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https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/coronavirus-daily-update-december-31 Coronavirus Daily Update: December 31 2020-12-31 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Dan Kildee K000380 dankildee.house.gov     legacy Thursday, December 31, 2020 Dear Constituent The coronavirus pandemic is developing very quickly, and I know many people have questions and concerns. I will try to answer some of them below. These are incredibly stressful times for all Michiganders. I am working, along with my staff, around the clock, seven days a week to answer your questions, provide community resources and provide up-to-date, accurate information. Please do not hesitate to reach out to my office anytime by calling (810) 238-8627. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has updated the epidemic order that restricts indoor social gatherings and other group activities, to allow indoor activities where Michiganders can remain masked, including in-person learning at high schools and indoor entertainment venues. Indoor dining is still prohibited. This order is effective December 21, 2020 through January 15, 2021. More information can be foundhere. The Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiativewill provide $10 million in grants to meet the needs of Michigan small businesses impacted the COVID-19 virus. Applications for businesses to apply will open on December 15, 2020. Grants will be awarded in the amount of up to $15,000 per eligible business. More information can be foundhere. The Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) provided additional guidance to workers and employers who may be affected COVID-19. Michiganders who were on unemployment, went back to work, and are now temporarily unemployed again due to COVID-19 can reopen their claim online. More information can be foundhere. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE On December 21, Congress passed theConsolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, which includes a nearly $1 trillion emergency relief packageto support American workers, families and small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. More information can be foundhere. On October 1, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an updatedversionThe Heroes Act. Thesenewprovisions are essential to supporting our schools, small businesses, restau… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/coronavirus-daily-update-december-30 Coronavirus Daily Update: December 30 2020-12-30 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate MI Dan Kildee K000380 dankildee.house.gov     legacy Wednesday, December 30, 2020 Dear Constituent The coronavirus pandemic is developing very quickly, and I know many people have questions and concerns. I will try to answer some of them below. These are incredibly stressful times for all Michiganders. I am working, along with my staff, around the clock, seven days a week to answer your questions, provide community resources and provide up-to-date, accurate information. Please do not hesitate to reach out to my office anytime by calling (810) 238-8627. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has updated the epidemic order that restricts indoor social gatherings and other group activities, to allow indoor activities where Michiganders can remain masked, including in-person learning at high schools and indoor entertainment venues. Indoor dining is still prohibited. This order is effective December 21, 2020 through January 15, 2021. More information can be foundhere. The Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiativewill provide $10 million in grants to meet the needs of Michigan small businesses impacted the COVID-19 virus. Applications for businesses to apply will open on December 15, 2020. Grants will be awarded in the amount of up to $15,000 per eligible business. More information can be foundhere. The Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) provided additional guidance to workers and employers who may be affected COVID-19. Michiganders who were on unemployment, went back to work, and are now temporarily unemployed again due to COVID-19 can reopen their claim online. More information can be foundhere. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE On December 21, Congress passed theConsolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, which includes a nearly $1 trillion emergency relief packageto support American workers, families and small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. More information can be foundhere. On October 1, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an updatedversionThe Heroes Act. Thesenewprovisions are essential to supporting our schools, small businesses, resta… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://huizenga.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401221 Huizenga Celebrates Completion of $6.6 Million Great Lakes Restoration Project in Muskegon, $2.9 Million Project in Detroit 2020-12-29 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate MI Bill Huizenga H001058 huizenga.house.gov     legacy Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga, Co-Chair of the House Great Lakes Task Force, released the following statement after the EPA announced the completion of a $6.6 million Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Project in Muskegon as well as the completion of a $2.9 million project on the Detroit Riverwalk. The Ryerson Creek Outfall is a 12-acre site located on the shores of Muskegon Lake that has been contaminated with petroleum, metals, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. This GLRI funded project successfully dredged 10,600 cubic yards of contaminated sediment, removed over 2,000 tons of mill debris, and covered a two-acre area with clean sand.Along the Detroit River, EPA dredged approximately 13,000 cubic yards of contaminated sediment just downstream of the MacArthur Bridge that leads to Belle Isle. The EPA then isolated and stabilized the contaminated sediment with a cap made of clean material. The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative continues to successfully rehabilitate areas impacted by legacy pollution, said Congressman Bill Huizenga, Co-Chair of the House Great Lakes Task Force. Today's announcement by the EPA marks another critical step forward in the efforts to restore Muskegon Lake and the Detroit riverfront. The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative has played a leading role in strengthening the ecology as well as the economy of communities across Michigan. The continued recovery of Muskegon Lake and the Detroit Riverwalk is not only great news for Muskegon and Detroit, it is great news for Michigan and the entire Great Lakes Region. This is another great example of how effective this agency has been following the priorities of this Administration the completion of these Great Lakes Legacy Act projects demonstrate that when federal, state, local, and industry partners work together collaboratively, we can solve complex environmental problems and get the job done, said Region 5 Administrator and Great Lakes National Program Manager Kurt Thiede. These cleanups in the Muskegon Lake and Detroit River … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/coronavirus-daily-update-december-29 Coronavirus Daily Update: December 29 2020-12-29 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate MI Dan Kildee K000380 dankildee.house.gov     legacy Tuesday, December 29, 2020 Dear Constituent The coronavirus pandemic is developing very quickly, and I know many people have questions and concerns. I will try to answer some of them below. These are incredibly stressful times for all Michiganders. I am working, along with my staff, around the clock, seven days a week to answer your questions, provide community resources and provide up-to-date, accurate information. Please do not hesitate to reach out to my office anytime by calling (810) 238-8627. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has updated the epidemic order that restricts indoor social gatherings and other group activities, to allow indoor activities where Michiganders can remain masked, including in-person learning at high schools and indoor entertainment venues. Indoor dining is still prohibited. This order is effective December 21, 2020 through January 15, 2021. More information can be foundhere. The Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiativewill provide $10 million in grants to meet the needs of Michigan small businesses impacted the COVID-19 virus. Applications for businesses to apply will open on December 15, 2020. Grants will be awarded in the amount of up to $15,000 per eligible business. More information can be foundhere. The Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) provided additional guidance to workers and employers who may be affected COVID-19. Michiganders who were on unemployment, went back to work, and are now temporarily unemployed again due to COVID-19 can reopen their claim online. More information can be foundhere. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE On December 21, Congress passed theConsolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, which includes a nearly $1 trillion emergency relief packageto support American workers, families and small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. More information can be foundhere. On October 1, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an updatedversionThe Heroes Act. Thesenewprovisions are essential to supporting our schools, small businesses, restaur… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/senator-debbie-stabenow-on-senator-mitch-mcconnell-blocking-2000-stimulus-checks Senator Debbie Stabenow on Senator Mitch McConnell Blocking $2,000 Stimulus Checks 2020-12-29 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Debbie Stabenow S000770 www.stabenow.senate.gov     legacy Senator Debbie Stabenow on Senator Mitch McConnell Blocking $2,000 Stimulus Checks Tuesday, December 29, 2020 U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow released the following statement after Senator McConnell blocked an effort to pass $2,000 stimulus checks for the American people. Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill to increase the amount of money in a second round of direct payments to $2,000. Michigan families are hurting and need a survival check to help put food on the table, keep a roof over their heads, and pay the heating bill. Democrats and Republicans in the House came together to pass $2,000 stimulus checks for the American people, but Senator McConnell just blocked the bill. Our families are in desperate need of help and Senate Republicans are standing in the way. ### Previous Article 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://huizenga.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401220 Huizenga Discusses Supporting Troops, American Families, and Fiscal Responsibility 2020-12-28 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate MI Bill Huizenga H001058 huizenga.house.gov     legacy Huizenga Discussing Supporting Troops, American Families, and Fiscal Responsibility Tonight, Congressman Bill Huizenga spoke in a Facebook Live conversation with constituents across West Michigan to explain his support for our men and women in uniform. In the live video, Congressman Huizenga also explains why he did not support an additional $464 billion in COVID relief because he believes those dollars should be offset by reductions in federal spending. The video is embedded below. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://andylevin.house.gov/media/press-releases/levin-passage-2000-direct-payments-america-s-working-families Levin on Passage of $2,000 Direct Payments to America’s Working Families 2020-12-28 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Andy Levin L000592 andylevin.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Andy Levin (MI-09) released the following statement after the House passed the CASH Act to bring the stimulus payments to the American people up from $600 to $2,000: I have supported meaningful direct payments to American families since the beginning of this crisis. Democratic leadership fought for those payments in these latest negotiations, which involved the president's administration, but Republicans rejected our demands and the president was absent from the playing field, more focused on spreading lies about the election results than the tackling the challenges working families are facing. House Democrats remained more than willing to take his apparent support for $2,000 payments seriously and to bring an increased direct payment bill to the floor. Unfortunately, on Christmas Eve, House Republicans delivered a big lump of coal and blocked this bill's passage, just as their party had blocked larger payments during negotiations for the COVID relief package. Today, we took a recorded vote with Democrats voting overwhelmingly to provide larger checks to struggling American families. Now, we will see whether Republicans who control the Senate will allow Americans to receive larger checks or will block them. This entire ordeal was typical of a president who from the beginning projected a message of faux populism and accomplished absolutely nothing for working people over the past four years. In this Congress, House Democrats passed a $15 an hour minimum wage, comprehensive labor law reform, job training measures and much more that would make life better for American people and rebuild the middle class. Trump got his party behind none of this and Senator Majority Leader blocked all of it. President Trump's only legislative accomplishment was a major tax giveaway to billionaires and corporations. Who is on working people's side? In 2021, House and Senate Democrats will work tirelessly with the Biden Administration on our economic recovery in a way that puts poor and middle-class people … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=791 Bergman Supports $2000 Stimulus Bill 2020-12-28 2020 2020-12 Republican House MI Jack Bergman B001301 bergman.house.gov bergman https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx scraper Today, I supported a measure requested specifically by President Trump to provide $2000 impact payments directly to constituents of the First District. Our neighbors are hurting financially as state rules and mandates have shuttered businesses and shattered the livelihoods of so many. While we know the answer to so many of our problems will be resolved if our state gets out of the way and lets our workers safely get back to work, much of the damage already done is irreparable. This additional support will help our communities through the winter months, which are already a trying time in the First District. One of the biggest failures of last week’s COVID relief bill was providing only $600 per person. President Trump was right to demand Congressional leadership step up and provide much needed relief to the people. This is a good next step and I was proud to stand up for my constituents and support this bill. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/coronavirus-daily-update-december-28 Coronavirus Daily Update: December 28 2020-12-28 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate MI Dan Kildee K000380 dankildee.house.gov     legacy Monday, December 28, 2020 Dear Constituent The coronavirus pandemic is developing very quickly, and I know many people have questions and concerns. I will try to answer some of them below. These are incredibly stressful times for all Michiganders. I am working, along with my staff, around the clock, seven days a week to answer your questions, provide community resources and provide up-to-date, accurate information. Please do not hesitate to reach out to my office anytime by calling (810) 238-8627. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has updated the epidemic order that restricts indoor social gatherings and other group activities, to allow indoor activities where Michiganders can remain masked, including in-person learning at high schools and indoor entertainment venues. Indoor dining is still prohibited. This order is effective December 21, 2020 through January 15, 2021. More information can be foundhere. The Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiativewill provide $10 million in grants to meet the needs of Michigan small businesses impacted the COVID-19 virus. Applications for businesses to apply will open on December 15, 2020. Grants will be awarded in the amount of up to $15,000 per eligible business. More information can be foundhere. The Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) provided additional guidance to workers and employers who may be affected COVID-19. Michiganders who were on unemployment, went back to work, and are now temporarily unemployed again due to COVID-19 can reopen their claim online. More information can be foundhere. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE On December 21, Congress passed theConsolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, which includes a nearly $1 trillion emergency relief packageto support American workers, families and small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. More information can be foundhere. On October 1, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an updatedversionThe Heroes Act. Thesenewprovisions are essential to supporting our schools, small businesses, restaura… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-congressman-dan-kildee-2000-direct-payments Statement by Congressman Dan Kildee on $2,000 Direct Payments 2020-12-28 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate MI Dan Kildee K000380 dankildee.house.gov     legacy While the coronavirus relief bill becoming law is welcome news, President Trump's delay in signing held up vital assistance, including $600 direct payments and unemployment benefits to millions of Americans. The president's inaction made an already stressful holiday season worse for Michigan families and small businesses. I strongly support $2,000 direct payments to Americans. Democrats have consistently pushed for higher payments, but Republicans have for months opposed larger stimulus checks. As millions of Americans this holiday season struggle to put food on the table or keep a roof over their head, Congress must do more to provide relief. Democrats and President Trump support $2,000 direct paymentsnow Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell must allow for a vote on this relief immediately. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lawrence.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/us-rep-lawrence-votes-override-president-trump-s-veto-approve-2000 U.S. Rep. Lawrence Votes to Override President Trumps Veto; Approve $2,000 Economic Impact Payments 2020-12-28 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate MI Brenda Lawrence L000581 lawrence.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Today, Representative Brenda L. Lawrence (MI-14) issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to override President Donald Trump's reckless veto of the annual National Defense Authorization Act, as well as the passage of H.R. 9051, the Caring for Americans with Supplemental Help Act of 2020, legislation that would increase the economic impact payments authorized by the new COVID-19 stimulus package from $600 to $2,000 per person. Following four years of chaos, the House of Representatives convened to respond to President Trump's latest erratic whim by voting to override his remarkably dangerous veto of the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), said Rep. Lawrence. For nearly six consecutive decades, Congress has passed the NDAA to strengthen our national security and provide for the heroic men and women who have and continue to serve this country. Even though this year's iteration passed in veto-proof margins in both chambers, President Trump vetoed the legislation because he is more concerned with defending deceased Confederate generals and continuing his ongoing feud with Twitter rather than providing our service members with a pay raise, giving paid parental leave for thousands of federal employees, and investing in our cybersecurity, mere days after possibly the largest cyber-attack in our nation's history. Today, I was proud to stand with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to reaffirm that our national security and service members are more important than President Trump's unrelated, petty grievances. Last week, in a bipartisan manner, Congress passed our annual government funding legislation combined with another COVID-19 stimulus package, Rep. Lawrence continued. Instead of promptly signing that legislation into law, President Trump's cruel decision to wait several days allowed federal unemployment provisions to expire, causing further hardships on millions of Americans. However, for once, I do agree with something President Trump saidthe ec… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/coronavirus-daily-update-december-27 Coronavirus Daily Update: December 27 2020-12-27 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate MI Dan Kildee K000380 dankildee.house.gov     legacy Sunday, December 27, 2020 Dear Constituent The coronavirus pandemic is developing very quickly, and I know many people have questions and concerns. I will try to answer some of them below. These are incredibly stressful times for all Michiganders. I am working, along with my staff, around the clock, seven days a week to answer your questions, provide community resources and provide up-to-date, accurate information. Please do not hesitate to reach out to my office anytime by calling (810) 238-8627. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has updated the epidemic order that restricts indoor social gatherings and other group activities, to allow indoor activities where Michiganders can remain masked, including in-person learning at high schools and indoor entertainment venues. Indoor dining is still prohibited. This order is effective December 21, 2020 through January 15, 2021. More information can be foundhere. The Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiativewill provide $10 million in grants to meet the needs of Michigan small businesses impacted the COVID-19 virus. Applications for businesses to apply will open on December 15, 2020. Grants will be awarded in the amount of up to $15,000 per eligible business. More information can be foundhere. The Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) provided additional guidance to workers and employers who may be affected COVID-19. Michiganders who were on unemployment, went back to work, and are now temporarily unemployed again due to COVID-19 can reopen their claim online. More information can be foundhere. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE On December 21, Congress passed theConsolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, which includes a nearly $1 trillion emergency relief packageto support American workers, families and small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. More information can be foundhere. On October 1, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an updatedversionThe Heroes Act. Thesenewprovisions are essential to supporting our schools, small businesses, restaura… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/coronavirus-daily-update-december-26 Coronavirus Daily Update: December 26 2020-12-26 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate MI Dan Kildee K000380 dankildee.house.gov     legacy Saturday, December 26, 2020 Dear Constituent The coronavirus pandemic is developing very quickly, and I know many people have questions and concerns. I will try to answer some of them below. These are incredibly stressful times for all Michiganders. I am working, along with my staff, around the clock, seven days a week to answer your questions, provide community resources and provide up-to-date, accurate information. Please do not hesitate to reach out to my office anytime by calling (810) 238-8627. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has updated the epidemic order that restricts indoor social gatherings and other group activities, to allow indoor activities where Michiganders can remain masked, including in-person learning at high schools and indoor entertainment venues. Indoor dining is still prohibited. This order is effective December 21, 2020 through January 15, 2021. More information can be foundhere. The Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiativewill provide $10 million in grants to meet the needs of Michigan small businesses impacted the COVID-19 virus. Applications for businesses to apply will open on December 15, 2020. Grants will be awarded in the amount of up to $15,000 per eligible business. More information can be foundhere. The Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) provided additional guidance to workers and employers who may be affected COVID-19. Michiganders who were on unemployment, went back to work, and are now temporarily unemployed again due to COVID-19 can reopen their claim online. More information can be foundhere. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE On December 21, Congress passed theConsolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, which includes a nearly $1 trillion emergency relief packageto support American workers, families and small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. More information can be foundhere. On October 1, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an updatedversionThe Heroes Act. Thesenewprovisions are essential to supporting our schools, small businesses, restau… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/coronavirus-daily-update-december-25 Coronavirus Daily Update: December 25 2020-12-25 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate MI Dan Kildee K000380 dankildee.house.gov     legacy Friday, December 25, 2020 Dear Constituent The coronavirus pandemic is developing very quickly, and I know many people have questions and concerns. I will try to answer some of them below. These are incredibly stressful times for all Michiganders. I am working, along with my staff, around the clock, seven days a week to answer your questions, provide community resources and provide up-to-date, accurate information. Please do not hesitate to reach out to my office anytime by calling (810) 238-8627. