WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations, and Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, are seeking answers from Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Ariane Tabatabai's employment with the Department of Defense and her relationship with the Iranian regime. The letter follows concerning reports that cite   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Rep. Jack Bergman issued the following release: "As Washington stares down another possible government shutdown, the number one priority of House Leadership must be finding common ground to secure our Southern Border. This has been a top priority since I've come to Congress, but this Administration has reversed years of important policies and work - resulting in the greatest illegal immigration crisis pos  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2023: Today, Congresswoman Haley Stevens (D-MI) introduced the Union Auto Workers Job Protection Act which requires bids for federal government vehicle contracts to put workers first. This legislation would require that federal contract bidders disclose the location where they want to build government vehicles, prevailing wages at factories, and any OSHA or National Labor Relations Act Violati  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and David Valadao (R-CA), co-chairs of the Congressional Asthma and Allergy Caucus, along with Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) reintroduced the Elijah E. Cummings Family Asthma Act, legislation that would expand federal, state, and local efforts to improve care for individuals with asthma. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Pr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) slammed President Biden for his unprecedented move to stand on the picket line with members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) in Michigan. The president's attempt to score political points at the strike inappropriately tips the scale in favor of the UAW and comes with s  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following statement on Sept. 25, 2023: * * * Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) released the following statement after the House Rules Committee advanced his amendment for consideration before the full U.S. House of Representatives. The Huizenga Amendment blocks any funding for the Biden Administration's proposal to impose a $600 per petition "Asylum Program Fee" on employers. The Biden Administration's new fee would signi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Sept. 28, 2023: Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) announced his support for H.R.5641, the Pay Our Troops Act. Under current law, if there is a government shutdown, those serving in our Armed Forces would not receive a paycheck after September 30th. This legislation was introduced recently by Congresswoman Jennifer Kiggans (R-VA), a former Navy helicopter pilot. H.R.5641 would make available the n  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) and Congresswoman Michelle Steel (CA-45) today introduced bipartisan legislation, supported by Republicans and Democrats, to improve access to mental health care for seniors on Medicare. They were joined by Representatives Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Susie Lee (NV-03) and August Pfluger (TX-11). Congressman Kildee's bill, the Connecting Our Medical Provi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Subscribe to Congressman Moolenaar's Newsletter Congressman John Moolenaar has introduced the Training Assignments for Student Knowledge (TASK) Act. This legislation would allow vocational schools to continue providing high-quality job training for students. Recent legal efforts have sought to expand the definition of an employee to include these students. These efforts would drive up the cost of vocati  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman John Moolenaar supports the Stop Overdose in Schools Act to address the increasing frequency of fentanyl overdoses in schools. This legislation would specifically set aside funding for schools in rural communities that could be used to purchase naloxone and help train school officials on how to administer it. The bill requires 50 percent of the grants provided by the legislation go to schools  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: The House Ways and Means Committee has passed Congressman John Moolenaar's Native American Health Savings Improvement Act. Moolenaar's bill would eliminate a three-month waiting period for Native Americans to contribute to their Health Savings Account (HSA) after receiving care at an Indian Health Service (IHS) facility. The Native American Health Savings Act is bipartisan, common-sense legislation that  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman John Moolenaar and Congresswoman Hillary Scholten introduced the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians Restoration Act, which would grant federal recognition to the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians (GRB). "The Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians have made Michigan a better place and they are worthy of full recognition from the federal government. This legislation will cut through the  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, Ford Motor Company announced it is pausing its plans to build a battery component factory in Marshall. The joint venture between Ford and CATL, a Chinese Communist Party-affiliated company, has raised concerns about the automaker becoming dependent on the CCP as it attempts to meet President Biden's goal of having two-thirds of all new vehicles sold in the U.S. be electric by 2032. "While I suppo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today marks one year since local leaders in Mecosta County made a deal with Gotion, a subsidiary of Chinese Communist Party (CCP)-affiliated Gotion High-Tech, to build a battery