June 21, 2016 / Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives today to urge Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (WI-01) not to recess without allowing for a vote on legislation to keep the American people safe and prevent suspected terrorists from buying deadly weapons. Congressman Kildee spoke on the floor calling […]
June 21, 2016 / Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) announced today that Mitchell Rivard will take a leave of absence from his congressional office, starting July 1, 2016. Rivard, Congressman Kildee’s Deputy Chief of Staff and Communications Director, is taking a leave of absence to move back to Detroit and be the Michigan Communications Director for a presidential campaign. “Mitchell […]
June 15, 2016 / After strong efforts by Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), a House Committee today took action on legislation that could free up tens of millions of dollars in funding for Flint and other cities currently facing lead in drinking water crises. The House Appropriations Committee today passed its Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies […]
June 15, 2016 / Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) today spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in remembrance of Tevin Crosby and Christopher “Drew” Leinonen, two Michiganders killed in Sunday’s mass shooting in Orlando, Fla. Congressman Kildee’s remarks on the House floor can be viewed here. “My heart aches for Tevin and Drew’s families and their […]
June 15, 2016 / Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) issued the following statement today after meeting with Ambassador David MacNaughton, the new Canadian Ambassador to the United States: “I had the chance to welcome Canadian Ambassador MacNaughton to Capitol Hill today and congratulate him on his new position. Canada and the United States, particularly Michigan, have a great alliance and […]
June 14, 2016 / Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) today spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives remembering the victims of Sunday’s mass shooting in Orlando and calling for immediate action by Congress to keep deadly weapons out of the hands of suspected terrorists. Congressman Kildee’s remarks can be viewed here. On the floor, Congressman Kildee renewed […]
June 10, 2016 / Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) issued the following statement today on the passing of Gordie Howe: “Gordie Howe was an inspiration and role model to me and I am saddened to hear of his passing. From my childhood years playing backyard pond hockey to being one of the captains of my high school hockey team, I […]
June 8, 2016 / Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) issued the following statement today after reports that Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (WI-01) and House Republican leaders have decided to limit amendments and debate on future House appropriations bills: “As the incoming Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan called on Congress to ‘open up the process’ and ‘let people […]
June 4, 2016 / Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) issued the following statement today on the passing of Muhammad Ali: “Muhammad Ali was a fighter – certainly in the boxing ring as a three-time world heavyweight champion, but also a fighter for justice, for civil rights and for peace. Known to many simply as ‘The Greatest’, he captivated the world […]
May 26, 2016 / Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) today spoke at a bicameral press event on the steps of the U.S. Capitol urging Republicans in Congress to do their job and act on a federal aid package for Flint in the wake of the city’s water crisis. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid also […]