WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2023: Today, Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI) introduced a resolution to censure Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) for her antisemitism and disgraceful response to the attacks on our ally, Israel. As Rep. Bergman explained in a statement, Tlaib's "longstanding history of antisemitic and racist rhetoric toward Israel cannot go unchecked." In further denouncing the Michigan Democrat's hateful r  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2023: Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, introduced the No U.S. Financing for Iran Act. This bill would effectively cut off the Iranian Government from the U.S. financial system. Additionally, this measure would prevent the Export-Import Bank as well as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) from financin  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following statement on Oct. 10, 2023: * * * Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement after joining a bipartisan resolution in support of Israel and condemning the horrific attacks perpetrated by Hamas. This bipartisan resolution was introduced by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Ranking Member Gregory Meeks (D-NY)   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2023: This week, Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI) detailed the failings of the Biden Administration leading up to the heinous attacks on our ally, Israel, in a radio interview. From the $6 Billion "bad business deal" of prisoner exchange funds for Iran, to the feckless non-response from the White House when confronted with Qatar's insidious money-funneling, Rep. Bergman chastised the Administra  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman John Moolenaar has introduced H.R. 5926, the Exposing China's Belt and Road Investment in America Act of 2023. The bill would require the federal Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to review any real estate investment made by a foreign individual that would result in the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) direct or indirect control over a business."The Chinese Communist   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman John Moolenaar supports legislation to immediately refreeze $6 billion in sanctioned funds that the Biden administration had promised to release to Iran. The legislation comes in response to the deadly attacks Hamas terrorists carried out in Israel on October 7 that killed at least 27 Americans and hundreds of Israelis. Hamas is financially supported by Iran. "Iran is the largest state spons  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman John Moolenaar supports bipartisan legislation condemning the Hamas terrorist attacks against Israel. The resolution backed by Moolenaar supports Israel's right to defend itself, reaffirms U.S. diplomatic and military support for Israel, and calls for the Biden Administration to fully enforce U.S. sanctions on Iran, which is the primary funding source of Hamas. On October 7, Hamas terrorists l  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: As a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) advocated for efforts to strengthen and support Michigan airports during a confirmation hearing for Michael Whitaker, the nominee to become Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Peters underscored the need to protect rural air service and hold airlines accountable to their commitment  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) called on congressional leadership in the U.S. House and Senate, as well as the chairs and ranking members of the U.S. House and Senate Appropriations Committees, to advance legislation that will provide critical and sustained security and economic support for Ukraine. In a letter with his colleagues, Peters called for immediate legislative action to guarantee that Ukraine is pro  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase federal contracting opportunities for women-owned small businesses with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA's mission is to service the more than 27 million veterans who have selflessly served their country. To accomplish this mission, the VA acquires a high-quantity and broad spectrum of products and services throu  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase tribal visibility in the priority resource concern (PRC) determination process. A priority resource concern (PRC) is currently defined as a natural resource concern or problem determined by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior, and identified at the national, state, or local level. Peters' Tribal Conservation Priorities Inclusion Act   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) led a bipartisan group of his colleagues, including U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and John Kennedy (R-LA), to introduce legislation that would prevent the U.S. from providing security assistance to Azerbaijan until it has been determined that they are not taking offensive action agains  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: During a Senate Commerce Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) emphasized the importance of investing in Michigan's economy and the future of the U.S. auto industry through the CHIPS and Science Act, which Peters helped author and enact. Peters urged U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to ensure that funding from the law is committed to domestic manufacturing of mature semiconductor chips, whi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) announced the U.S. Senate has confirmed Susan DeClercq to be U.S. District Court Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan. DeClercq was nominated by President Biden on May 3. On June 7, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing considering her nomination. A video of the hearing can be found here (https://www.judiciary.senate.gov/05/31/2023/no  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following joint statement on Oct. 10, 2023: Today, Representative John James (MI-10) and other members of the bipartisan House-Knesset Parliamentary Friendship Group issued the following joint statement in response to the horrific terrorist attacks by Hamas on Israel: "We strongly condemn the brutal, barbaric terrorist attack committed by Hamas, an Iranian-backed terrorist organization, on Israel. As of now, these terrorists have r  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Rep. Hillary Scholten (MI-03) cosponsored the bipartisan "Operation Swords of Iron" Iron Dome Supplemental Appropriations Act, which will provide $2 billion to replenish Israel's "Iron Dome" missile defense system. "In the face of horrific and barbaric terrorist attacks at the hands of Hamas and Hezbollah, the United States must do everything it can to help Israel defend itself," said Rep. Scholten. "T  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on Oct. 13, 2023: * * * Rep. Hillary Scholten (MI-03) issued the below statement on House Republicans' dysfunction, which has caused the House of