September 16, 2022 @MyKitchenTable: Friday September 16, 2022 Dear Friend: “Being a politician is a poor profession. Being a public servant is a noble one.” – That quote from a former US president! This week saw the House return to session from the Labor Day break. I was busy with events across the district but was able to spend some time with my family including two grandkids. I started the week... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, and U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) announced the bipartisan House introduction of the Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act to reform and modernize the outdated Electoral Count Act of 1887. It will ensure that the electoral votes tallied by Congress accurately reflect each state’s vote for President. The bipartis... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today was recognized as a “Guardian of Small Business” by the National Federation of Independent Business. The award, NFIB’s most prestigious legislative award, was given to Upton for his work in Congress on behalf of small businesses. “Small businesses are the economic engine that drives our economy,” Upton said. “These hardworking business o... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, issued the following statement and video with his recollections of the 9/11 terrorist attacks against the United States. “They always say you remember where you were when certain events happen. In my time in Congress, September 11th is a day I will always remember. Going back-and-forth between the Capitol and my D.C. residence, which is a mile... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, issued the following statement after Britain’s monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, passed away: “For more than 70 years, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth projected grace and steady leadership as the United Kingdom’s head of state and head of the Commonwealth. I had the distinct pleasure of attending her address to a joint session of Congress in 1991, and ... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today announced a grant of $1,548,750 for preliminary engineering and preparation of National Environmental Policy Act documents as part of plans to replace five bridges along the state-owned Kalamazoo to Dearborn rail corridor. The rail line is used by Amtrak’s Wolverine and Blue Water trains. “I have highlighted and will continue to highligh... Read More »

August 12, 2022 @MyKitchenTable: Friday, August 12, 2022 Dear Friend: “If you see someone falling behind, walk beside them. If you see someone being ignored, find a way to include them. If someone has been knocked down, lift them up. Always remind people of their worth. One small act could mean the world to them.” – Unknown REP. JACKIE WALORSKI Last week, we tragically lost Rep. Jackie Walorski (... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today announced a grant of $5,974,694 for the Downtown Kalamazoo Transportation Network. “It’s no secret, Michigan’s roads and bridges need serious work,” Upton said. “Last year I voted for one of the largest investments in our nation’s infrastructure and its benefits will be seen shortly in Southwest Michigan. I’m thrilled that this nearly $6... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today announced he will be visiting communities in the 6th Congressional District to celebrate and acknowledge the recipients of federal grants he helped support in Congress. “There are so many great projects to improve our communities, schools and neighborhoods, and I was pleased to advocate and provide support for all of them,” Upton said. “... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today issued the following statement after the passing of Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-IN): “I am indeed heartbroken to hear the news of my colleague, and next-door neighbor, Jackie Walorski. Of course, we were close and usually traveled on the same plane back and forth from South Bend to DC and back home usually sitting next to each other. She was... Read More »

July 29, 2022 @MyKitchenTable: Friday, July 29, 2022 Dear Friend: “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.” – John Wesley CHIPS FUNDING Many of you may have heard me talking about semiconductor chips and the strong tie to Michigan and the nation’s economy. Th... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today issued the following statement after voting for the CHIPS and Science Act, a bill that will boost jobs and the production of semiconductor chips in the U.S.: “After losing so many jobs and market share to semiconductor manufacturers overseas, today we finally have a chance to bring that manufacturing back home. This is a big win to bring... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today joined Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) in sending a letter to Chairman Frank Pallone (D-NJ) to request a hearing on the Biden Administration’s mismanagement of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) and to address recent reports that millions of barrels of crude oil are being exported to China. “The fact our strategic petroleum reserve is be... Read More »

@MyKitchenTable: Tuesday, July 19 2022 Dear Friend: “It does nothing to threaten the legal use of any gun, it only protects humans that in fact may be the target.”- My closing line from my speech on the Active Shooter Alert bill on the House Floor last week It has been a very busy couple weeks for me this month, and I wanted to report on some of my activities. RISING ENERGY COSTS The energy situat... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today welcomed House approval of the Active Shooter Alert Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Upton and U.S. Rep. David Cicilline, D-R.I., to create a program similar to the AMBER Alert system for law enforcement to alert the public to active shooters in their community. “This bill is about keeping our communities safe and supporting law... Read More »