WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI) joined with U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-ID), Ted Cruz (R-TX), U.S. Representative Tim Walberg (R-MI) and 120 colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Deputy Administrator Sophie Shulman calling for the withdrawal of the Biden Administration's proposed Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for passenger cars and  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Last week, Rep. Jack Bergman spoke in a House Budget Committee markup on the dire financial crisis that our country is facing. Our great experiment of a country, one which was built on self-governance, has been in-flight for nearly 250 years, Rep. Bergman explained. As a career pilot, he warned that our Nation - similar to any plane - appears to be in a fiscal descent and Bergman questioned, "Is it a landi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman John Moolenaar, the co-chair of the Congressional School Choice Caucus, led 50 of his colleagues in introducing House Resolution 974, to recognize January 21 - January 27, 2024, as National School Choice Week. The resolution has also been introduced in the Senate by Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), the fellow co-chair of the Congressional School Choice Caucus. "Students and their parents deserve th  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and U.S. Representative Tim Walberg (R-Michigan) led a bicameral group of 120 colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Deputy Administrator Sophie Shulman calling for the withdrawal of the Biden Administration's proposed Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for passenger cars a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Mike Braun (R-IN) introduced bipartisan legislation to better prepare federal employees to address serious cybersecurity threats. The bill improves the President's Cup Cybersecurity Competition, a national cyber competition th  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services, issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2024: Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) today announced a hearing titled "America's Report Card: Oversight of K-12 Public Education" to examine a trend of declining student performance across the nation which was set off by school closures durin  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Jan. 26, 2024: Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-4) led a bipartisan letter to Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth requesting that Battle Creek Air National Guard Base be the home for any future Army National Guard MQ-1C Gray Eagle Platform. In the letter, the Members from Michigan's Congressional Delegation detail how the base's current mission experience and critical understanding of unmanned mi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall joined by Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas), as well as U.S. Representative Tim Walberg (R-Michigan) led a bicameral group of 120 members in sending a letter to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Deputy Administrator Sophie Shulman calling for the withdrawal of the Biden Administration's proposed Corporate Average  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation to improve security for federal employees and members of the public who use federal buildings every day. From domestic violent extremists to foreign adversaries, federal facilities face a wide range of threats: active shooters, cyber-attacks, hostile survei  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2024: Today, Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX) joined U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and U.S. Representative Tim Walberg (R-Michigan) along with a bicameral group of 121 lawmakers in sending a letter to U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Deputy Administrator Sophie Shulman calling for the withdrawal of the Biden Administration's proposed Corporate Average   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2024: Today, on the heels of the 51st anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that recognized a fundamental right to privacy in making certain healthcare decisions, including obtaining an abortion, Rep. Hillary Scholten (MI-03) hosted a roundtable on reproductive health with healthcare leaders and advocates from across West Michigan. During the conversation, the group discussed  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) with Reps. Cori Bush, Andre Carson, Hank Johnson, and Summer Lee sent letters toPresident Biden and the U.S. Government Accountability Office(GAO) urging them to assess the State Department's compliance with the Leahy Laws and President Biden's own Conventional Arms Transfer policy regarding security assistance to the Israeli government given the   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Jan. 26, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) and Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the following joint statement on the International Court of Justice's provisional measures ruling: "Today the International Court of Justice signaled an end to impunity for the Israeli government in the international legal system. We welcome international accountability for the ongoing atrocities the I  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (MI) was recently honored with the Conservation Champion Award at Pheasants Forever's 2024 Michigan State Convention. The award recognizes Stabenow's decades of service to conservation, and her tremendous success in advocating for the natural world in her home state and across the nation. "Senator  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Bill Hagerty (R-TN) and U.S. Representatives Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chines  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced bipartisan legislation to improve security for federal employees and members of the public who use federal buildings every day. From domestic violent extremists to foreign adversaries, federal faci  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Debbie Stabenow (MI), introduced two bills to name U.S. Postal Service facilities after distinguished Michiganders. One bill would designate the post office located at 2075 West Stadium Boulevard in Ann Arbor, Michigan as the "R  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced bipartisan legislation to improve coordination and access to timely information, guidance, and services for federal officials who are required to prepare for transitions during a presidential el  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and John Kennedy (R-LA) introduced bipartisan legislation to repeal an outdated section of the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 (PKEMRA) to ensure uninterrupted support to disaster survivors following an emerge  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Michigan native honored for decades of conservation advocacy Lansing, MI - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (MI) was recently honored with the Conservation Champion Award at Pheasants Forever's 2024 Michigan State Convention. The award recognizes Stabenow's decades of service to conservation, and her tremendous success in advocating for the natural world in her home state and across the nation. "Senator St  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Senator Stabenow to be Recognized for Exemplary Public Service in Congress WASHINGTON--The Congressional Management Foundation today announced that Senator Debbie Stabenow will receive the 2024 Democracy Award for Members of Congress in Lifetime Achievement. Senator Stabenow will receive the award for her decades of work improving the lives of people in Michigan and across the country. The Congressiona  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: LANSING -- U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow announced today that she has nominated Mackenzie Primeau from Iron Mountain for admission at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. "Michigan is fortunate to have so many exceptional students who want to serve our country through military service," said Senator Stabenow. "Having demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence in and out of the classroom,  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: LANSING -- U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow announced today that she has nominated three Michigan students from Genesee and Bay counties for admission at the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY and the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. "Michigan is fortunate to have so many exceptional students who want to serve our country through military service," said Senator Stabenow. "Having d  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Tom Carper (D-DE), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) are urging financial regulators to consider the concerns of small businesses as they develop the proposed rule to update regulations for capital requirements on large U.S. banks, known as Basel III Endgame. The proposed rule would apply to banks with more than $100 billion in assets a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C.--Today, Senator Rick Scott joined Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Representative Tim Walberg (R-Michigan) in leading a bicameral group of 120 colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Deputy Administrator Sophie Shulman calling for the withdrawal of the Biden administration's proposed Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Stabenow & Peters Introduce Bills to Name Ann Arbor and Mount Clemens Post Offices After Distinguished Michiganders Post Offices to be named after Poet Laureate Robert Hayden and WWII Veteran Alexander Jefferson Thursday, January 25, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. -?U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI), and Gary Peters?(MI),?Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, introduced two bi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, convened a hearing to learn more about the goals of the Cyber Safety Review Board (CSRB), the board's structure and activities, as well as challenges and opportunities facing the CSRB. The hearing highlighted the potential for the CSRB to help protect the nation from cyber threats. The wi  more