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| https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-scholten-hosts-end-year-telephone-town-hall-more-5200-west-michiganders | Rep. Scholten Hosts End of Year Telephone Town Hall with More Than 5,200 West Michiganders | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Hillary J. Scholten | S001221 | scholten.house.gov | scholten | https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, Rep. Hillary Scholten (MI-03) hosted a telephone town hall following the release of her inaugural end of year report. During the town hall, more than 5,200 West Michiganders tuned in to hear Rep. Scholten and her team’s legislative and casework achievements and receive an update on the pending immigration deal in the Senate and the ongoing Israel/Hamas war. “I couldn’t be more honored that West Michiganders trusted me to bring their voices to Congress. I’m so proud of everything my team and I have accomplished this year – from returning more than $7 million to West Michigan families from federal agencies to securing more than $12.3 million in investments to our community to introducing eight bipartisan bills – and we’re just getting started,” said Rep. Scholten. “I want to thank everyone who tuned in to hear our updates and ask incredibly important questions. I look forward to hosting many more town halls over the phone and in person in the coming year.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/michigan-delegation-members-urge-air-force-to-select-selfridge-air-national-guard-base-for-kc-46-tankers | Michigan Delegation Members Urge Air Force to Select Selfridge Air National Guard Base for KC-46 Tankers | 2023-12-20 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI), and U.S. Representatives John James (R-MI-10), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI-07), Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), Lisa McClain (R-MI-09), Haley Stevens (D-MI-11), John Moolenaar (R-MI-02), Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), Jack Bergman (R-MI-01), Dan Kildee (D-MI-08), Shri Thanedar (D-MI-13), Bill Huizenga (R-MI-4), and Tim Walberg (R-MI-05) are urging U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall to select Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Macomb County to host a new squadron of KC-46A refueling tankers. The letter to Secretary Kendall highlights Selfridge’s unique capability to host these tankers while reiterating the Michigan congressional delegation’s commitment to ensuring Selfridge is also selected to host a new, long-term fighter jet mission. This comes after the Air Force identified Selfridge as “an indispensable source of tanker capacity for our national security” in a letter to Peters and Stabenow in 2021. “The Michigan Congressional Delegation expresses our strong belief that Selfridge is the ideal location for a squadron of KC-46A refueling tankers and a recapitalization of the A-10 squadron into an advanced fighter,” the letter stated. “With this in mind, we urge the Air Force to base a squadron of twelve KC-46s at Selfridge in addition to a future replacement fighter mission due to its strong operational track record, exceptional personnel, and strategic location.” “We know Selfridge’s advantages, its exceptional operational track record, and the 127th Wing’s outstanding personnel make Selfridge an ideal candidate for a squadron of KC-46s and a future fighter mission,” the letter continued. “Our delegation and state are totally dedicated to fighting for Selfridge with Governor Whitmer’s proposed $100 million investment in base and runway improvements a tangible example of this commitment. We look forward to working closely with you and your office to ensure Michigan continues to be a value add to the Total Force… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-unanimously-passes-senator-peters-bipartisan-legislation-to-help-combat-human-rights-abuses | Senate Unanimously Passes Senator Peters’ Bipartisan Legislation to Help Combat Human Rights Abuses | 2023-12-20 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed U.S. Senator Gary Peters’ (MI) bipartisan legislation to help American businesses combat human rights abuses. Senator Peters’ Combating Human Rights Abuses Act – which he reintroduced with U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) – would direct the U.S. Department of Commerce to help educate American exporters that are, or are considering, exporting goods in partnership with businesses in the People’s Republic of China where forced labor and significant human rights abuses have occurred. The bill would also direct the Commerce Department to offer guidance to exporters to help them avoid doing business with Chinese entities that may be implicated in forced labor or human rights violations. “Human rights abuses like those committed in China must be condemned,” said Senator Peters. “I’m proud the Senate has unanimously passed this bipartisan legislation to provide American businesses with the information and transparency they need to avoid business dealings with entities in China that may be involved in forced labor or other atrocities.” The legislation has earned the support of the Uyghur Human Rights Project and the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO). “There is no room for half-measures to stop corporate complicity in the atrocity crimes against Uyghurs,” said Omer Kanat, Executive Director of the Uyghur Human Rights Project. “UHRP strongly endorses this Congressional action. It’s past time to end profits tied to entities that are using Uyghur forced labor, and tech companies that provide the 24-7 surveillance state enforcing the ongoing genocide of the Uyghur people.” The government of the People’s Republic of China has perpetrated egregious human rights abuses—including in Tibet and in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region—against Uyghurs and other ethnic and religious minority groups. The Chinese government’s actions have encompassed mass detention in internment camps, the use of forced labor, cultural cleansing,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-scholten-delivers-20m-grants-casework-west-michigan-first-year | Rep. Scholten Delivers $20M in Grants, Casework for West Michigan in First Year | 2023-12-19 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Hillary J. Scholten | S001221 | scholten.house.gov | scholten | https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Find the End of Year Report here. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Hillary Scholten (MI-03) celebrated the end of her first year in Congress by releasing her inaugural end of year report and announcing over $20M in grants and federal dollars returning to the community. The report details Rep. Scholten and her team’s legislative and casework accomplishments, as well as her efforts to advocate for West Michigan in Washington, D.C. “Despite the chaos of Congress, I’ve stayed committed to my promise to West Michiganders – to provide steady, pragmatic leadership and work across the aisle to get things done for our community,” said Rep. Scholten. “That’s exactly what I’ve done over this last year – from introducing several bipartisan bills to hosting town halls in every county to returning millions of dollars to West Michigan families from federal agencies – and I’m just getting started. I’m so excited to release this inaugural report to share our incredible work with West Michiganders.” TOP HIGHLIGHTS: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-passes-peters-and-lankford-bipartisan-bill-to-save-taxpayer-dollars-by-reusing-excess-federal-property | Senate Passes Peters and Lankford Bipartisan Bill to Save Taxpayer Dollars by Reusing Excess Federal Property | 2023-12-19 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate has passed bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and James Lankford (R-OK) to hold agencies more accountable to the public on how they reuse excess personal property. Federally-owned personal property includes physical items such as office supplies, furniture, automobiles, and heavy machinery. The federal government is the largest purchaser of goods and services in the world, and this bill would ensure agencies are looking to excess property– available at no cost apart from any necessary transportation – before buying new products to save taxpayer dollars. “Federal agencies have a responsibility to taxpayers use dollars responsibly. When it comes to purchasing goods like office supplies, equipment, and vehicles, agencies should consider reusing excess goods rather than buying them new,” said Senator Peters. “My bipartisan legislation would hold the federal government more accountable by ensuring agencies consider goods that have already been purchased when looking for new personal property.” “This is not that hard. Use the stuff you already have before you buy more stuff. When federal agencies just buy more, before they use what we already have, it shows a lack of commitment to saving taxpayer dollars. The federal government is already the largest single buyer of goods and services in the world, so we need to prioritize good stewardship and effective use of property the government has already purchased,” said Senator Lankford. “From paper clips to automobiles, Oklahoma families and businesses make decisions every day about how to use what they have before spending more money. We should always look for ways for the federal government to save more money and waste less time.” The Reuse Excess Property Act would update existing requirements for agencies to report their excess personal property to the General Services Administration (GSA) by making those reports available to the public … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-scholten-applauds-signing-bills-reduce-muskegon-heights-public-school-debt | Rep. Scholten Applauds Signing of Bills to Reduce Muskegon Heights Public School Debt, Expand Access to Clean Drinking Water | 2023-12-18 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Hillary J. Scholten | S001221 | scholten.house.gov | scholten | https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | MUSKEGON, MI – Today, Rep. Hillary Scholten (MI-03) joined Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan statehouse and community leaders to celebrate the signing of two state-level bills, House Bill 4292 and Senate Bill 174, to address critical clean drinking water needs in schools and child care centers, reduce public school debt, and invest in talent development. The legislation tackles some of Muskegon’s top needs that Congresswoman Scholten and others encouraged the governor and state legislature to address. Specifically, House Bill 4292 includes: $31.3 million to Muskegon Heights School District to pay off the school system’s debt; $30 million to Grand Valley State University for essential building renovations and additions; $16.8 million to Grand Rapids Community College for library renovations; $15 million for PFAS remediation near Muskegon Lake; $50 million for drinking water filtration in schools and child care centers in areas of need; Funding for Medical Debt Relief Pilot Program; substance use treatment center; mental and behavioral health access improvements. Senate Bill 174 includes: $35 million for school-based health centers; $10 million for upgraded student health data systems; Revisions to outdated standards and requirements including district funding matches for state-sponsored programs. “As a mom, I know how important it is that Michigan kids have access to the high-quality education and clean drinking water they deserve, and I couldn't be more excited to see these bills signed into law right here in West Michigan,” said Rep. Scholten. “These will have an incredible impact in Muskegon County and across our region. I am proud to have been part of talks in support of this legislation with the Governor and am happy to see everyone’s hard work come to fruition to create a brighter future for our kids.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-unanimously-passes-senators-peters-and-stabenows-bipartisan-bicameral-legislation-to-settle-longstanding-land-claims-of-the-keweenaw-bay-indian-community-clear-title-of-current-landowners | Senate Unanimously Passes Senators Peters and Stabenow’s Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Settle Longstanding Land Claims of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, Clear Title of Current Landowners | 2023-12-18 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed bipartisan, bicameral legislation led by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) to settle the longstanding land claims of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC) and clear the title of current landowners in the community. The KBIC was guaranteed occupancy over a large area of land established as the L’Anse Reservation through Treaties signed in 1842 and 1854. Despite those Treaties, thousands of acres of the reservation were taken by the federal government without compensation and awarded to the State of Michigan. Peters and Stabenow introduced the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Land Claim Settlement Act of 2023 in coordination with the KBIC and state and local governments to address this longstanding issue. Representative Bergman (R-MI-01) has introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives. “This bipartisan bill rightly settles the claims brought by the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and provides legal clearance for local residents who currently own the property at issue,” said Senator Peters. “It’s time to right this wrong.” “Passage of this legislation resolving longstanding land claims is an important step forward. This bill is a long overdue solution,” said Senator Stabenow. “The Tribal Council and the whole Keweenaw Bay Indian Community are beyond overjoyed by the Senate’ unanimous passage yesterday of S. 195, the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Land Claims Act. We have sought relief and compensation for generations for the unlawful taking of our lands. Thanks to Senator Peters and Senator Stabenow we finally feel heard,” said Keweenaw Bay Indian Community President Doreen Blaker. The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community’s land claims involve the dispossession of between approximately 1,333 and 2,720 acres of land transferred by the United States government to the State of Michigan as compensation for the construction of the Sault Ste. Marie Canal, as well as approximately 2,743 acres of swamplands. The KBIC asserts that as… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://stevens.house.gov/media/press-releases/third-stevens-bill-three-weeks-clears-house | Third Stevens Bill In Three Weeks Clears House | 2023-12-17 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Haley M. Stevens | S001215 | stevens.house.gov | stevens | https://stevens.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act introduced by Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI), Co-Chair of the Congressional Task Force on American Hostages and Americans Wrongfully Detained Abroad, passed the House as part of the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act. This is the third piece of legislation introduced by Rep. Stevens to pass the House in the same number of weeks. The bill which calls for the proclamation of March 9th as an annual observance of Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day and the adoption of a purpose-designed flag to be flown in hostages honor, was co-sponsored by Rep. French Hill (R-AR), Co-Chair of the Congressional Task Force. The bill was also adopted by the Senate and is expected to be signed into law by President Joe Biden. “With the uptick in hostage taking as a tactic by bad actors and lawless states, we must continue to bring awareness to the plight of Americans who are captive abroad,” said Rep. Stevens (D-MI). “This legislation provides a means to ensure that every American wrongfully detained and their families know that Congress stands with them, and every American will stand with them in observance of national Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day each March 9th. We won’t stop our support until every single hostage is home with their family.” “As more Americans are increasingly being wrongfully detained around the world, we must bring awareness to these Americans who are being held against their will,” said Rep. French Hill (R-AR). “Our bill demonstrates that Congress stands with wrongful detainees and their families, and that all Americans will stand in observance of National Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day every year on March 9. We will continue to work diligently together until every wrongfully detained American is home safe and reunited with their families.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-reps-kildee-scholten-new-reports-illegal-child-labor | Statement by Reps. Kildee, Scholten on New Reports of Illegal Child Labor | 2023-12-15 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Hillary J. Scholten | S001221 | scholten.house.gov | scholten | https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON— Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) and Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03), co-chairs of the Child Labor Prevention Task Force, today issued the following statement after new reporting in the New York Times detailed systemic exploitation of children in the U.S. roofing industry: “The stories in this report are heartbreaking and unacceptable. We cannot continue to turn a blind eye to children suffering terrible injuries, or being killed, in dangerous jobs. “The current enforcement of our child labor laws, and penalties for breaking those laws, are failing to deter bad actors. Congress must do more to combat illegal child labor and pass new legislation to crack down on violations and hold employers accountable.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://thanedar.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-shri-thanedar-celebrates-the-inclusion-of-equitable-contracting-and-small-business-advancement-act-in-fy24-ndaa | Rep. Shri Thanedar Celebrates the Inclusion of "Equitable Contracting and Small Business Advancement Act" in FY24 NDAA | 2023-12-15 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Shri Thanedar | T000488 | thanedar.house.gov | thanedar | https://thanedar.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC - December 15, 2023 - Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) proudly announces the successful inclusion of his bill, the "Equitable Contracting and Small Business Advancement Act," as an amendment in the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This landmark achievement underscores a significant stride towards fostering equity in defense contracting, particularly for small and disadvantaged businesses. "The inclusion of the 'Equitable Contracting and Small Business Advancement Act' in this year's NDAA is a victory for small businesses," said Congressman Thanedar. "It will help ensure that small businesses,the foundation of our communities, are given fair opportunities to participate in defense contracts, promoting a more inclusive and diverse industrial base." Key Highlights of the Amendment: Requires Mandatory Briefings: The Department of Defense (DoD) will provide Congress with annual briefings on the implementation of category management practices and their impact on small business contracting opportunities. Focus on Small Business Empowerment: Emphasis on enhancing contracting opportunities for small and disadvantaged businesses in the defense sector. Transparency and Accountability: Increased oversight and reporting on the success and challenges faced by small businesses in defense contracts. Promotion of Diversity and Inclusion: Ensuring the DoD's commitment to including a diverse range of small businesses in contracts, thereby fostering economic equality. "This is more than just a policy change; it's a meaningful step towards creating a more equitable and just economy," added Congressman Thanedar. "Our small businesses deserve every opportunity to succeed, and this amendment in the NDAA is a move in the right direction." The FY24 NDAA, with the inclusion of this amendment, demonstrates a strong effort to support the nation's defense while championing the cause of small businesses and economic diversity. Congressman Thanedar's leadership and dedication to this cause have… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/photos-senator-peters-highlights-new-safety-equipment-to-prevent-flight-cancellations-at-cherry-capital-airport | PHOTOS: Senator Peters Highlights New Safety Equipment to Prevent Flight Cancellations at Cherry Capital Airport | 2023-12-15 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | TRAVERSE CITY, MI – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) – along with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Regional Administrator Erik Amend, Cherry Capital Airport Director Kevin Klein and Cherry Capital Airport Authority Board Chair Steve Plamondon – participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Instrument Landing System (ILS) at Cherry Capital Airport. The new ILS will help provide pilots with precise navigation guidance when approaching the runway in bad weather or low visibility, preventing hundreds of flight cancellations each year. Peters was instrumental in spurring the FAA to expedite approval of the ILS for Cherry Capital Airport to ensure the airport can continue to provide safe, reliable air service while supporting local tourism and economic development. “Bad weather and flight cancellations cause serious disruptions to travelers, especially at this time of year,” said Senator Peters. “I’m glad I was able to help expedite the approval of this new safety equipment to ensure that Cherry Capital Airport is as safe and efficient as possible for the nearly 700,000 passengers each year who use the airport.” “Cherry Capital Airport would like to thank Senator Peters and his outstanding staff for all the assistance with the Instrument Landing System for Runway 10,” said Director Klein. “With Senator Peters’ help we were able to navigate the many layers of policy and regulations to achieve this project for the safety and reliability of air service to Northern Michigan.” In addition to assisting on the ILS project, Peters fought for additional support for Cherry Capital Airport, as well other provisions to support air service across the state. Peters recently helped secure $5.2 million in federal funding through the bipartisan infrastructure law for the airport to replace five boarding bridges, which will improve its aircraft capabilities and competitiveness. Last year, Peters’ Preventing PFAS Runoff at Airports Act was signed into law, which provides funding to commercial airports to purchase devices nee… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-votes-aggressive-measures-reset-us-ccp-economic-relationship | Moolenaar Votes For Aggressive Measures to Reset the US-CCP Economic Relationship | 2023-12-14 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Congressman John Moolenaar, a member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), voted for a report containing nearly 150 policy recommendations to reset the economic relationship between the U.S. and China. Included in the report is a recommendation pushed by Moolenaar to ensure American tax dollars do not go to companies beholden to the CCP. Another recommendation pushed by Moolenaar calls for national security guardrails to protect energy research. Those measures and the entire report were adopted with wide bipartisan support from the members of the committee. “Our economic relationship with the Chinese Communist Party must change. The CCP has been using its economic aggression to take advantage of American policies. Michigan workers and businesses are hurting because of it. The policies recommended by my colleagues and I must be addressed by Congress to help ensure our country is competing on a level playing field,” said Moolenaar. “My recommendations to safeguard energy research and make sure CCP-affiliated companies do not receive taxpayer funding are crucial to the future of our nation. Congress should quickly heed the Select Committee’s recommendations, including passing my NO GOTION Act.” The recommendation supported by Moolenaar on prohibiting green energy tax credits for CCP-affiliated companies on page 38 reads "Enacting strong guardrails for tax credit eligibility to ensure federal incentives aimed at bolstering U.S. competitiveness do not benefit the CCP." The provision on battery research security is on page 46 and it says, "Encourage and fund research for electric vehicle (EV) battery technology—particularly alternative battery chemistries—including for the manufacturing of advanced prototypes. Support efforts to scale up the domestic supply chain for EV batteries, while ensuring the implementation of national security guardrails against the flow of federal incentives to the CCP." In November, Moolenaar introduced … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-scholten-votes-raise-pay-servicemembers | Rep. Scholten Votes to Raise Pay for Servicemembers | 2023-12-14 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Hillary J. Scholten | S001221 | scholten.house.gov | scholten | https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Hillary Scholten (MI-03) voted in favor of the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which will raise pay for servicemembers by 5.2% and fund America’s national security priorities. Specifically, the FY2024 NDAA: Supports the 5.2% pay raise proposed in the President’s budget request; Expands eligibility for the Basic Needs Allowance (program that provides funds for food, housing, etc. for lowest paid; Makes significant investments in military family housing, child development centers, and replacing failing unaccompanied housing (barracks); Improves family leave eligibility for federal employees; Invests a record $150 million for HBCUs; Provides $650 million worth of investments in energy resilience and energy conservation projects. “I’m thrilled that the House came together in a bipartisan way to fund our national security priorities and give our troops a much deserved 5.2% pay raise, which is the least we can do for these heroes who work day in and day out to protect our country. Our bipartisan NDAA will also support military families by expanding access to childcare and safe base housing, which is a top priority of mine,” said Rep. Scholten.