WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: 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 save taxpayer dollars and reduce government bureaucracy has advanced in the Senate. The legislation would eliminate the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, the Biden administration proposed(link is external) a new rule which would ban US automakers from selling vehicles with components produced by the Chinese Communist Party. "Today's rule from the Biden-Harris team fails to do enough to protect Michigan workers and the American people from CCP threats to our auto industry. While the administration has concluded Chinese auto components and software  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: This week, text messages released in court documents(link is external) revealed that Gotion Senior Vice President of North American Operations personally sought private information on one of the company's leading critics and disparaged the critic using misogynistic language. In other text messages, the same executive attacked his company's CEO(link is external) as an "idiot." "This is a David vs. Golia  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: Bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) and James Lankford (R-OK) to update the federal permitting process and increase Congressional oversight of the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) has advanced in the Senate. This bill would make technical and commonsense improvements to   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) released the following statement on the Department of Commerce's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would prohibit the sale or import of connected vehicles integrating specific pieces of hardware and software, or those components sold separately, with a sufficient nexus to the People's Republic of China or Russia. "As our vehicles become smarter, safer, and in  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) released the following statement on two reported incidents in Ann Arbor. "Over the weekend there were two more reported incidents of assault against individuals potentially because of their faith or religion. As a community we must support law enforcement in investigating the facts and holding all perpetrators accountable. Violence, hateful language, or threats tow  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Brian Mast (R-FL) today introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen key protections for fisheries and promote responsible management of forage fish. The Forage Fish Conservation Act improves protections for forage fish including herring and shad that support marine ecosystems as well as other recreationally and commercially important species such as tuna, sal  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: Today, 21 U.S. House of Representative Members released the following statement in response to criticism of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's handling of antisemitic campus crimes: "Dana Nessel has distinguished herself as a just, discerning, and effective Attorney General. Michigan voters selected her to keep all communities safe, empowering her to faithfully exercise discretion and enfo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation to rename the Battle Creek Post Office after abolitionist and civil rights leader Sojourner Truth. The decision to rename the post office is supported by the descendants of Sojourner Truth as well as local organizations such as Kellogg Community College and Battle Creek Unlimited. In May, Huizenga introduced legislation to   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, Representative John James (MI-10) and members of the Michigan congressional delegation sent a letter to Carlos Tavares, the CEO of Stellantis, requesting more information on their decision to layoff 2,450 Michigan auto workers. This decision comes in the wake of a recent tailpipe emissions standard rule from the Biden-Harris Administration's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Rep. James' Congressi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Dan Kildee, co-chair of the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee, led a congressional hearing today to highlight how former President Trump's Project 2025 would enact a nationwide abortion ban, raise taxes on middle class families, and end Social Security and Medicare as we know it. During the congressional hearing, Members of Congress heard testimony from Americans, including two   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation to improve transparency of the Senate confirmation process for Congress and the public. This bill would create a dashboard to identify and track the status of nominations for the more than 1,300 Senate-confirmed, executive branch positions including which positions that are vac  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation to reform the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Individual Assistance program. This bill would improve how FEMA provides assistance to individuals to rebuild their lives in the aftermath of a disaster. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024: Today, Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI) introduced the School Resource Officer (SRO) Funding Protection Act with original cosponsors Bill Huizenga (R-MI) and Lisa McClain (R-MI) and support of First District State Legislators, as well as law enforcement. The bill would require states to maintain funding for SRO programs at or above the amount spent in their previous fiscal year to remai  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Yesterday, the ANCHOR Act, co-led by U.S. Representative Haley Stevens (D-MI), sailed through the U.S. House of Representatives on a voice vote. The Accelerating Networking, Cyberinfrastructure, and Hardware for Oceanic Research (ANCHOR) Act will shore up America's Academic Research Fleet - the research vessels integral to understanding our freshwater and saltwater marine environments - requiring improv  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on the Biden Harris administration's proposed connected vehicle rule, on Sept. 24, 2024: * * * "Our vehicles are smarter and more connected than ever," said Rep. Haley Stevens. "While these innovations are improving safety, reliability, and consumer comfort, they also increase the risk of bad actors, like Russia and China, targeting our infrastructure and transportation networks. "I welcome the Biden Har  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024: Last week, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) was recognized as a "Guardian of Small Business" by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for his legislative record of voting in support of small business. As the voice of small business, NFIB is the only business organization whose policy positions are established by NFIB members directly. NFIB's Guardian of Small Business Aw  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: With bipartisan support, the U.S. House of Representatives today approved Rep. Lisa McClain's (R-Mich.) legislation, the Sanctioning Tyrannical and Oppressive People within the Chinese Communist Party (STOP CCP) Act. The bill imposes financial and visa sanctions on Xi Jinping and other members of the CCP. "The Chinese Communist Party is our greatest geopolitical threat and a direct dange  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representatives Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), Claudia Tenney (R-N.Y.), Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.), and Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Macedonian Caucus, introduced a bipartisan resolution encouraging the designation of September as Macedonian American Heritage