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has updated the epidemic order that restricts indoor social gatherings and other group activities, to allow indoor activities where Michiganders can remain masked, including in-person learning at high schools and indoor entertainment venues. Indoor dining is still prohibited. This order is effective December 21, 2020 through January 15, 2021. More information can be foundhere. The Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiativewill provide $10 million in grants to meet the needs of Michigan small businesses impacted the COVID-19 virus. Applications for businesses to apply will open on December 15, 2020. Grants will be awarded in the amount of up to $15,000 per eligible business. More information can be foundhere. The Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) provided additional guidance to workers and employers who may be affected COVID-19. Michiganders who were on unemployment, went back to work, and are now temporarily unemployed again due to COVID-19 can reopen their claim online. More information can be foundhere. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE On December 21, Congress passed theConsolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, which includes a nearly $1 trillion emergency relief packageto support American workers, families and small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. More information can be foundhere. On October 1, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an updatedversionThe Heroes Act. Thesenewprovisions are essential to supporting our schools, small businesses, restaura… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/new-kildee-initiative-help-low-income-families-water-bills-passed-congress New Kildee Initiative to Help Low-Income Families With Water Bills Passed Congress 2020-12-25 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate MI Dan Kildee K000380 dankildee.house.gov     legacy FLINTCongressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, today announced a new federal programto help low-income families pay their water bills and reduce their water utility rates. As part of the recent coronavirus relief package passed by Congress, Kildee was able to secure $638 million in federal funding to create a newprogram, through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, to provide grants to states and tribes and help ratepayers. The Low-Income Household Drinking Water and Wastewater Emergency Assistance Program will provide much-needed relief to low-income families that pay a high proportion of their household income on water utility services. This new program comes as the country continues to face a health and economic crisis, where families have struggled to pay their water bills. Even before the pandemic, manycommunitiesincluding Flintfaced high water rates and lacked access to clean and affordable water.A recent survey of the 500 largest water systems in the country found that on average, Flint residents paid about $864 a year for water service nearly double the national average. Every family should have access to clean, affordable drinking water, especially during a pandemic. In Congress, I fought to create this new program to help provide direct relief to families facing high water bills, Congressman Kildee said. My hometown of Flint knows all too well the consequences of failing to invest in our water infrastructure and ensure clean drinking water. Families in Flint and across the country deserve relief from high water bills. Congressman Kildee has been a strong advocate for investing and improving Michigan's water infrastructure. During the coronavirus pandemic, Congressman Kildeewrote a lettertocongressional leaders urging that any legislative relief packages to contain the spread of the coronavirus must include relief for Americans facing high water bills and water shutoffs. Previously, in 2019, he introduced landmark legislation, theWater Justice Act, wh… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/coronavirus-daily-update-december-24 Coronavirus Daily Update: December 24 2020-12-24 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate MI Dan Kildee K000380 dankildee.house.gov     legacy Thursday, December 24, 2020 Dear Constituent The coronavirus pandemic is developing very quickly, and I know many people have questions and concerns. I will try to answer some of them below. These are incredibly stressful times for all Michiganders. I am working, along with my staff, around the clock, seven days a week to answer your questions, provide community resources and provide up-to-date, accurate information. Please do not hesitate to reach out to my office anytime by calling (810) 238-8627. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has updated the epidemic order that restricts indoor social gatherings and other group activities, to allow indoor activities where Michiganders can remain masked, including in-person learning at high schools and indoor entertainment venues. Indoor dining is still prohibited. This order is effective December 21, 2020 through January 15, 2021. More information can be foundhere. The Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiativewill provide $10 million in grants to meet the needs of Michigan small businesses impacted the COVID-19 virus. Applications for businesses to apply will open on December 15, 2020. Grants will be awarded in the amount of up to $15,000 per eligible business. More information can be found here. The Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) provided additional guidance to workers and employers who may be affected COVID-19. Michiganders who were on unemployment, went back to work, and are now temporarily unemployed again due to COVID-19 can reopen their claim online. More information can be found here. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE On December 21, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, which includes a nearly $1 trillion emergency relief packageto support American workers, families and small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. More information can be found here. On October 1, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an updatedversion The Heroes Act. Thesenewprovisions are essential to supporting our schools, small businesses, r… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://tlaib.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-tlaib-jayapal-ocasio-cortez-omar-pressley-introduce-legislation-provide-2k Reps. Tlaib, Jayapal, Ocasio-Cortez, Omar, & Pressley Introduce Legislation to Provide $2k Survival Checks 2020-12-24 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Rashida Tlaib T000481 tlaib.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C.Today, Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib (MI-13), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), and Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) introduced legislation to provide survival payments of up to $2,000 to families sufferingdue tothe COVID-19pandemicand thewoefully inadequaterelief provided to them so far.For months, the congresswomen have been at the forefront of pushing for substantial direct relief for families during the worst public health emergency in our lifetimes. This holiday season, families arebeing forced to make incredibly difficult decisions, such as whether they should keep their lights on or buy groceries,said Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib.They are suffering to no fault of their own. We must protect public health and the economic well-being of those we serve. Providing $2,000 survival checks would give those struggling right now a lifeline as we continue to fight to defeat COVID-19. It's time for Trump to stop bluffing and get the members of his party in lineso that the government can provide thislong overdue relief topeople across the country during this time of great need. While President Trump has indicated support for the $2k direct payments, it is highly doubtful he has done anything to encourage congressional Republicans to support the effort. This morning on Christmas Eve, House Republicans blocked an attempt to provide survival checks. Families in my district and all across the country are struggling under the weight of this unprecedented crisis,saidCongresswoman Ayanna Pressley. We've been fighting all along for robust survival checks to help people meet their most basic needs, and the broad support that has emerged is a testament to the power of the people and the urgency of this moment. $2,000 in direct cash assistance will help families weather the crisis while we continue fighting for additional relief that meets the scale and scope of the hurt so many are feeling. Let's get it done. It's long overdue that Congress approves COVID-19 relief that actually m… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://andylevin.house.gov/media/press-releases/levin-president-trump-s-veto-ndaa Levin on President Trump’s Veto of the NDAA 2020-12-23 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Andy Levin L000592 andylevin.house.gov     legacy WARREN, MI Today, Congressman Andy Levin (MI-09) released the following statement after President Trump vetoed the National Defense Authorization Act: Since the day he set foot in the Oval Office, Donald J. Trump has used the presidency for one thing: his own personal gain. Nearly four years later, his motivations are no different. He has vetoed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) not out of concern for the security of the American people, but for himself and himself alone. He's fixated on two things: repealing an obscure law so that he can spread dangerous lies to the American people unabated; and blocking the renaming of military bases that commemorate Confederate leaders, i.e., traitors to our country. There may be no more fitting end to his presidency: a last-ditch attempt to create his own realitya far cry from that of American families struggling to get by during this pandemic and economic crisisand to continue to stoke racial animus in order to divide our communities rather than heal our wounds, because he believes that division serves his political interests. And now he is even threatening to veto a bipartisan COVID relief package over a charade to demand $2,000 stimulus checks that Democrats support wholeheartedly. The only thing standing between those checks and the American people are Republicans in Congress who, like the president, are focused less on struggling working families and more on pleasing their corporate donors to suit their political interests. I have made no secret of my desire to get our country's bloated military budget in order and invest in our schools, our infrastructure and the pressing needs of working families like the ones in Michigan's 9th District. That is why I voted against the NDAA just weeks ago. But I will help override Donald Trump's veto in order to reject his depredations and slam the door on a shameful chapter animated by one person's selfishness and malice. Let us move ahead and govern based on the best interest of the American people, not Donald Trump. ##… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/coronavirus-daily-update-december-23 Coronavirus Daily Update: December 23 2020-12-23 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate MI Dan Kildee K000380 dankildee.house.gov     legacy Wednesday, December 23, 2020 Dear Constituent The coronavirus pandemic is developing very quickly, and I know many people have questions and concerns. I will try to answer some of them below. These are incredibly stressful times for all Michiganders. I am working, along with my staff, around the clock, seven days a week to answer your questions, provide community resources and provide up-to-date, accurate information. Please do not hesitate to reach out to my office anytime by calling (810) 238-8627. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has updated the epidemic order that restricts indoor social gatherings and other group activities, to allow indoor activities where Michiganders can remain masked, including in-person learning at high schools and indoor entertainment venues. Indoor dining is still prohibited. This order is effective December 21, 2020 through January 15, 2021. More information can be foundhere. The Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiativewill provide $10 million in grants to meet the needs of Michigan small businesses impacted the COVID-19 virus. Applications for businesses to apply will open on December 15, 2020. Grants will be awarded in the amount of up to $15,000 per eligible business. More information can be found here. The Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) provided additional guidance to workers and employers who may be affected COVID-19. Michiganders who were on unemployment, went back to work, and are now temporarily unemployed again due to COVID-19 can reopen their claim online. More information can be found here. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE On December 21, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, which includes a nearly $1 trillion emergency relief packageto support American workers, families and small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. More information can be found here. On October 1, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an updatedversion The Heroes Act. Thesenewprovisions are essential to supporting our schools, small businesses, … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/kildee-stabenow-peters-announce-45-million-flint-registry-year-end-legislative Kildee, Stabenow, Peters Announce $4.5 Million for Flint Registry in Year-End Legislative Package 2020-12-23 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate MI Dan Kildee K000380 dankildee.house.gov     legacy FLINTCongressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus,along with U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI),today announced $4.5 million in federal funding for the Flint Lead Registry as a part of year-end appropriations legislation, commonly referred to as the omnibus bill. TheFlint Registrywas created and funded by Congress in 2016 in the wake of the city's water crisis. The Flint Registry is a community-based effort to identify individuals exposed to lead during the Flint water crisis and improve their health and development through connections to health care and other resources. To date, theFlintRegistryhas enrolled over 10,500 people and completed over 13,500 referrals. Referrals have connected Flint families to critical services like health care, nutrition, early education, lead elimination and more. Funding for the Flint Registry was set to run out on July 30, 2021. While theU.S. House passed legislation in Julyto fund the Flint Registry, the bill was not taken up in the U.S. Senate. Subsequently, Congressman Kildee, Senator Stabenow and Senator Peters worked to include funding for the Flint Registry in must-pass appropriations bills to ensure continued funding. The Flint Registry plays a critical role in Flint's recovery from the water crisis by connecting families to the services they need to minimize the impact of lead on their health, said Congressman Kildee. I am proud that Republicans and Democrats came together to fund the Flint Registry.This important public health program is critical for Flint families, especially during the ongoing pandemic.I remain committed to working with Democrats and Republicans in Congress to maintain support for this program for many years to come. It is my hope that President Trump signs this bill into law right away. The Flint Registry isalreadyconnecting Flint residents to the services they needand together we have made sure this important work will continue.Through no fault of their own Flint families and children have e… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-caps-first-term-by-sending-record-number-of-bills-to-the-presidents-desk-this-congress Peters Caps First Term by Sending Record Number of Bills to the President’s Desk This Congress 2020-12-23 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Gary Peters P000595 www.peters.senate.gov     legacy 12.23.20 Peters Caps First Term by Sending Record Number of Bills to the President's Desk This Congress 10 Peters Standalone Bills Have Been Sent to the President This Congress & 14 Peters Bills Passed Senate This Congress, More Than Any Other Senator Regardless of Party WASHINGTON, DC Despite serving the entirety of his first term in the minority, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) capped his first term in the Senate by sending more bills to the President's desk this Congress than any other Senator, regardless of party. With 10 of his standalone bills having been signed into law or awaiting the President's signature since 2019, Peters has continuously built on his record of effectiveness and bipartisanship. Additionally, Peters: In addition to his legislative efforts, Peters' office has also been able to assist Michiganders this year by returning more than $1.7 million in federal benefits that they were owed by resolving their cases. Since Peters' Senate term began, his office has been able to return over $9.1 million in owed benefits to constituents. Michiganders expect us to roll up our sleeves, finding common ground and get things done, said Senator Peters. It's an honor to represent Michigan each and every day in the U.S. Senate, and I'll continue solving problems for Michiganders and fighting to support our small businesses, protect the Great Lakes, honor our veterans and ensure workers can access training to get for good-paying jobs. This Congress, the following Peters bills have been enacted or sent to the President's desk to be signed into law: TheSupport for Veterans in Effective Apprenticeships Act of 2019,introduced with U.S. Senator Shelly Moore Capito (R-WV), will increase veterans' access to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) financial assistance that they can use toward a Department of Labor registered apprenticeship program. The bipartisan measure was passed unanimously by the U.S… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-statement-on-president-trumps-veto-of-the-national-defense-bill Peters Statement on President Trump’s Veto of the National Defense Bill 2020-12-23 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Gary Peters P000595 www.peters.senate.gov     legacy 12.23.20 Peters Statement on President Trump's Veto of the National Defense Bill DETROIT, MI U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement on President Trump's veto of the National Defense Authorization Act, which sets policy for the Department of Defense (DoD) and has been signed into law for 59 consecutive years: This vital legislation has traditionally received broad, bipartisan support and this year was no exception. For the President of the United States to veto this bill that provides a pay raise for our troops, enhances our cybersecurity and strengthens our national security is reckless and dangerous particularly as our nation faces ever-evolving threats, including from this pandemic. As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, I was proud to work on this legislation which also supports Michigan's growing defense footprint and manufacturers. I will be voting to override this veto, and I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to do the same. The legislation includes provisions Peters authored and supported to benefit servicemembers and their families, support Michigan's defense sector, shore up our cyber defenses and strengthen our national security. ### Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://huizenga.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401219 Huizenga, Kildee Lead Bipartisan Letter in Support of Michigan Blueberry Growers and Fair Trade 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate MI Bill Huizenga H001058 huizenga.house.gov     legacy Yesterday, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) and Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) sent a bipartisan letter to the International Trade Commission (ITC) Chairman Jason Kearns on behalf of hardworking Michigan blueberry growers and their families. Currently, the ITC is conducting a section 201 investigation regarding the importation of blueberries into the United States. If the ITC concludes that increased imports are causing serious injury to domestic growers, the President can then take actions to prioritize American blueberry growers. Over the last five years, blueberry imports from foreign countries have soared by an astonishing 62%. As these imports have increased, the price of blueberries has fallen to devastating lows and caused economic harm to growers, processors, and family farms across Michigan. Congressman Huizenga has been a leading voice in the fight to level the playing field for Michigan specialty crop growers, farmers, and agricultural producers. Joining Reps. Huizenga and Kildee in support of Michigan blueberry growers are U.S. Representatives Fred Upton, Debbie Dingell, John Moolenaar, Brenda Lawrence, Tim Walberg, and Jack Bergman. A PDF copy of the letter to the ITC is available here. The text of the letter is available below. Dear Chairman Kearns: We write today, as representatives of a leading blueberry producing state, in support of the Commission's ongoing Section 201 investigation regarding fresh, chilled, and frozen blueberries. The Michigan blueberry industry has a long history of being an international leader in blueberry production and quality, supporting hundreds of family farms and having a substantial impact on the state's economy. Unfortunately, local growers and processors are facing devastating consequences as a result of the surge in blueberry imports, strategically timed and priced to devastate and disrupt the domestic market. Michigan produces nearly 100 million pounds of blueberries annually on more than 20,000 acres. Whether they are shipped to the fresh market, frozen,… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://andylevin.house.gov/media/press-releases/levin-meeks-sires-statement-recent-developments-haiti Levin, Meeks, Sires Statement on Recent Developments in Haiti 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Andy Levin L000592 andylevin.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. Today Congressman Andy Levin (MI-09), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, along with Congressman Gregory Meeks (NY-05), incoming Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Albio Sires (NJ-08), Chair of the Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security and Trade Subcommittee, released the following statement on recent developments in Haiti. As members of the House of Representatives, we have spent recent weeks working urgently to rush relief to the American people amidst the COVID-19 public health and economic disasters. We want our friends in Haiti to know, however, that we are still watching what is unfolding there with growing concern. Haitian President Jovenel Mose is pursuing an increasingly authoritarian course of action, issuing a series of recent decrees that include creating an extra-constitutional domestic intelligence force. His latest actions are reminiscent of past anti-democratic abuses the Haitian people have endured, including the run-up to the Duvalier dictatorship. We will not stand idly by while Haiti devolves into chaos. When the 117th Congress convenes, supporting democratic actors in Haiti will be a top concern for this committee. We will work urgently with the incoming Biden administration to develop a U.S. policy that prioritizes the rights and aspirations of the Haitian people and supports a credible, Haitian-led transition back to democratic order. We will engage international allies and institutions to coordinate a multilateral strategy to address the ongoing crisis in Haiti and pursue accountability for Haitian officials who commit human rights violations and acts of corruption. As members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, we consider it our responsibility to monitor the events in Haiti and work in close collaboration with Haitian civil society organizations and citizens of goodwill that seek peace and democracy in their country. We assure the Haitian people that, as we tackle the crises we face in our own country, we will not forget our neighbors or … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://andylevin.house.gov/media/press-releases/levin-releases-annual-report-116th-congress-highlights Levin Releases Annual Report with 116th Congress Highlights 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Andy Levin L000592 andylevin.house.gov     legacy WARREN, MI Congressman Andy Levin today released a report highlighting the work he completed for Michigan's Ninth District during 2020 and the 116th Congress. View the full report here. Despite the roadblocks created by divided government this Congress, Rep. Levin had bills signed into law for safe disposal of PFAS, support for caregivers to older Americans and preventing veteran suicide, with a bill for nutrition assistance for mothers and young children on its way to the President's desk. Othernotable wins for communities in the Ninth District during the 116th Congress include: $804,000 constituent dollars recovered 40 measures passed in the House of Representatives 1,613 constituent cases resolved 30 amendments passed in the House, the second most among freshman Members of Congress During 2020: 63,390 letters sent to constituents 14,023 constituents reached by telephone town hall 280 bills cosponsored in 2020 84 events held for constituents and communities The report outlines Rep. Levin's legislative accomplishments, COVID-19 relief efforts, legislative highlights and constituent advocacy in the district. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/coronavirus-daily-update-december-22 Coronavirus Daily Update: December 22 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate MI Dan Kildee K000380 dankildee.house.gov     legacy Tuesday, December 22, 2020 Dear Constituent The coronavirus pandemic is developing very quickly, and I know many people have questions and concerns. I will try to answer some of them below. These are incredibly stressful times for all Michiganders. I am working, along with my staff, around the clock, seven days a week to answer your questions, provide community resources and provide up-to-date, accurate information. Please do not hesitate to reach out to my office anytime by calling (810) 238-8627. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has extended by 12 days the epidemic order that restricts indoor social gatherings and other group activities. The additional 12 days will allow the department to determine the full impact of the Thanksgiving holiday on the spread of COVID-19 across Michigan. More information can be found here. The Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiativewill provide $10 million in grants to meet the needs of Michigan small businesses impacted the COVID-19 virus. Applications for businesses to apply will open on December 15, 2020. Grants will be awarded in the amount of up to $15,000 per eligible business. More information can be found here. The Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) provided additional guidance to workers and employers who may be affected COVID-19. Michiganders who were on unemployment, went back to work, and are now temporarily unemployed again due to COVID-19 can reopen their claim online. More information can be found here. CORONAVIRUS TESTING UPDATE The Governor has expanded testing opportunities for Michiganders to access testing in their own backyards. More information can be found here. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched a website and app with a coronavirus screening tool and resources to help people protect their health. The website can be foundhereand the app can be accessedhere. UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE RESOURCES UPDATE Governor Whitmer signed bipartisan bills restoring many unemployment provisions from her pr… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-congressman-dan-kildee-epa-lead-and-copper-rule-announcement Statement by Congressman Dan Kildee on the EPA Lead and Copper Rule Announcement 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate MI Dan Kildee K000380 dankildee.house.gov     legacy The Trump administration's new Lead and Copper Rule fails to protect public health. I have long advocated that the Lead and Copper Rule is outdated and needs to be updated. But today's rule allows millions of toxic lead pipes to remain in the ground. Sadly, it will do nothing to stop the next Flint water crisis from happening in other communities across the country. Instead of taking bold steps to produce a new rule that is based on science, this rule is based merely on convenience. Doctors and experts tell us there is no safe level of lead. Yet this new rule allows high levels of lead in drinking water.The Trump administration's new rule actually allows toxic lead pipes to remain in operation, even after they are identified and there are high levels of lead in the water, for up to three decades. Simply put, this new rule is too weak to protect the health of the American people. The Flint water crisis should have taught policymakers at all levels of government that we must get serious about removing lead from our water systems. In Congress, I successfully secured $170 million to help Flint be able to replace all of its lead service lines. But the Trump administration's weak Lead and Copper Rule leaves millions of families vulnerable to lead exposure in their drinking water. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://slotkin.house.gov/media/press-releases/after-months-long-push-bipartisan-covid-relief-package-slotkin-votes-extend-aid After Months-Long Push for Bipartisan COVID Relief Package, Slotkin Votes to Extend Aid to Michiganders 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Elissa Slotkin S001208 slotkin.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) voted today to deliver vital relief to Michiganders suffering from the COVID-19 crisis. The package, based on a compromise, emergency relief proposal Slotkin put forth with the Problem Solvers Caucus earlier this month, follows Slotkin's months-long, bipartisan push to revive stalled negotiations on a federal COVID relief package, to alleviate suffering felt by Michigan families, businesses, and communities due to the pandemic. After months of stalled negotiations on COVID relief, our bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus worked together with counterparts in the Senate, and came up with a $900 billion emergency relief package, designed as a bridge to get folks to the spring, Slotkin said. Our bill jump-started negotiations and served as the basis for the hard-fought compromise package we voted on today. The 25 Democrats and 25 Republicans of the Problem Solvers Caucus said we would not go home for Christmas without a deal. Even if it meant dragging our tree and our presents into the office, we would not rest until we delivered relief for the American public. Today, we are making good on that commitment. This bipartisan package was designed to get us through the next few months, Slotkin continued. It will deliver relief to Michiganders who need it now in the form of direct stimulus payments, an extension of federal unemployment benefits, a new round of PPP loans for the hardest-hit businesses and streamlined loan forgiveness for smaller loans, money to get the new vaccine out and into communities, and so much more. Unfortunately, it doesn't include aid to state and local governments risking layoffs for first responders and tough cuts to basic services while leaving out dedicated grants for our local restaurants. That said, I'm still hopeful that in the new Congress come January, we can come back to the issue of state and local aid, and other relief today's bill doesn't include. At a time when politics is so deeply divided, when people have lost faith in Congress' … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://slotkin.house.gov/media/press-releases/members-send-letter-secretary-defense-designee-lloyd-austin Members Send Letter to Secretary of Defense-designee Lloyd Austin 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Elissa Slotkin S001208 slotkin.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Today six members of the House Armed Services and Foreign Affairs committees released a letter they sent to Secretary of Defense-designee Lloyd Austin on Friday, asking him to address several civil-military relations issues. The members sent the letter in advance of expected congressional hearings early next year on the waiver Austin would require to serve as Secretary of Defense. The full text of the letter can be found here, and follows: December 18, 2020 Secretary-designee Austin, Congratulations on your historic nomination to serve as Secretary of Defense. As Members of the House Armed Services Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee, we are committed to a productive working relationship with the Secretary. Our nation faces a range of distinct national security challenges, and, should you be confirmed, you will lead the Department of Defense and its more than 1.2 million active duty service members, 800,000 reservists, and 750,000 civilian personnel during a critical time. We have tremendous respect for your experience, your talent, and your service to our nation. We are grateful for your willingness to continue that service. And we recognize the truly historic nature of your nomination, especially at a time that so many segments of our society, including the military, are confronting issues of equality and justice. Soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines of color have fought for this country since its founding, and currently constitute over 40 percent of active duty service members. Your nomination is both well-deserved based on your experience, and a long-deserved recognition of the men and women who have fought and died for this country. But separate from your exceptional qualifications, your selection raises fundamental issues that go beyond any one nomination, no matter how qualified or historic the nominee. As you know, civilian control over the military is a fundamental principle of American democracy, dating back to the founding of the United States. Our founders knew that milita… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://walberg.house.gov/media/e-newsletter-archives/bipartisan-covid-19-relief Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Republican House MI Tim Walberg W000798 walberg.house.gov     legacy Bipartisan COVID Relief Last night, I supported the next round of COVID relief and reform, which passed the House and will soon become law. It is unfortunate that Speaker Pelosi blocked this latest targeted relief for months on end and recently admitted this was a politically-motivated decision. Too many small businesses are on the brink of closing up shop, and a critical cornerstone of this bill is extending the Paycheck Protection Program to help keep them open and workers on the job. This bipartisan legislation also includes resources to assist struggling Americans, safely re-open schools, and support our health care system and vaccine distribution efforts. While today's bill is not perfect, Michigan families in the midst of hard times cannot wait until the new year for relief. Help for Small Business After months of advocating for the release of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds to help our small businesses, this package will reopen and strengthen the PPP. This package develops a process for a small business to receive a second PPP forgivable loan if the small business has less than 300 employees and can demonstrate a revenue reduction of 25 percent. Safeguards are also enhanced to ensure this money goes to the small businesses truly in need. PPP tax deductibility is addressed in this package as well. Additionally, this package provides $20 billion dollars to restart and extend the SBA's EIDL Advance Grant for small businesses in low income communities and creates a process for existing EIDL Advance grantees who received less than $10,000 dollars to reapply for the difference between what they received and the maximum EIDL Advance Grant of $10,000 dollars. My district office is happy to provide guidance and work with the Small Business Administration to resolve any issues with these programs. My office can be contacted at (517) 780-9075. Health and Vaccine Funding Nearly $20 billion for vaccines and therapeutics to cover the cost for anyone in need $3 billion for replenishing our national stock… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-bipartisan-bill-to-protect-american-telecommunications-equipment-from-foreign-suppliers-passes-as-part-of-year-end-deal Peters Bipartisan Bill to Protect American Telecommunications Equipment from Foreign Suppliers Passes As Part of Year-End Deal 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Gary Peters P000595 www.peters.senate.gov     legacy 12.22.20 Peters Bipartisan Bill to Protect American Telecommunications Equipment from Foreign Suppliers Passes As Part of Year-End Deal WASHINGTON, DC Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) to help safeguard American telecommunications equipment against cyber threats from untrusted foreign equipment suppliers passed as part of the year-end deal and is headed to the President's desk. TheEnsuring Network Security Act, which advanced in the Senate last month and that Peters introduced with Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) earlier this year, would expand access to federal funding for telecommunications providers and educational institutions for the removal and replacement of prohibited telecommunications equipment from dangerous sources. This follows a letter Peters and Johnson wrote in July to Senate leaders regarding the need to prioritize removal of high-risk equipment from untrusted foreign suppliers. We must have reliable, affordable telecommunications grids that can endure national security and economic challenges especially as we are increasingly interconnected during this pandemic,said Senator Peters, Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and a member of the Commerce, Science and Technology Committee.I'm pleased this bipartisan legislation passed as part of the year end deal because it will help strengthen network security for people across Michigan and our country. It will further transition our country from relying on foreign telecommunications equipment while incentivizing and encouraging domestic suppliers. Northern Michigan University is pleased that Senator Peters' legislation Ensuring Network Security Act -- is included in the COVID aid legislation, said NMU President Fritz Erickson.We are also gratified that $1.9 billion is allocated by Congress to the FCC Rip and Replace program. Congress's attention to these important issues will help NMU ensure that its Educational Access Network is secure and utilizes the most up-to-date tech… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-provisions-to-strengthen-national-security-and-improve-government-efficiency-pass-as-part-of-year-end-funding-bill Peters Provisions to Strengthen National Security & Improve Government Efficiency Pass as Part of Year-End Funding Bill 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Gary Peters P000595 www.peters.senate.gov     legacy 12.22.20 Peters Provisions to Strengthen National Security & Improve Government Efficiency Pass as Part of Year-End Funding Bill Bill Includes Peters-Led Measures to Bolster Cyber Defenses, Fund Postal Service and Improve Oversight of COVID-19 Relief Spending WASHINGTON, D.C. Several provisions led by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, were passed as part of the year-end government funding bill. Peters provisions were included to strengthen cybersecurity for state and local governments, improve oversight of the government's pandemic response, ensure the Postal Service has sufficient funds to continue operations, and better protect homeland security. Our nation continues to face serious challenges that threaten the health, safety and economic security of Americans and Michiganders. Cyber threats, the pandemic and other critical issues must be tackled head on and without delay,said Senator Peters.I am proud that several of my provisions that will make our nation safer and improve government operations were included in this bipartisan bill. As Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, I look forward to continuing my bipartisan work next Congress to help protect the American people and ensure that government works effectively and efficiently for all. Provisions that Peters led or supported in the legislation to improve our nation's homeland security and ensure that government works efficiently for all Michiganders and Americans include: Boosting Michigan's Border Security and Role as Hub for Commerce:Peters secured provisions to facilitate staffing and the completion of the Gordie Howe International Bridge Port of Entry and the Blue Water Bridge Customs Plaza expansion. The provisions require the Department of Homeland Security to report on staffing for the Gordie Howe Bridge, and a timeline for the… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-secures-and-passes-3-million-for-great-lakes-coast-guard-center-of-expertise-in-year-end-bill-headed-to-presidents-desk Peters Secures & Passes $3 Million for Great Lakes Coast Guard Center of Expertise in Year-End Bill Headed to President’s Desk 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Gary Peters P000595 www.peters.senate.gov     legacy 12.22.20 Peters Secures & Passes $3 Million for Great Lakes Coast Guard Center of Expertise in Year-End Bill Headed to President's Desk Center of Expertise, Enacted into Law by Previous Peters Bill, Will Study Impacts of Oil Spills in Freshwater Environments WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the year-end funding bill includes a provision he secured to provide $3 million for the U.S. Coast Guard National Center of Expertise (NCOE) for the Great Lakes. It passed as part of the year-end funding bill that is headed to the President's desk to be signed into law. The Great Lakes NCOE will examine the impacts of oil spills in freshwater environments and help develop effective responses. Current oil spill response technologies are primarily designed for saltwater environments. Peters passed legislation into law establishing the NCOE for the Great Lakes in 2018. An oil spill in the Great Lakes would be catastrophic for Michigan and the country. We need to be doing everything we can to prevent a disaster from happening including assessing how we can effectively respond to any potential future spill, said Senator Peters, a member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. The Center of Expertise will be vital towards protecting the Great Lakes for future generations. I'll continue working to ensure that the Center of Expertise will be able to conduct the critical research needed to protect communities across the Great Lakes. Coast Guard NCOE will focus on different aspects of the Coast Guard's marine safety mission, including liquefied natural gas transport, the outer continental shelf, towing vessels and investigations among others. Among other issues, the Coast Guard NCOE for the Great Lakes will be responsible for: Identifying gaps in Great Lakes oil spill research, including providing assessments of major scientific or technological deficiencies in respons… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-to-examine-preparation-and-response-to-covid-19-pandemic Peters to Examine Preparation and Response to COVID-19 Pandemic 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Gary Peters P000595 www.peters.senate.gov     legacy 12.22.20 Peters to Examine Preparation and Response to COVID-19 Pandemic Peters' Continued Oversight of Administration's Management of Public Health and Economic Crisis will be Key Priority Next Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, will examine the federal government's planning, coordination and execution of prevention and response efforts of the pandemic that has taken the lives more than 319,000 Americans, and cost millions more their jobs, homes and livelihoods in the deadliest national and public health security threat in a century. As part of his examination, Peters is seeking information, including documents, communications and interviews, related to the federal government's Coronavirus pandemic preparedness and response. As the top Democrat on the Senate's primary oversight committee, Peters is seeking detailed information from the White House Coronavirus Task Force, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Defense, State Department and the Office of Management and Budget to analyze the challenges and flaws in the Trump Administration's pandemic preparedness and response efforts. Peters intends to use this information to identify critical reforms to strengthen pandemic preparedness and response to prevent future pandemics from wreaking havoc on our nation's health, safety and economic security. Congressional oversight of the executive branch is now necessary to understand and assess the U.S.'s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and any needed reforms to combat this and future pandemics. I am particularly concerned about recent analysis that estimates at least 130,000 U.S. deaths could have been avoided with earlier policy interventions and more robust federal coordination and leadership, Peters wrote. Peters continued: I will use every authority under this Co… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/report-covid-19-pandemic Report: COVID-19 Pandemic 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Debbie Stabenow S000770 www.stabenow.senate.gov     legacy Report: COVID-19 Pandemic Tuesday, December 22, 2020 Senator Debbie Stabenow released a report outlining the work Senate Democrats have done over the past ten months to bring help to families during the COVID-19 crisis. The report can be foundhere. Next Article Previous Article 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/senate-passes-bipartisan-coronavirus-package-to-help-americans-during-the-covid-19-crisis Senate Passes Bipartisan Coronavirus Package to Help Americans During the COVID-19 Crisis 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Debbie Stabenow S000770 www.stabenow.senate.gov     legacy Senate Passes Bipartisan Coronavirus Package to Help Americans During the COVID-19 Crisis The bill provides much-needed help for Michigan families, small businesses, farmers and health care workers Tuesday, December 22, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S.Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today announced the U.S. Senate passed theConsolidated Appropriations Actto help Michigan families, workers, farmersand businesses during the COVID-19 crisis.This bill provides critical funding forhealth care providers, extends unemployment insurance, provides direct payments to Americans, supports Michigan businesses, invests in an effective vaccine distribution plan, and helps our children get back into the classroom. Families across the country are struggling to pay their bills, keep their families healthy and put food on the table.This survival package is long overdue.Thanks toDemocratsand Republicans working together, we have finally been ableto pass a short-term survival package to help Michiganders get through the next few months.This bill also supplies the funding needed to safely and effectively distribute the new COVID-19 vaccines.While Iam relieved that short-term help is on the way,more must be done in the New Year to make sure Michigan families and businesses have the help they need,said Senator Stabenow. Thebillprovides: MAJOR HEALTH CARE INVESTMENTS Mental Healthand Addiction Funding $4.5 billion forbehavioral health care services to help Michigan families deal with the mental health challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Senator Stabenow secured$850million to fundCertified Community Behavioral Health Clinics across the country. Michigan currently has 18 clinics that have received over $88 million in funding to support community behavioral health services. Vaccines: $19.65 billion to the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority for obtaining vaccines, $8.75 billion to the Cent… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/senators-stabenow-blunt-secure-three-year-extension-of-excellence-in-mental-health-and-addiction-treatment-act-and-significant-additional-investment-in-community-mental-health-and-addiction-services Senators Stabenow, Blunt Secure Three-Year Extension of Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Act & Significant Additional Investment in Community Mental Health and Addiction Services 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Debbie Stabenow S000770 www.stabenow.senate.gov     legacy Senators Stabenow, Blunt Secure Three-Year Extension of Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Act & Significant Additional Investment in Community Mental Health and Addiction Services Tuesday, December 22, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Roy Blunt (R-MO) today announced that they successfully secured $850 million in funding for the national Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Expansion Grants program in theConsolidated Appropriations Act of 2021,which includes emergency COVID-19 assistance and federal funding for FY 2021. Blunt and Stabenow also secured a three-year extension of their bipartisan Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Act, which established Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs), resulting in the most significant expansion of community mental health and addiction services in decades. CCBHCs provide a comprehensive set of high-quality services including 24/7/365 crisis services; outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment services; immediate screenings, risk assessments, and diagnoses; and care coordination with emergency rooms, law enforcement, and veteran groups. For years, Stabenow and Blunt have led the effort to transform the way mental health and addiction treatmentservices are delivered in communities across the country. In the past year, they secured $200 million in the FY 2020 appropriations bill and $250 million in theCoronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Actfor the national Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Expansion Grants program. The CARES Act also extended the Excellence program and expanded it to two states. Michigan and Missouri are both part of the program, which is administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. No person struggling with mental illness or addiction should go without the support and treatment they need because funding runs out in their community,said Senator Stabenow.For years, … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/senators-stabenow-capito-announce-senate-passage-of-school-based-health-centers-reauthorization-act Senators Stabenow, Capito Announce Senate