“I look forward to seeing this legislation signed into law as we continue our work to serve our nation’s military members and their families and defend our nation and its values at home and abroad.” Full bill text of the FY24 NDAA can be found here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://stevens.house.gov/media/press-releases/stevens-introduces-bill-keep-forever-chemicals-out-our-air | Stevens Introduces Bill to Keep Forever Chemicals Out of Our Air | 2023-12-14 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Haley M. Stevens | S001215 | stevens.house.gov | stevens | https://stevens.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) introduced the Prevent Release of Toxic Emissions, Contamination and Transfer (PROTECT) Act, which would direct the EPA to issue a final rule to add PFAS chemicals to the list of hazardous air pollutants and thus trigger the process for the EPA to set emission reduction standards for these dangerous chemicals. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), and Rep. Bill Posey (R-FL) are original co-sponsors of the bill. “Forever chemicals are harmful to people and the planet,” said Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI). “I’m proud to introduce the PROTECT Act to empower the EPA to implement emission reduction standards for forever chemicals. This is a vital step toward ensuring the air we breathe is clean and our environment is protected.” “PFAS are pervasive, man-made chemicals that pose an urgent threat to public health and our environment,” said Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) And the number of contaminated sites is growing at an alarming rate throughout Michigan and across the country. I’m proud to be a partner on the bipartisan PROTECT Act—also included in the PFAS Action Act—which will finally address the threat of PFAS in the air we breathe by adding it to the list of hazardous chemicals under the Clean Air Act.” "All Americans have a right to clean air, free from hazardous and harmful chemical emissions," saidRep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), co-chair of the Congressional PFAS Task Force. " Per- and polyfluoroalkyl contamination remains a serious public health and environmental threat to our communities in Bucks and Montgomery counties and others across the nation. Our bipartisan legislation would require these ‘forever chemicals’ to be properly designated and regulated under the Clean Air Act, ensuring that the next generation is protected from the damaging health effects of PFAS.” “Our communities can't wait,” said Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI). “The federal government needs to act quickly to protect our communities from PFAS forever chemicals. The PRO… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-unanimously-passes-senator-peters-bipartisan-legislation-to-strengthen-domestic-semiconductor-manufacturing | Senate Unanimously Passes Senator Peters’ Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Domestic Semiconductor Manufacturing | 2023-12-14 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed U.S. Senator Gary Peters’ (MI) bipartisan legislation to strengthen federal efforts to expand domestic manufacturing of semiconductor chips. Peters’ Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains Act – which he reintroduced with U.S. Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and Jon Tester (D-MT) – would direct the U.S. Department of Commerce’s SelectUSA program, in collaboration with other federal agencies and state economic development organizations, to develop strategies that would attract investment in U.S. semiconductor manufacturers and supply chains. Peters’ bill – which was approved by the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee in May – would help address the ongoing global shortage of semiconductor technologies that has disrupted a range of industries in recent years including manufacturers and automakers in Michigan. Companion legislation led by Representatives Greg Pence (R-IN) and Anna Eshoo (D-CA) was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in July. “In order to remain a global economic powerhouse in the 21st century, we must continue to build on the investments we made in the CHIPS and Science Act to boost U.S. production of semiconductor chips, which we know will dictate the future of technology and innovation,” said Senator Peters, a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee.“My bipartisan bill would do just that by strengthening our efforts to attract investment in American semiconductor manufacturers as well as their suppliers, reducing our dependence on foreign producers for these critical technologies and creating good-paying jobs here at home.” “We are grateful to Senator Peters and his colleagues for serving as catalysts in a bipartisan commitment to bet on American workers. Michigan has worked tirelessly over the last two years to enhance our competitiveness in the semiconductor industry: We signed an MOU to establish a global semiconductor center of excellence (M-STAR); provided the la… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-votes-authorize-biden-impeachment-inquiry | Moolenaar Votes to Authorize Biden Impeachment Inquiry | 2023-12-13 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman John Moolenaar voted to authorize an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. The vote follows months of Congressional investigations into the Biden family’s financial dealings, which have found concerning links between President Biden, members of his family, and foreign business associates. “I believe the allegations made against President Biden need to be further investigated. Today’s vote is the beginning of the process and will give House committees the authorization they need to continue their investigation. The House of Representatives has a responsibility to uncover all the facts of this matter and follow them where they lead,” said Moolenaar. Since 2021, President Biden’s connection with his son’s overseas business dealings has come under scrutiny. The White House has claimed the president never spoke to his son about his foreign business deals. However, the investigations conducted by the House of Representatives found that President Biden spoke with his son’s business partners and uncovered direct payments from Biden family members to the president. The House of Representatives has the authority to impeach outlined in Article I Section II of the U.S. Constitution, which reads, “The House of Representatives shall chuse their Speaker and other Officers; and shall have the sole Power of Impeachment.” Article II Section IV of the U.S. Constitution states, “The President, Vice President and all Civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-and-cornyn-introduce-bill-to-protect-americans-from-weapons-of-mass-destruction | Peters & Cornyn Introduce Bill to Protect Americans from Weapons of Mass Destruction | 2023-12-13 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and John Cornyn (R-TX), introduced bipartisan legislation to prevent a critical national security office that protects Americans from threats posed by weapons of mass destruction from being forced to close its doors. The authorization for the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Office at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is set to expire early next year unless quick action is taken. Peters and Cornyn’s Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Extension Act of 2023 would ensure that the federal government can continue its work to defend against threats from weapons of mass destruction – which include chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons. The bill provides stability for the office by extending the authority to conduct its national security missions for two more years. “Weapons of mass destruction, including chemical and radiological weapons, could have catastrophic effects if used in an attack on the United States. These threats are continuing to grow, and we must ensure that the Department of Homeland Security can continue its crucial work to address these serious risks uninterrupted,” said Senator Peters. “I will continue working along with Senator Cornyn to pass additional legislation to ensure the federal government can effectively address these complex and dangerous threats. But there is simply too much at risk if this office is forced to stop operations, and I urge my colleagues to quickly pass this short-term extension to protect our national security.” “While new technology has improved our lives in countless ways, it has also opened the door for bad actors to harm our country,” said Senator Cornyn. “The Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office was created to prevent chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear materials from falling into the wrong hands, and this legislation would make sure it can continue protecting Americans from weapons o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-passes-national-defense-bill-with-senator-peters-provisions-and-michigan-priorities | Senate Passes National Defense Bill with Senator Peters’ Provisions and Michigan Priorities | 2023-12-13 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Senate has passed the government’s annual defense authorization bill, which includes key provisions and Michigan priorities secured by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI). Peters, who is a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, successfully led and supported multiple provisions in the bill – including to invest in Michigan’s military facilities, combat aggression by adversaries like the Chinese and Russian governments, advance PFAS removal efforts, and give servicemembers a pay raise. “Strong defense capabilities are key for our national security and the security of our allies, and this bipartisan legislation will help ensure the U.S. military remains the strongest in the world,” said Senator Peters, a former Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve. “It authorizes key investments in Michigan’s military facilities that will contribute to our state’s continued role as a critical component of our national defense. Looking ahead, I will continue to do everything possible to secure the future of Selfridge Air National Guard Base and Michigan’s many other defense installations, and to continue to increase our state’s defense footprint.” The annual National Defense Authorization Act sets the Department of Defense’s budget and policy priorities for the coming year. The Senate and the House of Representatives previously passed their own versions of the legislation. Leaders in both chambers then negotiated and came to an agreement on the legislation that passed the Senate today. Once the House passes the bill, it will head to the President’s desk to be signed into law. Investing in Michigan’s Military Facilities: $72 Million for a Ground Transport Equipment Building at the Detroit Arsenal: Peters secured an authorization of $72 million toward the construction of a new research and development laboratory to support the arsenal’s advanced tactical and combat system mission functions. He also secured an authorization for $2.4 million for the planning and design of a new tactical vehicle l… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1156 | Bergman-Backed Reforms Pass House, Will Improve Healthcare Costs and Transparency | 2023-12-12 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | bergman | https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Last night, Representative Bergman joined with his colleagues to pass a package of bipartisan health reforms through the House which enhance price transparency, decrease costs in healthcare, extend critical healthcare programs, and increase access to health information for patients. The broad bipartisan support that H.R. 5378 received was a resounding message of commitment to rural healthcare systems across the country, especially in Michigan’s First District, which has more than 70 Community Health Centers. The Lower Costs, More Transparency Act will do the following: · Extend mandatory spending for Community Health Centers, which are crucial for patients in rural and underserved areas; · Prevent cuts to hospitals that take care of uninsured and low-income patients; · Lower out-of-pocket costs for seniors who receive medication at a hospital-owned outpatient facility or doctor’s office; · Expand access to more affordable generic drugs; | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://mcclain.house.gov/2023/12/mcclain-introduces-save-women-in-sports-act | McClain Introduces Save Women's Sports Act | 2023-12-12 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | MI | Lisa C. McClain | M001136 | mcclain.house.gov | mcclain | https://mcclain.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congresswoman Lisa McClain (R-MI) introduced the Save Women’s Sports Act. This legislation would prohibit schools that receive Federal financial assistance from allowing biological males to compete against females in athletics. Schools that aren’t in compliance with the law would be at risk of losing their federal funding. “We are not going to sit back and let federally funded schools strip away the Title IX protections for female athletes,” said Rep. Lisa McClain. “The House has the power of the purse, and if there are schools out there that want to allow biological males to unfairly compete against females, then they need to find funding elsewhere. We cannot allow President Biden to undermine the sanctity of women’s sports, and I will never stop fighting for the rights of our daughters to compete fairly.” President Biden has chosen to go to war against Title IX and women’s sports. He would rather follow his party's radical agenda than stand up for the women he pretends to support. Defending our daughters shouldn’t be a partisan issue. House Republicans will make certain that Title IX isn’t jeopardized by nonsensical political wars. Women have shown their strengths and athletic feats to the world, and their ability to compete on an even playing field without biological disadvantages is worth fighting for. To read the full Resolution text, click here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-dingell-correa-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-stop | Moolenaar, Dingell, Correa Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Stop Tuberculosis Outbreaks | 2023-12-12 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Congressman John Moolenaar, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI), and Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA) have introduced H.R. 6705, the Effective Screening and Testing for Tuberculosis Act. The legislation would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to put in place requirements for the testing and screening of tuberculosis (TB) in donor materials used in medical procedures. The bill comes in response to the passing of Shandra Eisenga of Marion due to complications from TB, which she contracted during surgery requiring a bone graft. Thirty-six patients in seven states contracted TB after receiving a tissue donation from the same donor, with two passing away from complications. “No family should have to endure the pain Shandra and her family have experienced. It is long overdue that the Department of Health and Human Services have requirements in place to stop TB outbreaks like the one earlier this year,” said Moolenaar. “My bipartisan bill is common sense, and will require testing for tuberculosis to help ensure TB outbreaks from tissue donors never happen again.” “In the last two years, we’ve witnessed multiple cases of bone graft recipients suffering and losing their lives due to tuberculosis infection. This is a preventable tragedy, and we must do more to protect patients. This legislation will take meaningful steps to strengthen regulations and enhance TB testing and screening to prevent infection from HCT/P,” said Dingell. “No family should have to endure the pain that Shandra’s are, not when the pain could have been prevented,” Correa said. “That’s why my colleagues and I are introducing this bipartisan legislation today—to require testing for tuberculosis from tissue donors, and ensure that outbreaks like this never happen again. The Department of Health and Human Services has a duty to step up in the wake of this crisis, and we won’t relent in our call for them to do so. In August, Moolenaar and Dingell wrote to Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert Califf, calling on him to issue gu… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-peters-bipartisan-provision-to-expand-access-to-opioid-addiction-treatment-for-adolescents-advances-in-senate | Senator Peters’ Bipartisan Provision to Expand Access to Opioid Addiction Treatment for Adolescents Advances in Senate | 2023-12-12 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – A bipartisan provision led by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) to expand access to opioid addiction treatment for adolescents has advanced in the Senate as part of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. The bipartisan SUPPORT for Patient Reauthorization Act would reauthorize federal funding for numerous opioid prevention, education, coverage, and treatment programs to help address the ongoing opioid epidemic that has devastated communities in Michigan and across the country. Peters’ provision in the SUPPORT Act – based off his Youth Prevention and Recovery Reauthorization Act – would reauthorize funding specifically for the Youth Prevention and Recovery Initiative. Peters established this initiative through legislation he authored into law in 2018 to make an existing substance abuse treatment program available for young adults. Peters’ provision would ensure this critical resource remains available to adolescents, families, care providers, and communities. The SUPPORT for Patients Reauthorization Act was approved by the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee and now moves to the full Senate for consideration. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA), more than 695,000 American adolescents used opioids for nonmedical reasons in 2018, up by more than 400,000 since the last study was conducted in 2015. In December 2022, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported that monthly drug overdose deaths nearly tripled among adolescents age 10 to 19 years during the first 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic. In Michigan, deaths from opioid overdoses have increased roughly 18 times from 1999 – 2021, when there were more than 2,800 overdose deaths. “Opioid addiction has devastated far too many families and communities throughout our state and country. To address this epidemic, we must make sure people have access to the kind of treatment they need to get better, especially our young people who have their whole lives ahead of the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senators-peters-and-stabenow-applaud-federal-funding-to-improve-safety-on-michigan-roadways | Senators Peters & Stabenow Applaud Federal Funding to Improve Safety on Michigan Roadways | 2023-12-12 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) applauded several federal investments coming to Michigan communities through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program, which funds local and regional road safety projects that will help prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. Funding for this program is made possible through the bipartisan infrastructure law that the senators helped enact. “It’s important that Michiganders feel safe when using our roadways, regardless of whether they are driving a car, riding a bike or walking,” said Senator Peters. “These federal investments will help our communities take the necessary steps to address safety concerns and ensure our roadways are as safe as possible.” “This investment will give our local communities the tools they need to keep Michigan pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers safe. Roadway deaths are all too common, and this is an important step to improve some of the most dangerous streets in our state,” said Senator Stabenow. Americans are currently enduring a safety crisis on our roads. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimated that 42,915 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2021, the highest number of fatalities since 2005 and the largest annual percentage increase ever recorded. Preliminary statistics from 2022 continue to indicate elevated rates of roadway fatalities. The SS4A program will help reverse this trend by supporting the development of comprehensive safety action plans, which help identify and address the most significant roadway safety concerns in a community. Once a comprehensive safety action plan is in place, a community is eligible to apply for additional grant funding to demonstrate or implement strategies defined in its action plan. The communities and entities listed below are receiving funding for demonstration and implementation activities related to an action plan: The City of Dearborn is receiving $24,894,430 to i… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-named-international-dairy-foods-association-leadership-award | Moolenaar Named International Dairy Foods Association Leadership Award Recipient | 2023-12-11 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Congressman John Moolenaar has been awarded the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) Leadership Award. This honor is given annually to federal lawmakers in recognition of their support for the U.S. dairy industry. Moolenaar was one of just two members of the House of Representatives to receive the award this year. “I am honored to receive IDFA’s Leadership Award for 2023. The dairy industry is vital to Michigan’s economy and plays an important role in the lives of Michigan families,” said Moolenaar. “I will continue to support policies that help Michigan dairy producers get their products to market and feed our country.” The dairy industry employs more than 3.2 million people in the United States and has a national economic impact of more than $700 billion annually. Michigan is home to 92 dairy processing plants, shipping Pure Michigan products across America and around the world. Congressman Moolenaar being presented the IDFA Leadership Award. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-introduces-bill-to-protect-american-genetic-data-from-foreign-adversaries | Peters Introduces Bill to Protect American Genetic Data From Foreign Adversaries | 2023-12-11 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, introduced legislation to combat the ability of foreign adversaries to steal American genetic data and personal health information. The bill would prevent biotechnology companies, such as the BGI Group (BGI), that have significant ties to foreign adversaries, such as the Chinese Communist Party, from accessing American genetic data and personal health information by creating a comprehensive process to identify companies with business practices that pose a threat to U.S. national security. The bill would also ban companies that are identified as national security risks from receiving taxpayer dollars through federal government contracts. “Every day, Americans get blood drawn or take other medical tests to protect their health, but few people know exactly who might have access to the DNA information contained in those samples. As the biotechnology sector becomes more prominent in everyday life, the threats posed by biotech companies controlled by adversaries, like the Chinese government, loom larger.” said Senator Peters. “My bill will protect Americans’ personal health and genetic information from foreign adversaries who have the ability and motivation to undermine our national security.” Biotechnology is a rapidly expanding field with many beneficial applications, including promoting human health, improving agricultural production, and spurring industrial innovation. U.S. academic institutions and companies have accelerated investments in biotechnology to advance American science and maintain America’s economic edge in this highly competitive and complex field. However, biological data, such as DNA sequences, can be exploited for military purposes, used to invade privacy, and violate human rights. The U.S. intelligence community has cited the Chinese Communist Party’s concerted efforts to acquire human genetic and related data through biotechnology companies such as the BGI Group (BGI) as a … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senators-peters-and-stabenow-announce-federal-investment-to-expand-passenger-rail-service-in-michigan | Senators Peters & Stabenow Announce Federal Investment to Expand Passenger Rail Service in Michigan | 2023-12-08 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is receiving federal funding to plan for the development of three intercity rail corridors across Michigan – including new cross-border service to Ontario, Canada. This investment will expand accessible and affordable transportation service between key urban and rural communities throughout the state. The grant funding is made available through the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Corridor Identification and Development (Corridor ID) Program, which was established by the bipartisan infrastructure law the Senators helped enact. “By investing in development of new and improved passenger rail service, we have an opportunity to transform how Michiganders travel across our state and region,” said Senator Peters. “I advocated for each of these MDOT projects because this funding will make rail transportation a more available and reliable option for travelers while spurring economic development.” “This investment will improve the reliability of our passenger trains so that people can count on more convenient schedules and trains that run on time. This is another investment in our state’s infrastructure that is long overdue that was made possible by our passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act,” said Senator Stabenow. “These grants will help the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) develop and update the service development plans for the Amtrak Pere Marquette, Blue Water, and Wolverine routes and collaborate with the Ohio Rail Development Commission on the Detroit-Toledo-Cleveland corridor,” said MDOT Director Bradley C. Wieferich. “We appreciate the work of our federal partners in Congress and the Federal Rail Administration in providing funds to help us identify areas in these rail corridors where we can make investments to improve reliability and reduce bottlenecks.” Each grantee selected by the FRA receives a $500,000 investment to initiate planning … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1153 | Bergman: Our Growing Government Needs Better Oversight | 2023-12-07 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | bergman | https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Read Rep. Jack Bergman's recent op-ed in The Hill here or below: In just three years President Biden’s administration has pushed America’s fiscal standing from bad to worse through partisan bills and executive actions. Due to White House policies, supported by Democrats in Congress, we are now looking at record debt, deficits and interest payments. President Biden has driven us to the budgetary brink. And while the fiscal state of our union is dire, it is not unfixable. But we need to get to work. As chairman of the House Budget Committee’s Oversight Task Force, I am determined to bring transparency to the American people and begin to reverse the curse of our massive spending problem. It starts with better oversight. One of the first places to look are some of the costly legislative measures crafted by congressional Democrats and signed into law by President Biden. Better oversight will ask: Is this money being spent wisely? When the $1.9 trillion partisan American Rescue Plan passed early in 2021, there was still over $1 trillion remaining in unspent COVID-19 funds that were previously passed on a bipartisan basis. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act increased spending over the ten-year budget window by $1.1 trillion, according to the Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) baseline released after the bill was enacted. How is all this money being spent? The Inflation Reduction Act supercharged the Internal Revenue Service by $80 billion and expanded Green New Deal policies at agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by billions of dollars. The legislation contributed to the EPA’s ten-year outlays growing by 163.9 percent since President Biden took office, according to the non-partisan CBO. Simply put, in just a few years, legislation signed by President Biden has increased spending by $6 trillion with little oversight, accountability, or transparency. Executive actions also should not be overlooked. For instance, in August 2021, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) unilaterally i… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://mcclain.house.gov/2023/12/mcclain | Passage of Rep. McClain's H.J. Res 88 | 2023-12-07 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | MI | Lisa C. McClain | M001136 | mcclain.house.gov | mcclain | https://mcclain.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.J. Res.88 in a statement vote that would ensure President Biden cannot override the authority of the Supreme Court of the United States of America. Introduced by Congresswoman Lisa McClain (R-MI), this resolution provides for Congressional disapproval of the Biden Administration's unconstitutional plan to cancel student loan debt for borrowers in an attempt to push through his free college agenda. “President Biden’s disastrous free college plan is a slap in the face to Americans across the country who went to college and paid off their loans, and to Americans who never went to college in the first place,” said Rep. Lisa McClain “Trying to undermine the authority of the Supreme Court, even after they ruled this plan was unconstitutional shows us how little the President cares about our institutions, rather he will do whatever he can to force his radical agenda onto the nation.” The Wharton Business School Budget Model estimates that the President’s plan would cost taxpayers nearly $500 billion over the next decade. Make no mistake, efforts to cancel student debt in the United States are nothing more than a luxurious handout to Biden’s elite backers, not a saving grace for hardworking Americans. House Republicans stand to help the Americans who take responsibility for their loans and pay their bills, not those who cry out for government assistance for their expensive choices. Read the full text of the Resolution here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/one-month-later-gotion-must-listen-will-mecosta-county-voters | One Month Later, Gotion Must Listen to the Will of Mecosta County Voters | 2023-12-07 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman John Moolenaar renewed his call for Gotion, a Chinese Communist Party (CCP)-affiliated battery company, to end its plans to build a factory in Mecosta County. On November 7, Green Charter Township residents voted to recall the entire Board of Trustees that signed the initial agreement with Gotion. Then, on December 3, the newly elected members of the Green Charter Township Board of Trustees voted to rescind the community's support for the project. “One month ago, the residents of Green Charter Township made it clear they do not want Gotion in their community. Then this week, the Township Board rescinded its support as well. Sadly, but not surprisingly, a Chinese Communist Party-affiliated company has shown little interest in listening to the will of the people. I continue to believe Gotion should listen to the results of the election and the new Board of Trustees, and cancel its plans to build in Mecosta County,” said Moolenaar. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://mcclain.house.gov/2023/12/rejecting-the-epa-s-ev-mandate | Rejecting the EPA’s EV Mandate | 2023-12-06 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | MI | Lisa C. McClain | M001136 | mcclain.house.gov | mcclain | https://mcclain.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congresswoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) held a joint press conference with other members of the House to urge Congress to limit the funds available for the implementation of the EPA’s electric vehicle mandate. This rule, proposed by the EPA would require that over two-thirds of all vehicles sold in the United States be electric by the year 2032. “Mandating American automakers to produce EVs when the market is not ready for it is ridiculous, and the impact on our economic future will be devastating,” said Rep. Lisa McClain. “Not only would this move strip American consumers of their choice in the market, but it would make Americans rely upon the Chinese battery industry, further empowering the CCP. This draconian mandate coming from the Biden administration is just plain dumb.” In a time when China is doing everything in its power to overtake the United States on the world stage, giving them a manufacturing gift like this would be devastating. The EPA should be in no position to force electric vehicles onto the nation in their attempt to cripple the combustion engine and its adjacent industries. America is a nation where consumer choice must remain free, and our government should never give China a golden ticket to have a controlling stake in our auto industry. Watch the press conference here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-votes-end-bidens-executive-rules-electric-vehicles | Moolenaar Votes To End Biden’s Executive Rules on Electric Vehicles | 2023-12-06 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman John Moolenaar voted to pass H.R. 4468, the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act of 2023. The legislation would block the Environmental Protection Agency from enforcing Biden administration rules on tailpipe emission standards that will force gas-powered vehicles out of the auto market in order to increase the number of electric vehicles sold in the U.S. “President Biden’s push for electric vehicles goes against what the American people want and plays right into the hands of the Chinese Communist Party, which wants to monopolize critical minerals and the EV supply chain. When our nation made the shift from typewriters to computers, we didn’t need government rules to end the sale of typewriters. President Biden should end his out-of-touch EPA rules and let Americans choose the vehicles they want,” said Moolenaar. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-scholten-announces-90k-americorps-funding-support-west-michigan | Rep. Scholten Announces $90k in AmeriCorps Funding to Support West Michigan Organizations | 2023-12-06 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Hillary J. Scholten | S001221 | scholten.house.gov | scholten | https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Hillary Scholten (MI-03) announced $99,360 in funding through AmeriCorps, the agency for service and volunteering, for the development of new AmeriCorps VISTA projects in West Michigan. “Service is central to who we are as West Michiganders, and every day, the Greater Grand Rapids NAACP and HOAP work to improve the lives of our friends and neighbors,”said Rep. Scholten. “These much-needed funds will be essential to their work to create a better West Michigan for all, especially those who have been ignored for far too long. I look forward to seeing the change this funding will bring to our community.” The AmeriCorps VISTA program sends corps members to local organizations across the country to work on anti-poverty projects and expand their organization's capacity. Each corps member serves for one year. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://stevens.house.gov/media/press-releases/second-stevens-bill-two-weeks-sails-through-house-demonstrating-commitment | Second Stevens Bill in Two Weeks Sails through House Demonstrating Commitment to Nation’s Research Agenda | 2023-12-06 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Haley M. Stevens | S001215 | stevens.house.gov | stevens | https://stevens.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed on suspension the DOE and NSF Interagency Research Act (H.R. 2980) led by Congresswoman Haley Stevens (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Research and Technology Subcommittee on the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. Co-led by Congressman Jim Baird (R-IN), the bill authorizes critical collaborative research between the Department of Energy and National Science Foundation on issues including quantum computing, foundational research, advanced manufacturing, and STEM education. This is the second time in as many weeks that bipartisan legislation introduced by Congresswoman Stevens has passed the House. “DOE and NSF represent some of our nation’s most cutting-edge research activities supporting the innovation that we require to solve our most pressing issues and remain competitive on the world stage,” said Ranking Member Stevens. “The work of these two agencies is critical to developing the solutions needed to our nation’s most pressing issues. The CHIPS and Science Act, that I helped author along with my Science Committee colleagues, strengthens DOE and NSF, and aims to set them up for success in the coming years. To ensure that we are maximizing the impact of that historic bill, we must promote cross-cutting interagency research activities—this bill will do just that. I was proud to join in leading this bill with my colleague Representative Jim Baird and I look forward to seeing this effort to the finish line.” “Operating in a silo is never the best practice, especially when conducting scientific research,” said Congressman Baird. “I’m pleased the House is prioritizing interagency cooperation at the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation by passing my legislation directing them to coordinate regularly and share their findings. I’d like to thank Congresswoman Stevens for her support in passing this bill, and I urge the Senate to take up this legislation without delay.” Congresswoman Stevens serves as the Ranking Membe… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-walberg-bill-protect-automobile-choice | House Passes Walberg Bill to Protect Automobile Choice | 2023-12-06 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | MI | Tim Walberg | W000798 | walberg.house.gov | walberg | https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. -- Today, the House passed the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act with bipartisan support by a vote of 221-197. The legislation, introduced by Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) and Andrew Clyde (GA-09), would prohibit the Biden administration from implementing aggressive emission standards for light and medium-duty vehicles that limit consumer choice by requiring over two-thirds of all new vehicles to be electric by 2032. The CARS Act would also prevent the EPA from implementing future vehicle emissions regulations that would mandate certain technologies or limit the availability of vehicles based on engine type. “Just last week, nearly 4,000 car dealers sent a letter to the Biden administration asking them to reconsider their EV mandate, citing a lack of demand from consumers. Today, with the passage of the CARS Act, the House showed we're listening,” said Rep. Walberg. "Instead of tying the hands of American car manufacturers and forcing families to purchase vehicles not conducive to their lifestyle and pricing many families out of the market, we should encourage consumer choice. The passage of the CARS Act is a win for not only the consumer but the entire auto industry, from the workers producing engines in my district to the dealers who can meet the demand for other vehicles. We have to be realistic, and while EVs may play a large role in the future of the auto industry, Washington should not discount other technologies like hydrogen, hybrids, and the internal combustion engine. The CARS Act has already received bipartisan support in the Senate, and they should act swiftly by bringing it up for a vote." The Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act The Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act would stop this executive overreach by preventing the implementation of regulations that seek to limit consumer choice, instead allowing consumers to choose the vehicle that best meets their needs. The legislation would: Prohibit the EPA from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing its … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-stabenow-urge-senate-appropriators-to-include-funding-for-f-15ex-fighter-jets-at-selfridge-in-defense-appropriations-bill | Peters, Stabenow Urge Senate Appropriators to Include Funding for F-15EX Fighter Jets at Selfridge in Defense Appropriations Bill | 2023-12-06 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) urged the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations to include funding in the 2024 defense appropriation bill for additional fighter aircraft such as the F-15EX at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. The Senators also advocated for continued funding for Exercise Northern Strike and the modernization of Army National Guard facilities to ensure equitable access for female servicemembers. In a letter to U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Patty Murray and Vice Chair Susan Collins, Peters and Stabenow highlighted how crucial this funding is for defense priorities that are important to Michigan’s military installations and our country. “We strongly urge you to increase funding for the advanced procurement of additional fighter aircraft such as the F-15EX for Fiscal Year 2024. Bases around the country, including Selfridge Air National Guard Base, are set to see their aging fighter aircraft divested in the coming years. We must take action now to recapitalize bases like Selfridge, which is uniquely positioned to host a new, long-term fighter mission,” the Senators wrote. For years, Peters and Stabenow have led the effort to secure long-term investments for Michigan’s military installations, including Selfridge. This letter builds on these efforts. The full text of the letter is available here and below: Dear Chairwoman Murray and Vice Chair Collins: As the House and Senate work towards passing the Fiscal Year 2024 defense appropriations bills, we urge you to fund the following defense priorities that are important to Michigan’s military installations and our country. We strongly urge you to increase funding for the advanced procurement of additional fighter aircraft such as the F-15EX for Fiscal Year 2024. Bases around the country, including Selfridge Air National Guard Base, are set to see their aging fighter aircraft divested in the coming years. We must take action now to recapitalize bases like Selfridge, which is uniquely posit… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1150 | Bergman & Newhouse: Continued Investment in Soo Locks Critical to National and Economic Security | 2023-12-05 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | bergman | https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI) and Representative Dan Newhouse (R-WA) wrote an op-ed to urge timely investment in and continued modernization of the Soo Locks. They underscored the utility and necessity of this critical infrastructure in their opinion piece, which you can read here or below: Investing in and modernizing the Soo Locks is a matter of great economic and national security for our country. Located on the St. Marys River in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, the Soo Locks have been recognized as vitally important since World War II, since they connect Lake Superior to the other four Great Lakes and waters beyond. However, only two of the four locks at the Soo are operational, and 88% of the commercial traffic is limited by size to a single lock. Due to decades of a lack of modernization and investment, the Soo Locks are in drastic need of revitalization and expansion. It’s up to Congress to continue to advance investment in this critical infrastructure, which serves as the linchpin of economic and national security for not only the Midwestern region but the rest of the country. The Soo Locks allow commercial, recreational, and military vessels to traverse the 21-foot drop from Lake Superior to the lower Great Lakes and are a critical node in the Great Lakes Navigation System. For producers of American appliances, automobiles, construction, and farm and mining equipment, the Soo Locks are vital for their livelihoods. Nearly 95% of the country’s iron ore pellets, essential for the steel industry, travel through the Locks. Without this mode of transportation, the supply chain for American steel production and manufacturing would suffer greatly. The dedicated men and women there ensure that vessels passing through the Soo Locks can haul an estimated 75 million tons of cargo annually for industries that contribute more than $1 trillion to America’s economy. This, combined with the 123,000 jobs and $22.6 billion in economic activity generated, serves as evidence that preserving these Locks will, in turn, p… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1152 | Bergman, Browley Bill Passes House, Will Expand Home Care Options for Veterans | 2023-12-05 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | bergman | https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Today, legislation introduced by Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI) and Representative Julia Brownley (D-CA) passed the House with broad bipartisan support. The bill, H.R. 542, the “Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act of 2023,” is a monumental victory for our Nation’s Veterans. The legislation will transform the landscape of long-term care for Veterans by improving and expanding the VA Home and Community-Based Services program. The bipartisan bill is tailored to older Veterans, requiring VA to ensure those entering their later years have access to the long-term care option that meets their specific needs and desires. Rep. Bergman stated, “As studies show and as many of the older Veterans throughout our Nation will attest, care in home settings is often preferable to care in a clinical facility. This is especially true for those disabled and elderly Veterans living in rural and remote communities like Michigan’s First Congressional District. The Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act recognizes this reality, and I’m proud to join Rep. Julia Brownley, to comprehensively expand access, options, and programs for these Veterans who deserve care in the comfort of their home." By enhancing VA’s non-institutional long-term care services through Rep. Bergman and Brownley’s bill, more aging and disabled Veterans would be extended the option of staying in their homes for treatment, and institutional care could be reserved for Veterans who truly need intensive, round-the-clock assistance and services. This would help address shortages and waitlists that come from limited admissions at long-term care facilities. Read the full text of the bill here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://mcclain.house.gov/2023/12/importance-of-protecting-female-athletics-and-title-ix | Importance of Protecting Female Athletics and Title IX | 2023-12-05 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | MI | Lisa C. McClain | M001136 | mcclain.house.gov | mcclain | https://mcclain.