WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * Chair Walberg Speaks in Support of the DETERRENT Act Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) spoke on the House Floor in support of H.R. 1048, the bipartisan Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions (DETERRENT) Act, sponsored by Rep. Michael Baum more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * Chair Walberg Statement on House Passage of DETERRENT Act Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1048, the Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions (DETERRENT) Act:  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * Chair Walberg Statement on the House Passage of DETERRENT Act Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1048, the Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions (DETERRENT) Act: "The lack of transparency around foreign relationships more PR

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chair Walberg, House GOP Leadership, and Committee Chairs Issue Joint Statement on Budget Reconciliation Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) joined House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN), House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McC more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * Chairman John Moolenaar Delivers Remarks at Capitol Hill Event on TikTok and National Security WASHINGTON DC -- Today, Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party delivered opening remarks at the "How to Save TikTok and Pr more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * Chairman Moolenaar Applauds Passage of DETERRENT Act WASHINGTON DC --Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on China released the following statement on today's passage of the DETERRENT Act: "Today, we are taking a critical stand against th more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell Condemns Trump Attack on Federal Workers' Right to Collective Bargaining Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06), co-chair of the Congressional Labor Caucus, today released the following statement condemning Donald Trump's executive order aimed at ending the collective bargaining rights of hundreds of thousands of federal employees. "This is a blatant attack on workers' rights and organize more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell Requests HHS Secretary Kennedy Commit to Protecting Long Term Care Services Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) sent a letter to Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. requesting the Secretary commit to protecting long-term care and support services for seniors. "By the year 2050, nearly 20 percent of the United States population will be 65 or older, compa more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell Statement on Trump Auto Tariffs Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today released the following statement after President Trump announced a 25% tariff on imports of automobiles and certain automobile parts with the opportunity for exceptions for USMCA-compliant parts and vehicles. "Today's announcement appears to be a step toward on-shoring supply chains and bringing manufacturing bac more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell, Tlaib, Carson Introduce Resolution Recognizing Eid al-Fitr Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), and Andre Carson (IN-07) this week introduced a resolution recognizing Eid al-Fitr, the observance of the conclusion of Ramadan, and offering solidarity and support to all Muslims for a reflective observance. "As the holy month of Ramadan comes to a close, this is a more PR

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Huizenga Applauds Trump Administration Action for Palisades Nuclear Power Plant Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) issued the following statement after U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright announced the second loan disbursement to Holtec for the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant, releasing $56,787,300 of the up to $1.52 billion loan. "I want to thank President Trump and Secreta more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Chairman Moolenaar Leads Roundtable on Huntsville's Key Role in Boosting U.S. Defense Innovation and Tackling Global Threats WASHINGTON DC -- Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on China led a roundtable with leaders from America's top defense firms to ad more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * John James, Don Davis Introduce Legislation to Procure More Fighters for the Air National Guard WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Representatives John James (MI-10) and Don Davis (NC-1) introduced the Air National Guard Squadron Preservation Act, which requires the Air Force to sustain fighter aircraft procurement and production to fully recapitalize the Air National Guard. This legislation would ensure  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * Lawmakers Urge DOL to Abandon Drastic Biden-Harris 14(c) Rule Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI), Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA), Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT), Rep. Erin Houchin (R-IN), Rep. Bob Onder (R-MO), and Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA)  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * McClain Reintroduces Bipartisan, Bicameral WIPPES Act WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) reintroduced the Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety (WIPPES) Act. The bipartisan, bicameral legislation requires wipe manufacturers to label their products as non-flushable in order to protect wastewater infrastructure from damage. "Blockages  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * McClain's Statement on the U.S. House Passing the DETERRENT Act WASHINGTON - Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) released the following statement on the U.S. House of Representatives passing the Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions (DETERRENT) Act. "Malign influences pose a national security threat to our country, especially when it more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * McDonald Rivet Introduces Bill to Increase Transparency for Prescription Drug Prices WASHINGTON-- Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08), Congressman Buddy Carter (GA-01), Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08), and Congressman John James (MI-10) introduced the Prescription Drug Transparency and Affordability Act to increase transparency in the prescription drug p more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Peters and Durbin Issue Statement Defending Mission Critical Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Offices WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee, released the following s more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * Peters and Sullivan Lead Colleagues to Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Support the Independence and Critical Services of the United States Postal Service WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Dan Sulliva more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * Peters Presses Agency Leaders on DOGE Access to Federal IT Systems and Data Repositories WASHINGTON, D.C.--U.S. Senator Gary Peters, Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, demanded answers from 24 federal agencies on how the Department of Government Efficiency (DO more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) Passes 2 Bipartisan Bills Through the U.S. House Investing in and Protecting U.S. Innovation Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Representative Haley Stevens (D-MI) led floor debate to pass eight pieces of bipartisan legislation to secure America's leadership in science, STEM, and innovation in the mid-21st century, including 2 bills she authored or co-au more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-California, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on March 27, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, today on the House floor, there was an amendment offered that suffered the most overwhelming defeat that I have ever seen in the United States Congress, and for good reason. It is perhaps the most abhorrent legislative proposal I have ever seen in the United States Congress. The Representative from Michigan, Representativ more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Shri Thanedar Condemns Trump's Inflationary Auto Tariffs Washington, DC - March 27th, 2025 - I stand in strong opposition to President Trump's blanket tariffs on foreign autos and auto parts. While I support efforts to strengthen the manufacturing industry and the jobs they create, this is not the way to accomplish that. Economists have agreed that these tariffs are unrealistic, inflationary, more PR

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on March 24, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, water is a human right. We can't live without it, but far too often our government treats it as just another product to be sold. In Michigan, the Great Lakes Water Authority voted to increase water rates by 5.9 percent and sewage rates by 4.5 percent. They approved these unaffordable increases despite unanimous and passio more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on March 27, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, last year, the EPA finalized a rule which set aggressive emission standards for vehicles, amounting to a de facto EV mandate. While I am not against EVs or certainly against reducing emissions, we must not push misguided regulations that limit consumer choice, burden the American auto industry, and increase reliance on Chin more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following floor remarks on March 25, 2025: * * * Mr. President, in the last couple of weeks, I have had the opportunity to travel in many parts of our country, and I have been able to talk to folks in Nebraska, in Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Nevada, Colorado, and Arizona. What I am hearing from in all of these States and, in fact, all over the country is that our Nation right now faces enormous crises-unprecedented crises in th more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Tlaib Introduces Bill to Address Youth Homelessness DETROIT --Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) reintroduced the Youth Homelessness Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Act. This bill establishes a new way to address youth homelessness in our country. The legislation will launch a pilot program providing direct cash assistance to emancipated minors and young adults under 30 years old experiencing hom more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * Walberg, Owens Demand Answers from Five Colleges Following Their Lackluster Response to Antisemitism Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee Chairman Burgess Owens (R-UT) sent letters to five schools (Barnard College, Bowdoin College, Nor more PR