Passage of School-Based Health Centers Reauthorization Act 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Debbie Stabenow S000770 www.stabenow.senate.gov     legacy Senators Stabenow, Capito Announce Senate Passage of School-Based Health Centers Reauthorization Act Bipartisan School-Based Health Centers Reauthorization Act passes Senate Tuesday, December 22, 2020 Washington D.C.U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Health Subcommittee of the Senate Finance Committee, and Shelley MooreCapito(R-WV) today announced the passage of their bipartisanSchool-Based Health Centers Reauthorization Actwhichwillreauthorize funding for school-based health centers through2026. In Michigan, there are more than 210 school-based health centers that play a crucial role in providing basic health services for thousands of students who have limited access to medical care outside of school.School-based health centers provide a combination of primary care, mental health care, substance abuse counseling, case management, dental health, nutrition education, health education and health promotion activities. School-based health centers play an important role in providingcare to so many children who don't haveaccess to a family doctor,said Senator Stabenow. They are also meeting a critical need for mental health services for children impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Today, the Senate has acted to support these health centers that are a crucial part of our health care system. Children across West Virginia rely on the primary care, mental health services, health education, and drug addiction prevention counseling available within many of our schools. This makes it crucial that our school-based health centers receive our full support, said Senator Capito. The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the important role our school services play in the development of our young people. I'm thankful that our legislation was included in the year-end package and that many of our school-based health centers will be eligible to receive this vital assistance through 2026. … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/stabenow-collins-markey-capito-menendez-announce-senate-passage-of-bipartisan-improving-hope-for-alzheimers-act Stabenow, Collins, Markey, Capito, Menendez Announce Senate Passage of Bipartisan Improving HOPE for Alzheimers Act 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Debbie Stabenow S000770 www.stabenow.senate.gov     legacy Stabenow, Collins, Markey, Capito, Menendez Announce Senate Passage of Bipartisan Improving HOPE for Alzheimer's Act Bipartisan Improving HOPE for Alzheimer's Act passes Senate Tuesday, December 22, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Susan Collins (R-ME), Ed Markey (D-MA), Shelley MooreCapito(R-WV)and Bob Menendez (D-NJ)today announced Senate passage of the bipartisan Improving HOPE (Health, Outcomes, Planning, and Education) for Alzheimer's Act. Thanks to theirsuccessful bipartisan push in 2015, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced in November 2016 that Medicare would begin covering new care plans in 2017, effectively implementing the HOPE for Alzheimer's Act. The Improving HOPE for Alzheimer's Act requires the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct outreach to make more health care providers aware of this important benefit and to report back on rates of utilization and barriers to access. Care plans are an important tool to ensure that those living with Alzheimer's disease and their loved ones who help care for them every day have the support they need to cope with this devastating disease,said Senator Stabenow.The Improving HOPE for Alzheimer's Act will help make sure patients, their families, and their health care providers know about and can take advantage of the available resources. "It is imperative that those living with Alzheimer's disease and their families receive the resources they need, including information about treatment options and what medical and community services are available, said Senator Collins. Fortunately, following our advocacy, CMS implemented a new rule in 2018 that allows Medicare beneficiaries to receive a care planning session. Our legislation will expand access to this service by increasing awareness of this policy change among physicians. As the Co-Chair of the Senate Alzheimer's Task Force, I wi… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://huizenga.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401218 Huizenga Backs COVID-19 Relief Package for West Michigan, Calls for Speaker Pelosi to be held Accountable for Pandemic Politicking 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate MI Bill Huizenga H001058 huizenga.house.gov     legacy Tonight, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in favor of the bipartisan coronavirus relief package to help West Michigan families and small businesses. Tonight's long-awaited agreement provides critical aid to working families and small businesses here in West Michigan and across the nation. Specifically, this agreement extends the Paycheck Protection Program, delivers additional help for restaurants, and provides relief to small concert venues that have been devastated by shutdowns. Additionally, this bipartisan agreement delivers stimulus checks to hard hit families, money for vaccines, and funding to help schools resume in-person learning. While this relief package will provide a lifeline to struggling small businesses, how many small businesses were forced to shut their doors for good while waiting for Washington to act? Speaker Pelosi's decision to play politics with pandemic relief - only to agree to an aid package that is roughly half of what was offered earlier this year - should not be glossed over. This decision to let the livelihood of struggling Americans be ruined should not only be a part of her legacy, it should cost her the speakership in the next Congress. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401695 Upton: Help is on the way this Christmas 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate MI Fred Upton U000031 upton.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today voted for and the U.S. House passed bipartisan legislation aimed at delivering COVID-19 relief to millions of Americans in need. Upton and the House Problem Solvers Caucus which Upton serves as a vice-chair of worked with a bipartisan group of Senators to design this bipartisan, bicameral package that is expected to also pass the U.S. Senate and be signed by President Donald Trump. The package was split into two votes and both were passed by the House with overwhelming bipartisan majorities. COVID-19 has caused suffering in this country like we haven't seen before. Families, small businesses, health care workers, schools they're all struggling, and this bipartisan package throws them a lifeline. Help is on the way this Christmas, Upton said. I've heard from countless doctors and nurses, mom-and-pop small businesses owners, teachers, and community leaders who begged Congress to stop acting like the Grinch and provide much-needed help. This package isn't perfect but it's a good compromise and delivers real help. With the new vaccine, there is light at the end of an extremely long tunnel, but to ensure folks can make it until then, we need this package. Bottom line? I joined our bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus' call that we could not leave D.C. for home without seeing an agreement enacted to help folks across the country and that's what this deal does. The $908 billion package provides additional resources for the Paycheck Protection Program, emergency food assistance, emergency rental assistance, health care workers and hospitals, testing, tracing, vaccine development and distribution, schools, and broadband. The legislation also extends unemployment assistance for 16 weeks and provides for direct stimulus payments. Below is a more detailed breakdown of the funding allocation in the Bipartisan Emergency COVID Relief Act of 2020: Direct stimulus payments of $600 per person Extension of all unemployment assistance for 16 weeks, with su… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://amash.house.gov/media/press-releases/amash-introduces-bill-limit-presidential-emergency-powers Amash introduces bill to limit presidential emergency powers 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 Independent Senate MI Justin Amash A000367 amash.house.gov     legacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 21, 2020 CONTACT mi03.media@mail.house.gov Amash introduces bill to limit presidential emergency powers WASHINGTON, D.C. Rep. Justin Amash (L-Mich.) today introduced the National Emergencies Reform Act to limit the president's statutory authority to invoke emergency powers. Under the National Emergencies Act (NEA), the president can declare emergencies and invoke powers that otherwise require congressional action. These declarations last until the president withdraws them or a joint congressional termination resolution is passed into law. Because a president who has not voluntarily withdrawn an emergency declaration is unlikely to sign a bill to end it, Congress must obtain a supermajority to end an emergency declaration without the president's cooperation. This arrangement allows presidents to abuse the NEA to usurp Congress's legislative authority, and it allows an emergency to persist indefinitely: Of the 69 national emergencies declared since the NEA was enacted in 1976, 35 are still in effect. This violates the structure of the Constitution, which vests legislative power exclusively in Congress, and it deprives the people of their right to be heard in the policymaking process through their congressional representatives. The National Emergencies Reform Act cures this problem by providing that national emergencies declared by the president will sunset automatically unless Congress is unable to meet or Congress votes to sustain the designation within 48 hours of reconvening. All existing national emergencies will become void 60days after passage unless Congress votes to continue them. Going back to the Framers of the Constitution, Americans have recognized the president's inherent power as chief executive to act swiftly and unilaterally in an emergency. But such power exists only so long as Congress has no opportunity to act, said Amash. Laws like the National Emergencies Act are notand, under our Constitution, cannot begrants of legislative powers to the president. Too o… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://amash.house.gov/media/press-releases/amash-introduces-bills-protect-asylum-seekers-and-other-immigrants Amash introduces bills to protect asylum seekers and other immigrants 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 Independent Senate MI Justin Amash A000367 amash.house.gov     legacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 21, 2020 CONTACT mi03.media@mail.house.gov Amash introduces bills to protect asylum seekers and other immigrants Bills reduce unnecessary prosecutions and detention of immigrants WASHINGTON, D.C. Rep. Justin Amash (L-Mich.) today introduced the Protect Asylum Seekers Act and the Practical Alternatives to Detention Act to protect asylum seekers and other immigrants from unnecessary prosecution, detention, or family separation. Unnecessarily subjecting immigrants to detention and criminally prosecuting asylum seekers who have caused no harm undermines our values and doesn't serve our nation's interests, said Amash. We need broad immigration reform, but until that becomes a reality, these targeted changes can limit some harms in the current system. Current law allows people to seek asylum in the United States regardless of where they entered the country, but it separately criminalizes the act of entering the country without going through a port of entry. This means someone seeking refuge from persecution in their home country may arrive in the United States only to find themselves prosecuted here simply for entering at the wrong spot. One consequence of such prosecutions can be the separation of children from their parentsan intended consequence of the zero tolerance policy implemented in 2018, which sought to prosecute everyone who committed the crime of improper entry. The Protect Asylum Seekers Act makes U.S. policy toward asylum seekers more coherent and humane by providing that individuals who request asylum upon arrival in the United States will not have committed a crime if they crossed the border between ports of entry. This change will prevent unnecessary prosecutions and ensure parents aren't separated from their children to accommodate such prosecutions. The bill also prohibits immigration authorities from separating families unless a child is in danger. The Practical Alternatives to Detention Act requires the Department of Homeland Security to utilize alt… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://andylevin.house.gov/media/press-releases/levin-s-bipartisan-nutrition-assistance-bill-passes-part-omnibus-and-covid Levin’s Bipartisan Nutrition Assistance Bill Passes as Part of Omnibus and COVID Relief Bill 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Andy Levin L000592 andylevin.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. Today Congressman Andy Levin (MI-09), Vice Chair of the House Education & Labor Committee, released the following statement after the House passed an omnibus spending bill that included COVID-19 relief for small businesses and working families and Rep. Levin's bipartisan bill H.R. 7933, the COVID-19 WIC Safety and Modernization Act: Almost nine months since we passed the CARES Act and more than seven months after I voted with my Democratic colleagues to pass the Heroes Act, my Republican colleagues have finally agreed to send additional COVID relief to Americans. Let me be clear: the GOP focus on keeping the topline number low rather than on the number offamilies we keep in their homes, workers that stay on the job and small businesses that reopen is backwards, and this shortsightedness will have a lasting impact on our recovery. Nevertheless, our Democratic leadership bargained hard for Americans to see some measure of help from their government before the New Year, and I voted for this without hesitation. I am so grateful that my bill, the COVID-19 WIC Safety and Modernization Act, was included in the final omnibus package and is on its way to the president's desk to be signed into law. This important bill will establish a taskforce at the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help the Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program innovate to meet the safety needs of WIC families during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond through programs like curbside pick-up and online delivery. This is a huge win for the growing number of women and children in Macomb and Oakland Counties, and across the country who rely on WIC for nutritious food. Since the onset of the pandemic, I have written other legislation and lifted up the voices of my constituents to protect our workers, our communities and our vital public services. I'm proud funding provisionsalbeit a fractionfrom my Coronavirus Containment Corps bill with Senator Elizabeth Warren for contact tracing and other priorities of mine li… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=789 Bergman Votes In Favor of COVID Relief, Appropriations Bills 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 Republican House MI Jack Bergman B001301 bergman.house.gov bergman https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx scraper Today, a deal was reached between the House, Senate, and White House on a COVID package and appropriations bills. Rep. Bergman voted in favor of the legislative package to avoid a government shutdown, provide additional coronavirus relief to American families, and secure major wins for Michigan's First District and the State of Michigan as a whole. "Workers and small businesses across the First District are at a breaking point after 10 months of restrictions from the state and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. I'm pleased that critical PPP and EIDL funding and tax provisions are part of this legislation as businesses across our district face unprecedented pressure, especially during the holiday season. "Additionally, the appropriations package passed tonight contains historic wins for the First District of Michigan which I advocated for, including: $732 million for rural broadband,$12 million for Exercise Northern Strike,$123 million for the new Soo Locks project, and millions for local water infrastructure projects.” Bergman also added,“While I supported this deal to bring targeted coronavirus relief to Michigan families, I am disappointed in the continued dysfunction in Washington. This type of legislating is irresponsible and a reckless approach to federal budgeting; but with the options presented tonight, I am supporting the workers and small businesses across the District who have been in dire straits since March.” Topline details on the COVID relief deal: $600 Economic Impact Payments per person; $284.5 billion to reopen and strengthen the PPP for first time and second time borrowers; $20 billion to restart and extend the SBA’s EIDL Advance Grant for small businesses in low income communities; Deductibility for forgiven PPP and EIDL funds; Develops a process for a small business to receive a second PPP if the small business has less than 300 employees and can demonstrate a revenue reduction of 25 percent; Creates a simplified one-page PPP loan forgiveness application for loans under $150,000; … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/coronavirus-daily-update-december-21 Coronavirus Daily Update: December 21 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate MI Dan Kildee K000380 dankildee.house.gov     legacy Monday, December 21, 2020 Dear Constituent The coronavirus pandemic is developing very quickly, and I know many people have questions and concerns. I will try to answer some of them below. These are incredibly stressful times for all Michiganders. I am working, along with my staff, around the clock, seven days a week to answer your questions, provide community resources and provide up-to-date, accurate information. Please do not hesitate to reach out to my office anytime by calling (810) 238-8627. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has updated the epidemic order that restricts indoor social gatherings and other group activities, to allow indoor activities where Michiganders can remain masked, including in-person learning at high schools and indoor entertainment venues. Indoor dining is still prohibited. This order is effective December 21, 2020 through January 15, 2021. More information can be foundhere. The Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiativewill provide $10 million in grants to meet the needs of Michigan small businesses impacted the COVID-19 virus. Applications for businesses to apply will open on December 15, 2020. Grants will be awarded in the amount of up to $15,000 per eligible business. More information can be foundhere. The Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) provided additional guidance to workers and employers who may be affected COVID-19. Michiganders who were on unemployment, went back to work, and are now temporarily unemployed again due to COVID-19 can reopen their claim online. More information can be foundhere. CORONAVIRUS TESTING UPDATE The Governor has expanded testing opportunities for Michiganders to access testing in their own backyards. More information can be foundhere. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched a website and app with a coronavirus screening tool and resources to help people protect their health. The website can be foundhereand the app can be accessedhere. UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE RESOURCES UPDATE Governor Wh… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/kildee-supports-bipartisan-covid-19-relief-package Kildee Supports Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief Package 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate MI Dan Kildee K000380 dankildee.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONCongressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, today applauded the U.S House of Representatives for passing theConsolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, a nearly $1 trillion emergency relief packageto support American workers, families and small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. This pandemic is not over. Michiganders still need our help to get through this pandemic, Congressman Kildee said. While a safe and effective vaccine brings us hope, the coronavirus is still ravaging our country. This past week, we witnessed more deaths from COVID-19 over a single 24-hour period than at any other point during this pandemic. This additional economic relief for workers, families and small businesses is long overdue. I strongly support additional economic stimulus payments to families, extended unemployment insurance benefits for unemployed workers, additional relief for small businesses and more resources to help with the distribution of coronavirus vaccines. While this bipartisan compromise does not include everything I would have hoped for, it is a down payment that will provide much-needed relief to those struggling. I look forward to working with the incoming Biden administration to provide additional relief to struggling Americans in the weeks ahead. Thisrelief package will: Distribute Direct Payments to Americans:The bill will provide a new round of direct payments worth up to $600 per adult and child, also ensuring that mixed-status families receive payments. Extend Unemployment Benefits:The bill will extend federal pandemic jobless insurance programs by 11 weeks and provide a $300 per week additional federal unemployment benefit for three months. Provide Additional Funding for Small Businesses:The bill will provide eligible small businesses, non-profits and live event venues with an additional $315 billion in the form of emergency loans and grants that can be forgiven if businesses keep workers on the payroll, instead of laying them off. This includes a secon… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://stevens.house.gov/media/press-releases/stevens-statement-bipartisan-covid-19-relief-agreement Stevens Statement on Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief Agreement 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 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 voting for H.R. 133, Omnibus Appropriations and Emergency Coronavirus Relief. “Too many Michiganders and Americans have endured a global pandemic and unprecedented economic crisis for more than nine months now. Tragically, over 310,000 Americans have lost their lives due to COVID-19, while millions more have lost their livelihoods. As we head into 2021, millions of families are struggling to pay their rent or put food on the table, through no fault of their own. State and municipal governments across the country are facing severe budget shortfalls as they attempt to address an unprecedented crisis while maintaining vital services for our communities. Despite the urgent need for additional stimulus, the federal government has failed to enact meaningful relief for the American people for several critical months. “While I will support this bipartisan compromise, I remain frustrated that it took so long to reach this agreement in a moment of crisis. I want to make it clear to my colleagues and constituents that our work is not done. The first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine are being distributed. There is more reason than ever to support the American people and ensure their safety in the months to come. In the 117th Congress, we have a responsibility to pass additional relief to aid vaccine production and distribution, provide direct support for struggling state and local governments, secure paid leave benefits for American workers, and support nationwide economic recovery efforts.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://tlaib.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-rashida-tlaib-statement-covid-19-stimulus-vote Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib Statement on COVID-19 Stimulus Vote 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Rashida Tlaib T000481 tlaib.