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congresswoman Lisa McClain (R-MI) hosted a press conference following the conclusion of the House Oversight Subcommittee on Healthcare and Financial Services hearing on the “Importance of Protecting Female Athletics and Title IX.” This hearing brought forth two high-profile witnesses in the fight to protect women's sports to testify on the dangers and the breakdown of competition that comes with allowing biological males to compete in women's athletics. “This is about protecting our daughters and their ability to compete,” said Rep. Lisa McClain. “President Biden will do anything to appease the radicals in his party rather than defend the success of women's athletics and Title IX. Our daughters deserve better, and we owe it to them to fight for the sanctity of women’s sports.” This year, Title IX celebrates 51 years since being signed into law, and women’s sports are under more heat than we've seen in a half-century. Title IX was meant to give women fair ground for competition, where they could succeed and showcase their skills amongst themselves. Biological men have no space in women’s sports, and House Republicans are committed to standing up for our daughters, female athletes, and Title IX. Watch the press conference here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://mcclain.house.gov/2023/12/introducing-a-censure-of-rep-jamaal-bowman | Introducing a Censure of Rep. Jamaal Bowman | 2023-12-05 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | MI | Lisa C. McClain | M001136 | mcclain.house.gov | mcclain | https://mcclain.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congresswoman Lisa McClain (R-MI) introduced a resolution seeking the censure of Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) for his role in pulling a fire alarm in Cannon House Office Building while the United States House of Representatives was considering legislation. Section 22-1319 of the District of Columbia Criminal Code makes knowingly causing a false alarm of fire a misdemeanor punishment. “While the House was working tirelessly to avert a government shutdown, Representative Bowman was working nefariously to prevent a vote,” said Rep. Lisa McClain. “It is reprehensible that a Member of Congress would go to such lengths to prevent House Republicans from bringing forth a vote to keep the government operating and Americans receiving their paychecks. Especially from a former schoolteacher, who without a doubt understands the function and severity of pulling a fire alarm.” Instead of being able to enter the chamber and hold an appropriate debate on critical legislation, House Members and their staff were forced to evacuate the Cannon House Office Building, delaying a vote as a shutdown loomed. Rep. Bowman went out of his way to obstruct the work of Congress and broke the laws of D.C. in the process, and for that, he deserves to be Censured before the House. To read the full Resolution, click here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-dingell-introduce-pace-expanded-act-strengthen-senior-care-1 | Moolenaar, Dingell Introduce PACE Expanded Act to Strengthen Senior Care | 2023-12-05 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman John Moolenaar and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell reintroduced the PACE Expanded Act, which is legislation that would strengthen the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). The PACE Expanded Act would support the expansion of current PACE programs and facilitate the establishment of new ones by giving PACE programs greater flexibility to enroll beneficiaries throughout the year, improving PACE access and affordability for Medicare-only beneficiaries, and establishing a pilot program to help test PACE models in new populations. “Michigan seniors deserve to have options when they need access to reliable long-term care, including the option to receive home care. This legislation ensures that this option is available to seniors and helps makes sure that they don’t need to travel long distances to get the care they need,” said Moolenaar. “This common-sense, bipartisan legislation will cut through red-tape and make sure that the PACE program is available to more seniors. I am proud to introduce this legislation and I will continue to advocate for Michigan seniors. “The PACE model has been remarkably successful in helping seniors and Americans with disabilities age and live with dignity. As the third-largest PACE state, Michigan’s PACE providers deliver critical long-term supportive services for individuals wishing to remain in their homes, which is overwhelmingly the setting Americans prefer. Access to this program makes a real difference, but hundreds of thousands of Americans continue to sit on waitlists to receive home and community-based services,” said Dingell. “We must do more to ensure Americans have the option to live independently in the comfort of their own homes. With the PACE Expanded Act, we can put these long-term supports in reach for those who need them the most.” The legislation is supported by the National PACE Association and PACE Association of Michigan. "With the growing number of families facing long-term care needs, the need to expand access to the Programs of A… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://thanedar.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-shri-thanedar-introduces-the-digital-literacy-and-equity-commission-bill-to-enhance-digital-competence | Rep. Shri Thanedar Introduces the "Digital Literacy and Equity Commission" Bill to Enhance Digital Competence | 2023-12-05 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Shri Thanedar | T000488 | thanedar.house.gov | thanedar | https://thanedar.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC - December 5, 2023 - Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) has introduced a new bill, the "Digital Literacy and Equity Commission," aimed at enhancing digital literacy and addressing digital inequity across the United States. Without internet access, many students are falling behind due to online learning or an inability to complete schoolwork, known as the “homework gap”. "The 'Digital Literacy and Equity Commission' Bill is a crucial step to improve digital literacy and bridge the digital divide in our nation," said Congressman Thanedar. "This initiative focuses on equipping all Americans with the necessary digital skills for today's world." Key Aspects of the Bill: Establishment of the Commission: A new commission to study and promote digital literacy. Comprehensive Analysis: Examining the state of digital literacy, particularly in low-income and disadvantaged areas. International Comparison: Reviewing digital literacy programs from around the world to identify best practices. Strategic Development: Formulating recommendations to enhance digital literacy in the United States. "This bill addresses the need to ensure that every citizen has access to essential digital skills," Congressman Thanedar noted. "It's about leveling the playing field in the digital age. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-presses-for-transparency-on-potential-impacts-of-postal-services-network-plan | Peters Presses for Transparency on Potential Impacts of Postal Service’s Network Plan | 2023-12-05 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC– U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, is pressing the United States Postal Service (USPS) to provide transparency on the potential impacts of its Network Plan on delivery service and communities. In a letter, Peters requested details and analyses of the full scope and associated impacts of the Postal Service’s plans, which include changes to some facilities. Peters raised concerns about the pace of these changes, and called on the Postal Service to provide full transparency on its long-term plans to ensure that any changes will not harm delivery service. Peters also urged the Postal Service to fully cooperate with ongoing, independent oversight efforts by the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) and USPS Office of Inspector General. “In line with the Postal Service’s mission of reliably serving every community, it is essential to ensure full transparency about these plans and ensure any changes will not adversely impact service,” wrote Senator Peters. “It is essential that USPS study and disclose details about the impacts of any changes, including impacts on service. I urge the Postal Service to fully study the impacts of early facility changes before moving forward with plans.” Peters has championed efforts to protect the Postal Service and its 250-year tradition of delivery service to all Americans. Peters authored and led passage of a historic, bipartisan law to set the Postal Service on a more sustainable financial footing and support the goal of providing long-term reliable service across the country. The law made the first major reforms to the Postal Service in more than 15 years, including requiring six-day delivery. The text of the letter is copied below and available here. Dear Postmaster General DeJoy, I write to request details about the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) planned and ongoing implementation of changes to its network, including additional information on the scope of these plans and their associated impacts. I urg… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-bishop-huizenga-panetta-introduce-bipartisan-boost-act | Moolenaar, Bishop, Huizenga, Panetta Introduce Bipartisan BOOST Act | 2023-12-04 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Congressman John Moolenaar, Congressman Sanford Bishop (D-GA), Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI), and Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) have introduced the Broadening Online Opportunities Through Simple Technologies (BOOST) Act. The bipartisan legislation allows families and residents in rural households to claim a $300 tax credit after purchasing a mobile hotspot to connect to the internet or a signal booster to increase their internet connection speeds. “My BOOST Act will ensure Michigan families can connect to the internet with their own hotspot or boost the internet speed they currently have. This bipartisan legislation will empower residents in rural areas who have been waiting far too long to have reliable internet in their homes. This is long overdue and will help families sooner rather than later,” said Moolenaar. “I am happy to reintroduce the bipartisan BOOST Act with my colleagues, which will help make broadband internet access more affordable to rural communities. Dependable access to high-speed internet is vital for a whole range of day-to-day activities including individuals teleworking, children doing homework, and families accessing telemedicine. Through legislation like this we want to help close the gap in rural services and ensure everyone is able to take full advantage of digital resources and fully participate in the 21st century economy,” said Bishop. “A critical lack of reliable connectivity still exists in portions of Southwest Michigan. As new buildouts continue and communities grow, we introduced the BOOST Act because families should be able to afford and access this available wireless technology to meet their daily needs until the buildouts reach them,” said Huizenga. “The lack of reliable wired broadband in rural areas, including parts of California’s 19th Congressional District, puts many working families at a disadvantage when it comes to work, school, and other opportunities,” said Panetta. “I am proud to reintroduce the bipartisan BOOST Act to provide a tax credit that these stud… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-congress-must-pass-no-gotion-act-after-treasury-decision-ccp | Moolenaar: Congress Must Pass NO GOTION Act After Treasury Decision On CCP Companies | 2023-12-01 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman John Moolenaar criticized the Department of Treasury for announcing new proposed rules that allow companies affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to qualify for billions of dollars from American taxpayers under federal tax credits that were created by President Joe Biden in the so-called Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). “The United States is in a competition with the CCP and under no circumstance should CCP-affiliated companies receive tax dollars from hard-working Americans. The CCP controls businesses through shell companies and banks, making it hard to tell what it really owns. These companies will take advantage of Treasury’s new rules and potentially reap billions of dollars from the American people. This decision makes it clear that Congress must pass my NO GOTION Act to help ensure CCP-affiliated companies do not qualify for these tax credits,” said Moolenaar. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-welcomes-line-5-tunnel-approval | Moolenaar Welcomes Line 5 Tunnel Approval | 2023-12-01 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Congressman John Moolenaar welcomed the Michigan Public Service Commission’s decision today to allow the construction of a tunnel through the Straights of Mackinac for the Line 5 pipeline. “Line 5 is a vital source of energy for Michigan families. The decision today by the Michigan Public Service Commission will help them continue to have access to reliable, affordable energy for their homes. The tunnel project is the safest option to ensure that Line 5 can remain a source of energy for years to come. I have been working in Congress to make sure federal approvals are obtained quickly to help this project move forward, but President Biden and his administration have slowed it down every chance they get. They must now act urgently instead of continuing to oppose this vital infrastructure project for Michigan jobs and energy,” said Moolenaar. In March, Moolenaar voted for legislation to ease the permitting process for projects like Line 5. In July, language authored by Moolenaar was included in the State Department’s budget to stop the Biden administration from using federal funds to stop the flow of energy through line 5. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/walberg-cosponsors-bill-help-secure-border-demands-senate-vote-hr-2 | Walberg Cosponsors Bill to Help Secure the Border, Demands Senate Vote on H.R. 2 | 2023-11-30 | 2023 | 2023-11 | 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-05) cosponsored the Southern Border Transparency Act and took to the House floor to demand a Senate vote on H.R. 2, Secure the Border Act. In FY23, Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) recorded a record-setting 2.4+ million encounters at the southern border, including 169 individuals on the terrorist watchlist who were apprehended attempting to enter the country illegally. Provisions of Secure the Border Act include: Requires the Biden Administration to restart construction of the southern border wall. Deploys improved technology to the southern and northern borders. Increases the number of Border Patrol agents and provide bonus pay. Requires transparency from the Department of Homeland Security regarding illegal crossings. Strengthens existing laws to protect children from human trafficking. Ends catch and release and the abuse of executive immigration authority. Strengthens and streamlines the asylum process. "This is a national security and humanitarian crisis and the Senate and President Biden simply cannot wait any longer to secure the border," said Rep. Walberg. "Each year President Biden has been in office, we've seen a new record for encounters, yet the Administration continues to ignore the problem. For months, the Senate has also refused to take up the Secure the Border Act, which passed the House in early May and is the strongest border bill to ever pass the House. It's long past time for a vote on border security." Provisions of Southern Border Transparency Act include: Requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to issue reports detailing the total number of illegal immigrants encountered at the southern border and released into the country. Prevents gimmicks utilized to artificially lower numbers by requiring DHS to report a wide range of data, including the total number of migrants paroled at a port of entry (POE) and the amount granted parole. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1148 | Bergman Continues Effort to Support Rural Healthcare | 2023-11-29 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | bergman | https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Rep. Jack Bergman, joined by colleagues in the Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus, spoke on the House floor in support of First District Rural Healthcare providers across rural and remote areas of Michigan's First District. Watch Rep. Bergman's speech here, or read it below: I’m honored to join my colleagues today in highlighting the accomplishments and ongoing challenges facing high-quality health care access in rural and remote parts of the United States. Health care providers in areas like Michigan’s First District face unique struggles in maintaining financial stability while providing the best possible care – struggles unlike anything facing those in urban or suburban regions. As a result, we have seen a significant increase in rural clinic and hospital closures over the past decade, and many of those still operating today are doing so at the razor’s edge. A single provider closing their doors could result in patients having to travel hundreds of miles farther to receive care. While the situation remains serious, we have seen promising improvements for rural health, especially when it comes to telemedicine. The pandemic underscored the need for – and efficacy of – telehealth, especially for those in rural areas who would otherwise be forced to travel multiple hours just to receive a routine checkup or consult with their doctor. Congress must act to permanently extend pandemic telehealth flexibilities, help providers and patients get the tools they need to utilize telemedicine, and continue to reduce government-imposed barriers. I also want to highlight the importance of the 340B drug pricing program, which provides discounted pharmaceutical products to providers that care for a disproportionate share of uninsured and at-risk patients. In my district alone, we have twenty 340B hospitals helping care for our most vulnerable patient populations and ensuring our rural and remote communities receive the best possible care available. The 340B program has been a critical component of healthcare for so many M… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://thanedar.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-thanedar-honors-the-legacy-of-mayor-coleman-a-young-on-the-26th-anniversary-of-his-passing | Rep. Thanedar Honors the Legacy of Mayor Coleman A. Young on the 26th Anniversary of His Passing | 2023-11-29 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | House | MI | Shri Thanedar | T000488 | thanedar.house.gov | thanedar | https://thanedar.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC - November 29, 2023 - Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar, representing Michigan's 13th Congressional District, made the following statement in the House of Representatives commemoration of the 26th anniversary of the passing of Mayor Coleman A. Young, Detroit's longest-serving and first African-American mayor: “I rise today to honor the memory of the longest serving mayor of the city I so proudly represent, Mayor Coleman A. Young, on the 26th anniversary of his passing. “Born in the throes of segregation in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Mayor Young rose from the humble beginnings of the Great Migration to become a beacon of hope and a pillar of strength for the city of Detroit. His journey was marked not just by the offices he held, but by the indomitable spirit he embodied – a spirit that challenged inequality, fought for justice, and tirelessly sought to uplift every resident of Detroit. “As Detroit's first African-American mayor, he broke barriers and built bridges. He led our city through times of challenge and change, always with an unwavering vision for a more inclusive and prosperous Detroit. His efforts to integrate the Detroit Police Department and to fight excessive use of force were not just administrative actions, but bold steps towards healing and unity. His advocacy for affirmative action and his dedication to economic development were testament to his belief in a Detroit that offered opportunity for all. Under his leadership, Detroit saw the rise of vital infrastructure and community projects, laying the groundwork for the city's future. “As we reflect on Mayor Young's legacy, let us remember his courage, his unwavering commitment to civil rights, and his enduring love for Detroit. His life’s work reminds us of the power of resilience, the importance of visionary leadership, and the unyielding pursuit of equality. Mayor Young's legacy is not confined to the past; it is a guiding light for our future, motivating us to continue building a city that is as strong, as vibrant, and as inclusive a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senators-peters-and-stabenow-announce-10-million-in-additional-federal-funding-for-new-beaver-island-ferry | Senators Peters & Stabenow Announce $10 Million in Additional Federal Funding for New Beaver Island Ferry | 2023-11-29 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has been awarded $10,000,000 in federal funding to help construct a new passenger ferry to improve transportation between Charlevoix and Beaver Island. The grant funding is made available through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program, which was established by the bipartisan infrastructure law that the Senators helped enact. “All year long, residents and tourists rely on ferry service for transportation to and from Beaver Island,” said Senator Peters, a member of the Senate Commerce Committee. “I advocated for this grant funding, which will make transportation of both people and freight to Beaver Island more efficient while supporting the Island’s economy.” “Beaver Island is one of Michigan’s most unique communities,” said Senator Stabenow. “I advocated strongly for this project and understand what a vital service this is for residents and the local economy.” “Water transportation is essential for the residents and economy, carrying passengers, vehicles, and freight to and from the Island,” said Mary Cook, Executive Director of the Beaver Island Transportation Authority. “Senator Peters and Senator Stabenow have taken an interest in the unique transportation needs of our community and understand the importance of the ferry system for the Island. We are extremely grateful to them for doing so and thankful for their support of our grant applications for these projects.” Two ferries currently service Beaver Island, one of which is more than 60-years-old. A replacement vessel was designed in 2012, but did not have the funding to move forward. Using this DOT investment, along with a $6,628,285 grant the Senators helped secure in January, planning can now move forward for construction of an efficient, reliable, and environmentally-friendly ferry. The Beaver Island Transportation Authority is currently conducting a propulsion study to … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-gluesenkamp-perez-johnson-introduce-bipartisan-bill-protect | Moolenaar, Gluesenkamp Perez, Johnson Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect American Farmland and Rural Communities | 2023-11-28 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Congressman John Moolenaar (R-MI), Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA), and Congressman Dusty Johnson (R-SD) have introduced the bipartisan Farmland Security Act of 2023, a bill to increase transparency and oversight of foreign ownership of American farmland. “I am proud to introduce the Farmland Security Act to help protect Michigan farms and our food supply. This legislation promotes transparency to the American people on foreign shell corporations and increases penalties for foreign entities failing to accurately report their land ownership," said Congressman Moolenaar. “Farmland is a vital asset for our food supply, economy, and national security. It is more important than ever that we have the structures in place to review and assess foreign ownership.” “When foreign investors buy up broad swaths of American farmland, our food access and national security are put at risk – all at a time when we import a significant chunk of the fruits and vegetables we consume each day,” said Congresswoman Gluesenkamp Perez. “This bipartisan legislation would help us maintain control over our food supply and ensure family farms across Southwest Washington don’t get squeezed out.” “America’s farmland is highly sought after, not only by U.S. producers, but by individuals and companies around the world,” said Congressman Johnson. “If our ag land is sold into the wrong hands, we could face threats to our food security and national security. This bill puts provisions in place to give a more detailed analysis of who is buying our farmland so we can protect our rural communities, producers, food security, and national security.” The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reported foreign-owned agricultural acreage has nearly doubled in the past ten years to over 37.6 million acres, valued at over $60 billion. However, these figures likely underestimate the total, as some foreign investors evade reporting requirements. The Farmland Security Act would help ensure all foreign investors and shell companies who buy Amer… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases/two-scholten-backed-bills-support-small-businesses-pass-house | Two Scholten-Backed Bills to Support Small Businesses Pass House | 2023-11-28 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | House | MI | Hillary J. Scholten | S001221 | scholten.house.gov | scholten | https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WATCH: Rep. Scholten speaks on the House Floor in support of her two bills. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, two bills co-lead by Rep. Hillary Scholten (MI-03) through the House Small Business Committee passed the House of Representatives – the POST It Act and the Small Business Contracting Transparency Act. “Small businesses are the heartbeat of West Michigan and the entire country, and these bills are essential to helping small businesses thrive. I’d like to thank my colleagues for coming together in a bipartisan way to get these bills over the finish line,”said Rep. Scholten. “As a member of the Small Business Committee, I’ll keep fighting to make sure that small businesses have the resources they need to succeed.” The POST It Act would help small businesses stay in compliance with federal regulations by making compliance information from federal agencies easier to locate and understand. Rep. Scholten served as the Democratic co-lead of the bill and helped usher the legislation through the Small Business Committee. The Small Business Contracting Transparency Act would help women-owned, veteran-owned, and HUBZone-located small businesses compete in the federal contracting marketplace, by enhancing great transparency in contract deals. Federal contracting has been historically dominated by large corporations, but contracting with small businesses has major advantages for quality and security. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://stevens.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-stevens-d-mi-resolution-condemning-hostage-taking-hamas-passes | Congresswoman Stevens (D-MI) Resolution Condemning Hostage Taking by Hamas Passes U.S. House Unanimously | 2023-11-28 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | House | MI | Haley M. Stevens | S001215 | stevens.house.gov | stevens | https://stevens.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously adopted a resolution introduced by Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI), Co-Chair of the Congressional Hostage Task Force, demanding the immediate release of all innocents held hostage by Hamas in the wake of the brutal October 7th terrorist attack on Israel. Co-sponsored by Rep. French Hill (R-AR) Co-Chair of the Congressional Hostage Task Force, this bipartisan resolution passed 414-0 “For 52 days more than 200 people have been held in tunnels, without medical care or sufficient food. For 52 days, their families have been waiting with bated breath to learn the fate of their loved ones – tiny babies, parents, elderly people,” said Rep. Haley Stevens. “It is inhumane, immoral, and a violation of humanitarian law. Recent releases of hostages are a positive step, but it is not enough. After weeks of working with the families of hostages, I’m heartened that every single one of my colleagues voted to support this resolution this evening, and that all my colleagues joined me in condemning the actions of Hamas and calling for the immediate release of ALL innocent civilians held, including nine Americans. I will not stop until each and every hostage is safely returned.” “Holding innocent civilians hostage is immoral,” said Rep. French Hill. “While Hamas releasing some of the hostages last week was a step in the right direction, it is not enough until all those held against their will by this savage terrorist group are released from captivity. I am proud that my resolution with Rep. Haley Stevens passed the House tonight, further demonstrating our steadfast commitment to bringing all those held hostage by Hamas home safely.” Complete text of the resolution can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-statement-on-agreement-to-release-hostages-from-gaza | Peters Statement on Agreement to Release Hostages from Gaza | 2023-11-22 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | DETROIT, MI – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) released the following statement on the agreement reached to release 50 hostages held by Hamas and allow humanitarian aid to reach innocent civilians: “This agreement to release 50 women and children who have been held hostage by Hamas since their brutal attack on October 7th is welcome news. I appreciate the Biden Administration’s efforts to work with our international partners to broker this agreement, which will also allow additional humanitarian aid to reach innocent families in Gaza who have been dragged into this crisis by Hamas’s actions. “As the parties work to see this deal through, the United States and our international partners must continue working to secure the safe release of all the remaining hostages and protect innocent civilians. Finally, Israel must have the steadfast support of the United States – including additional aid – as it works to eliminate Hamas, end their deadly campaign and prevent this conflict from expanding.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-scholten-hosts-small-business-saturday-preview | Rep. Scholten Hosts Small Business Saturday Preview | 2023-11-21 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | House | MI | Hillary J. Scholten | S001221 | scholten.house.gov | scholten | https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | View a reply of the press conference here. GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Today, Rep. Hillary Scholten (MI-03), member of the House Small Business Committee, joined The Arts Marketplace leadership and small business owners to highlight the importance of supporting small businesses ahead of Small Business Saturday. “Small businesses are the economic engine of West Michigan. When you shop small, you’re not just getting an incredible homemade gift or service– your dollars are being invested right back into your own community,” said Rep. Scholten. “It was an honor to join small business leaders this afternoon to talk about how important it is to shop small ahead of the holiday season.” "Shopping small isn't just a purchase, it's an investment in your community. At Wear Your Curls, we believe that every small purchase adds up to big changes – changes that strengthen our local economies and bring us closer as a community. This Small Business Saturday, let's celebrate the power of small businesses to bring us together and make our neighborhoods thrive," said Felisha Rodriguez, CEO of Wear Your Curls. "Our mission is not only to fill a need downtown for retail space, but to do so in a way that fosters inclusion and belonging in our community with women and minority-owned businesses... every dollar that gets spent here goes right back to our makers which helps our local community and makes a big impact,"said Jamie Dionne, Board President of The Arts Marketplace. “Currently, we are hosting 65 different small businesses within our store – things ranging from jewelry, to books, to candles, home goods, greeting cards, clothing, and different beauty products as well. We are always looking to grow our community of vendors here,” said Kelcey Edwards, General Manager of The Arts Marketplace. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases/scholten-statement-deal-release-hamas-held-hostages | Scholten Statement on Deal to Release Hamas-Held Hostages | 2023-11-21 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | House | MI | Hillary J. Scholten | S001221 | scholten.house.gov | scholten | https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Rep. Hillary Scholten (MI-03) issued the below statement after a vote by the Israeli cabinet approving a deal to release Hamas-held hostages: “It’s with tempered relief that we receive the news of a deal to release hostages that were held for too long by Hamas and take the first step to de-escalation in this conflict. I’d like to thank the Biden Administration for working tirelessly on this issue and for heeding calls from me and my colleagues to take action and return the hostages home as soon as possible and turn towards peace. While this is an encouraging development in the conflict, it will never take away from the horror these victims experienced or replace the innocent lives lost since the terrorist attacks on October 7th. One thing is clear: Hamas must go. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://thanedar.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-shri-thanedar-introduces-the-health-disparity-zones-act-of-2023-to-combat-health-inequities | Rep. Shri Thanedar Introduces the Health Disparity Zones Act of 2023 to Combat Health Inequities | 2023-11-21 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | House | MI | Shri Thanedar | T000488 | thanedar.house.gov | thanedar | https://thanedar.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC - November 21, 2023 - Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) introduced the "Health Disparity Zones Act of 2023." This legislation aims to address and reduce the significant health disparities present in underserved and disadvantaged areas across the United States by establishing Health Disparity Zones. "The Health Disparity Zones Act is a crucial step towards bridging the gap in healthcare inequities that plague our nation," said Congressman Thanedar. "By identifying and supporting these zones, we can target resources effectively to those communities most in need." Key elements of the Health Disparity Zones Act include: Designation of Health Disparity Zones: Areas with documented health disparities and poor health outcomes will be designated as Health Disparity Zones. Comprehensive Support: The Act proposes tax incentives, grants, and a student loan repayment program to attract and retain healthcare professionals in these zones. Increased Medicare Payments: A 10-percent increase in Medicare Part B payment rates for services in Health Disparity Zones. Collaborative Approach: Involving community-based organizations, healthcare providers, and local governments in the development of effective health strategies. "This legislation is about recognizing and actively addressing the unequal health challenges faced by different communities," Congressman Thanedar emphasized. "Healthcare is a right, not a privilege, and this Act takes significant steps towards making that a reality for all Americans." The Act also mandates annual reporting to Congress, ensuring transparency and accountability in its implementation. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senators-peters-introduces-bipartisan-legislation-to-strengthen-commercial-space-industry-policy-and-competitiveness | Senator Peters Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Commercial Space Industry Policy and Competitiveness | 2023-11-20 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen commercial space policy and promote industry competitiveness by establishing a Commercial Space Activity Advisory Committee within the Office of Space Commerce. This legislation enables the advisory committee to share important insights into non-governmental space activity and empowers its members to inform and shape federal policy and programs. “As connected technologies continue to evolve, space-based assets will only become more critical to our safety and national security,” said Senator Peters. “This bipartisan legislation would give our space industry leaders a seat at the table to help shape federal space policy and ensure the United States is at the forefront of commercial space development.” “The commercial space industry is growing rapidly, and it is important for government to help it continue,” said Senator Wicker. “Establishing a new advisory committee staffed by subject matter experts across industry, academia, and policy will help us guide this industry into the next era.” The Commercial Space Activity Advisory Committee would be comprised of 15 members who make recommendations on various priorities, including: Identifying challenges relating to international obligations and export controls that affect the commercial space sector. Addressing the need to access adequate, predictable and reliable radio frequency spectrum. Reviewing best practices for U.S. entities to avoid harmful environmental impacts to both earth and space. Providing recommendations on matters related to space sector development and other activities the advisory committee considers necessary. The Commercial Space Activity Advisory Committee Act is supported by Commercial Spaceflight Federation and ATLAS Space Operations. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-wishes-kildee-well-retirement | Moolenaar Wishes Kildee Well in Retirement | 2023-11-16 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Congressman John Moolenaar made the following statement regarding Congressman Dan Kildee’s retirement announcement: “Dan and I have long worked together to help the residents of Mid-Michigan, including protecting the Great Lakes and securing $170 million to improve water infrastructure in Flint. We are good friends and I always enjoyed playing in the Congressional Baseball Game with him. Now Dan will have more time to enjoy BLTs from Tony’s. I wish him and his family all the best during his final year in Congress and in retirement,” said Moolenaar. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-peters-statement-on-congressman-kildees-retirement-from-congress | Senator Peters’ Statement on Congressman Kildee’s Retirement from Congress | 2023-11-16 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) released the following statement on U.S. Representative Dan Kildee’s (MI-08) decision not to seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives: “Congressman Kildee embodies the true meaning of public service. Dan has dedicated his life to improving the lives of people not only in his district, but across our entire state and country. I’ve had the honor of fighting alongside Dan both in the House and Senate to support our nation’s veterans and small businesses, lift up middle-class families, and ensure every American has access to safe drinking water. I wish him the very best and know that he will carry that compassion and commitment to the public good in whatever he chooses to do next.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/video-at-senator-peters-urging-senate-unanimously-approves-his-armenian-protection-act | At Senator Peters’ Urging, Senate Unanimously Approves His Armenian Protection Act | 2023-11-16 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – The Senate has unanimously passed U.S. Senator Gary Peters’ (MI) bipartisan legislation – the Armenian Protection Act – which would prevent the U.S. from providing security assistance to Azerbaijan for two years. Senator Peters introduced the legislation in September in response to the Azerbaijani government’s ongoing attacks on ethnic Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh. This effort came after Peters visited the Armenia-Azerbaijan border and viewed firsthand the 10-month long blockade of the Lachin corridor that has caused a humanitarian crisis for Armenians in the region. On the Senate floor, Peters delivered remarks calling on his colleagues to pass the legislation. “We must send a strong message and show our partners around the world that America will enforce the conditions that we attach to military aid,” said Senator Peters, Chairman of the Homeland Security Committee and member of the Armed Services Committee. “If we do not take action when countries willfully ignore the terms of our agreements with them, our agreements will become effectively meaningless and toothless. I urge my colleagues to join me in holding Azerbaijan accountable for their actions, enforce our agreements with them, and stand with the Armenian people in the face of unprovoked aggression.” To watch video of Senator Peters’ remarks on the Senate floor, click here or on the image below. Senator Peters’ Armenian Protection Act – which he introduced with U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) – would end U.S. assistance to the Azerbaijani government that is currently allowed under a waiver to Section 907 of the Freedom Support Act. Although the Freedom Support Act generally prohibits most bilateral assistance to Azerbaijan, following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, waiver authority was added to Section 907 granting additional discretion to the President to provide aid to Azerbaijan. The waiver authority has been invoked annually by Presidents of both parties since 2002 and the Biden Administration is still reviewing its wai… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-statement-biden-xi-meeting | Moolenaar Statement on Biden, Xi Meeting | 2023-11-15 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Today in San Francisco, President Joe Biden met with Xi Jinping, who is the General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the President of China. Currently, three Americans have been determined by the Biden Administration as wrongfully imprisoned by the CCP. Additionally, hundreds more are currently unable to leave China due to arbitrary exit bans placed on American citizens by the CCP. In July, the State Department advised Americans to reconsider travel to China because of these bans. Following today's meeting, the two countries announced the CCP would work to limit the shipment of fentanyl precursors to North America. “The Chinese Communist Party has been an accomplice to thousands of deaths in Michigan by manufacturing and shipping chemicals to Mexico to produce fentanyl. Today’s announcement is an admission by the CCP that it could have stopped this from happening a long time ago and chose to do nothing while Americans died. While President Biden was able to reach this agreement, he must demand more of the CCP including the release of all Americans being detained in China,” said Congressman John Moolenaar, a member of the House Select Committee on the CCP. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-introduces-bipartisan-legislation-to-modernize-trucking-industry-and-reduce-emissions | Peters Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Modernize Trucking Industry and Reduce Emissions | 2023-11-15 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today introduced the bipartisan Supporting Trucking Efficiency and Emission Reductions (STEER) Act, a bill that would create a Department of Energy (DOE) voucher program to assist truckers in purchasing and installing fuel-saving, emission-reducing technologies on their trucks. Specifically, the voucher program would cover costs associated with adopting fuel-efficient technologies on Class 8 trucks, significantly reducing the up-front cost of materials and installation. “The trucking industry is a vital part of our economy, and it’s critical that we take steps to help make these vehicles more environmentally-friendly and cost-effective,” said Senator Peters. “The STEER Act is a commonsense solution that will help us modernize the trucking industry, reduce emissions, and create jobs.” The STEER Act would provide vouchers to truckers who install fuel-efficient technologies on their trucks, such as aerodynamic improvements, tire pressure monitoring systems, and waste heat recovery systems. These technologies can reduce fuel consumption by up to 15% and can cut national fuel consumption by 4.5 billion gallons a year, saving truckers money and reducing emissions. “The bipartisan STEER Act is an important bill that achieves two goals simultaneously. The legislation will have an immediate, dramatic reduction on carbon emissions for the current generation of diesel trucks, while also speeding up the transition to tomorrow's alternative fuel vehicles through an investment in American technologies. By gaining better aerodynamics, trucks can increase range while also lowering emissions, helping truckers and fleets save time, fuel and money. This legislation is a true win-win-win for the trucking industry, the environment, and the American economy and I congratulate Senator Peters and Senator Ricketts for their leadership on this issue,” said Daniel Burrows, founder and CEO of TruckLabs. “The ICCT is very encouraged to see the STEER Act advancing through the legislative proc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases/scholten-votes-fund-government-and-avoid-shutdown | Scholten Votes to Fund the Government and Avoid Shutdown | 2023-11-14 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | House | MI | Hillary J. Scholten | S001221 | scholten.house.gov | scholten | https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hillary Scholten (MI-03) issued the below statement after voting for a two-step continuing resolution to fund the government at Fiscal Year 2023 levels and avoid a shutdown: “I’m glad Speaker Johnson finally dropped the politics and met Democrats at the table to avoid a disastrous government shutdown. The resolution honors the spending agreement we made back in May when we raised the debt ceiling and leaves out extreme Republican wish list items that never would have become law. My West Michigan neighbors can breathe a sigh of relief ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, but the culture of deep division and chaos in this Congress is forcing us to legislate under the tyranny of the urgent— preventing us from working toward the pragmatic approach to legislating that this country deserves. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-passes-peters-bipartisan-bill-to-increase-support-for-victims-of-human-trafficking | Senate Passes Peters Bipartisan Bill to Increase Support for Victims of Human Trafficking | 2023-11-14 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate passed bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, to enhance the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) ability to combat human trafficking. The legislation would make permanent and expand the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Victim Assistance Program that helps provide support to individuals impacted by human trafficking. The bill would also improve and make permanent an existing program that ensures the wellbeing of HSI employees and partners who are exposed to repeated stress and associated trauma through their work to support victims and investigate these horrific crimes. “The federal government must increase support for victims of human trafficking and ensure that Homeland Security Investigations agents and others who work with these victims have the resources they need to effectively do their jobs,” said Senator Peters. “This bipartisan bill will bolster DHS’ ability to stop these horrific crimes and ensure that Department employees are better prepared to fight back against human traffickers.” Thousands of men, women, and children are trafficked in the United States. According to DHS, traffickers might use violence, manipulation, or false promises of jobs or romantic relationships to lure victims into trafficking situations. Based on calls to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, the Polaris Project found that in 2020 there were at least 16,658 sex trafficking victims and survivors in the United States. However, the actual number of these crimes may be much larger because these crimes often go unreported. Peters’ legislation will provide increased resources and support to these victims, as well as HSI employees and partners who work to bring them recovery, stabilization, and justice. The IMPACTT Human Trafficking Act would make permanent the Investigators Maintain Purposeful Awareness to Combat Trafficking Trauma (IMPACTT) program within HSI that provides outreach and t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1147 | Oversight Task Force Chair Bergman, Chairman Arrington Call For Reevaluation of Legality of Biden Border Policy | 2023-11-13 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | bergman | https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) and Budget Committee Oversight Task Force Chair Jack Bergman (R-MI) sent a letter to Comptroller General Gene Dodaro of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to request a reevaluation of the legality of the Biden Administration’s withholding of congressionally appropriated funds for southwest border wall construction. The letter reads in part, “As you are aware, President Biden issued a Proclamation on his first day in office, January 20, 2021, which resulted in withholding congressionally appropriated funds for construction of the border wall… GAO issued an opinion in June 2021, finding the Biden Administration’s withholding of these funds was a ‘programmatic delay,’ and therefore did not violate the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (ICA).To date, many of these congressionally appropriated funds have been withheld for over 1,000 days, bringing into question at which point GAO would consider a ‘programmatic delay’ to become unlawful.” “Due to the duration of how long these congressionally appropriated funds have been withheld, the refusal of the Administration to respond to official requests from Congress for more information (per your recommendation), and the recent announcement by the Secretary of Homeland Security to waive various environmental laws to restart construction of approximately 20 miles of the border wall in Texas, we call into question the legality of the Biden Administration’s decision to withhold these funds.” The House Budget Committee has sent several letters to the Biden Administration as far back as the 117th Congress and as recently as November 2, 2023 – despite the pressing nature of this issue, DHS has not provided the requested information to the Committee, prompting further action from the Budget Committee, including today’s letter to GAO. Pursuant to House Rule X, the Committee has jurisdiction over the budget process, including the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 and the Ba… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-stabenow-announce-usda-purchase-of-michigan-apples | Peters, Stabenow Announce USDA Purchase of Michigan Apples | 2023-11-13 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will buy $60 million in fresh apples and $40 million in processed apples from Michigan farmers. These apples will then be distributed to food banks, school meal programs, and other programs across the country. Michigan is the nation’s third-largest producer of apples, with more than 14.9 million apple trees covering 34,500 acres across 775 family farms. Senators Peters and Stabenow urged the USDA to buy from Michigan farmers to help farmers with their surpluses from last year and this year’s harvest. “After advocating for this commonsense solution, I’m happy to announce that USDA is making a $100 million purchase of Michigan apples to take advantage of the surplus that our growers have experienced in recent years,” said Senator Peters. “Not only will this move protect businesses and workers throughout the state, it will help provide nutrition to folks in need around the country.” “Michigan farmers are the best in the world! We are one of the most agriculturally diverse states and one of the nation’s largest producers of apples. Because record-breaking crops and a significant surplus of apples is threatening to destabilize the market for farmers on orchards across Michigan, I urged the USDA to buy the apples they need from Michigan farmers. This will help our Michigan farmers and provide healthy, Michigan-grown apples to food programs across the country. That’s a win-win,” said Senator Stabenow. “Michigan apple growers produced a record crop for the second year in a row, which has been estimated to be larger than 2022,” said Michigan Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Association General Manager Dan Drake. “Our apple industry was challenged with carryover of raw product from the 2022 apple crop in addition to retail sales of fresh and finished product being down. USDA has been a great partner to Michigan’s apple industry, and we are grateful the Secretary approved our request for … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-passes-peters-bipartisan-bill-to-correct-retirement-error-for-customs-and-border-protection-officers | Senate Passes Peters Bipartisan Bill to Correct Retirement Error for Customs and Border Protection Officers | 2023-11-13 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, to ensure U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers (CBPOs) can receive the retirement benefits they were promised when starting their service has passed the Senate. The bill corrects a mistake where Customs and Border Protection (CBP) incorrectly informed newly hired CBPOs that they would be eligible for proportional annuity, which means they would not have to retire at a certain age or reach 20 years of service to qualify for an enhanced retirement benefit. However, when CBP realized their error – more than ten years after these officers had started their service – they rescinded these benefits and will now require around 1200 officers, including 67 in Michigan, to meet additional requirements to receive the benefits they were initially promised when starting the job more than a decade ago. This has significantly impacted CBPOs’ ability to properly plan for their futures and ensure they can retire comfortably with the benefits they expected. Peters introduced similar legislation that advanced in the Senate last Congress. “Dedicated Customs and Border Protection officers should not have their futures disrupted due to a clerical error that happened over a decade ago,” said Senator Peters. “My bipartisan bill will ensure these brave officers – who tirelessly protect our communities each and every day – have the retirement benefits they were promised when they first started their service.” The CPBO Retirement Corrections Act would direct CBP to identify eligible individuals and notify them of the correction. Those impacted would then be eligible for a correction that would align their retirement benefits with the coverage they were promised. The legislation also includes a retroactive annuity adjustment for eligible individuals who retire before the date of enactment of this bill and grants the Department of Homeland Security the authority to waive maximum en… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/videopeters-convenes-hearing-to-examine-the-philosophy-of-ai-and-what-it-means-for-humanity | VIDEO: Peters Convenes Hearing to Examine the Philosophy of AI and What it Means for Humanity | 2023-11-13 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, convened a hearing to examine how the transformative potential of artificial intelligence will impact our society with expert witnesses who study the intersection of AI and economics, philosophy, history, and constitutional law. The hearing highlighted the lessons learned from past periods of great technological change, like the Industrial Revolution, to know how we can use AI in a way that builds a better future for humanity. The witnesses discussed the importance of having a framework in place to ensure this technological innovation will transform our world for the better while anticipating and addressing the potential harms that could occur. “Artificial intelligence has already begun to reshape the fabric of our society. Our response cannot come through piecemeal policy alone, or isolated technological ‘fixes.’ It must include a deeper examination of our history, our democracy, and our values, and how we want this technology to shape our future,” said Peters during his opening remarks. “We must look to the past and learn the lessons of previous technological revolutions. We must answer the ethical questions that A.I. poses and use these new technologies to build a world where humans can thrive. And we must protect our civil liberties and democratic institutions against the risks that these tools can pose.” To watch video of Senator Peters’ opening remarks, click here. For text of Peters’ opening remarks as prepared, click here. To watch video of Senator Peters’ questions, click here. During the hearing, Peters and the witnesses discussed the need to create incentives for the private sector to ensure AI is being developed in a way that prioritizes responsibility and protects our democratic institutions against the risks that these tools can pose. Dr. Vallor discussed the need to use human values to guide the development of AI to ensure biases are not reflected in this technology. Dr. Ace… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1146 | Bergman, Dingell, Bost, Brownley: Improve Care and Access to New Technologies for Veterans with Spinal Injuries | 2023-11-10 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | bergman | https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Reps. Jack Bergman, Debbie Dingell, Julia Brownley, and VA Committee Chairman Mike Bost announced legislation today, the Veterans Spinal Trauma Access to New Devices Act (Veterans STAND Act) to improve care for Veterans with spinal cord injuries/disabilities (SCI/D) and expand their access to personal exoskeletons and other assistive devices that promote independence and mobility for those who are clinically eligible. The bill, which has been endorsed by Paralyzed Veterans of America and Disabled American Veterans, would codify the requirement that VA offers SCI/D Veterans an annual assessment focused on their spinal health. It then takes steps to improve this program by requiring VA to actively conduct outreach to Veterans, as well as including assessments for assistive technology like personal exoskeleton devices as part of the annual evaluation. The legislation would also direct VA to consult with assistance device experts when developing or changing relevant guidances and require reports to Congress on the extent to which Veterans are being prescribed and are using personal exoskeletons issued by the VA. Rep. Bergman stated, “I've seen firsthand the promise offered by new technologies like personal exoskeletons for many Veterans with spinal injuries. Unfortunately, current VA practices force Veterans who may be eligible for these devices to fight bureaucracy and redtape every step of the way. I’m grateful for the support of my colleagues in introducing this commonsense bill to ensure that Veterans are given the opportunity to be evaluated for and receive these life-changing technologies.” Rep. Debbie Dingell said, “Emerging medical technologies have the potential to drastically improve the health and quality of life of veterans with spinal cord injuries or disorders, but we are not doing enough to educate and help veterans access these devices. The Veterans STAND Act will require the VA to provide eligible veterans an annual evaluation, ensuring those who can benefit from personal exoskeletons and other a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-introduces-bipartisan-legislation-to-recognize-the-service-of-hmong-veterans-during-vietnam-war | Peters Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Recognize the Service of Hmong Veterans During Vietnam War | 2023-11-10 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) introduced bipartisan legislation – the Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act – to recognize the distinguished service of the Hmong veterans who served alongside American troops in the Vietnam War by awarding them a Congressional Gold Medal. As the Vietnam War spread south and west into Laos, the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) recruited and trained Hmong men to help American troops fight back against the communist North Vietnamese and Pathet Lao. At great risk to the safety of themselves and their families, Hmong soldiers fought the ground war, flew combat missions, gathered intelligence on North Vietnamese troop movements, interrupted the Ho-Chi-Min Supply Trail, and rescued American pilots downed behind enemy lines. The Hmong people suffered heavy casualties, and their soldiers died at a rate ten times as high as that of American soldiers in Vietnam. “More than 30,000 Hmong soldiers courageously stood with the American people during the Vietnam War, many of whom lost their lives in the fight against communism,” said Senator Peters. “This bill seeks to provide long-overdue recognition to Hmong veterans for their incredible sacrifices and distinguished service.” Following the war, many Hmong were displaced from their villages as they were either bombed or burned down by the North Vietnamese and over 150,000 Hmong fled Laos when the nation fell to communist forces in 1975. Due to their ties with the American military, many Hmong came to the United States as refugees to start a new life. Over the ensuing decades, Hmong populations and their traditions have become engrained in communities in Michigan and across the United States. Currently, there are over 327,000 Hmong living in the United States, including approximately 7,000 in Michigan. Peters is committed to supporting all of our nation’s servicemembers and veterans. In 2021, Peters was inducted into the Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor for his efforts to support our nation’s veterans and milita… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-statement-honoring-veterans-day | Peters Statement Honoring Veterans Day | 2023-11-10 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, former Lt. Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve and the son of a World War II veteran, today released the following statement in recognition of Veterans Day: “From the Revolutionary War to modern day conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, generations of Michigan veterans have served our country with honor and distinction. On Veterans Day, we pay tribute to the service of America’s soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines who answered the call to defend our nation and our way of life, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice.” “Today, as we reflect on their service and steadfast dedication, we must continue striving to fulfill the promises made to the courageous servicemembers – and their families – by supporting their transition to civilian life through access to quality health care, higher education, meaningful professional opportunities and a dignified burial.” Peters has made veterans’ issues one of his top priorities in the Senate. This week, Peters announced bipartisan legislation with Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) to expand federal infrastructure contracting opportunities for service connected disabled veterans. He has also introduced a bipartisan bill with Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) to increase funeral benefits for eligible veterans. In 2016, President Obama signed into law bipartisan Peters’ bipartisan provisions to help veterans who have been diagnosed with PTSD, TBI and other service-related conditions to upgrade their discharge status. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-scholten-calls-congressional-leadership-fund-child-care-west-michigan | Rep. Scholten Calls on Congressional Leadership to Fund Child Care for West Michigan Families | 2023-11-09 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | House | MI | Hillary J. Scholten | S001221 | scholten.house.gov | scholten | https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Hillary Scholten (MI-03) joined a bicameral group of her colleagues in urging Congressional leadership to renew expired funding for child care in any supplemental funding package. Without this funding, many child care providers are struggling with how they’re going to continue to operate and serve families. The letter comes after President Biden’s supplemental funding request to Congress included $16 billion to address the child care crisis. “We write today to urge you to include robust funding for child care in any supplemental funding package considered by the Appropriations Committee. Child care is unaffordable and hard to find for working families, and child care providers across the country are struggling to stay afloat,” wrote the lawmakers. “The child care workforce has been one of the slowest sectors to recover from the pandemic, and wages for this critical workforce remain unacceptably low, further fueling the shortage of available child care options for families,”the members continued. “Families and child care providers are feeling increasingly squeezed following the expiration of COVID-19 relief funding for child care, as child care providers scramble to fill the gap in resources previously filled by federal funds.” The lawmakers wrote, “It is essential that as supplemental funding to meet emergency needs is considered, Congress take action to address the child care crisis. We have an urgent need to further stabilize an industry that has been long underfunded, and Congress must provide robust funding for this sector through a supplemental package.” A copy of the letter is available here. Full text of the letter is available below: Dear Majority Leader Schumer, Minority Leader McConnell, Chair Murray, and Vice Chair Collins: We write today to urge you to include robust funding for child care in any supplemental funding package considered by the Appropriations Committee. Child care is unaffordable and hard to find for working families, and child care providers across… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/walberg-krishnamoorthi-guthrie-and-gottheimer-introduce-pow-priority-care-act | Walberg, Krishnamoorthi, Guthrie, and Gottheimer Introduce POW Priority Care Act | 2023-11-09 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | MI | Tim Walberg | W000798 | walberg.house.gov | walberg | https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Representatives Tim Walberg (R-MI), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Brett Guthrie (R-KY), and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) introduced the POW Priority Care Act. This bipartisan legislation would elevate former Prisoners of War (POW) from Priority Group 3 to Priority Group 1 in the scale used by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to determine eligibility for health care benefits and services. “As we recognize the valor of our heroic veterans, we are reminded of our steadfast commitment to deliver timely, quality care for those who have served,” said Rep. Walberg. “Prisoners of War have endured unimaginable hardships in service to our country and deserve the highest level of care at the VA. I am proud to partner with my colleagues in introducing this bipartisan legislation to improve the quality of care for those who have sacrificed so much in the line of duty.” “As we pay tribute to our veterans and remember their sacrifices on Veterans Day this week, it’s important we show them our gratitude by taking meaningful action to provide them with the level of care they deserve," said Rep. Krishnamoorthi. "Veterans who were Prisoners of War have sacrificed so much on behalf of our country, and deserve the highest quality healthcare and services. It is time to get it to them.” “I am proud to once again be an original co-sponsor of the POW Priority Care Act which puts our sacred responsibility to support our veterans first," said Rep. Guthrie. "Prisoners of War have faced unimaginable hardships and wounds that are both visible and invisible. This important legislation recognizes the adversity that our POWs have faced by elevating these veterans to the highest priority status for health care services at Veterans Affairs facilities. I am proud to join with Congressman Walberg, Krishnamoorthi, and Gottheimer in introducing this bill and supporting our POWs. I can think of no better way to honor those who have given so much to our country, this Veterans Day.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-people-have-spoken-gotion-must-go | Moolenaar: The People Have Spoken; Gotion Must Go | 2023-11-08 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Yesterday, voters in Green Charter Township in Mecosta County voted to recall all five remaining members of the township’s board of trustees and replace them with a new board. The recall election comes after the board refused to listen to residents and approved a deal to build a battery component factory with Gotion, a Chinese Communist Party-affiliated company. “Congratulations to the people of Green Charter Township for electing new leaders. Now the MEDC and Gotion should announce they are heeding the election results, listening to the will of the people, and ending this deal. Otherwise, any burdensome costs incurred by the residents of Green Charter Township as they work to stop this project will be the fault of the township board members that just lost, the leaders in Lansing who ignored residents, and Gotion, which is trying to force itself into a community that does not want it,” said Congressman John Moolenaar. “These election results are a victory for concerned citizens. I will continue the work I am doing to speak the truth about the CCP and stop its efforts to weaken America.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-scholten-new-dem-coalition-members-urge-congressional-leadership-fully | Rep. Scholten, New Dem Coalition Members Urge Congressional Leadership to Fully Fund the Affordable Connectivity Program | 2023-11-08 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | House | MI | Hillary J. Scholten | S001221 | scholten.house.gov | scholten | https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hillary Scholten (MI-03), a member of the New Democrat Coalition, joined 72 New Dems in writing a letter to Congressional leadership urging both chambers to include funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) that is consistent with the President’s emergency supplemental appropriations request in any upcoming government funding package. Enacted as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law championed by New Dems last Congress, the ACP currently provides broadband subsidies to more than 21 million households across the country. With funding for this program set to run out as soon as early 2024, it is crucial that Congress works to keep broadband affordable for millions of families who benefit from this program. The letter reads in part: “Congress has recognized, on a bipartisan basis, that every American must be connected to the internet to prosper and compete in a 21st century economy. We cannot risk millions of families losing access to the internet service they depend on every day by allowing the ACP to lapse. We stand with the Biden Administration in recognizing the ACP as a critical need for American families and a priority for our country.” You can read the full letter here and below: Dear Majority Leader Schumer, Minority Leader McConnell, Speaker Johnson and Minority Leader Jefferies, As members of the New Democrat Coalition, we write to advocate for the inclusion of $6 billion in additional funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) in any government funding package, to reflect the President’s Fiscal Year 2024 emergency supplemental funding request. The ACP provides critical financial assistance to help American households afford broadband internet services. Access to high-speed and affordable broadband is vital to participating in our 21st-century economy. Communities without sufficient internet connectivity struggle to keep pace in a rapidly changing world increasingly dependent on technology. The New Democrat Coalition is committed to closing this digita… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://thanedar.house.gov/media/press-releases/state-local-leaders-join-thanedar-for-listening-session-and-washington-update | State, Local Leaders Join Thanedar for Listening Session and Washington Update | 2023-11-08 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | House | MI | Shri Thanedar | T000488 | thanedar.house.gov | thanedar | https://thanedar.