WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Following months of evasive rhetoric from the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) concerning its ill-defined "modernization" plan for the Iron Mountain Processing and Distribution Center in Kingsford, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has committed to pausing all facility reviews of processing centers facing consolidation - including the Kingsford facility - until after January 1, 2025. Rep. Jack Bergman noted, "The decision today by Postmaster DeJoy to 'delay' change more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12653) on May 15, 2024, by agricultural policy analyst Joel L. Greene: * * * Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Dairy Herds The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed a strain (H5N1) of highly pathogenic avian Influenza A virus (HPAI) in dairy herds in Texas and Kansas on March 25, 2024. To date, HPAI has been confirmed in 42 dair more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) released the following statement in support of the Biden Administration's action to raise tariffs on Chinese-produced electric vehicles and other products. "I strongly support the Biden Administration's decision to increase tariffs to strengthen domestic automotive manufacturing, protect American jobs, and safeguard our global leadership in the auto industry. We aren't competing on a level playing field, and we more PR

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Raul M. Grijalva (AZ-07), and Don Beyer (VA-08), co-chairs of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Caucus, today introduced a resolution recognizing Friday, May 17 as Endangered Species Day. The resolution recognizes the strong role that the ESA has played in safeguarding America's environmental heritage and the need to prioritize conservation efforts to address the biodiversity crisis impacting plants and wildlif more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: FLINT--Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) today announced new federal funds to help Metro Community Development, Inc. develop affordable housing, revitalize neighborhoods, and create good-paying jobs in Flint. Through the federal NeighborWorks America program, this $229,000 grant will support Metro Community Development in its work to improve and maintain affordable housing and strengthen our local communities. "I'm proud to announce this federal grant for M more PR

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Today, the House passed H.R. 4510, NTIA Reauthorization Act, which included the Proper Leadership to Align Networks (PLAN) for Broadband Act as a provision. PLAN for Broadband Act, introduced by Reps. Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Annie Kuster (D-NH), requires the Administration to develop and implement a national strategy to close the digital divide. The bipartisan, bicameral PLAN for Broadband Act is based upon a Government Accountability Office r more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) announced the resolution of a dispute between Ottawa County and the IRS resulting in a correction of over a million dollars in favor of Ottawa County. Last year, Congressman Huizenga learned that the IRS was misapplying multiple quarters of payroll taxes for Ottawa County during the 2022 filing year. Ottawa County Treasurer's Office sought an appeal of the IRS action and asked Congressman Huizenga and more PR

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Yesterday, the House passed the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 by a vote of 387 to 26. This measure is a five-year reauthorization designed to fix issues impacting air travel. Importantly, this measure includes two key provisions from Congressman Huizenga to strengthen economic opportunity in Battle Creek. First, it includes Huizenga's H.R. 8272, the Runway Integrity and Military Readiness Act, to defend Battle Creek's runway from wastefu more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman John Moolenaar's bipartisan bill, H.R. 7188, the Shandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Product Safety Act, was passed out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Health Subcommittee. The bill would require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct research and education campaigns to prevent outbreaks of tuberculosis (TB) from infected human cell and tissue products (HCTP). Additionally, the bill requires the Food more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Senator Gary Peters (MI) was recognized as the 2nd-most bipartisan Senator - and the most bipartisan Democrat - in 2023, according to new rankings released by the non-partisan Lugar Center and McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University. The announcement also ranked Peters the 3rd-most bipartisan Senator for his work during the 117th Congress (2021-2022). Peters earned the recognition for his successful efforts to advance and enact bipartisan le more PR

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: TRAVERSE CITY, MI - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) received the Admiral Willard J. Smith Meritorious Service Award to recognize his support of the Great Lakes Maritime Academy, including by authoring and passing the CADETS Act into law. Senator Peters participated in the ceremony alongside Northwestern Michigan College Vice President for Educational Service Stephen Siciliano, Ph.D and Superintendent of the Great Lakes Maritime Academy Rear Admiral Gerard Ache more PR