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DCCongresswoman Rashida Tlaib released the following statement regarding today's vote on theEmergency COVID Relief legislation: Nearly a year ago, the way of life in most of the world changed as we knew it. Our society grinded to a halt as we grappled with the worst public health crisis in our lifetimes.The COVID-19 pandemichas brought loss and suffering to communities and families at every corner.Many of our neighbors did not have the chance to say goodbye to their loved ones and we will forever have to depend only on the memories of those who we've lost and were cornerstones of our lives and neighborhoods. To effectively combat this pandemic, people across the country have made the effort to stay home, they've been laid off,andthey've sacrificed as much as they could so that their government could protect them.As elected representatives, it is our responsibility to show up for our residents in time of need. We must protect public healthandsafeguardthe economic well-being of families. That means providing robust direct payments to ensurefamilies can pay their bills, put food on the table, and protect their families.That means providing adequate unemployment assistance, extending eviction and utility shutoff moratoriums, and providing assistance to our state and local governments, who are at the forefront of dealing with this pandemic. Today, I voted against the latest COVID-19 relief legislation because it is woefully inadequate in addressing the needs of people. I have watched as many of my colleagues rush to provide billions to corporations and wealthy individuals, while admonishing the needs of the majority of families. Republicans continue to do all they can do to poison our society further with corporate greed, while abandoning the very people they are supposed to be working for. This is evident by the inclusion of the three martini lunch' tax giveaway. It is estimated that at least eight million people have been forced into poverty becauseour government failed to provide dire assistance in the … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://walberg.house.gov/media/in-the-news/jackson-cit-pat-reopen-schools-give-teachers-priority-vaccine-access Jackson Cit Pat: To reopen schools, give teachers priority vaccine access 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate MI Tim Walberg W000798 walberg.house.gov     legacy By U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg The year 2020 has presented numerous challenges we could not have seen coming 12 months ago. A deadly virus has taken a tremendous toll on all aspects of life physically, emotionally, economically. As we look forward to 2021, we all dream of a return to normalcy and to eradicate COVID-19 once and for all. With the historic achievement of Operation Warp Speed, and the successes of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines, these desires are becoming closer to reality. In fact, the eyes of the nation were on Michigan last weekend as trucks with the first doses departed the Pfizer facility near Kalamazoo. Thanks to these vaccine breakthroughs, health experts and local officials are developing plans for distribution in communities like Jackson and beyond. An overwhelming majority of Americans support priority vaccine access for vulnerable populations, like individuals with pre-existing conditions and nursing home residents, as well as our frontline workers. K-12 educators should be given priority as well. U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Rochester Hills, and I, both members of the House Education and Labor Committee, recently introduced a bipartisan resolution calling for COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts to give teachers top-tier consideration. By doing so, we can take a critical step to keeping Jackson County students in school and parents at work. After months of remote schooling, we simply cannot ignore the long-term educational and emotional shortfalls stemming from virtual learning. The lack of face-to-face connection has created new barriers that have hampered children's social development that we often take for granted. This personal connection is even more critical for students with learning disabilities. Calculating the mental toll on our youth by being out of the classroom is nearly impossible, but health experts warn that social isolation creates the risk of anxiety and depression. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that nearly 20% of teens have seriously contemplated s… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://walberg.house.gov/media/opinion-editorials/jackson-cit-pat-reopen-schools-give-teachers-priority-vaccine-access Jackson Cit Pat: To reopen schools, give teachers priority vaccine access 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 Republican House MI Tim Walberg W000798 walberg.house.gov     legacy By U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg The year 2020 has presented numerous challenges we could not have seen coming 12 months ago. A deadly virus has taken a tremendous toll on all aspects of life physically, emotionally, economically. As we look forward to 2021, we all dream of a return to normalcy and to eradicate COVID-19 once and for all. With the historic achievement of Operation Warp Speed, and the successes of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines, these desires are becoming closer to reality. In fact, the eyes of the nation were on Michigan last weekend as trucks with the first doses departed the Pfizer facility near Kalamazoo. Thanks to these vaccine breakthroughs, health experts and local officials are developing plans for distribution in communities like Jackson and beyond. An overwhelming majority of Americans support priority vaccine access for vulnerable populations, like individuals with pre-existing conditions and nursing home residents, as well as our frontline workers. K-12 educators should be given priority as well. U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Rochester Hills, and I, both members of the House Education and Labor Committee, recently introduced a bipartisan resolution calling for COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts to give teachers top-tier consideration. By doing so, we can take a critical step to keeping Jackson County students in school and parents at work. After months of remote schooling, we simply cannot ignore the long-term educational and emotional shortfalls stemming from virtual learning. The lack of face-to-face connection has created new barriers that have hampered children's social development that we often take for granted. This personal connection is even more critical for students with learning disabilities. Calculating the mental toll on our youth by being out of the classroom is nearly impossible, but health experts warn that social isolation creates the risk of anxiety and depression. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that nearly 20% of teens have seriously contemplated s… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/walberg-supports-coronavirus-relief-small-businesses-and-families Walberg Supports Coronavirus Relief for Small Businesses and Families 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 Republican House MI Tim Walberg W000798 walberg.house.gov walberg https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) today voted for a bipartisan Coronavirus relief package that provides targeted relief to Michigan workers, small businesses, and families. The legislation repurposes over $560 billion in unspent CARES Act and Paycheck Protection Program funding to reduce the overall cost to taxpayers. It passed the House by a 359-53 vote and now awaits approval in the Senate before heading to President Trump's desk. "With the recent approval of two vaccines and a COVID relief deal in hand, we are ending this incredibly trying year on a hopeful note," said Walberg. "It is unfortunate that Speaker Pelosi blocked this latest targeted relief for months on end. Too many small businesses are on the brink of closing up shop, and a critical cornerstone of this bill is extending the Paycheck Protection Program to help keep them open and workers on the job. This bipartisan legislation also includes resources to assist struggling Americans, safely re-open schools, and support our health care system and vaccine distribution efforts. While today's bill is not perfect, Michigan families in the midst of hard times cannot wait until the new year for relief." 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-bipartisan-legislation-to-improve-management-of-fema-contracts-and-save-taxpayer-dollars-to-be-signed-into-law Peters Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Management of FEMA Contracts and Save Taxpayer Dollars to be Signed into Law 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Gary Peters P000595 www.peters.senate.gov     legacy 12.21.20 Peters Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Management of FEMA Contracts and Save Taxpayer Dollars to be Signed into Law WASHINGTON, D.C. A bipartisan bill backed byU.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, to save taxpayer dollars by requiring the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to ensure more effective use and management of its advance contracts for goods and services is headed to the President's desk to be signed into law. The bill gives states and local governments flexibility to coordinate with FEMA and allow them to secure contracts for recovery efforts before a disaster strikes. Having advance contracts for debris removal and other disaster response efforts not only saves taxpayer dollars, it also allows communities to move quickly following a disaster and get on the road to recovery as soon as possible. Planning ahead to respond to natural disasters can help streamline recovery efforts and save taxpayers in Michigan and across the country millions of dollars in the long run,said Senator Peters.I was proud to work with my colleagues on these bipartisan and commonsense reforms to help communities be better prepared to respond when disaster strikes and ensure they can quickly access the resources they need for a speedy recovery. The Federal Advance Contracts Enhancement (FACE) Actwill require FEMA to ensure more effective use and management of its advance contracts process by incorporating the U.S. Government Accountability Office's (GAO) recommendations from its report titled,2017 Disaster Contracting: Actions Needed to Better Ensure More Effective Use and Management of Advance Contracts. These recommendations will ensure that federal preparedness actions are coordinated to prevent gaps in recovery efforts from occurring. The bill also requires FEMA to regularly update the appropriate committees of Congress on the progress of the agency's implementation of these recommendations. Following Hurricane Katrina… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-fights-for-fair-treatment-of-port-of-monroe-by-customs-and-border-protection Peters Fights for Fair Treatment of Port of Monroe by Customs and Border Protection 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Gary Peters P000595 www.peters.senate.gov     legacy 12.21.20 Peters Fights for Fair Treatment of Port of Monroe by Customs and Border Protection Peters Continues Efforts to Ensure Michigan Remains Hub for International Commerce WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, is pressing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to ensure that Michigan ports, particularly the Port of Monroe, are treated fairly and held to the same standards as other ports. The Port of Monroe has been restricted by CBP's Detroit field office from accepting international break bulk cargo countering nearly 90 years of practice since the Port of Monroe began operations in 1932 unless the Port invested in significant and costly screening technology and infrastructure upgrades at their own expense. Other Great Lakes ports have not been subjected to the same restrictions. As you know, Michigan has active air, land, and sea ports of entry that are critical to the state and national economy. Despite having engaged CBP since 2016 on issues facing the Port of Monroe and unequal application of policy at different Great Lakes ports, insufficient progress has been made to ensure that Michigan ports are being treated fairly by CBP,wrote Peters. Peters continued:I understand that Field Offices and Port Directors require standards to have some degree of flexibility to respond to the unique characteristics of their jurisdictions, however there must also be clear and consistent standards nationwide for sea ports and other stakeholders to conduct business with levels of assurance. CBP implementation of policy for incoming commerce and travel at ports of entry can have severe impacts on communities that rely on economic activity from cross-border activity or trade. Peters' letter asked for the results of an internal CBP review of the Port of Monroethat he has discussedwith Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad W… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-statement-on-passage-of-bipartisan-covid-19-relief Peters Statement on Passage of Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Gary Peters P000595 www.peters.senate.gov     legacy 12.21.20 Peters Statement on Passage of Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) released the following statement after voting to pass the bipartisan COVID-19 deal, providing relief to Michigan families, workers, small businesses and schools as well as resources for vaccine distribution: Right now, Michiganders and folks across the country are suffering. Small businesses have been forced to shutter or are barely staying afloat. Workers are out of jobs through no fault of their own and are stressed about feeding their families and keeping a roof over their heads. Health care workers are exhausted pressed to their breaking points from caring for COVID patients. Let's be clear: this deal does not go nearly far enough. There's much more to be done, particularly to assist communities facing budget shortfalls and forced to make difficult cuts to essential services. But there is also no question that Michiganders need help and they need help immediately. This package provides important relief to help us get through these next few difficult months, from vaccine distribution to small business support to direct payments to put money in the pockets of struggling Americans, expanded unemployment assistance and resources for schools. This bill should not be the end, and I'm going to keep fighting to ensure Michigan families have the support and resources they need to overcome this public health and economic crisis. The deal includes a number of provisions, including: Unemployment Assistance: Peters and his colleagues successfully fought to bring back enhanced federal unemployment benefits. The package provides an additional $300 per week for all workers receiving unemployment benefits, through March 14, 2021. This deal also extends the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program, building on the relief that Peters secured in the CARES Act with the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Act with expanded coverage to self-employed workers, gig workers, and others in non-tradi… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://huizenga.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401216 Huizenga Applauds Senate Passing Critical Legislation to Renew and Strengthen Great Lakes Restoration Efforts 2020-12-20 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate MI Bill Huizenga H001058 huizenga.house.gov     legacy Tonight, Congressman Bill Huizenga, Co-Chair of the House Great Lakes Task Force, released the following statement after the Senate unanimously passed legislation to reauthorize and strengthen the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2019, which Congressman Huizenga helped champion through the House in February, will reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), which is set to expire at the end of Fiscal Year 2021, for another five years. The bill also increases the current authorization level from $300 million to $375 million in Fiscal Year 2022 and increases funding by $25 million per year until it reaches $475 million in Fiscal Year 2026. This bipartisan Great Lakes legislation now heads to the President's Desk for his signature. The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative has a proven track record of success in West Michigan and throughout the Great Lakes region, said Congressman Bill Huizenga. This bipartisan initiative is critical to our efforts to protect drinking water, prevent the spread of invasive species, and accelerate the clean-up of legacy pollution. The economy and the ecology of the Great Lakes are directly tied together. The GLRI is a tremendous example of an effective and efficient use of taxpayer dollars that protects, preserves, and strengthens the Great Lakes today and for future generations. I hope the President signs this bipartisan win for the Great Lakes as soon as possible." In August, Grand Valley State University released new research detailing how efforts to restore Muskegon Lake through the GLRI have led to $27.9 million in additional recreational spending per year, increased property values by $7.9 million, and increased the total number of visits to Muskegon Lake by 11%. Overall, the GVSU study found that restoring Muskegon Lake has led to a 4% increase in recreational spending in Muskegon County. In addition to the Grand Valley State University Study, a 2018 study by the University of Michigan found that every $1 invested… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/coronavirus-daily-update-december-20 Coronavirus Daily Update: December 20 2020-12-20 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate MI Dan Kildee K000380 dankildee.house.gov     legacy Sunday, December 20, 2020 Dear Constituent The coronavirus pandemic is developing very quickly, and I know many people have questions and concerns. I will try to answer some of them below. These are incredibly stressful times for all Michiganders. I am working, along with my staff, around the clock, seven days a week to answer your questions, provide community resources and provide up-to-date, accurate information. Please do not hesitate to reach out to my office anytime by calling (810) 238-8627. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has updated the epidemic order that restricts indoor social gatherings and other group activities, to allow indoor activities where Michiganders can remain masked, including in-person learning at high schools and indoor entertainment venues. Indoor dining is still prohibited. This order is effective December 21, 2020 through January 15, 2021. More information can be found here. The Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiativewill provide $10 million in grants to meet the needs of Michigan small businesses impacted the COVID-19 virus. Applications for businesses to apply will open on December 15, 2020. Grants will be awarded in the amount of up to $15,000 per eligible business. More information can be found here. The Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) provided additional guidance to workers and employers who may be affected COVID-19. Michiganders who were on unemployment, went back to work, and are now temporarily unemployed again due to COVID-19 can reopen their claim online. More information can be found here. CORONAVIRUS TESTING UPDATE The Governor has expanded testing opportunities for Michiganders to access testing in their own backyards. More information can be found here. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched a website and app with a coronavirus screening tool and resources to help people protect their health. The website can be foundhereand the app can be accessedhere. UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE RESOURCES UPDATE Governo… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/stabenow-peters-announce-senate-passage-of-great-lakes-restoration-initiative-act Stabenow, Peters Announce Senate Passage of Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act 2020-12-20 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Debbie Stabenow S000770 www.stabenow.senate.gov     legacy Stabenow, Peters Announce Senate Passage of Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act Bipartisan Bill Ensures Great Lakes Will Be Protected for Future Generations Sunday, December 20, 2020 WASHINGTON, DCU.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today announced the passage of their bill, theGreat Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Act, which reauthorizes and expands funding for the Great Lakes. The bipartisan bill will reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which is set to expire at the end of FY 2021, for another five years. The bill increases the current authorization level from $300 million to $375 million in FY 2022 and increases funding by $25 million per year until it reaches $475 million in FY 2026. The legislation passed the House earlier this year and now heads to the President's desk. The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which I authored in 2010, has been a major success story that has been critical to addressing the threats that face our beloved Great Lakes. In Michigan, this program has helped clean up contamination, restore wetlands, and fight invasive species, but there is much more to be done. The good news is that Republicans and Democrats have come together in a bipartisan way to reinvest in this important program,said Senator Stabenow. I've seen firsthand in Michigan how successful the GLRI is towards protecting the Great Lakes, said Senator Peters. We must protect the Great Lakes for future generationsit's not only a source of drinking water for millions but an economic driver for our country. I'll continue working to ensure that we have the resources needed to preserve the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative is critical in cleaning up the Great Lakes and waterways, and addressing problems that directly impact public health and safety. The Initiative has focused efforts to stop the spread of Asian carp and other invasive species, re… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/coronavirus-daily-update-december-19 Coronavirus Daily Update: December 19 2020-12-19 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate MI Dan Kildee K000380 dankildee.house.gov     legacy Saturday, December 19, 2020 Dear Constituent The coronavirus pandemic is developing very quickly, and I know many people have questions and concerns. I will try to answer some of them below. These are incredibly stressful times for all Michiganders. I am working, along with my staff, around the clock, seven days a week to answer your questions, provide community resources and provide up-to-date, accurate information. Please do not hesitate to reach out to my office anytime by calling (810) 238-8627. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has updated the epidemic order that restricts indoor social gatherings and other group activities, to allow indoor activities where Michiganders can remain masked, including in-person learning at high schools and indoor entertainment venues. Indoor dining is still prohibited. This order is effective December 21, 2020 through January 15, 2021. More information can be found here. The Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiativewill provide $10 million in grants to meet the needs of Michigan small businesses impacted the COVID-19 virus. Applications for businesses to apply will open on December 15, 2020. Grants will be awarded in the amount of up to $15,000 per eligible business. More information can be found here. The Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) provided additional guidance to workers and employers who may be affected COVID-19. Michiganders who were on unemployment, went back to work, and are now temporarily unemployed again due to COVID-19 can reopen their claim online. More information can be found here. CORONAVIRUS TESTING UPDATE The Governor has expanded testing opportunities for Michiganders to access testing in their own backyards. More information can be found here. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched a website and app with a coronavirus screening tool and resources to help people protect their health. The website can be foundhereand the app can be accessedhere. UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE RESOURCES UPDATE Gover… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://slotkin.house.gov/media/press-releases/slotkin-statement-cyberattacks Slotkin Statement on Cyberattacks 2020-12-19 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Elissa Slotkin S001208 slotkin.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) released the following statement regarding the significant cyberattack carried out against government and private networks: I am deeply concerned by the ongoing penetration of U.S. government and corporate computer networks by a sophisticated foreign attacker. I have been monitoring this situation carefully since last week, and after receiving a classified briefing yesterday, two things stand out to me. First: it's clear that we have a lot of work ahead of us to protect our country's cybersecurity. On the House Armed Services Committee, we made the NDAA one of the most significant cybersecurity bills to ever hit the President's desk. It specifically strengthens our ability to hunt for these very same threats across federal networks, and helps the Pentagon protect our national security systems. So, the President should end his veto threats and sign that bill. Second: We have to strengthen our defenses against cyber threats, while also making clear that those who try to attack us will be held accountable. This is one of the most serious breaches we have seen in our country, but unless those who carried it out face consequences, it won't be the last. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-passes-peters-bill-protect-firefighters-from-hazardous-pfas-chemicals Senate Passes Peters Bill Protect Firefighters from Hazardous PFAS Chemicals 2020-12-19 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Gary Peters P000595 www.peters.senate.gov     legacy 12.19.20 Senate Passes Peters Bill Protect Firefighters from Hazardous PFAS Chemicals Bill is Peters' 14th Passed by the Senate this Congress, More than any other Senator of Both Parties WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, applauded Senate passage of his bipartisan bill to help protect the health and safety of firefighters and emergency responders. Emergency response teams are frequently exposed to harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting foams as they work to keep communities safe. PFAS substances have been linked to a number of health problems, including certain cancers. TheProtecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances (PFAS) Actdirects federal agencies to developbest practices, training, and educational programs to reduce, limit and prevent exposure to PFAS, also known as forever chemicals' because they do not naturally breakdown. The bill would also require guidance to be issued on alternative foams and personal protective equipment that do not contain PFAS. Firefighters risk their lives every day to protect our local communities in Michigan and across the country,said Senator Peters.We must make every effort to protect their health and safety, including preventing potential exposure to harmful PFAS chemicals. I am proud that the Senate has passed my bipartisan legislation that will help ensure first responders and the communities they serve are safe from these dangerous chemicals, and I will fight to ensure its swift passage into law. "Fire fighters have committed their lives to serving others while keeping communities safe. Regrettably, these brave men and women experience repeated exposures to toxic forever chemicals' in their day-to-day work, subjecting them to higher risks of cancer and other serious health effects,stated Harold A. Schaitberger, General President of the International … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401694 @MyKitchenTable - December 18, 2020 2020-12-18 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate MI Fred Upton U000031 upton.house.gov     legacy @MyKitchenTable: Friday, December 18, 2020 Dear Friend: There's an old saying, If not us, who?; if not now, when?No, it was not the Ghost Busters but certainly relevant now as we try and close the books on the 116th Congress. I was re-elected a Vice-Chair of the bipartisan Problem Solver's Caucus (PSC) by my fellow GOP's earlier in the week for the 117th Congress. We had roughly 50 Members of Congress equally divided between GOP's and Dem in the 116th with our group likely expanding to nearly 60 in the 117th. Elissa Slotkin and Debbie Dingell from Michigan's Democrat side and myself and likely - freshman GOP Peter Meijer (R-Grand Rapids) will serve in the PSC. You should know that our PSC initiated the framework dating back to last summer trying to show the leadership on both sides of the Capitol and on both sides of the aisle that there is support for a COVID package as this pandemic did not end as we would have all wished last Easter and will continue into 2021.Elissa Slotkin and I discussed the COVID package on NPR's Michigan Radio Stateside and PSC's role. You can listen to that interview HERE. There are endless disturbing stories across the country impacting families and businesses as we try to survive into the new year. As the goalposts continue to move, our PSC has met the challenge and we are so close to getting this COVID package across the goal line and signed by the president. The $900B elements of this package are these as of the end of the week: - $300B for the Paycheck Protection (PPP) for Small Businesses with provisions to count earlier PPP loans/grants as tax deductible vs taxable and loan forgiveness of PPP loans <$150K and includes live venue operators (movie theaters, museums, entertainers affected by stay-at-home orders). Funding allowed for a second forgivable PPP loan again administered by local lenders. - $180B for Unemployment Assistance which would extend all pandemic unemployment insurance for 16 weeks and provide $300 supplemental insurance during that period. - $16B for… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://amash.house.gov/media/press-releases/amash-introduces-legislation-improve-fisa-oversight Amash introduces legislation to improve FISA oversight 2020-12-18 2020 2020-12 Independent Senate MI Justin Amash A000367 amash.house.gov     legacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 18, 2020 CONTACT mi03.media@mail.house.gov Amash introduces legislation to improve FISA oversight WASHINGTON, D.C. Rep. Justin Amash (L-Mich.) today introduced two bills to improve oversight of intelligence activities under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA): The Intelligence Community Congressional Whistleblowing Improvement Act and the FISA Oversight Correction Act. There is much work to be done to fix FISA itself and eliminate the authorities under which the government violates Americans' rights, said Amash. But that will be for nothing if we don't also fix the oversight regime that has failed to prevent serious FISA violations. Intelligence Community Congressional Whistleblowing Improvement Act Current law explicitly protects intelligence community whistleblowers who raise urgent concerns with Congress, but only if the whistleblower contacts the House and Senate intelligence committees. This requirement reduces the potential efficacy of whistleblowing to Congress because it routes protected whistleblower reports through the intelligence committees, which have been known to impede effective oversight of the intelligence community, and limits the dissemination of whistleblower reports to other members of Congress who may be more inclined or better positioned to act on them. These factors may dissuade whistleblowers from coming to Congress in the first place. The Intelligence Community Congressional Whistleblowing Improvement Act reduces this problem by explicitly allowing intelligence community whistleblowers to make protected disclosures, using secure processes, to any member of Congress, regardless of whether the member is on one of the intelligence committees. FISA Oversight Correction Act The FISA Oversight Correction Act improves FISA oversight through the judicial process. When Congress passed the original FISA statute, it created a process through which a judge can grant a criminal defendant access to their FISA warrant and the application that was s… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://andylevin.house.gov/media/press-releases/levin-former-granholm-cabinet-member-statement-doe-nomination Levin, Former Granholm Cabinet Member, Statement on DOE Nomination 2020-12-18 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Andy Levin L000592 andylevin.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Andy Levin, who served in Governor Jennifer Granholm's Cabinet overseeing the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth, released the following statement upon President-elect Joe Biden's nomination of Granholm to lead the United States Department of Energy. As someone who saw Jennifer Granholm's energy leadership firsthand, I can say that Joe Biden will have an Energy Department that leads the world on climate change policy at this crucial time for bold action. He has chosen a person with an excellent track record of running a state in very difficult times, who will be an effective and inspirational administrator and a hands-on policy leader, a brilliant mind racing ahead toward the green future our nation and planet need. I'll never forget the day she asked me to come and work for her. I started in January 2007 in the middle of the auto implosion. She knew that vehicle electrification and retraining workers were key to Michigan's recovery and future and had the foresight and wisdom to combine energy, labor, and economic growth in a single department, knowing that we could tackle climate change and unemployment while creating new opportunity for workers and businesses alike. The only way for Detroit to remain the Motor City is if we dominate the development and production of electric and autonomous vehicles. Jennifer Granholm understands the auto industry and can help America compete effectively with China and Europe to make sure we lead the profound technological transformation the industry must go through. I am proud to have partnered with her on another big part of her legacy in leading Michigan, the No Worker Left Behind Program, in which we put 162,000 unemployed and underemployed workers back to school to study for certificates and degrees leading to in-demand jobs, with substantial investments in green jobs. Renewable energy was such a priority for her that it was memorialized in her official portrait in the Michigan State Capitol, where her hand rests … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://andylevin.house.gov/media/press-releases/levin-statement-covid-19-vaccine Levin Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine 2020-12-18 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Andy Levin L000592 andylevin.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Andy Levin (MI-09) released a statement following the request of Attending Physician Dr. Brian P. Monahan that all Members of Congress take the COVID-19 vaccine without delay: Earlier this week, I hosted a tele-town hall with thousands of constituents from across Michigan's Ninth District featuring Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Caller after caller asked a variation of the question, Should I take the vaccine, and how will I know when it is my turn?' Dr. B's answer was unequivocal: your doctor will communicate when it is your group's turn based on your job, age and other factors and you should take it without delay. The Attending Physician has advised that Members of Congress, and next essential staff, should receive the safe and effective Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for continuity of government operations. As such, I am following my doctor's orders and will be receiving the vaccine tomorrow morning. I encourage every one of my constituents to heed this advice and to take the vaccine as soon as it is made available to you. I will continue to push for the rapid production and successful deployment of the vaccine in Michigan and across the country so everyone can participate in this life-saving, patriotic project as quickly and safely as possible. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/coronavirus-daily-update-december-18 Coronavirus Daily Update: December 18 2020-12-18 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate MI Dan Kildee K000380 dankildee.house.gov     legacy Friday, December 18, 2020 Dear Constituent The coronavirus pandemic is developing very quickly, and I know many people have questions and concerns. I will try to answer some of them below. These are incredibly stressful times for all Michiganders. I am working, along with my staff, around the clock, seven days a week to answer your questions, provide community resources and provide up-to-date, accurate information. Please do not hesitate to reach out to my office anytime by calling (810) 238-8627. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has extended by 12 days the epidemic order that restricts indoor social gatherings and other group activities. The additional 12 days will allow the department to determine the full impact of the Thanksgiving holiday on the spread of COVID-19 across Michigan. More information can be found here. The Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiativewill provide $10 million in grants to meet the needs of Michigan small businesses impacted the COVID-19 virus. Applications for businesses to apply will open on December 15, 2020. Grants will be awarded in the amount of up to $15,000 per eligible business. More information can be found here. The Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) provided additional guidance to workers and employers who may be affected COVID-19. Michiganders who were on unemployment, went back to work, and are now temporarily unemployed again due to COVID-19 can reopen their claim online. More information can be found here. CORONAVIRUS TESTING UPDATE The Governor has expanded testing opportunities for Michiganders to access testing in their own backyards. More information can be found here. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched a website and app with a coronavirus screening tool and resources to help people protect their health. The website can be foundhereand the app can be accessedhere. UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE RESOURCES UPDATE Governor Whitmer signed bipartisan bills restoring many unemployment provisions from her pre… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lawrence.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bipartisan-women-s-caucus-leadership-introduces-legislation-improve Bipartisan Womens Caucus Leadership Introduces Legislation to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes for Pregnant Veterans 2020-12-18 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate MI Brenda Lawrence L000581 lawrence.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Today, the Bipartisan Women's Caucus leadership led by Representatives Brenda L. Lawrence (D-MI), Debbie Lesko (R-AZ), Madeleine Dean (D-PA), and Jenniffer Gonzlez Coln (R-PR) introduced H.R. 9016, the Delivering Optimally Urgent Labor Access for Veterans Affairs, or the DOULA Act. This legislation would establish a pilot program to furnish veterans with doula support services and to measure the impact these services have on pregnant veterans' childbirth, mental health, and infant care outcomes. Pregnant veterans disproportionately experience mental health afflictions such as post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety. A 2013 study published in the Journal of Perinatal Education found that expectant mothers matched with a doula had better birth outcomes than did mothers who gave birth without involvement of a doula. While women veterans have increasingly been relying on the Veterans Health Administration for maternal health services, doula services are not currently an integrated part of this model. High maternal mortality rates in the United States necessitate strident action on the part of Congress to uphold commitments to the women we serve, including pregnant veterans, said the Bipartisan Women's Caucus leadership. Pregnant veterans must be afforded optimal maternal and mental health care that considers their veteran-specific experiences. The support of doulas has demonstrable positive effects on health outcomes, lowering the likelihood of pregnancy complications which could harm the mother or the child, and will assist women veterans as they navigate pregnancy and childbirth. Under the DOULA Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs would be required to administer the pilot program of doula support services, developed through consultation with stakeholders, including veterans' organizations, community-based health care professionals such as doulas, and experts in promoting equity in health care. The program will provide meaningful support to pregnant veterans before, during, and after their p… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lawrence.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/us-rep-lawrence-issues-status-update-renaming-detroit-post-office-after U.S. Rep. Lawrence Issues Status Update on Renaming of Detroit Post Office after Aretha Franklin 2020-12-18 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate MI Brenda Lawrence L000581 lawrence.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Today, Representative Brenda L. Lawrence (MI-14) issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate approved H.R. 3976, legislation renaming the United States Postal Service facility located at 12711 East Jefferson Avenue in Detroit after the late national recording artist Aretha Franklin last night. I am thrilled to announce my legislation honoring my good friend, Aretha Franklin, passed the Senate. I urge President Trump to sign this legislation into law, providing our community with yet another opportunity to celebrate the outstanding life and legacy of our beloved Queen of Soul,' Aretha Franklin. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-and-portman-statement-on-widespread-cyber-attacks-plan-hearings-and-legislation-in-early-2021 Peters and Portman Statement on Widespread Cyber-Attacks, Plan Hearings & Legislation in Early 2021 2020-12-18 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Gary Peters P000595 www.peters.senate.gov     legacy 12.18.20 Peters and Portman Statement on Widespread Cyber-Attacks, Plan Hearings & Legislation in Early 2021 WASHINGTON, DCToday, U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Rob Portman (R-OH) issued the following statement on the ongoing cyber-attacks against our federal agencies, U.S. companies, and some state governments.Peters and Portman have been leaders in the Senate on legislative efforts to strengthen the federal government cyber response. They will lead the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee in the new Congress and plan to hold hearings and work on bipartisan comprehensive cybersecurity legislation in the New Year. The recently discovered and ongoing cyber-attacks cannot be tolerated and demonstrate the weakness of our cyber defenses and capacity to respond.These attacks were highly complex and they must be unraveled to know the full extent of the exposure to federal and state agencies and the private sector. The immediate effort must be to stop the immediate threat and ensure our systems are secure. We will in the future need to understand the full scope and impact to ensure that we know what damage has been done and to better prepare to respond next time.These types of sophisticated attacks are going to continue and we must work across the federal government, as well as with our private sector and state and local partners, to learn from this and strengthen our cyber defenses moving forward. In June 2019, the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations released a bipartisan report that extensively documented the cybersecurity vulnerabilities and weaknesses in many of our federal agencies, including the Departments of State and Homeland Security. Next Congress, through the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, we intend to work together to understand the origin, scope, and severity of this breach, and plan to work on bipartisan comprehensive legislation to improve our cy… 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-in-the-development-of-federal-drone-policies-heads-to-presidents-desk Peters Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Representation for Agriculture, Forestry, and Rural Sectors in the Development of Federal Drone Policies Heads to President’s Desk 2020-12-18 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Gary Peters P000595 www.peters.senate.gov     legacy 12.18.20 Peters Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Representation for Agriculture, Forestry, and Rural Sectors in the Development of Federal Drone Policies Heads to President's Desk Bipartisan Legislation Passed House of Representatives, Previously Passed Senate Unanimously WASHINGTON, DC The U.S. House today passed bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) 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), who serves as the Chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Forestry, and Nutrition Committee, would ensure that the FAA provides representation for local government officials, including those from county and tribal governments, on the Drone Advisory Committee (DAC). With more Michigan farmers and small business owners depending on drone technology to bolster their daily operations, it's critical that rural representatives have a seat at the policy making table especially when it impacts their bottom line and as they deal with unprecedented challenges related to the Coronavirus, said Senator Peters, a member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. I am pleased that this commonsense bipartisan legislation is now headed to the President's desk, and I look forward to working to making sure that we incorporate agriculture, forestry and rural perspectives across the state into drone policy decision making. As technology becomes more sophisticated, farmers will increasingly rely on drones to assess, monitor, and manage their farm activities,said Senator Thune.Rural areas like South Dakota where agriculture is the state's top industry deserve to have a seat at the table when it comes to making decisions on drone policies and best practices. I'm … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-bipartisan-bill-to-help-great-lakes-communities-address-shoreline-erosion-heads-to-president-to-be-signed-into-law Peters Bipartisan Bill to Help Great Lakes Communities Address Shoreline Erosion Heads to President to be Signed into Law 2020-12-18 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Gary Peters P000595 www.peters.senate.gov     legacy 12.18.20 Peters Bipartisan Bill to Help Great Lakes Communities Address Shoreline Erosion Heads to President to be Signed into Law WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, applauded House passage of his bipartisan bill to address rising water levels and shoreline erosion. The bill, which passed the Senate earlier this week, would provide support for local communities facing rising water levels, coastal erosion, and flooding that have put homes, property, andcommunities at risk, and caused millions of dollars in damages. TheSafeguarding Tomorrow through Ongoing Risk Mitigation (STORM) Actnow heads to the President's desk to be signed into law. Communities in Michigan are facing serious shoreline erosion challenges that have destroyed homes and beaches and have even forced residents to relocate. TheSTORM Actwould establish loans that local governments could access to help mitigate the impact of rising water levels, coastal erosion and other damage caused by natural disasters in a more cost-effective way. Studies have shown that resilience and mitigation spending saves taxpayers more than $6 for every dollar invested. Providing cost-effective tools directly to local communities across Michigan is critical to helping them stave off the harmful effects that coastal erosion, flooding and rising water levels have on people's lives and livelihoods,said Senator Peters.I urge the President to sign this commonsense, bipartisan legislation as soon as possible so that we can ensure that Michigan's coastlines remain safe and pristine for generations to come. I have seen firsthand how the coastlines in Michigan have been devastated by flooding and erosion as a result of record high Great Lakes water levels,said Senator Stabenow.Our bill provides local governments in Michigan with additional resources to address this issue. This is the type of investment local officials and residents I met with said would help their communitie… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-meets-with-president-elect-bidens-secretary-of-defense-designate-general-lloyd-austin Peters Meets with President-elect Biden’s Secretary of Defense Designate General Lloyd Austin 2020-12-18 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Gary Peters P000595 www.peters.senate.gov     legacy 12.18.20 Peters Meets with President-elect Biden's Secretary of Defense Designate General Lloyd Austin WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), a former Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today met with President-elect Joe Biden's Secretary of Defense-designate, retired General Lloyd Austin. Peters released the following statement on the meeting: I appreciated the opportunity to meet with General Austin to discuss a number of important defense issues affecting Michigan and our national security. We need steady leadership at the Department of Defense to help lead us in countering adversaries like China, Russia and Iran, rebuild relationships with allies and to address evolving security threats, including to our cybersecurity. We also talked issues critical to Michigan, including the urgent need to address PFAS contamination and ensure a strong future mission at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. We had an opportunity to talk about his immense military experience and a thoughtful conversation about how he would lead the Pentagon. I strongly believe in the principle of civilian control of the military and plan to continue considering this important issue during the confirmation process. Senator Peters meets with retired General Lloyd Austin, President elect-Biden's Secretary of Defense-designate. ### Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-releases-oversight-update-showing-congressional-pressure-helped-address-damaging-usps-delays-but-challenges-remain Peters Releases Oversight Update Showing Congressional Pressure Helped Address Damaging USPS Delays, but Challenges Remain 2020-12-18 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Gary Peters P000595 www.peters.senate.gov     legacy 12.18.20 Peters Releases Oversight Update Showing Congressional Pressure Helped Address Damaging USPS Delays, but Challenges Remain Peters Continues Efforts to Restore Reliable On-Time Delivery for Michiganders and Americans WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released anoversight updateassessing ongoing concerns at the Postal Service, including the proposed strategic plan from Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and the Board of Governors that would make further changes to USPS finances and operations and potentially lead to permanent damage to delivery performance. Peters' successful oversight helped block the changes that caused initials delays in July, but he raises additional concerns in today's update about the need to continue working to improve service standards, and ensure better transparency and cooperation from USPS leadership. I am committed to ensuring that Michiganders and Americans can rely on the Postal Service for timely delivery not just through the pandemic when we are counting on them more than ever, but for years to come,said Senator Peters.As we saw over the summer, the changes that Mr. DeJoy and the Board of Governors carelessly made without consulting Congress or even studying their possible effects first had disastrous consequences for small businesses, veterans, seniors, rural communities and others who depend on the USPS to stay connected. I will keep fighting to ensure USPS leadership does not cut mail delivery services or make other changes that could cause additional harm to postal customers. READ THE OVERSIGHT UPDATE Peters' update confirmed previous findings that Postal Service leaders failed to consider the impacts of their changes and that on-time first-class mail delivery plummeted in the weeks after Mr. DeJoy assumed leadership.USPS leaders did not complete any study or analysis of the… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/senator-stabenow-michigan-families-need-a-survival-package-now Senator Stabenow: Michigan Families Need a Survival Package Now! 2020-12-18 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Debbie Stabenow S000770 www.stabenow.senate.gov     legacy Senator Stabenow: Michigan Families Need a Survival Package Now! In a Floor Speech, Senator Stabenow Implores Republican Senators to Stop Blocking Assistance for Families + Small Businesses in Michigan Friday, December 18, 2020 Senator Debbie Stabenow todayspoke on the floorof the U.S. Senate on the COVID-19 crisis and the need to immediately pass help for families and businessesin Michigan. Weneed to pass this critical COVID-19 legislation today and give the American people the help they need and the help they deserve to survive the next few months of this health and economic crisis. A wonderful bipartisan effort brought us to this moment where we can provide a critical lifeline to Americans across the country. It would be a tragedy and an outrage if partisan efforts to undermine our economy and the success of our incoming president stops this urgent help from being passed. We need to get this done now,said SenatorStabenow. A video of the speech can befound here.Atranscriptis below. We truly don't have any more time to waste.The American people are indesperate need of help. I want to start by thanking all of my colleagues who have been working so hard together across the aisle to bring us to a point where we can actually provide some help, albeit temporary, to the American people. So thank you. I'm pleased to have been involved in elements of that negotiation and appreciate it. But we're stuck right now. I just want to remind people of a few numbers. More than 1 in 3 American adults in a recent survey said they're struggling to payhousehold expenses, includingrent or mortgage.If we don't get something done in the next hours or days, we are going to see thousands of people in Michigan lose their homes in the middle of the winter. 