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Detroit, MI – This week, Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) hosted a breakfast for dozens of state and local elected officials in Detroit to hear what issues are at the top of their minds and to provide and update on developments in Washington, D.C. as well as the full range of services his office offers. “The most important thing in my office is to be responsive to my constituents and the local leaders in our community,” said Congressman Thanedar. “During the course of the breakfast, I was able to update officials about the pending shutdown, President Biden’s proposed funding package for Israel and Ukraine, and the billions of dollars we’re bringing back to the district through Community Project Funding and other revenue streams.” In addition to his work on federal legislation in Washington, Congressman Thanedar outlined the process through which his 22 staff members, including fellows and interns, have directly helped nearly 1,000 constituents since he took office in January. Constituent case workers in the Congressman’s Detroit office start working on cases within 48 hours. Congressman Thanedar’s office has resolved 88% of the cases received and returned almost $650,000 owed to constituents by federal agencies. Staffers are standing by to help constituents secure help with passports, the IRS, Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans Affairs, Social Security, immigration issues, and many other federal agencies. “I believe I have the hardest working staff in Congress,” continued Thanedar. “When community members come in with a problem or issue with a federal agency, I guarantee that they are going to receive quick, personal service to get them the help they need as soon as possible.” “It was a pleasure meeting all of the Congressman’s staff and learning how each one can assist Wyandotte. It’s helpful to understand how his office works as we prepare and pursue more projects, which will only be possible the Congressman’s help,” said Mayor Robert DeSana from the City of Wyandotte “This breakfast was an engaging opportunity… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-urges-biden-administration-to-include-polysilicon-in-semiconductor-manufacturing-tax-credit | Peters Urges Biden Administration to Include Polysilicon in Semiconductor Manufacturing Tax Credit | 2023-11-08 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) joined Michigan’s Democratic congressional delegation in urging U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to ensure the proper implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act in order to support new jobs and economic growth in Michigan. The CHIPS and Science Act included a 25% advanced manufacturing tax credit, commonly known as 48D, to expand semiconductor manufacturing in America. The members’ letter to Secretary Yellen asks that semiconductor-grade polysilicon—the base material needed to make advanced semiconductor chips—be included in tax incentives to help boost U.S. manufacturing of semiconductors and their components and create new, good-paying American jobs. The U.S. Department of Treasury is responsible for writing implementation guidance on what would be eligible for the tax credit and it is currently drafting that guidance. The CHIPS and Science Act is already helping to bring critical semiconductor manufacturing to Michigan and the U.S., including at manufacturing facilities like SK Siltron and Hemlock Semiconductor. Hemlock Semiconductor is just one of six companies worldwide that produces hyper-pure polysilicon for semiconductors. “As Members of Congress who helped carefully craft key provisions and proudly supported passage of the CHIPS and Science Act, we are committed to ensuring this historic law meets the primary policy objectives of onshoring semiconductor production in America. A critical component of meeting that objective is maintaining and expanding U.S. leadership in hyper-pure polysilicon production,” the members wrote. “We appreciated the President’s virtual participation at a celebration of the CHIPS and Science Act at Hemlock Semiconductor Company, where he heralded the bill’s passage as a boon for domestic semiconductor production. To ensure this becomes a reality, we strongly urge Treasury to incorporate semiconductor-grade polysilicon production as an eligible activity under the 48D advanced manufacturing investment tax credit in its final … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-votes-censure-tlaib | Moolenaar Votes to Censure Tlaib | 2023-11-07 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman John Moolenaar voted to censure Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (D-MI). "Today’s factual resolution details why Congresswoman Tlaib is deserving of censure. Her use of an anti-Semitic phrase that calls for eliminating Israel is wrong. Israel is America’s closest ally in the Middle East and no member of Congress should use words that call for it to be wiped off the map,” said Moolenaar. “It was also wrong for her to accuse Israel of genocide, when we know Israel works to protect innocent life, and it is the terrorists who use civilians as human shields.” The resolution was introduced by Congressman Rich McCormick (R-GA). The resolution passed the House of Representatives 234 to 188 with four members voting present. The resolution can be found below. RESOLUTION Censuring Representative Rashida Tlaib for promoting false narratives regarding the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel and for calling for the destruction of the state of Israel. Whereas Israel has existed on its lands for millennia and the United States played a critical role in returning Israel to those lands in 1948 immediately following the Holocaust in recognition of its right to exist and as an indelible signal of our solidarity with the Jewish people; Whereas Israel is a critical ally to the American people and to our strategic national security interests in the Middle East; Whereas the people of Israel—including American citizens—were brutally attacked on October 7, 2023, by Hamas; Whereas Representative Rashida Tlaib, within 24 hours of the October 7 barbaric attack on Jewish citizens of the State of Israel, representing the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust, defended the brutal rapes, murders, be-headings, and kidnapping—including of Americans—by Hamas as justified “resistance” to the “apartheid state”; Whereas Representative Tlaib’s October 8 statement claimed that Hamas’ October 7 attack on the Jewish people was partly attributable to United States security aid provided to Israel, which ignores the fact that … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-scholten-statement-censure-colleagues | Rep. Scholten Statement on Censure of Colleagues | 2023-11-07 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | House | MI | Hillary J. Scholten | S001221 | scholten.house.gov | scholten | https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hillary Scholten (MI-03) issued the below statement ahead of votes on motions to censure one Democratic colleague and one Republican colleague: “This week, the House will vote on motions to censure two of my colleagues – a Democratic colleague from Michigan, and a Republican colleague from Florida. As a constitutional attorney, I have always defended the right to freedom of speech and will continue to do so–despite my personal views of the words of others. The freedom of speech is foundational to our country and protected rigorously throughout the Constitution. It’s important to protect it when we agree with the speech being expressed, even more so when we disagree. But, just as my colleagues facing censure have a right to express their views, I have a right to express mine, and I have—condemning anti-Semitism and Islamophobia alike when they rear their heads in our community and in Congress. Despite my strong disagreement with both of my colleagues’ statements, that is not a reason for censure. I will be voting against these motions. I will continue to vote against these motions as they are brought against Republicans and Democrats alike. These censures are a waste of time and a distraction from the People’s business. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases/scholten-leads-colleagues-condemning-use-anti-semitic-phrase | Scholten Leads Colleagues in Condemning Use of Anti-Semitic Phrase | 2023-11-07 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | House | MI | Hillary J. Scholten | S001221 | scholten.house.gov | scholten | https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Hillary Scholten (MI-03) led dozens of her colleagues in issuing the below statement condemning the use of the anti-Semitic phrase, “from the river to the sea,” affirming Israel’s right to defend itself, and calling for a humanitarian pause to help save innocent life in Gaza: “We reject the use of the phrase “from the river to the sea”— a phrase used by many, including Hamas, as a rallying cry for the destruction of the State of Israel and genocide of the Jewish people. We all feel deep anguish for the human suffering caused by the war in Gaza. Hamas started this war with a barbaric terrorist attack on October 7, 2023, and neither the Palestinian nor Israeli people can have peace as long as Hamas still rules over Gaza and threatens Israel. This war is tragic and deeply painful for everyone, especially those who identify with the land and the people—Christians, Jews, and Muslims alike. Every civilian killed, every family torn apart, Palestinian and Israeli, is a tragedy. Every human being deserves dignity and respect, and each of us must do all we can to always see the humanity of the innocent people caught in the middle of this war. We support Israel’s right and obligation to defend itself — to protect its citizens, secure its borders, and rescue its people held hostage in Gaza. Israel also has the obligation to, as best as possible, protect civilians, and in all its actions adhere to international humanitarian law (notwithstanding Hamas’ complete disregard for the same). We also recognize the desperate needs of the civilians in Gaza, and fully support doing everything possible to expand safe zones, provide transit corridors, and deliver life-sustaining humanitarian aid. A humanitarian pause of limited space and time, the release of the more than 240 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, the cessation of rockets fired by Hamas at Israel from civilian neighborhoods in Gaza, and the release of all Palestinian civilians being detained by Hamas as human shields in Gaza would go far toward… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://thanedar.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-shri-thanedar-calls-for-a-72-hour-humanitarian-pause | Rep. Shri Thanedar Calls for a 72 Hour Humanitarian Pause | 2023-11-07 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | House | MI | Shri Thanedar | T000488 | thanedar.house.gov | thanedar | https://thanedar.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – November 7, 2023 – Today, I am calling on Israel to institute a 72-hour humanitarian pause to negotiate the release of the hostages held by Hamas and the surrender of Hamas leaders responsible for the October 7 attack. During this pause, President Biden should appoint a chief negotiator to bring all parties to the table. I can think of no one better than former President Barack Obama to lead these efforts. If, at the end of 72 hours, no sufficient progress has been made, Israel should resume its military operations with the goal of destroying Hamas while minimizing civilian casualties. “There can be no question about Israel’s right to defend itself in the face of terrorist aggression. By calling for this humanitarian pause, however, we recognize that our ultimate goal is peace and safety for all innocent parties caught up in this conflict. If Israel extends this olive branch, it is essential that Hamas respond and show they are willing to do their part to de-escalate. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/walberg-votes-advance-censure-rep-tlaib-after-video-posted | Walberg Votes to Advance Censure of Rep. Tlaib After Video Posted | 2023-11-07 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | MI | Tim Walberg | W000798 | walberg.house.gov | walberg | https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) voted to advance H.Res. 845, a resolution to censure Rep. Tlaib after she posted a video using a phrase widely known as a genocidal call to arms. The motion to table the resolution failed, and the adoption of the resolution will be considered tomorrow. Rep. Tim Walberg released the following statement after the vote: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/during-national-diabetes-month-peters-reintroduces-bipartisan-bill-to-help-prevent-diabetes-and-lower-health-care-costs | During National Diabetes Month, Peters Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Help Prevent Diabetes & Lower Health Care Costs | 2023-11-07 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – During National Diabetes Month, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) reintroduced bipartisan legislation that would improve health outcomes and reduce health care costs for individuals at risk for diabetes, while saving long-term costs for Medicare. Peters’ Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act – which he introduced with Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) – would extend Medicare coverage for medical nutrition therapy services to Americans with pre-diabetes and risk factors for developing type-2 diabetes. Under current law, Medicare will only cover medical nutrition therapy services for individuals who have already been diagnosed with diabetes or renal disease. Diabetes is the most expensive chronic health condition in the country, with approximately one in every four Medicare dollars spent on diabetes-related care. Research released by the American Diabetes Association found that the total estimated cost of diagnosed diabetes was almost $413 billion, including more than $306 billion in direct medical costs. According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 37 million Americans have diabetes and approximately 96 million adults have prediabetes. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports approximately 912,800 or 11 percent of Michiganders over the age of 18 are living with diabetes. “Expanding access to this type of health care will provide more Americans with the opportunity live longer, healthier lives, and without breaking the bank,” said Senator Peters. “It’s also a commonsense way to help lower Medicare costs for all taxpayers in the long-run, and I’ll keep fighting to get it passed and signed into law.” “Approximately 96 million Americans have prediabetes, putting them at elevated risk for developing type 2 diabetes,” said Dr. LaShawn McIver, Senior Vice President at the American Diabetes Association. “The American Diabetes Association supports the Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act, which would provide access for medical nutrition therapy to seniors with prediabetes, help… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1137 | Bergman Scores Major Wins for First District in Appropriations Bill | 2023-11-03 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | bergman | https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Today, Rep. Jack Bergman voted in favor of H.R. 4821, the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2024. This is the 7th individual appropriations bill passed by the House this year. Rep. Jack Bergman issued the following statement: "While not perfect, this legislation secured major wins for Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula and I was proud to vote in favor of this bill. Through our collaborative effort, we secured major funding for critical projects from Standish to Escanaba, and I urge the Senate to immediately begin their work to move this bill forward. "Our Nation is facing major economic hardships - it's imperative we seek fiscally sound policies when it comes to properly funding our government. This legislation will help rightsize bloated government bureaucracies and create a starting point on funding levels that we can afford as a Nation." This legislation now will head to the Senate for consideration. Bergman's legislative priorities included: $1.75 million for Mackinac Island, MI, for the Drinking Water Asset Management Plan project. $1.75 million for Mackinac Island, MI, for the Sewer Asset Management Plan project. $1 million for Indian River, MI, for the Sewer Expansion and Modernization project. $1 million for Traverse City, MI, for the Sewer Force Main Replacement and Improvement project. $1 million for Roscommon, MI, for the Sewer System Project. $1 million for Standish, MI, for the Water Area System Improvements project. $1.75 million for Escanaba, MI, for the Water Service Reconstruction project. $368 million for the Environmental Protection Agency Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) program. Requires the Department of the Interior to reissue the 2020 rule delisting the gray wolf. Prohibits the up-listing of the northern long-eared bat. Prohibits funds to ban lead ammunition and fishing tackle on Federal lands or waters made available for hunting or fishing activities unless certain conditions are met. Blocks restrictions on hun… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-passes-moolenaars-funding-request-saginaw-chippewa-tribe | House Passes Moolenaar’s Funding Request for Saginaw Chippewa Tribe | 2023-11-03 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman John Moolenaar, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, voted for legislation setting the budget for the Department of the Interior for 2024. Included in the legislation are two funding requests made by Moolenaar to support the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe with more than $3.1 million dollars to improve wastewater and fresh water treatment facilities. “As Michigan’s only member on the House Appropriations Committee, I am proud to support the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe and residents in Isabella County with critical funding for the water treatment facilities they rely on every day. This funding will help improve the quality of life for residents and I will continue my efforts to help communities in the Second District receive the support they need for vital projects," said Moolenaar. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-and-stabenow-announce-over-38-million-to-support-michigan-rural-communities | Peters & Stabenow Announce Over $38 Million to Support Michigan Rural Communities | 2023-11-03 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will award $38,460,630 to support rural communities across Michigan. Senators Peters and Stabenow secured these funds through both the Inflation Reduction Act and the bipartisan infrastructure law. “Investing in our rural communities ensures that every Michigander has the opportunity to succeed,” said Senator Peters. “We worked hard to secure this funding, which will expand broadband service, support climate-smart agriculture and strengthen water infrastructure in rural communities across Michigan.” “My hometown of Clare was a great place to grow up. I secured this funding for families in Clare and Michigan’s other small towns so they have the tools to run their businesses and farms,” said Senator Stabenow. “Additionally, when we invest in rural America, we aren’t just investing in the families who live there. This money will help our entire state succeed. “The potato industry is hungry for grants that help them install renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements in their operations. The more energy savings we can accumulate is directly related to reducing greenhouse gas emissions due to the decrease in overall power consumption, and thus opens the door for agriculture to play a large role in climate smart practices,” said Dr. Kelly Turner, Ed.D., CAE, Executive Director of the Michigan Potato Industry Commission. “Michigan Apple growers have always been innovative and forward-thinking, and oftentimes early adopters of new technology. It comes as no surprise that Laketop Orchards, LLC is a recipient of this grant to purchase and install a roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system. MAC appreciates this grower family’s commitment to the future, not only saving dollars for their operation but also conserving energy. This effort positions them and Michigan’s Apple industry as leaders in agriculture technology and sustainability,” said Diane Smith, Executive Director … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-and-stabenow-urge-biden-administration-to-require-insurers-to-fully-cover-over-the-counter-birth-control | Peters & Stabenow Urge Biden Administration to Require Insurers to Fully Cover Over-the-Counter Birth Control | 2023-11-03 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) joined 46 of their Senate colleagues in urging the Biden Administration to require federally and state-regulated health insurance plans to fully cover over-the-counter contraceptives, including Opill—the first-ever FDA-approved over-the-counter birth control pill, which will become available in early 2024—with no copays or out of pocket costs, and without a prescription requirement. “We urge you to improve health insurance coverage, both public and private, of the full range of FDA-approved, granted, or cleared contraceptive products—including birth control that is available over-the-counter (OTC) without requiring a prescription for coverage,” the senators wrote in their letter to Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, Department of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, and the Department of Labor Acting Secretary Julie Su. “Over 19 million women live in counties with limited access to health care providers that offer comprehensive contraceptive services, and about one-third of women who have received prescription contraceptives have reported barriers to access. Expanding access to affordable coverage for eligible, uninsured populations would improve the quality of contraceptive care that patients receive.” “The availability of safe and effective OTC birth control products has enormous potential to help people overcome significant barriers to consistent contraceptive use, including the many logistical and financial challenges to obtaining a prescription. The FDA’s approval of Opill is a milestone; however, for an OTC birth control pill to meet its potential and be truly accessible, federal departments must ensure that it is covered without cost-sharing and without the need for a prescription as a condition of coverage,” the senators continued. “Given the increased need for access to contraception in the wake of the Dobbs decision, this issue is incredibly timely and important.” Text of the letter can be found here. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-lahood-introduce-no-gotion-act-stop-taxpayer-funding-ccp | Moolenaar, LaHood Introduce NO GOTION Act to Stop Taxpayer Funding of CCP Companies | 2023-11-02 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Congressman John Moolenaar and Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL) have introduced the No Official Giveaways Of Taxpayers’ Income to Oppressive Nations (NO GOTION) Act. The bill would prohibit companies affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from receiving green energy production tax credits implemented by the Biden administration in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The legislation comes in response to Gotion Inc., a subsidiary of the CCP-affiliated Gotion High-Tech, planning to build battery factories in Michigan and Illinois, which would qualify for the tax credits under the IRA. “The NO GOTION Act is a simple three-page bill that will prohibit CCP-affiliated companies, including Gotion, from receiving the federal tax dollars of hardworking American families. If America is going to have a secure energy supply, we cannot give federal tax credits to CCP-controlled companies and allow them to expand their influence in the U.S.,” said Moolenaar. “Quite simply, the tax dollars of the American people should not be used to pad the profits of a company beholden to the CCP.” “As a member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the House Intelligence Committee, I have seen the malign efforts that the CCP, and other foreign adversaries like Iran and Russia, are engaged in to undermine our domestic supply chains and national security,” said LaHood. “Hard-working taxpayers should not be on the hook for billions in federal subsidies funneling to companies beholden to malign actors, like the CCP. It is clear that the so-called ‘Inflation Reduction Act’ is being leveraged by foreign adversaries to exploit loopholes to gain generous incentives and dominate key technologies in the United States. Congress and the federal government should be promoting pro-growth tax policy that supports American businesses and this commonsense bill is a positive step to get us back on track.” “Under no circumstance should the United States allow our adversaries to benefit from American taxpayers’ hard-ea… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases/scholten-statement-speaker-johnsons-israel-supplemental-fails-meet-moment-adds | Scholten Statement on Speaker Johnson’s Israel Supplemental that Fails to Meet the Moment, Adds Billions to Deficit | 2023-11-02 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | House | MI | Hillary J. Scholten | S001221 | scholten.house.gov | scholten | https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03) released the below statement after voting against Speaker Mike Johnson’s Israel supplemental, which did not include much-needed humanitarian assistance for the region, but did include an unprecedented “offset” in cuts to the Internal Revenue Service that will actually add at least $12.5B to the deficit in the next decade, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office: “Just last week, more than 400 bipartisan members of the House came together to condemn Hamas and show our strong support for Israel, underscoring how united this body is in our support for our democratic ally. Instead of putting a bipartisan emergency Israel aid package on the floor, Speaker Johnson, in an unprecedented move, chose to prioritize an extreme Republican policy wish list item. Not only that, this package fails to include much-needed humanitarian aid for innocent civilians in Israel and Gaza, and has no chance of becoming law. These theatrics are further delaying our ability to provide critical assistance during this time of crisis for our strong ally. This sends a false and dangerous signal that we are not committed to supporting our democratic partners around the world. Also, of deep concern to me, as someone who prioritizes fiscal responsibility with our taxpayer resources, is that this bill ADDS $12.5B to the deficit. Republicans are showing once again that they need a math lesson–this is not a budget cut, it takes our deficit in the wrong direction. Speaker Johnson needs to immediately work with Democrats in Congress and the White House on a package that meets this critical moment. The world is watching. We have no time to waste.