catastrophic and long-term consequences to the health and well-being of Michigan and the country. I urge the Nuclear Waste Management Organization in Canada to reconsider naming a finalist location so close to the Great Lakes,said Senator Peters. This makes no sense. Canada has as much at stake as we do in protecting our Great Lakes. There is no justification for a nuclear waste site so close to Lake Huron to even be under consideration. I will reach out to the Canadian government as I have in the past when I led efforts to stop the last nuclear waste storage proposal. I am hopeful they will be willing to recognize and respect the deep concerns of the people of Michigan, said Senator Stabenow. ### Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/stabenow-young-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-address-social-determinants-of-health- | Stabenow, Young Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Social Determinants of Health | 2019-12-06 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Debbie Stabenow | S000770 | www.stabenow.senate.gov | legacy | Stabenow, Young Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Social Determinants of Health Friday, December 06, 2019 U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) introduced legislation that would empower states and local governments to improve health outcomes by addressing the economic and social conditions in which people live, learn, work, and play. The Social Determinants Accelerator Act would establish a federal interagency council to better leverage existing programs and address the barriers to coordination between health and social services programs. The bill would also help states and localities to develop innovative strategies to address social determinants in their communities. Families know that staying healthy takes much more than just going to the doctor. Investing in nutrition services, housing, transportation, and good-paying jobs will make sure Americans have the resources they need to take care of their families. This bipartisan bill will improve the lives of Michiganders and expand Americans' access to comprehensive health care, said Senator Stabenow. A person's health should not be dependent on where they live or the economic challenges they face, said Senator Young. This bipartisan bill will help our communities find solutions to challenges, such as reliable transportation and affordable housing, that negatively impact the health and well-being of our most vulnerable citizens. Social determinants of health are the economic and social conditions that affect an individual's health and well-being, such as access to reliable transportation and stable housing. Addressing these factors can have a meaningful impact on the prevention and management of chronic diseases in our communities. The Social Determinants Accelerator Act aims to address the social determinants of health by providing up to $20 million for state, local and tribal governments to develop strategies that target social determinants negatively impacting our most vulnerable populations. The… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-congressman-dan-kildee-moving-forward-articles-impeachment-against | Statement by Congressman Dan Kildee on Moving Forward with Articles of Impeachment Against President Donald J. Trump | 2019-12-05 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Dan Kildee | K000380 | dankildee.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, issued the following statement after the Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced that the U.S. House of Representatives will move forward with articles of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump: This is a serious and solemn moment in our nation's history. Moving forward on impeachment against the President of the United States should always be a tool of last resort to defend our Constitution. Sadly, this is the moment we now find ourselves in. After reviewing the Intelligence Committee report and watching the testimony of witnesses in the impeachment inquiry, I support the relevant committees moving forward with drafting articles of impeachment. When articles are presented to Members of Congress and the American people, I will closely review them, alongside the facts, before ultimately casting my vote. The facts presented to the American people are clear: The President of the United States, by his own admission, used his office to pressure a foreign government into investigating a political opponent. In doing so, the President endangered our national security by withholding critical military assistance for his own personal gain. Senior White House officials, career foreign service officers and national security officials have all presented evidence of the President's abuse of power. As a Member of Congress, I took an oath to protect and defend the Constitution. I take my oathto defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domesticvery seriously. That is why I believe the House must take these necessary steps in order to hold the President accountable for his abuse of power and betrayal of his own oath of office. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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