7.8 million Americans have fallen into poverty since June.The number ofpeople applying for unemploymentkeeps rising 885,000 people filed initial c… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://huizenga.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401215 Huizenga Telephone Town Hall Audio on Election Integrity 2020-12-17 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate MI Bill Huizenga H001058 huizenga.house.gov     legacy Huizenga Telephone Town Hall Audio on Election Integrity Last night, Congressman Huizenga hosted a telephone town hall with thousands of constituents across West Michigan. The focus of the conversation was election integrity surrounding the results of the 2020 election and how West Michigan and our nation move forward. Joining Representative Huizenga on the call were Kent County Clerk Lisa Posthumus Lyons and Ottawa County Clerk Justin Roebuck. Audio of the town hall conversation is available here. If you would like to sign up to receive a phone call and participate in future telephone town hall events, you are able to do so here. In addition to participating by telephone, these town hall conversations are also streamed live at Huizenga.House.Gov/Live As mentioned during the town hall, earlier this week Congressman Huizenga joined Kent County Clerk Lisa Posthumus Lyons for a procedural audit and hand recount of a precinct in Wyoming. Wyoming is the largest city in the Second District. Following the audit, Congressman Huizenga did a Facebook Live video on election integrity and detailing the process. This video is embedded below. Lastly, during the town hall conversation, Congressman Huizenga encouraged residents to read the portion of the amicus brief pertaining to Michigan. Here is a link to the brief submitted to the U.S. Supreme Court. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://amash.house.gov/media/press-releases/amash-introduces-bill-eliminate-civil-asset-forfeiture Amash introduces bill to eliminate civil asset forfeiture 2020-12-17 2020 2020-12 Independent Senate MI Justin Amash A000367 amash.house.gov     legacy Amash introduces bill to eliminate civil asset forfeiture WASHINGTON, D.C. Rep. Justin Amash (L-Mich.) today introduced the Civil Asset Forfeiture Elimination Act to repeal civil asset forfeiture nationwide. Federal, state, and local law enforcement use civil asset forfeiture to take billions of dollars in cash and property from private citizens each year without convicting the owners of any crime. Instead, the government brings a civil action against the property itself, alleging that the property is guilty of being connected to criminal activity. This allows the government to take property without needing to charge the owner with a crime, prove their guilt, or otherwise afford them all the rights of a criminal defendant. Often, the government gains ownership of such property automatically unless the owner files a claim for it within a short period of time. And when an innocent owner does file a claim, many jurisdictions put the burden of proof on the owner to prove their innocence, rather than requiring the government to prove their guilt. By failing to protect property owners' constitutionally secured rights, civil forfeiture often leads to forfeitures of property belonging to innocent people. In many cases, the property owner is not even accused of being involved in a crime; it suffices that their property was used by someone else who is alleged to have committed a crime. Civil asset forfeiture is incompatible with due process, but the courts have failed to recognize that fact. The Civil Asset Forfeiture Elimination Act cures this historical error and restores Americans' rights by eliminating civil asset forfeiture at the state and federal level. Civil asset forfeiture is a due process violation, and it always has been, said Amash. Its history is riddled with injustices not because it's a valid practice that gets misused, but because its central premisedenying people their procedural rightsis inherently flawed. By ending it, my bill helps fulfill Congress's obligation to stop rights violations… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://amash.house.gov/media/press-releases/amash-introduces-bill-repeal-jones-act Amash introduces bill to repeal the Jones Act 2020-12-17 2020 2020-12 Independent Senate MI Justin Amash A000367 amash.house.gov     legacy Amash introduces bill to repeal the Jones Act WASHINGTON, D.C. Rep. Justin Amash (L-Mich.) today introduced the Jones Act Repeal Act to repeal the protectionist transportation policies known as the Jones Act. To transport passengers or cargo between ports in the United States, federal law requires commercial ships to be U.S.-built, owned, and crewed. This has led to collateral consequences in the transportation industry as well as increased shipping and transportation costs in the United States that ultimately hurt American consumers. These costs were highlighted in 2017 after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, which is disproportionately affected by the Jones Act. The purported intent of the Jones Act is to ensure a large U.S. merchant fleet and sufficient domestic shipbuilding capacity in case of national emergencies, but it is ineffective at achieving those goals: Our fleet of large, oceangoing vessels that are Jones Act-compliant has dwindled to 99 shipswith less aggregate shipping capacity than the Jones Act fleet in 1950and U.S. shipbuilding has remained in a long decline. The Jones Act imposes substantial costs that make the U.S. shipping industry uncompetitive, with estimates from the 1990s that put the cost of U.S. shipbuilding at three times the cost of foreign-built ships, and likely even higher now. The Jones Act Repeal Act fully repeals the Jones Act, allowing vessels to transport cargo and passengers between U.S. ports without meeting its burdensome requirements. The Jones Act fails to achieve its aims and increases costs for all Americans, but it survives because of lobbying by the special interests who benefit from its protectionism, said Amash. As a matter of fairness and sound economic policy, it's time to eliminate it. Bill text is attached. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/coronavirus-daily-update-december-17 Coronavirus Daily Update: December 17 2020-12-17 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate MI Dan Kildee K000380 dankildee.house.gov     legacy Thursday, December 17, 2020 Dear Constituent The coronavirus pandemic is developing very quickly, and I know many people have questions and concerns. I will try to answer some of them below. These are incredibly stressful times for all Michiganders. I am working, along with my staff, around the clock, seven days a week to answer your questions, provide community resources and provide up-to-date, accurate information. Please do not hesitate to reach out to my office anytime by calling (810) 238-8627. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has extended by 12 days the epidemic order that restricts indoor social gatherings and other group activities. The additional 12 days will allow the department to determine the full impact of the Thanksgiving holiday on the spread of COVID-19 across Michigan. More information can be found here. The Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiativewill provide $10 million in grants to meet the needs of Michigan small businesses impacted the COVID-19 virus. Applications for businesses to apply will open on December 15, 2020. Grants will be awarded in the amount of up to $15,000 per eligible business. More information can be found here. The Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) provided additional guidance to workers and employers who may be affected COVID-19. Michiganders who were on unemployment, went back to work, and are now temporarily unemployed again due to COVID-19 can reopen their claim online. More information can be found here. CORONAVIRUS TESTING UPDATE The Governor has expanded testing opportunities for Michiganders to access testing in their own backyards. More information can be found here. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched a website and app with a coronavirus screening tool and resources to help people protect their health. The website can be foundhereand the app can be accessedhere. UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE RESOURCES UPDATE Governor Whitmer signed bipartisan bills restoring many unemployment provisions from her p… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-congressman-dan-kildee-president-elect-biden-s-nomination-0 Statement by Congressman Dan Kildee on President-elect Bidens Nomination of Congresswoman Deb Haaland as Secretary of the Interior 2020-12-17 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate MI Dan Kildee K000380 dankildee.house.gov     legacy Congresswoman Deb Haaland is an outstanding choice by President-elect Biden to lead the U.S. Department of the Interior. Her appointment as the first Native American to lead a Cabinet agencyishistoric.Congresswoman Haaland has alongrecord of advancing policies that focus on conserving and managingour federal landsandnatural resources, both as a Member of Congress and in her previous work as the Chairwoman of the Laguna Development Corporation Board of Directors.In Congress, I have worked closely with Congresswoman Haaland to protect the sovereignty of tribal nations while pushing to address the inequities that currently exist for Indian Country.The U.S. Senate should quickly vote to confirm Congresswoman Haaland after President-elect Biden is sworn into office. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-congressman-dan-kildee-president-elect-biden-s-nomination-governor Statement by Congressman Dan Kildee on President-elect Bidens Nomination of Governor Jennifer Granholm as Secretary of Energy 2020-12-17 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate MI Dan Kildee K000380 dankildee.house.gov     legacy I commend President-elect Biden for choosing an experienced Midwest leader like Michigan GovernorJennifer Granholmto serve as Energy Secretary. Under GovernorGranholm's leadership, Michigan led the way in new green energy investments, including hybrid electric vehicles, advanced battery technologies and wind turbines. Her bold vision helped to create thousands of good-paying renewable energyjobs across our state. I know that GovernorGranholmunderstands the importance of supporting the American automotive industry by investing in electric vehicles, as wellas combating climate change to protect our planet and the Great Lakes. GovernorGranholmis notonly well qualifiedto serve as Energy Secretary, our country would benefit greatly from her leadership. The Senate should swiftly confirm GovernorGranholmas Energy Secretary. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://slotkin.house.gov/media/press-releases/slotkin-continues-push-covid-19-relief-highlighting-constituent-stories-house As Congress Gets Closer to COVID Relief Deal, Slotkin Underscores Desperate Need for Relief in Michigan 2020-12-17 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Elissa Slotkin S001208 slotkin.house.gov     legacy Slotkin's full remarks, which can be viewedhere,are below: Thank you Mr. Speaker. Today, on the eve of a hopeful vote on the next COVID relief bill that our Problem Solvers Caucus has so ably led the charge on, I rise to tell the stories of three individuals in my district. Their stories represent just a fraction of the messages I've been receiving on COVID relief, but today, on the floor of the People's House, I rise because they deserve to be heard. Their stories are the reason we refuse to go home for Christmas without an agreement. They are why we continue to fight until a deal is reached. First, I would like to talk about Bob, who wrote to me from Brighton. Bob is a pillar of his community. After serving his nation in the Army National Guard for six years, he's been giving back to his fellow veterans for over 21 years as a District Post Commander at the American Legion. But for the first time in 16 years, Bob recently found himself laid off from his job in construction due to the coronavirus. To cover his expenses, he like 171,000 others in Michigan had to file a first-time claim for unemployment insurance. But despite being eligible for the state's maximum benefit, he still can't make ends meet. Between medications and health insurance, mortgage and car payments, utilities and food, he's having to turn to savings that he knows won't last long. Bob is responsible, a straight shooter, he has served our country, he's the kind of Michigander that anyone would want in their corner. But right now, he's asking for help. Not sometime in the future. Not after the inauguration of a new President. He's asking us to pass a bill that helps the millions of Americans who are in need. It is our job and it is our duty to rise to that call. I'm also pushing for relief because of Richard, who is from my hometown of Holly, Michigan. Richard chairs our Downtown Development Authority board, which supports the business… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://stevens.house.gov/media/press-releases/stevens-statement-cyberattack-targeting-federal-agencies Stevens Statement on Cyberattack Targeting Federal Agencies 2020-12-17 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Haley M. Stevens S001215 stevens.house.gov stevens https://stevens.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) released the following statement in response to recent reports of a major cyberattack targeting several U.S. government agencies. “Last year, a bipartisan Senate investigation revealed the cybersecurity flaws and weaknesses plaguing federal agencies,” said Congresswoman Stevens. “The report revealed that agencies have been relying on outdated systems, failing to safeguard vulnerable hardware, and ignoring credible threats. Now we have learned of a malicious, widespread breach involving several federal agencies which is tragically as unsurprising as it is terrifying. Nearly one in three cybersecurity jobs go unfilled because we have not invested in training our workforce. Our failure to prioritize cybersecurity across all levels of government is a glaring threat to our national security and our economy. I will continue working with my colleagues on the House Science Committee to identify opportunities to strengthen cybersecurity within federal agencies to protect personal data and public safety.” In June 2019, Congresswoman Stevens led a roundtable discussion with cybersecurity experts from the public and private sector to identify challenges and opportunities for strengthening cybersecurity audits to protect personal data and public safety in the Federal government. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-delivers-floor-remarks-on-urgent-need-to-pass-bipartisan-covid-19-relief Peters Delivers Floor Remarks on Urgent Need to Pass Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief 2020-12-17 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Gary Peters P000595 www.peters.senate.gov     legacy 12.17.20 Peters Delivers Floor Remarks on Urgent Need to Pass Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief We need to once again work together to pass another round of help. We've done it before and we did it when case counts were far lower than they are now. We need to summon the same urgency again. We must come together by the end of this week and pass meaningful - bipartisan - and comprehensive COVID relief. WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today spoke on the Senate floor on the need for the Senate to come together to pass urgent bipartisan COVID-19 relief to support small businesses, workers, families and health care providers suffering from the ongoing pandemic. In his remarks, Peters emphasized the need for bipartisanship and how the Senate can only achieve progress on pandemic relief and other key priorities by working together across the aisle. This past year, I'm proud to say we've worked together to advance legislation on priorities that not only address the pandemic but also tackle issues facing Michiganders and people across this country each and every day, said Senator Peters. We must prove to the American people that bipartisan negotiation is not a relic of the past Let us work together to get things done. Our constituents demand that of us. And this week we can start with a bipartisan COVID relief bill that makes a difference to everyone suffering through this pandemic. You can download video of Senator Peters' remarks by clicking here. Below are Senator Peters' remarks, as prepared for delivery: 2020 has been a year of immense challenges. We're in the middle of an unprecedented economic and public health crisis. Small businesses have been forced to shutter or are barely staying afloat. Workers are out of jobs through no fault of their own folks are stressed about feeding their families and keeping a roof over their heads. Health care workers are exhausted pressed to their breaking points fro… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/senator-stabenow-on-governor-jennifer-granholms-nomination-to-serve-as-secretary-of-energy Senator Stabenow on Governor Jennifer Granholms Nomination to Serve as Secretary of Energy 2020-12-17 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Debbie Stabenow S000770 www.stabenow.senate.gov     legacy Senator Stabenow on Governor Jennifer Granholm's Nomination to Serve as Secretary of Energy Thursday, December 17, 2020 U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow released the followingstatementon President-elect Biden's selection of Governor Jennifer Granholm as his nominee forSecretaryof Energy. Michigan put the world on wheels and has always been at the forefront of innovative technologies. GovernorGranholm's leadership in Michigan and strong advocacy for clean energy jobs give her the knowledge and experience to effectively support American manufacturers and workers as we transition toa clean energy economy. ### Next Article Previous Article 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/senator-stabenow-on-the-passing-of-wayne-county-sheriff-benny-napoleon Senator Stabenow on the Passing of Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon 2020-12-17 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Debbie Stabenow S000770 www.stabenow.senate.gov     legacy Senator Stabenow on the Passing of Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon Thursday, December 17, 2020 U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow released the following statement on the passing of Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon: I'm very sad to hear that Sheriff Benny Napoleon has died of COVID-19. He was an incredible man who loved Detroit and everyone he served in Wayne County. I'm thinking tonight of his family and his many friends and sending my love. ### Next Article Previous Article 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=788 Bergman Veterans’ Bills Pass House, Head to President's Desk 2020-12-16 2020 2020-12 Republican House MI Jack Bergman B001301 bergman.house.gov bergman https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx scraper Today, the House passed H.R. 7105, the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020.This legislative package featured Rep. Jack Bergman'sGI Bill Planning Act of 2019,as well as other Bergman-led bills including theTransparency for Wounded Warriors Actand the Reducing High Risk to Veterans and Veterans Services Act., Additionally, the bill expands access and resources for key programs to address the impact of the pandemic on the military community, including the Grant and Per Diem Program to fight Veterans homelessness and the VET TEC Program to train Veterans in high-demand technology fields. Rep. Bergman issued the following statement: "I'm proud of the bipartisan effort made to send this important legislation to President Trump's desk. Keeping our promises to our Nation's Veterans and Servicemembers should unify all of us - regardless of political party. This critical legislative package will help promote accountability and transparency within VA, ensure new recruits are given the time to make the best choices for their futures, and create an action plan to fix VA’s financial statements." Background on the GI Bill Planning Act: In August of 2019, Rep. Bergman and Rep. Rice introduced the GI Bill Planning Act to save military enlistees hundreds of dollars and streamline Veterans' education benefits for the future. Today, a small and further declining number of student Veterans use the 1984 Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) to earn a degree. A 97% majority instead choose the newer, more effective Post 9/11 GI Bill. However, about 70% of military recruits still make the decision to keep their MGIB eligibility and pay a mandatory $1,200 for this benefit which they will likely never use. The GI Bill Planning Act would give enlistees six months - instead of just two weeks - to decide whether to pay the $1200 or opt out of their MGIB benefit. Additionally, the bill responsibly ends new enlistee enrollments in the outdated MGIB by October 2029. The six month buffer pro… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/coronavirus-daily-update-december-16 Coronavirus Daily Update: December 16 2020-12-16 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate MI Dan Kildee K000380 dankildee.house.gov     legacy Wednesday, December 16, 2020 Dear Constituent The coronavirus pandemic is developing very quickly, and I know many people have questions and concerns. I will try to answer some of them below. These are incredibly stressful times for all Michiganders. I am working, along with my staff, around the clock, seven days a week to answer your questions, provide community resources and provide up-to-date, accurate information. Please do not hesitate to reach out to my office anytime by calling (810) 238-8627. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has extended by 12 days the epidemic order that restricts indoor social gatherings and other group activities. The additional 12 days will allow the department to determine the full impact of the Thanksgiving holiday on the spread of COVID-19 across Michigan. More information can be found here. The Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiativewill provide $10 million in grants to meet the needs of Michigan small businesses impacted the COVID-19 virus. Applications for businesses to apply will open on December 15, 2020. Grants will be awarded in the amount of up to $15,000 per eligible business. More information can be found here. The Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) provided additional guidance to workers and employers who may be affected COVID-19. Michiganders who were on unemployment, went back to work, and are now temporarily unemployed again due to COVID-19 can reopen their claim online. More information can be found here. CORONAVIRUS TESTING UPDATE The Governor has expanded testing opportunities for Michiganders to access testing in their own backyards. More information can be found here. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched a website and app with a coronavirus screening tool and resources to help people protect their health. The website can be foundhereand the app can be accessedhere. UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE RESOURCES UPDATE Governor Whitmer signed bipartisan bills restoring many unemployment provisions from … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-kildee-bergman-bill-protecting-injured-servicemembers-passes-congress Reps. Kildee, Bergman Bill Protecting Injured Servicemembers Passes Congress, Headed for Presidents Signature 2020-12-16 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate MI Dan Kildee K000380 dankildee.