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases/scholten-helps-introduce-bipartisan-bill-protect-migrant-children-address | Scholten Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Migrant Children, Address Immigration Court Backlog | 2023-11-01 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | House | MI | Hillary J. Scholten | S001221 | scholten.house.gov | scholten | https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI) joined U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Reps. Dan Goldman (D-NY), Maria Salazar (R-FL), and Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR) in introducing legislation to combat the immigration court backlog and strengthen due process rights for unaccompanied migrant children. “Let’s be clear about one thing–infants and children should not be in a situation where they have to stand trial in immigration court,” said Rep. Scholten. “We have a deeply broken immigration system in this country. But as we continue the long and complicated work for repairing it, of fighting for justice in a political climate that has grown callous to the suffering of children, the next best option is creating a court that works to accommodate their unique needs. As a mom, I’ll never stop fighting for these vulnerable kids.” “Since joining the Senate, I’ve fought to reform our broken immigration system, keep our country safe, and protect innocent children who cross the border seeking asylum. This legislation will ensure kids fleeing violence and persecution are able to understand and participate in immigration court proceedings and are treated with the dignity, respect, and care they deserve,” said Senator Bennet.“This bipartisan, pragmatic legislation demonstrates that we can find common ground and repair our broken immigration system to uphold the rule of law and honor our country’s heritage.” “The Biden Administration has failed on our Southern Border. Our country is facing nearly 3 million border crossings in 2023 and continued dysfunctional immigration policies. Each of these problems only exacerbate the severe backlog at our immigration courts and inhibit due process for individuals navigating the legal system. Unfortunately, these failures especially impact unaccompanied children, who are sometimes required to face a judge at their removal proceeding alone,” said Senator Murkowski. “No child should be left alone in court—and the United States of Ame… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/walberg-statement-tabling-censure-resolution | Walberg Statement on Tabling Censure Resolution | 2023-11-01 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | MI | Tim Walberg | W000798 | walberg.house.gov | walberg | https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI) opposed efforts to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) for her remarks related to the October 7 terrorist attack and other anti-Israeli comments based upon constitutional protections guaranteed by the First Amendment. Congressman Walberg released the following statement: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-helps-senate-pass-bipartisan-appropriations-package | Peters Helps Senate Pass Bipartisan Appropriations Package | 2023-11-01 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) helped the Senate pass a bipartisan package of appropriations bills with funding for key Michigan priorities, high-impact local projects, and federal programs. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Peters helped author the bipartisan funding package, which included three appropriations bills: the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (VA) bill, the Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) bill, and the Transportation and Housing bill. “As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I worked hard to help draft these bills and ensure that funding for Michigan projects and priorities were included,” said Senator Peters. “Now that the Senate has passed this package in a bipartisan way, it’s critical the House follow suit and pass legislation to fund the government at the levels both chambers agreed to during the debt limit negotiations.” The package includes $3 million in funding Peters secured through an amendment for a federal program he established with his Pet and Women Safety (PAWS) Act, which provides funding for facilities that harbor survivors of domestic violence and their pets. The legislation also includes funding for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs, veterans’ medical care and benefits, and investments to modernize critical military infrastructure and to establish new defense facilities in Michigan. The package also includes $2.4 million Peters secured for the construction of a facility for a tactical vehicle laboratory at the Army Ground Vehicle Systems Center in Warren, Michigan; $72 million for the construction of a Ground Transport Equipment Building at the Detroit Arsenal; and $24.5 million for new buildings at the Battle Creek Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center (MCRC). It includes investments in key transportation, workforce and housing initiatives, in addition to providing funding for rural airports and assistance for airports to transition away from using PFAS firefighting foam. The bill includes Pet… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-passes-peters-amendment-securing-3-million-for-paws-act-grant-program-to-support-survivors-of-domestic-violence-and-their-pets | Senate Passes Peters Amendment Securing $3 Million for PAWS Act Grant Program to Support Survivors of Domestic Violence & Their Pets | 2023-11-01 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – The Senate has passed a package of bipartisan government funding bills that includes U.S. Senator Gary Peters’ (MI) amendment to provide $3 million for a grant program that helps protect domestic violence survivors and their pets. Peters created the Emergency and Transitional Pet Shelter and Housing Assistance Grant Program through bipartisan legislation he authored into law in 2018 – called the Pet and Women Safety (PAWS) Act. This program provides funding for facilities that harbor survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence, along with their pets. Research has shown that domestic abusers often seek to manipulate or intimidate victims by threatening or harming their pets, however many domestic violence shelters are not equipped to accommodate pets. “No person should ever have to choose between leaving an abusive relationship or staying and risking their safety in order to protect their pets,” said Senator Peters. “I fought to secure this $3 million in federal funds to ensure that facilities in Michigan and around the country can continue to have the support they need to provide safe havens not only for survivors, but their pets too.” Since the grant program was first funded in 2020, there has consistently been high-demand from shelters for funding. However, without Peters’ efforts, the program would not have received federal funding for the upcoming year. Peters’ Senate-approved amendment secured $3 million in federal funding for the program for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2024. Peters is additionally leading the charge to reauthorize funding for the program at $3 million annually over five years, starting in Fiscal Year 2025, to ensure funding remains available. The legislation passed by the Senate also included federal funding for military construction, as well as the U.S. Departments of Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development. The House of Representatives must pass its own government funding bills before a final fundin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/video-peters-convenes-hearing-with-top-national-security-officials-to-examine-homeland-security-threats | VIDEO: Peters Convenes Hearing with Top National Security Officials to Examine Homeland Security Threats | 2023-11-01 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, convened an annual hearing with top national security and counterterrorism officials to examine evolving and persistent threats to homeland security. During the hearing, Peters raised concerns about how the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel is contributing to increased threats of violence in the United States, especially for Jewish, Arab and Muslim American communities. Peters and the witnesses also discussed what the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) are doing to address pressing national security threats, including international and domestic terrorism, cyber-attacks, fentanyl trafficking, weapons of mass destruction and rogue drones. DHS Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas, FBI Director Christopher R. Wray, and NCTC Director Christine Abizaid testified before the committee. “Today’s hearing is an important opportunity to discuss the wide range of threats facing our nation. I’m grateful that our top national security and law enforcement officials are here this morning to provide critical updates about what their agencies are doing to address threats to our homeland security,” said Peters during his opening remarks. “The full range of these threats, from terrorism, to drones, to a changing climate, pose a great danger to our communities. Our panel of witnesses will provide an essential perspective. They will help us understand what our agencies are doing to mitigate these national security threats, and what more Congress and the Administration can do to keep Americans safe.” To watch video of Senator Peters’ opening remarks, click here. For text of Peters’ opening remarks as prepared, click here. To watch video of Senator Peters’ questions, click here. Due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, DHS and FBI have warned of an increase in violence, hate and harassment against Jewish, Muslim… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1136 | Oversight Task Force Chairman Jack Bergman, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington Demand Accountability from Biden Administration on Ukraine War Funding | 2023-10-31 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | bergman | https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Budget Committee Oversight Task Force Chairman Jack Bergman (R-MI) and House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) sent a letter to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Shalanda Young demanding accounting of the United States’ funding of the Ukraine war to date. The letter also calls on Director Young to schedule a date to testify before the House Budget Committee on these expenditures. The letter reads, “It has now been over 20 months since Russia invaded Ukraine. Congress has provided $114 billion in supplemental appropriations — not including potentially billions in additional repurposed, transferred, and reprogramed funds — and yet we are no closer to getting a clear picture of the Biden Administration’s strategy for providing U.S. assistance in Ukraine. What has become abundantly clear, however, is that this conflict is far from over — therefore, it is imperative that the Biden Administration be accountable, transparent, and most importantly, honest, with the American people about funding for Ukraine…As you are aware, it is Congress that has the power of the purse, and there’s no excuse for Congress to be unaware of how congressionally appropriated funds are being spent.” Bergman and Arrington's letter calls for a full accounting of expenditures, transfers and reprogrammed funds, as well as obligations, apportionments, and outlays for each appropriations account providing assistance to Ukraine. This information is essential to advance Congressional oversight, inform potential legislation, and keep the federal government accountable to the American people. Bergman and Arrington demand OMB Director Young provide the following: A full crosscutting report on U.S. government-wide expenditures for Ukraine and “countries impacted by the situation in Ukraine” since February 24, 2022. A complete and detailed explanation of all relevant/applicable legal authorities utilized by the Biden Administration for all expenditures related to Russia’s war in Ukraine and security assistance related to t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-scholten-joins-letter-calling-swift-consideration-administrations-border | Rep. Scholten Joins Letter Calling for Swift Consideration of Administration’s Border Security Request | 2023-10-31 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Democrat | House | MI | Hillary J. Scholten | S001221 | scholten.house.gov | scholten | https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Hillary Scholten (MI-03) joined over 30 New Democrat Coalition members in a letter to Congressional leadership calling on the Senate to quickly bring a bipartisan border security package reflecting President Biden’s supplemental request to the House Floor. Throughout the 118th Congress, New Dems have called on the Administration and House leadership to advance additional funding to streamline immigration processes, secure the border, and tackle the fentanyl crisis. “As members of the New Democrat Coalition, we understand emergency funding is necessary to secure our border, ensure a humane and orderly immigration process, and stop the flow of fentanyl into the United States… Securing our nation’s southern border is a bipartisan goal, and the shared responsibility of all members of Congress. We ask that you swiftly bring this important package to a vote in the Senate,” wrote the lawmakers. You can read the full letter to Congressional leadership here and below: Dear Majority Leader Schumer, Speaker Johnson, Minority Leaders McConnell, and Jefferies, We urge you to quickly bring a bipartisan border security package reflecting the President’s Fiscal Year 2024 emergency supplemental request to the Senate floor. As members of the New Democrat Coalition, we understand emergency funding is necessary to secure our border, ensure a humane and orderly immigration process, and stop the flow of fentanyl into the United States. President Biden has put forth a strong and comprehensive border security package in his supplemental request. The requested $13.6 billion investment would: Increase boots on the ground at the border. The request ensures the Department of Homeland Security has the additional resources and personnel to accomplish their mission of maintaining border security while assisting refugees and processing migrants, including funds to hire an additional 1,300 border patrol agents. Improve the processing of asylum cases. The request includes funding to hire 375 new immigration judge t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-statement-on-president-bidens-executive-actions-on-artificial-intelligence | Peters Statement on President Biden’s Executive Actions on Artificial Intelligence | 2023-10-31 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following statement after President Joe Biden issued an executive order to establish new standards for use of artificial intelligence (AI): “We need to ensure there are guardrails in place for artificial intelligence to be used safely, ethically, and in a way that protects privacy rights and American jobs. The executive actions the Administration announced today will build on legislation I passed into law to set standards for how the federal government uses artificial intelligence and will help expand those standards to the private sector. It’s critical that we work to help ensure the United States continues to lead the world in artificial intelligence development and its safe and responsible use.” The Executive Order announced today comes after the AI in Government Act, which Peters cosponsored, became law in 2020. That legislation required the Administration to provide resources and guidance to federal agencies on the responsible acquisition and use of AI, advancing AI innovation, and managing AI risks in the federal government. The Executive Order reiterates and expands on the requirements of the AI in Government Act, and tasks the Office of Management and Budget to provide specific guidelines and oversee government use of AI. In addition, the Executive Order requires federal agencies to make AI training opportunities available. This requirement builds on Peters’ legislation that was signed into law in 2022 to create a training program to help federal employees responsible for purchasing and managing AI capabilities better understand the capabilities and risks of these technologies. Peters has also introduced bipartisan legislation to create an AI training program for federal supervisors and management officials. The Executive Order also reiterates the requirements set out in Peters’ Advancing American AI Act—which was signed into law last year—for federal agencies to protec… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/photos-peters-meets-with-returning-citizens-and-workforce-development-leaders-in-detroit-after-announcing-bipartisan-legislation-to-support-reentry-programs | PHOTOS: Peters Meets with Returning Citizens and Workforce Development Leaders in Detroit After Announcing Bipartisan Legislation to Support Reentry Programs | 2023-10-31 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | DETROIT, MI – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) visited the City of Detroit’s Northwest Activities Center to highlight his bipartisan legislation that supports reentry programs that help individuals reintegrate into their communities after incarceration or justice system contact. Peters’ Reentry Employment Opportunities Act would make the U.S. Department of Labor’s Reentry Employment Opportunities (REO) program permanent. The REO program provides grant funding to organizations that facilitate a smoother transition for returning citizens by equipping them with the necessary skills to secure meaningful employment. The Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation (DESC) – Detroit’s official workforce agency – received $1.1 million from the REO program to launch the Growth Opportunities Program, which supports young individuals who have entered or are at risk of entering the justice system. Peters toured the Northwest Activities Center’s workforce development facilities and sat in on a Growth Opportunities Program session, where he met with participants to hear firsthand how the program has helped them expand their career opportunities and establish economic independence. Peters was joined by Group Executive of Workforce Development and Detroit at Work for the City of Detroit Terri Weems, along with a program participant, Christian Gary, who spoke to how this support has helped him acquire and maintain employment since returning to his community. “Michiganders who have been involved with the criminal justice system face all kinds of challenges when they return home. Finding a job is one of the hardest,” said Senator Peters. “But far too often, these citizens are left to fend for themselves and navigate the journey home without the resources they need to get a job and start a new chapter of their lives. I’m fighting to protect the federal grant program that supports this vital work, which I got to see firsthand today, to help returning citizens find steady employment, reduce the chances of recidivism and grow the number of … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1135 | Bergman, Sherrill Aim to Strengthen National Security and Protect Defense Personnel Worldwide from Nefarious Phone Applications | 2023-10-30 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | bergman | https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Bipartisan Bill Provides Better Guidance on Possible Risks Surrounding Foreign Owned Mobile Apps Washington - Last week, Representative Jack Bergman (MI-01) and Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) introduced the bipartisan Bolstering America’s Defenses Against Potentially Perilous Software (BAD APPS) Act. This legislation will protect our national security by ensuring that defense personnel have a better understanding of the potential risks of downloading apps onto their cellular devices. Representative Sherrill secured a version of this bill in Section 1858 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. Foreign actors have increasingly used programs like fitness applications, video games, and social media applications like Tik Tok to gather sensitive information from defense personnel while at home or abroad. This legislation would require the Department of Defense to create an accountable, analytic risk framework to comprehensively evaluate potentially dangerous cell phone apps. From this risk framework, the Department of Defense is authorized to issue internal guidance to personnel on how to limit risks from certain foreign mobile applications and their proximity to sensitive DoD activities. “Our adversaries are flooding app stores with seemingly harmless apps that present a real danger to our national security. The BAD APPS Act will ensure our national security personnel have proper guidance on these evolving threats to make smart decisions. I’m proud to work with Rep. Sherrill to introduce this bill and ensure news, games, and other mobile phone applications do not compromise our defense employee’s movements, sensitive facility locations, or movements of critical national security hardware,” said Representative Bergman. “It is crucial that our national security professionals and servicemembers have all the pertinent information needed to make smart cyber decisions when they are on the job or at home. That’s why I am proud to introduce the BAD APPS Act, legislation that takes a proactiv… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-statement-on-tentative-uaw-deals | Peters Statement on Tentative UAW Deals | 2023-10-30 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) released the following statement on the news that General Motors and UAW have reached a tentative contract agreement, following similar tentative agreements reached with Stellantis and Ford last week. The contracts still need to be ratified by UAW members at each of the auto companies. “The UAW has now received historic contract offers from each of the Big Three auto companies. It’s a testament to how powerful workers are when they come together to collectively bargain for the wages, benefits, and job security they deserve. I’ll keep standing with them as they work towards ratifying a deal with each company — because when unions succeed, it’s a win for all workers.” Peters has been a consistent supporter of UAW workers. He has joined the picket line with UAW members in Michigan multiple times since the strike began. In July, Peters sent a letter to the CEOs of the Big Three auto manufacturers urging them to negotiate in good faith as the talks began. In August, he met with UAW members in Lansing to show his support and hear their priorities. Peters also organized a multi-member meeting with UAW President Shawn Fain earlier this year. Michigan is home to the most auto workers in the United States, and UAW represents around 70,000 auto workers in Michigan. The auto industry directly and indirectly employs 1.1 million workers in Michigan, or about 20 percent of the state’s workforce. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
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