WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) today received the Donald Riegle Community Service Award from the Flint Jewish Federation for his dedication and commitment to serving mid-Michigan. "I am honored to receive this award from the Flint Jewish Federation. Senator Riegle was a dedicated public servant who did so much for our community," Congressman Kildee said. "I was born and raised in Flint, and serving this   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Sept. 13, 2023: Today, House Small Business Committee's Contracting and Infrastructure Subcommittee Ranking Member Hillary Scholten (MI-03) released the following statement on the challenges facing the Small Business Administration's (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program in light of recent judicial intervention. Over the summer, a federal district court enjoined the SBA from continuing to operate w  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: said Congresswoman Dingell said Congressman Pallone here *** Original text here: https://debbiedingell.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4586  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, DC - Following the misconduct and leadership failings found at the John D. Dingell Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Detroit, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure neutrality and accountability in the VA's peer review process - which is used to improve quality of care at VA medical facilities in Michigan and across the country. In November  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, chair of the House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services, issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2023: Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services Chair Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) opened today's subcommittee hearing titled "The Inflation Reduction Act: A Year in Review" by noting how one year removed from Democrats' so-called Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Americans are worse off. Chairwo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: FLINT--Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) sent a bipartisan letter, signed by Republicans and Democrats, urging congressional leaders to make health care more affordable for Michigan workers and retirees. The letter asks for an extension of the Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC), a program which helps Americans pay for health care if they have lost their jobs due to bad trade deals or have lost their pensions   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON--Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) today led 37 Members of Congress in urging congressional leaders to pass legislation to crack down on child labor violations across the United States. The letter supports President Biden's request for additional funding for the U.S. Department of Labor to address child labor violations. "Since 2018, violations of child labor laws have increased nearly 70 percent  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Subscribe to Congressman Moolenaar's Newsletter Today, Congressman John Moolenaar, a member of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI), the chairman of the committee, called on Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to deny CCP-based companies from qualifying for tax incentives available to companies under the so-called Inflation Reduction Act that was signe  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman John Moolenaar introduced the Withdrawing Absurd, Senseless, and Haphazard Energy Regulations (WASHER) Act to stop the Department of Energy from implementing new rules on washing machines that would regulate them to be less efficient. In March, President Biden's Department of Energy proposed a regulation that would require new washing machines to use less water at lower temperatures. T  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain has announced the union is striking against Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and Stellantis. This is the first time in history the UAW has held a strike against all three of the automakers.  "Unfortunately, President Biden's unworkable policies on electric vehicles have pushed automakers and autoworkers into a corner, requiring them to follow burdensome  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) released the following statement in advance of the September 14th deadline for members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) to negotiate a new labor contract with the Big Three automakers - General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis. "As we get down to the wire before Thursday's deadline, I urge both parties to continue negotiating to secure a contract as soon as pos  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) released the following statement in advance of the September 14th deadline for members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) to negotiate a new labor contract with the Big Three automakers - General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis. "As we get down to the wire before Thursday's deadline, I urge both parties to continue negotiating to secure a contract as soon as pos  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: DETROIT, MI - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) released the following statement on the news that the United Auto Workers (UAW) has announced a strike against the Big Three auto manufacturers - General Motors, Stellantis, and Ford. "I stand in solidarity with UAW workers as they strike to fight for a contract that gives them the wages, job security, and benefits they deserve. UAW members made huge sacrifices   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and John Kennedy (R-LA) introduced a bipartisan resolution designating September 11th through September 17th as Patriot Week. Co-founded by Oakland County Judge Michael Warren, Patriot Week was created to remember the lives lost on the September 11th terrorist attacks, honor Constitution Day on the 17th, and encourage students to engage in American history and civics. "Patr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: As Congress reconvenes for the remainder of the year, Rep. John James (MI-10) is calling for support on a series of four bills and resolutions he has introduced with the goal of holding Washington to the same set of rules by which the rest of America lives. The first bill, the "Money Where Our Mouths Are Act," ensures that in the event of a government shutdown, politicians don't keep collecting checks while  more