component factory. Since September 26, 2022, Gotion has secured over $715 million in tax incentives from the state of Michigan, and officials signed non-disclosure agreements to keep details secret from the public. Congressman Jo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) announced that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is awarding the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) $20,385,000 in federal funding to replace the Manistee River Bridge in Manton. The replacement project will increase the weight capacity of the bridge and preserve an important rail crossing that links Northern Michigan  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) released the following statement ahead of President Biden's visit to Michigan to join striking UAW workers on the picket line: "UAW workers sacrificed to keep our auto industry afloat in 2008 and 2009. Now, they're asking for their fair share of the success that auto companies have experienced in recent years. I was proud to stand on the picket lines with the  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and member of the Armed Services Committee, recently returned from a congressional delegation to Armenia to meet with key Armenian and international officials and to visit the Armenia-Azerbaijan border to view the blockade of the Lachin corridor that has caused a humanitarian crisis fo  more

WARREN, Michigan, Sept. 28 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Sept. 27, 2023: Today, Representative John James (MI-10) and his team announced that through their constituent services efforts, more than $200,000 has been returned to constituents from federal agencies. James released the following statement regarding this accomplishment: "I have devoted my life to the principle of service before self. And that has been our entire team's mantra since taking offic  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: As the fight continues on Capitol Hill to avoid a government shutdown, Rep. John James (MI-10) is announcing that if Congress is unable to come to an agreement by the end of the month, he will donate his salary during a potential government shutdown. His decision comes on the heels of his "Money Where Our Mouths Are Act," which he recently introduced to block politicians from continuing to collect checks in  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2023: Rep. Hillary Scholten (MI-03) and her House Democratic Women's Caucus colleagues are calling on Republican leadership to immediately provide additional child care resources to working families to avoid the looming child care funding cliff on September 30th. In less than one week, key child care funding will expire, and 56,000 Michigan kids are at risk of losing their spots. In the l  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on Sept. 28, 2023: * * * Representative Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) released the following statement on the Biden Administration's admission of Israel into the Visa Waiver Program: "The Biden Administration's decision to admit Israel into the Visa Waiver Program explicitly condones and enables the Israeli government's discriminatory practices towards Americans requesting entry, including hours of detainment and i  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2023: Today, Reps. Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) and John Moolenaar (R-MI-02) introduced bipartisan legislation, the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians Restoration Act, to grant Congressional federal recognition to the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians (GRB). The GRB is a native sovereign nation with agreements with the federal government dating back to 1795. The GRB originally included 19  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following statement on Sept. 27, 2023: * * * U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, released the following statement at a hearing on foreign ownership in U.S. Agriculture. Stabenow's Statement, as prepared for delivery, follows: I call this hearing of the U.S. Senate Committee  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Senator Stabenow released the following statement on President Biden and Former President Trump's visits to Michigan. "This week, Michigan will see a major contrast in Presidential leadership. Tomorrow, we'll be visited by President Biden, who's a true champion for our workers and the industry that fuels Michigan's economy. He's committed to a future where our workers get the pay and benefits that they  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: "The allegations against Senator Bob Menendez are very serious and deeply concerning. While he deserves his presumption of innocence, I believe it's best for him to step down from the U.S. Senate. Bob is a longtime colleague, and it saddens me to come to this decision." *** Original text here: https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/senator-stabenow-statement-on-senator-bob-menendez  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: DETROIT, MI - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced $7,151,847 for Redford Township and the Westland Public Service Department. Redford Township will receive $1,441,980 to purchase new S.E.V.A. breathing tanks for seven local fire departments. The Westland Public Service Department will receive $5,709,867 to put more EMS and fire units in service. This funding comes fro  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Sept. 27, 2023: This week, U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-07) is introducing the Workforce Housing Development Act, which would create a grant program at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to encourage the construction, preservation, and rehabilitation of affordable workforce housing. Habitat for Humanity Capital Region and Michigan Municipal League both endorse the legislation. A 202  more