Representatives to go without a Speaker for 10 days and paused legislative action: "I'm from the heart of conservative West Michigan. The Republican Party I came to know growing up was about fiscal and personal responsibility - without drama and against wasteful  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Rep. Hillary Scholten (MI-03) and a bipartisan group of her colleagues urged the Biden administration to immediately allow for visa-free travel to the United States for Israeli citizens with family in the United States. Visa-free travel for Israeli citizens is currently set to begin on November 30th. "As the Administration continues to work to provide Israel with all the tools it needs to defend itself  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Rep. Hillary Scholten (MI-03) and a bipartisan group of lawmakers penned a letter to U.S. Department of State Secretary Antony Blinken urging the agency to allow for evacuation flights for American citizens fleeing Israel amid terrorist attacks by Hamas. "As you are aware, airlines have canceled most flights out of Ben Gurion Airport, and some have suspended operations in the region. As the number of c  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2023: Today, I am officially renouncing my membership in the Democratic Socialists of America. After the brutal terrorist attacks on Israel, which included the indiscriminate murder, rape, and kidnapping of innocent men, women, and children, I can no longer associate with an organization unwilling to call out terrorism in all its forms. Sunday's hate-filled and antisemitic rally in New York Cit  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following statement: * * * Representative Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) released the following statement: "I grieve the Palestinian and Israeli lives lost yesterday, today, and every day. I am determined as ever to fight for a just future where everyone can live in peace, without fear and with true freedom, equal rights, and human dignity. "The path to that future must include lifting the blockade, ending the occupation, and di  more

ROYAL OAK, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Oct. 13, 2023: U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, joined Jewish leaders at the Woodward Avenue Shul in Royal Oak yesterday to discuss his efforts to help houses of worship improve their security and protect congregations from potential attacks. Peters was joined by Woodward Avenue Shul Rabbi Mendel Polter and Steven Ingber, Chief   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on Oct. 13, 2023, on the death of Florine Mark: * * * "Incredibly sad to learn about the loss of my dear longtime friend Florine Mark. "Florine was a leader in so many amazing ways - in business, in Detroit, in the Jewish community, as a role model for women and as the matriarch of a close and loving family. "My heart goes out to all who are feeling her loss. May Florine's memory be a blessing to everyo  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Senator Debbie Stabenow will receive the Michigan League of Conservation Voters' Lifetime Achievement Award for her commitment to protecting the Great Lakes, combatting the climate crisis, and leading Michigan into the clean energy future. This prestigious award is presented to a leader who is defending Michigan's water and representing the interests of all Michiganders. The Michigan League of Con  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee issued the following testimony by David L. Ortega, associate professor of agricultural, food and resource economics at the Michigan State University, involving a hearing on Sept. 27, 2023, entitled "Foreign Ownership in U.S. Agriculture": * * * Chairwoman Stabenow, Ranking Member Boozman, and Members of the Committee thank you for the invitation to be here today. I am a food and agricultural economist. I work at Mi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan, bicameral resolution led by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) calling for the immediate release of Michigander Paul Whelan from authorities under the Russian government. A companion resolution (https://www.peters.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/house_paul_whelan_resolution.pdf) was introduced and passed in the U.S. House of Representatives in J  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Oct. 13, 2023: U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today announced a new Midwest Hydrogen Hub to produce clean hydrogen. The project, which the Department of Energy selected for a federal investment of up to $1 billion, will create jobs and position Michigan as a leader in the new clean energy economy. Hydrogen is a clean fuel that can be used to generate electricity, power vehicles, and he  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced the U.S. Senate has confirmed Susan DeClercq to be U.S. District Court Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan. DeClercq was nominated by President Biden on May 3. On June 7, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing considering her nomination. A video of the hearing can be found here (https://www.judiciary.senate.gov/05/31/2023/nominati  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON--Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) today issued the following statement after the United Nations Human Rights Council voted to open an independent investigation into human rights abuses in Sudan: "The conflict in Sudan has killed thousands of civilians and has displaced more than five million people. We have seen disturbing reports linking fighters--particularly from the Rapid Support Forces--to n  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following statement on Oct. 7, 2023: * * * Representative John James (MI-10) has released the following statement regarding the vicious attacks by Hamas against the people of Israel: "I strongly condemn the anti-semitic attacks by Hamas against the state of Israel and its people late last night. Israel has every right to defend itself against terror and truculence, and the United States stands behind our Israeli allies. My family a  more

JACKSON, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following statement on Oct. 11, 2023: * * * Today, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) called on Michigan leaders to condemn a rally in Dearborn, Michigan, last night where speakers defended Hamas and called for Israel to burn to its demise. He released the following statement: "The rhetoric displayed and timing of the rally in Dearborn last night was vile and indefensible. At least 22 Americans are dead, and more are being he  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2023: Today, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) led 43 of his colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona demanding the department engage immediately with colleges and universities on their obligations to take prompt action to respond to harassment that creates a hostile environment for Jewish students. Following the largest attack on Jewish civilians since  more