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: Today, as part of the reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration, the FAA Severe Turbulence Research & Development Act, introduced by U.S. Representative Haley Stevens (D-MI), passed the House. The legislation, already passed by the Senate, is expected to be signed into law by the President later this week. The legislation directs the FAA to research and mitigate the effects of severe turbulence. "Turbulence is an increasing  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on May 15, 2024: * * * Today, Rep. Hillary Scholten (MI-03), a member of the prestigious House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released the below statement after voting to pass the bipartisan five-year reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act: "For months, my colleagues on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and I have been hard at work putting together a bipartisan FAA Reauthorization that  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on May 15, 2024: * * * Rep. Hillary Scholten (MI-03) released the below statement after President Biden announced a raise of tariffs on Chinese imports - including electric vehicles, steel, aluminum, semiconductors, and other consumer goods: "For too long, the Chinese Communist Party has worked to tip the scale to undercut American manufacturing, weaken our economy, and hurt American workers. "I applaud the Biden Administration for cracking down on the  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on May 14, 2024: Today, Rep. Hillary Scholten (MI-03) was named one of the most bipartisan Members of Congress by the 2023 Congressional Bipartisan Index. Of the 435 Members of the House of Representatives, Scholten ranked 51st overall and among the top 25 most bipartisan House Democrats. She's the second most bipartisan member of the Michigan delegation and the most bipartisan among members from West Michigan. The Index is developed annually by Georget more PR

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on May 17, 2024: This week, in honor of Police Week, Rep. Hillary Scholten (MI-03) voted to support several bipartisan bills to support law enforcement officers in West Michigan and across the country. She also honored Lt. Richard Atha a long-time GRPD officer and current leader at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport -- and other GRR officers -- with certificates of appreciation. She ended the week by standing on the House floor to honor and recogni more PR

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on May 16, 2024: * * * Rep. Hillary Scholten (MI-03) released the below statement after voting against H.R. 8369, House Republicans' attempt to weaponize the U.S.-Israel relationship for political gain: "This week, Republicans were too distracted by the former president's legal trial in New York to put together a good bill on one of the most pressing international issues. "Their haste to play partisan games with Israel has produced a backwards bill tha more PR

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on May 16, 2024: * * * Congressman Shri Thanedar (D-MI) celebrated the Biden Administration's recent announcement to protect American manufacturers and workers from the Chinese Communist Party and defend the historic investments made under President Biden. Because of their undue influence on manufacturing, the CCP has long set out to undermine the progress and resurgence of American manufacturing. They also create unacceptable risks to America's supply chain more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on May 14, 2024: U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-07) applauded today's announcement that the Biden Administration will raise tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and other critical products like semiconductors and batteries. Slotkin was present at the White House for the announcement. "As a former CIA officer and Pentagon official, I've been sounding the alarm on the threats Chinese vehicles pose to our national and economic security, and the tariffs announ more PR

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: The Lugar Center has ranked U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-07) as the most bipartisan member of Michigan's U.S. House delegation and the 14th most bipartisan individual in the entire 435-member House of Representatives for 2023. This marks the third consecutive edition of the rankings to rate Slotkin as among the 15 most bipartisan members of the House. "The last year has seen far too much partisanship - but it has also demonstrated that when members of C more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) introduced a House Resolution Recognizing the Nakba and Palestinian Refugees' Rights. The Nakba, which means "catastrophe" in Arabic, refers to the mass expulsion of Palestinians from their homes and homeland during creation of the state of Israel (1947-49). The Nakba did not end in 1948, but continues to this day as Israeli forces commit genocide in Gaza. "The Nakba never ended. Today we are wit more PR