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONCongressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, and Congressman Jack Bergman (MI-01)today applauded the passage of their legislation, theTransparency for Wounded Warriors Act,which was included in H.R. 7105 theJohnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020. Their legislation will ensure that injured servicemembers receive their benefits earned through service to our country. The TraumaticServicemembers' Group Life Insurance (TSGLI)provides financial support to help eligible servicemembers recover from severe injuries. At times, servicemembers have been denied from receiving these benefits due to a lack of transparency and bureaucratic hurdles in the process.TheTransparency for Wounded Warriors Actwould make theTSGLIbenefits process more transparent and minimize the potential for bureaucratic errors. This legislation is a result of a local veteran in Congressman Kildee's district. In 2013, Sergeant First Class (SFC) Cameron Corder, of Clio, was injured while on active duty with the Michigan Army National Guard serving as a flight medic in Afghanistan. SFC Corder sustained severe injuries to his back during a medical evacuation flight. Despite his traumatic injury, the Army for years repeatedly denied SFC Corder's requests for the injury benefits to which he is entitled, including $100,000 from theTSGLIprogram. For years, Kildee fought to get SFC Corder his benefits, including bringing him to a presidential State of the Union Address to draw attention to his case. In November 2017, SFC Corder received his $100,000 in back-owed benefits. I am pleased that Congress passed this bipartisan legislation to cut the red tape and get our servicemembers the benefits they have earned through service to our country, said Congressman Kildee. An injured servicemember should never have to go through a difficult and lengthy bureaucratic ordeal to get the benefits they deserve. Our men and women in uniform who defend our freedoms represent … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-congressman-dan-kildee-gina-mccarthy-white-house-climate-coordinator Statement by Congressman Dan Kildee on Gina McCarthy as White House Climate Coordinator 2020-12-16 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate MI Dan Kildee K000380 dankildee.house.gov     legacy I thank President-elect Joe Biden for making clear that combatting climate change will be a top priority in his administration. We are already seeing first-hand the effects climate change is having on our Great Lakes, including record lake levels and threats of invasive species like Asian carp. Many Flint residents have expressed their concerns to me about this appointment and I have relayed their concerns to senior members of the Biden-Harris Transition.While the position of White House Climate Coordinator does not require confirmation by Congress, we must never forget the failures of the Flint water crisis. All levels of government, including the state of Michigan and the Environmental Protection Agency, failed Flint families. The EPA should not have taken the state of Michigan at its word about the quality of Flint's water. That's why I led the fight to pass new laws that require public notifications within 24 hours of high lead levels in drinking water. I also led the fight to secure $170 million to replace lead pipes and expand health care for residents after this man-made crisis. What happened to Flint is not an anomaly, it is a warning to the rest of the country that we must get serious about better protecting public health and addressing the injustices that we see in society. I have already had several conversations with the incoming Biden administration about how we can help Flint recover, and I will continue to aggressively push policy solutions that help families in my hometown. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://debbiedingell.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2809 Dingell, DeSaulnier Introduce Workers’ Right to Training Act 2020-12-16 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Debbie Dingell D000624 debbiedingell.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA) today introduced legislation to ensure workers are guaranteed access to training and potential benefits when an employer adopts new technology that impacts their employment. With a quarter of jobs in the United States at risk of automation, the Workers' Right to Training Act will enshrine essential rights and resources for workers at companies seeking to use new technology to replace an existing workforce. American economic power has always been built on the strength of our workers to adapt to new technology, said Congresswoman Dingell. But sustained attacks on our labor unions have eroded access to critical training programs and workplace protections that have kept us at the forefront of innovation. With the Workers' Right to Training Act, we can restore power in the hands of a high-skilled workforce that best understands how to reinvent their industries and their companies. The introduction of automation in the workplace may happen quickly and its effects will be felt deeply by working people across the country. As we prepare for this inevitable transition, we must harness the power and knowledge of our most valuable asset: our skilled workforce. With care and planning, we can shape the future of work for the better,said Congressman Mark DeSaulnier. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) introduced a companion version of the legislation in the United States Senate. Specifically, the Workers' Right to Training Act would require that companies offer workers on-the-job training and compensation to employees affected by the implementation of new technology, mandate advanced notification of new technology's impact on employment, and ensure workers have a voice in an employer's decision to introduce new technology in the workplace. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://stevens.house.gov/media/press-releases/stevens-announces-winner-2020-congressional-app-challenge Stevens Announces Winner of 2020 Congressional App Challenge 2020-12-16 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Haley M. Stevens S001215 stevens.house.gov stevens https://stevens.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper LIVONIA, MI - Today, Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) announced the winners of the 2020 Congressional App Challenge for high school students in Michigan’s 11th Congressional District. Michelle Hua of Troy won the competition for “Coach AI,” a smart fitness app that uses artificial intelligence-based human pose detection and recognition to provide real-time coaching for users while they exercise. Click HERE to learn more about Coach AI. The second place finisher was Kenneth Sun and team, who developed “WAM!,” and the third place finisher was Alexander Wan and team, who developed “Profero.” “Congratulations to Michelle Hua for developing a spectacular app that uses artificial intelligence to help people stay healthy,” said Congresswoman Stevens. “I was impressed by every single one of the submissions we received, and I am so proud of the talented young Michiganders who participated in this year’s competition. The Congressional App Challenge is a wonderful opportunity for Michigan students to pursue their interests in STEM. Michigan students have dealt with adversity and uncertainty in 2020, but these students are a reminder that the next generation of Michiganders are ready to innovate, solve problems, and make us all proud.” The Congressional App Challenge is designed to engage student creativity and encourage their participation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education fields. This nationwide event allows high school students from across the country to compete against their peers by creating and exhibiting their software application, or "app," for mobile, tablet, or computer devices on a platform of their choice. Entries to the competition in Michigan’s 11th District were evaluated by a national panel of experts, and reviewed for their creativity, resourcefulness, design, and skill. As a winning app in the contest, “Coach AI” will be displayed on the Congressional App Challenge Website and on a digital display in the Capitol Building. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/house-passes-peters-bipartisan-legislation-to-protect-the-apollo-landing-sites House Passes Peters Bipartisan Legislation to Protect the Apollo Landing Sites 2020-12-16 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Gary Peters P000595 www.peters.senate.gov     legacy 12.16.20 House Passes Peters Bipartisan Legislation to Protect the Apollo Landing Sites WASHINGTON, DC The U.S. House of Representatives today passed a bipartisan bill introduced by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) to permanently protect the Apollo landing sites on the moon. The One Small Step to Protect Human Heritage in Space Act, which Peters introduced with U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), would enact first-of-its-kind legal protections for the Apollo sites by making NASA's preservation recommendations a requirement for future activities on the Moon. As a child, I watched the achievements of the Apollo missions with excitement about what is possible when we come together with a common goal, said Senator Peters, a member of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. I was proud to author this bipartisan legislation to preserve for all of humanity the incredible achievements of the Apollo astronauts on the Moonand also to honor the 400,000 people around the world who made it possibleincluding the now famous African American Hidden Figures who were crucial in calculating trajectories that got astronauts to and from the Moon. As we look forward to new expeditions to the moon and placing American boots where they have never gone before on Mars, it is crucial to safeguard the history of American exceptionalism and ingenuity in space, from Apollo 11 to the upcoming Artemis program missions, said Senator Cruz. As the chairman of the Aviation and Space subcommittee and as a Texan, I am honored to help preserve these historic human heritage sites, while continuing to maintain a dominant presence in low-Earth orbit and beyond. As we go forward to the Moon with the Artemis Program, NASA has been clear that we must do so sustainably, said NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine. As part of the Artemis Accords agreements signed with partner nations, NASA has emphasized that protecting historically significant sites is critical, and I applaud the leaders of this legislation for their commitment to ensuring that… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://huizenga.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401213 Huizengas Effort Helps Open Over a $1 Million Export Market for Michigan Cherry Growers 2020-12-15 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate MI Bill Huizenga H001058 huizenga.house.gov     legacy Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga issued the following statement announcing the exemption of a 15% tariff on U.S. tart cherry juice exports to Taiwan. The removal of this 15% tax will create more opportunity and provide significantly greater market access for both Michigan cherry growers and processors. Michigan farmers and growers produce some of the highest quality fruits, vegetables, and specialty crops in the world, said Congressman Bill Huizenga. Estimates show that exporting tart cherry juice to Taiwan has the potential to reach over $1 million. This means more economic opportunity for growers, processors, and families across Michigan. When our farmers and growers are able to compete on a level playing field, Michigan families benefit. This announcement is great news for Michigan cherry growers and the agricultural community as a whole. The Cherry Marketing Institute (CMI) is a national research and promotion organization that works on behalf of Michigan, Utah, Wisconsin and Utah cherry growers. Michigan alone produces approximately 75% of the tart cherry supply in the United States, said Julie Gordon, President of the Cherry Marketing Institute. CMI is grateful for the help it received from Rep. Bill Huizenga's office and the FAS team in Taiwan to secure a CNS 2377 revision to include U.S. Montmorency Tart Cherry Juice and exempt it from the 15 percent tax. The U.S. tart cherry industry continues to battle for fair trade practices here in the United States and abroad. This tax reduction will open the door for the U.S. tart cherry industry to be more competitive in the Taiwan market. I was told by officials in Taiwan that this process takes ten years. With the great partnership of USDA and Rep. Bill Huizenga's team we were able to get the job done in record time. Working with the United States Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agriculture Service and the Cherry Marketing Institute, Congressman Huizenga's office played a key role in fostering conversations to level the playing field for American cherry … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-kildee-applauds-bipartisan-deal-end-surprise-medical-billing Congressman Kildee Applauds Bipartisan Deal to End Surprise Medical Billing 2020-12-15 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate MI Dan Kildee K000380 dankildee.house.gov     legacy FLINTCongressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, applauded and announced his support ofbipartisan legislation,The No Surprises Act, toprotect patients from unfair and expensivesurprisemedical bills that charge them out-of-network fees without their permission. Surprise medical bills occur when a patient gets medical care, unknowingly or unintentionally, then receives care from a medical provider outside of their insurance network. The patient is then left with the bill when the health care providers and insurance companies cannot agree on the cost of care. When a patient has a medical emergency, the last thing they should have to worry about is an unexpected medical bill especially during a pandemic, Congressman Kildee said. This bipartisan legislation will protect patients from surprise medical bills, lower health care costs, and provide increased transparency for patients, ensuring they won't be stuck in the middle of a billing dispute. The No Surprises Actwould end surprise bills for patients by ensuring: No surprise bills for emergency care:Whether a patient is taken to an out-of-network emergency room or treated at an in-network emergency room, but by a medical provider who is not covered by their insurance, they are now protected. No surprise bills for scheduled care:The bill forbids out-of-network health care providers from making patients foot the bill for the difference between the amount the medical provider charges and the amount that the patient's insurance pays, known as balance billing, for care without notice. Providers must give the patient notice of their out-of-network insurance and an estimate of charges 72 hours before receiving out-of-network services and the patient must agree to receive out-of-network care. The bill also provides protections against surprise bills and a period of transition for patients with complex care needs if their insurance changes. No surprise air ambulance bills:Patients will only be required to pay the in-network amount for o… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/coronavirus-daily-update-december-15 Coronavirus Daily Update: December 15 2020-12-15 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate MI Dan Kildee K000380 dankildee.house.gov     legacy Tuesday, December 15, 2020 Dear Constituent The coronavirus pandemic is developing very quickly, and I know many people have questions and concerns. I will try to answer some of them below. These are incredibly stressful times for all Michiganders. I am working, along with my staff, around the clock, seven days a week to answer your questions, provide community resources and provide up-to-date, accurate information. Please do not hesitate to reach out to my office anytime by calling (810) 238-8627. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has extended by 12 days the epidemic order that restricts indoor social gatherings and other group activities. The additional 12 days will allow the department to determine the full impact of the Thanksgiving holiday on the spread of COVID-19 across Michigan. More information can be found here. The Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiativewill provide $10 million in grants to meet the needs of Michigan small businesses impacted the COVID-19 virus. Applications for businesses to apply will open on December 15, 2020. Grants will be awarded in the amount of up to $15,000 per eligible business. More information can be found here. The Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) provided additional guidance to workers and employers who may be affected COVID-19. Michiganders who were on unemployment, went back to work, and are now temporarily unemployed again due to COVID-19 can reopen their claim online. More information can be found here. CORONAVIRUS TESTING UPDATE The Governor has expanded testing opportunities for Michiganders to access testing in their own backyards. More information can be found here. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched a website and app with a coronavirus screening tool and resources to help people protect their health. The website can be foundhereand the app can be accessedhere. UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE RESOURCES UPDATE Governor Whitmer signed bipartisan bills restoring many unemployment provisions from her pr… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-congressman-dan-kildee-president-elect-biden-s-nomination-mayor-pete Statement by Congressman Dan Kildee on President-elect Bidens Nomination of Mayor Pete Buttigieg as Secretary of Transportation 2020-12-15 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate MI Dan Kildee K000380 dankildee.house.gov     legacy "Pete Buttigiegis a fantastic choice for Transportation Secretary. As a mayor, Pete understands the importance of investing in our roads, bridges and water systems. Pete knows that improving our infrastructure will create good-paying American jobs and make us more competitive as a nation. And being from the Midwest, Pete knows first-hand the challenges many older, industrial communities like South Bend, Flint and Saginaw face. I look forward to working with President-elect Biden and Pete Buttigieg to pass a bipartisan and bold infrastructure plan that meets our country's needs. If confirmed, Pete would be the first openlyLGBTQ cabinet secretary, a truly historic moment for our country. The U.S. Senate should quickly consider and confirm Pete Buttigieg after our new president is sworn in next month" 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://debbiedingell.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2807 Dingell to Facebook: Eradicate Anti-Muslim Content On Your Platform 2020-12-15 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Debbie Dingell D000624 debbiedingell.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) today urged immediate action from Facebook to eradicate anti-Muslim bigotry from the platform and demanded Mark Zuckerberg implement six measures to combat bigoted content. In a letter signed by 29 colleagues, Dingell cited instances of anti-Muslim content on Facebook and recent reports showing the role of the platform in inciting violence against the Muslim community. Facebook cannot celebrate the success of its platform, while ignoring its role in elevating the dangerous, deadly content targeting Muslim people, said Congresswoman Dingell. In Christchurch, New Zealand, a terrorist attack that stole the lives of fifty-one Muslims worshipping in their mosque was streamed live on Facebook around the world. But in the ensuing weeks and months, Facebook failed to offer a single policy intentionally designed to eradicate hateful, anti-Muslim content. Nearly two years later, it's time for Facebook to demonstrate that this company recognizes the life and death consequences of their lack of action. In her letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Dingell asked for Facebook to implement the following measures: Form a working group comprised of senior staff focused on anti-Muslim bigotry issues and responsible for coordinating work within the company to address hate groups, tropes, bigoted content, and anti-discrimination training. Enforce your hate content and hate group policies in a way that ensures militias and white supremacists cannot use your event and group pages to terrorize targeted communities. Committing to an independent third-party review of the company's role in enabling anti-Muslim violence, genocide and internment. Strive towards and commit to a 100 percent proactive detection and removal of anti-Muslim content and all other forms of hate before it is even seen. Commit to regular anti-discrimination training for your entire staff world-wide Training key staff on civil rights issues and common words, phrases, tropes or visuals used… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://debbiedingell.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2808 Dingell Statement on Jennifer Granholm’s Appointment as Secretary of Energy 2020-12-15 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Debbie Dingell D000624 debbiedingell.house.gov     legacy Dingell Statement on Jennifer Granholm's Appointment as Secretary of Energy WASHINGTON, D.C. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) today released the following statement after President-elect Joe Biden appointed Jennifer Granholm as Secretary of Energy. Our nation is entering a new era of energy and we need leaders willing to make smart, tough choices on our path ahead. With deep experience in the auto industry, climate change, and clean energy, Jennifer Granholm is the right choice to lead the Department of Energy under the Biden Administration. She understands how energy and environmental policies can be used to support working families, and she knows how to craft solutions to the most pressing issues we face today. This appointment is good news for Michigan and it's good news for our country. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lawrence.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/us-rep-lawrence-announces-12-million-grant-award-regional-transit U.S. Rep. Lawrence Announces $1.2 Million Grant Award to the Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan 2020-12-15 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate MI Brenda Lawrence L000581 lawrence.house.gov     legacy Detroit, MI Today, Representative Brenda L. Lawrence announced a total of $1,271,980 in grant awards to the Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan (RTA) by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). This funding comes from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The CARES Act, passed in March 2020, provided $25 billion to the FTA to assist transit agencies with expenses related to COVID-19. The funds will be used to support the operations of M1 RAIL's Q Line Streetcar, which operates along Woodward Avenue in Detroit. I am pleased that the RTA was awarded this grant by the FTA to support public transportation expenses during this crisis, said Rep. Lawrence. Safe, reliable public transportation is critical for Detroiters providing essential services during this pandemic. Those who rely on the Q Line in Detroit should not have to worry about its safety or the continuity of operations. Background: The CARES Act provided $25 billion to the Federal Transit Administration to support transit agencies' expenses related to COVID-19; The FTA has awarded $1,271,980 million to the Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan to support operations of M1 RAIL's Q Line Streetcar; The Q Line Streetcar runs along Woodward Avenue, from Downtown Detroit through Midtown, New Center and the North End; This funding will be used for operational expenses which include physical security, safety, and WiFi services. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/senator-stabenow-on-meeting-with-attorney-general-xavier-becerra Senator Stabenow on Meeting with Attorney General Xavier Becerra 2020-12-15 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MI Debbie Stabenow S000770 www.stabenow.senate.gov     legacy Senator Stabenow on Meeting with Attorney General Xavier Becerra Tuesday, December 15, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the Committee on Finance's Subcommittee on Health Care, released the following statementon her meeting with Attorney General Xavier Becerra, President-elect Biden's selectionfor Secretary of Health and Human Services. A photoof the virtual meetingcan be found here. WhenAttorney General Becerraserved in the House, we partneredtogetherto pass the Affordable CareAct. Thisyear he defended the law at the Supreme Court. In today's meeting, we talked about how to continue our work and make sure every American has access to quality, affordable health care. We also talked about how this includes access to a vaccine and the need for a strong distribution plan to keep Michigan families healthy and to end this pandemic. Additionally, we discussed how tocontinue expanding community mental health and addiction services across our country as we navigate the COVID-19 crisis. He reaffirmed his commitment to making sure Americans have access to high quality behavioral health care services. I have confidence that Attorney General Becerra is ready to work with Republicans and Democrats on tackling theCOVID-19 crisis and keeping Michigan families safe and healthy. ### Next Article Previous Article 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z

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