WARREN, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following statement on Sept. 15, 2023: * * * Today, Representative John James (MI-10) issued the following statement regarding the UAW strike: "The Biden Administration has signaled that it does not care about UAW workers. The administration is forcing our country into a comply-or-die EV mandate that has already burned billions in American taxpayer dollars on a capacity that autos can't afford, for demand that doesn't exist  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03), alongside her Child Labor Prevention Task Force Co-Chair, Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08), led 37 Members of Congress in urging congressional leaders to pass legislation to crack down on child labor violations across the United States. The letter supports President Biden's request for additional funding for the U.S. Department of Labor to address child labor viola  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Sept. 15, 2023: This week, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03) and Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03), members of the House Small Business Committee, introduced the bipartisan Main Street Competes Act, which passed out of committee unanimously on Thursday. The bill helps small businesses maintain their competition in the marketplace by ensuring competition with larger firms. The Department of Justice (DOJ  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2023: U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today announced that Eyang Garrison will become the new Majority Staff Director. Erica Chabot, currently serving as Staff Director, will transition off Capitol Hill later this month. The Committee als  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release: * * * "New and beginning farmers and ranchers are the future of American agriculture. The Farm Bill provides resources to access credit, loans, and training to get started in agriculture." -- Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow * * * New Farmers and Ranchers: * The Farm Bill invests in the future of agriculture by cultivating and support  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 12, 2023: U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, today filed an amendment to restore $8.5 million in funding for the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production to the Senate's Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following statement on Sept. 14, 2023: * * * U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, issued the following statement on the new, robust conservation funding signed into law last year that supports our nation's farmers. "The climate crisis is the most urgent threat facing our farm  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 12, 2023: U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, announced today that Michigan will receive $5.1 million from the Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Program to help communities invest in projects that will protect against severe flooding, rising wa  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and a member of the Armed Services Committee -- who served in the U.S. Navy Reserve including volunteering again after 9/11 -- released the following statement in advance of the 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attacks o  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, convened a hearing to examine how the federal government should update its procurement and acquisition policies to promote the responsible and effective adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. During the hearing, Peters   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Senator Stabenow Secured this Funding Through the Inflation Reduction Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced that several Mid-Michigan communities will receive $5,757,275 to plant and maintain trees, combat the climate crisis, and provide more opportunities for those living in urban areas   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Senator Stabenow released the following statement on the United Auto Workers strike. "Our autoworkers are the backbone of the industry. They helped build the middle class in our country and keep our economy strong. They deserve just pay and benefits, job security, and the commitment to be treated as equal partners with our auto companies as they lead the new clean energy economy. I stand with the UAW."  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: "I fear that you have exploited the UAW to protect your boss at the expense of American workers." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator JD Vance (R-OH) has demanded answers regarding the involvement of a top Biden aide in UAW strikes at the Stellantis plant in Toledo, Ohio, a GM plant in Missouri, and a Ford plant in Michigan. In a letter to Gene B. Sperling, President Biden's senior advisor and hand-selected liaison for   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: FLINT--Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) issued the following statement after the United Auto Workers announced a strike after their contract expired: "I stand in solidarity with the hardworking men and women of the United Auto Workers in their fight for a fair contract. "It was workers in my district, during the Flint Sit Down Strikes of 1936 and 1937, who first collectively bargained for fair wages and   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2023: Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) led 31 of their colleagues in a letter to President Biden urging him to phase out federal fossil fuel production by 2030 and include fossil fuel phase outs in upcoming Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management rulemaking. Rep. Tlaib will highlight the letter's asks at the March to E  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) advocated for Michigan's defense priorities during a confirmation hearing for General David W. Allvin, the nominee to become Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force. Peters, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and a former Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve, highlighted the need for continued action to address PFAS contamination across Michi  more