Month. The co-chairs released the following statement on the resolution's introduction: "For centuries, Macedonians have  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: Today, 21 U.S. House of Representative Members released the following statement in response to criticism of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's handling of antisemitic campus crimes: "Dana Nessel has distinguished herself as a just, discerning, and effective Attorney General. Michigan voters selected her to keep all communities safe, empowering her to faithfully exercise discretion  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Following strong support from Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03), Catherine's Health was awarded the full grant amount from the Health Resources and Services Administration. The funding will expand the federally qualified health center's behavioral health services. "West Michigan's behavioral health system is strained due to the rising number of incoming patients coupled with the closure of clini  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03) is proud to announce Muskegon Heights will receive over $65K in an Assistance to Firefighters Grant through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The grant will help equip the department with the necessary tools, training, and personnel to maintain emergency preparedness. "When West Michiganders are in crisis, our fire departments are often the first to  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following commentary to the Detroit News on Sept. 27, 2024: * * * In an op-ed published in the Detroit News, U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-07) applauded this week's announcement by the U.S. Department of Commerce that it will restrict the import and sale of certain cars and car parts manufactured by China and Russia. She also called on Congress to pass her legislation strengthening protections against the national security thre  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-07) took to the House floor today to highlight the passage of three bipartisan bills she championed and call for bipartisan congressional action on additional legislative priorities. This week, the House passed the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Pilot Program Act, IMPACTT Human Trafficking Act, and Building Chips in America Act, which are now set to be signed int  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on Sept. 26, 2024: * * * U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-07) released the following statement after voting to extend government funding and avoid a government shutdown. This afternoon the House passed a Continuing Resolution to fund the government until December 20, 2024 with broad bipartisan support. "This evening, I voted along with an overwhelming bipartisan majority to keep the government funded through D  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on Sept. 25, 2024: * * * Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) released the following statement: "Our district is home to one of the largest, most vibrant Lebanese communities in the nation. While our families mourn the ongoing genocide in Gaza, they are now witnessing the Israeli government's indiscriminate bombing of Lebanon. Our community is in so much pain as our neighbors watch their loved ones be  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and John Boozman (R-AR), Co-Chairs of the Senate 4-H Caucus, Thursday applauded the adoption of their resolution designating October 7 through October 12 as "National 4-H Week." Stabenow said: "As a former 4-H'er myself, I know that 4-H prepares young people to thrive in their  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 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 Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced bipartisan legislation to reform the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Individual Assistance program. This bill would improve how FEMA provides assistance to individuals to rebuild the  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: The House 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 s  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: Three bills authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Debbie Stabenow (MI) to name U.S. Postal Service facilities after distinguished Michiganders have passed the House. The bills now head to the President to be signed into law. One bill would designate t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 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 Todd Young (R-IN) introduced bipartisan legislation to modernize federal agencies and ensure they have the proper data protections and governance in place to adopt and deploy artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technolo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- 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, Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Joni Ernst (R-IA) are urging the Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Council to issue a rulemaking to prevent conflicts of interest in government contracting after missing its dead  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: The House passed bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, James Lankford (R-OK), and John Cornyn (R-TX) to enhance the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) ability to combat human trafficking. The legislation would make permanent an  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 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 (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, James Lankford (R-OK), and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced bipartisan legislation to improve transparency of the Senate confirmation process for Congress and the public. This bill would create a dashboard to identify and track th  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: Bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Thom Tillis (R-NC), James Lankford (R-OK), and Peter Welch (D-VT) to reform the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Individual Assistance program has advanced in the Senate. This bill would improve how FEMA provides assistance to individuals to rebuild their l  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: Today, U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Rand Paul (R-KY), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Ron Johnson, (R-WI), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, released a bipartisan interim re  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: The House passed bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Susan Collins (R-ME) to provide the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) with timely access to information they need to complete estimates on the budgetary impacts of legislati  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Senator Gary Peters (MI) released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Commerce's new rule banning key Chinese and Russian-controlled software and hardware in vehicles. The proposal would help safeguard American consumers and companies against the national security threat posed by allowing certain vehicles and technologies made by Chinese Community Party-backed (CCP) companies to be imported or  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) issued the following statement after voting in support of a short-term budget bill--commonly referred to as a continuing resolution--to keep the government open: "Republicans control the U.S. House of Representatives. But over the last year, they have failed to pass full-year funding bills that could become law. That means we once again found ourselves voting--at the eleven  more