September 2, 2016 / Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) issued the following statement after Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette filed an emergency application for a stay with the U.S. Supreme Court to stop straight-ticket voting from being allowed in Michigan: “It is time for Attorney General Bill Schuette and Michigan Republicans to give up their desire to make it harder […]
August 16, 2016 / Kildee to highlight Michigan’s Great Lakes and Natural Resources as Engines of the State’s Economy FLINT – Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) today announced a two week Great Lakes and Outdoor Recreation tour across Michigan where he will be highlighting the Great Lakes as a boon to the state economy and the importance of protecting Michigan’s […]
August 5, 2016 / Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) issued the following statement today joining his voice with those of his colleagues in the House and Senate calling for Speaker Ryan to reconvene the Congress to enact Zika funding: “Many serious public health crises threaten Americans today, including the Zika virus and the Flint water crisis. There are currently 6,408 […]
July 29, 2016 / Congressman Dan Kildee issued the following statement today after the U.S. Department of Transportation announced a $20 million grant to rebuild portions of Flint’s three major roadways and water main replacement: “I applaud President Barack Obama and Secretary Foxx for their continued support for the city of Flint. This funding comes at a crucial time […]
July 21, 2016 / Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) issued the following statement in response to U.S. District Court Judge Gershwin A. Drain blocking Michigan law, PA 268, which would ban straight-ticket voting: “I support today’s decision by a federal judge to stop Michigan’s ban on straight-ticket voting from taking effect in November. It’s a shame that Michigan’s Republican-led Legislature […]
July 20, 2016 / Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) issued the following statement regarding the passing of Congressman Mark Takai (HI-01): “I am heartbroken to hear the news of Congressman Mark Takai’s passing. Mark was not just a dedicated public servant, veteran and father, but a friend to me and many others. Hawaii and the entire country will miss his thoughtful leadership and […]
July 18, 2016 / The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Oversees Federal Policies on Lead Screening for Medicaid and CHIP Eligible Children According to a Recent Investigation by Reuters that Looked at Data from nearly a Dozen States, Less than Half of All One and Two Year Olds Insured by Medicaid are Tested for Lead Exposure Congressman Dan […]
July 14, 2016 / Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) issued the following statement today after voting for a new federal labeling requirement for GMO products: “Today I voted for a nationwide mandatory label for food containing GMO ingredients. Michiganders want to know what is in the food they are eating and serving their families. We live in a state with […]
July 13, 2016 / Amendments Include Money to Expand Loan Forgiveness for Flint’s Existing Drinking Water Loans and New Federal Money to Support Water Testing for Future Source The U.S. House of Representatives has passed two amendments offered by Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) to help Flint recover from its water crisis. The first would allow for Flint to be […]
July 13, 2016 / Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) today sent a letter to Speaker Paul Ryan (WI-01) calling on him to act immediately to address the ongoing public health crisis in Flint, Mich. before Congress adjourns for a seven week recess. The letter, signed by 137 Members of Congress, comes as the city of Flint remains under a Federal […]