JONESVILLE, Michigan, May 15 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) announced the winners of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for Michigan's 5th District. Nathan Winn, a senior at Jonesville High School in Hillsdale County, received first place for his entry, Messenger to Dragon Palace. The medium is pen and ink on paper, featuring a detailed turtle casting a shadow. Nathan's art teacher at Jonesville High School is Sarah Sundberg, and his winning artwork will be displayed in  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following statement on May 17, 2024: * * * U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, Friday released the following statement after Chairman Thompson released his Farm Bill. "I've had several conversations with Chairman Thompson encouraging him to get his ideas on paper so that we can move this process forward. I'm glad his Committee relea more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Senate Finance Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Child Savings Accounts and Other Tax-Advantaged Accounts Benefiting American Children" at 10 a.m. on May 21, 2024, at 215 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Agenda We encourage the public to utilize the Committee's livestream of the hearing, available on the website at https://www.finance.senate.gov/ Member Statements * Ron Wyden (D - OR) * Mike Crapo (R - ID) Witnesses * William Elliott, Ph.D., Professor of Social Work, Director, J more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following opening statement from a hearing dated April 18, 2024, entitled "The FY25 DHS Budget: Resources and Authorities Requested to Protect and Secure the Homeland": * * * The Committee will come to order. Welcome back to the Committee, Secretary Mayorkas, and thank you for your continued service to our nation. The Department of Homeland Security and its dedicated employees play an essential role i more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee released the following opening statement from a hearing dated April 16, 2024, entitled "Oversight of the United States Postal Service": * * * The Committee will come to order. Welcome to today's hearing on oversight of the United States Postal Service. I want to take a moment to thank our witnesses for being here today. This panel includes executives from each government body that helps govern and oversee the Postal more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: In a letter sent to U.S. Senator Gary Peters, Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, following his repeated calls to stop implementation of changes to the United States Postal Service (USPS) mail delivery network, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has committed to pause changes planned at the Iron Mountain Processing Center that would move a portion of ma more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- 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) and Katie Britt (R-AL) to provide next generation body armor tailored to best meet the coverage, fit, and functionality needs of female law enforcement personnel at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has advanced in the Senate. Recent ballistic testing by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) identified t more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- 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 Katie Britt (R-AL) introduced bipartisan legislation to provide next generation body armor tailored to best meet the coverage, fit, and functionality needs of female law enforcement personnel at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Recent ballistic testing by the Federal more PR

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- 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) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) directing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to create a plan for the agency to effectively manage its workforce so that they are well-equipped to help communities deal with natural disasters has advanced in the Senate. FEMA has faced challenges deploying staff with the proper tra more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- 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 Ted Cruz (R-TX) to make the federal procurement process leaner and easier to navigate for agencies and their contractors has advanced in the Senate. The bill would remove obstacles to acquiring products and services in a timely and cost-effec more PR

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Joni Ernst (R-IA), Co-Chairs of the Senate Motorcycle Caucus, designating May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month to recognize the 30 million motorcycle riders in America and promote safe driving practices for motorcyclists and drivers who share our roadways. "My favorite way to travel across Michigan is by motorcycle, and keeping our roadways safe for all use more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: In a letter sent to U.S. Senator Gary Peters, Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, following his repeated calls to stop implementation of changes to the United States Postal Service (USPS) mail delivery network, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has committed to pause changes planned at the Iron Mountain Processing Center that would move a portion of mail processing operations to a facility in Green Bay, Wisconsin. As part of th more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Senator Gary Peters (MI) released the following statement after the Biden Administration announced it will raise tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) to 100 percent from 25 percent to protect American jobs, economic competitiveness, and national security: "A flood of heavily subsidized electric vehicles from China would undercut Michigan's automakers and workers. Today's announcement is a necessary response to combat the Chinese government's unfair tr more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Stabenow released the following statement on President Biden's announcement to increase tariffs on Chinese imports, including electric vehicles and semiconductor chips. Senator Stabenow joined the President at his announcement at the White House today. "I was pleased to join the President today for his announcement of new trade measures to protect American manufacturers and workers. Chinese electric vehicles are heavily subsidized by the more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08), member of the House Ways and Means Committee, today issued the following statement on new Biden administration actions to strengthen domestic solar manufacturing: "I'm pleased to see President Biden taking new actions to support American solar manufacturing and protect Michigan workers from China's unfair trade practices. "Today's action is an important step to stop cheap solar panels flooding the U.S. from China and othe more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08), member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, today issued the following statement on President Biden's decision to impose increased tariffs on goods from the People's Republic of China: "We must do more to combat unfair trade practices that hurt American workers, including by the Chinese Communist Party. I applaud President Biden's decisive actions that will benefit Michigan workers. China continues to rely on more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: During a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) underscored the need to combat the economic and national security threats posed by Chinese-made electric vehicles. Peters also applauded the Commerce Department's recent decision to raise tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles and other goods across numerous key sectors, including steel and aluminum imports, lithium batteries, c more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Whitehall High School senior Anna Bowyer has won the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for Michigan's Second Congressional District with her painting, "Land of the Free Because of the Brave." Her art will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for the next year, where it will be seen by visitors from around the world. "Congratulations to Anna for her outstanding painting. Her talent will be on full display and represent our district well in the United States  more PR