WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release: On Wednesday, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, along with Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, issued statements on the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) failure to adhere to congressional oversight ahead of the November election.   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, applauds the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) decision to designate Lebanon for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 11,000 Lebanese individuals currently in the United States. This decision follows months of advocacy by Peters calling on DHS to take this action that will allow Lebanese nationa  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: FLINT--Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) today announced new federal funding to improve railroad infrastructure in mid-Michigan. The $27,130,810 grant, awarded by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), will allow the Lake State Railway Company to install approximately 52 miles of continuous welded rail between Pinconning and Alpena and make several other critical safety improvements. The funding for thi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: MIDLAND--The Midland congressional office for Congressman Dan Kildee, located at 200 E. Main Street, will close on November 1, 2024. While his Midland district office will be closing, Congressman Kildee's staff will remain working full-time and available to help constituents until the end of his term on January 3, 2025. His offices in Flint and D.C. will remain open until later announced closure dates requ  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman John Moolenaar called on(link is external) the University of Michigan to close its joint institute with the PRC institution Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Shanghai Jiao Tong University has helped drive China's military modernization and intelligence capabilities, including by contributing to the development of nuclear weapons, carrier rockets, nuclear submarines, and fighter jets. In S  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, the Michigan Secretary of State, Jocelyn Benson, and the Washtenaw County Prosecutor's office announced charges(link is external) against a Chinese national for election fraud in Michigan. The Chinese national is a student at the University of Michigan, and illegally registered to vote and cast a ballot on Sunday, October 27 in Ann Arbor. "Secretary Jocelyn Benson has hurt the public's trust in M  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman John Moolenaar, along with Congressmen Tim Walberg (R-MI), Bill Huizenga (R-MI), John James (R-MI), and Jack Bergman (R-MI) called on Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson to answer questions regarding how a Chinese national voted in Michigan's election(link is external) this past Sunday. The lawmakers wrote to Benson, "Your department failed to prevent this illegal vote from bein  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: Today, Representative Jack Bergman led Michigan Republican Members of Congress in sending a letter to Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson demanding answers on Michigan's elections and urging her to protect election integrity. Following reports of a Chinese national University of Michigan student - who is not a U.S. citizen - casting a ballot for the upcoming Presidential election, Re  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2024: Today, Rep. Jack Bergman reminded First District constituents of absentee return and early in-person voting options, as mail delays have caused issues for clerks and voters. "Voting is a fundamental right we have as Americans. As we near Election Day, concerned constituents and clerks have reached out to our office citing weeks-long postal delays of absentee ballots being delivered or return  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: Today, Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) sent a letter to Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson after reporting from The Detroit News indicates a breach in Michigan's election integrity. The letter requests answers from Secretary Benson on the incident and what operational changes the Secretary will undertake prior to the certification of election results. "Only U.S. citizens should vote in   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) and Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) led a letter to President Biden questioning the involvement of the U.S. Armed Forces in the Israeli government's expanding regional war across the Middle East, including in the ground invasions of Lebanon and Gaza, and the recent exchanges of hostilities between Israel and Iran. The Biden administration has deepe  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following opening statement from a Sept. 24, 2024, hearing entitled "Safeguarding the Homeland: Examining Conflicts of Interest in Federal Contracting to Protect America's Future": * * * Federal contractors are a key part of our government's operations. The services and products they provide play a critical role in delivering services to the American pe  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following opening statement from a Sept. 17, 2024, hearing entitled "Ensuring a Trustworthy Government: Examining the National Security Risks of Replacing Nonpartisan Civil Servants With Political Appointees": * * * Every day, civil servants across the federal government go to work for the American people. They ensure our constituents get their Social S  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Senator Gary Peters (MI) announced that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is investing $119 million to support five major commercial and passenger rail improvement projects across Michigan. These projects are funded by the FRA's Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program, which was funded through the bipartisan infrastructure law Peters helped enact. "Michigan communit  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Senator Gary Peters (MI) cosponsored legislation to protect access to quality, affordable health care for millions of Americans. The Healthcare Affordability Act would make permanent the Premium Tax Credits (PTCs) that were created by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and enhanced by the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act, two historic laws that Peters helped enacted. These highly effective tax credits have encourag  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) announced Michigan will receive $133,663,000 in federal funding to upgrade Michigan's outdated water infrastructure and keep communities safe. This funding will support local projects to improve wastewater management systems, protect freshwater resources, and deliver safe drinking water to homes, schools, and businesses. This investment comes from the Infras  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) applauded an announcement that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will receive more than $196 million in federal funding to replace the River Raisin Bridge and revitalize three miles of Interstate 75 corridor in Monroe. This project will also promote travel into Downtown Monroe by reconfiguring existing Front Street and Elm Avenue Interstate 75  more