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President Biden Calls for Senator Stabenow’s Mental Health Initiative in His New Unity Agenda
WASHINGTON-At the State of the Union, President Biden announced his new Unity Agenda that includes investing in mental health and addiction services. In this agenda, President Biden plans to build on Senator Stabenow's creation of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, by proposing to make this initiative permanent while granting states funding to expand community clinics. "My mental health and addiction services initiative has been the most significant step forward we have taken in … Continue Reading
03.02.22
Senator Stabenow Statement on President Biden’s State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) released the following statement on President Biden's State of the Union Address: "The State of the Union is an important moment to reflect on where we've been and where we're going. And now is the time to focus on building a better America. "Thanks to President Biden's steady leadership and competence, we've made enormous progress in controlling the pandemic by getting shots into arms and tests into homes. Our children are back in school.… Continue Reading
02.28.22
Senator Stabenow Announces Scott Hammontree, President of Michigan Independent Venue and Promoter Association, as her State of the Union Guest
Hammontree Advocated for Funding in the American Rescue Plan to Support Michigan Arts Venues and Theaters Because of COVID-19 Restrictions, State of the Union Guests will Be Virtual This Year WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today announced that her virtual guest for the 2022 State of the Union address will be Scott Hammontree, co-owner of The Intersection in Grand Rapids and President of the Michigan Independent Venue and Promoter Association. It is a tradition for… Continue Reading
02.25.22
Senator Stabenow Statement on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Nomination to the United States Supreme Court
LANSING-Senator Debbie Stabenow released the following statement after President Biden's announcement that he would nominate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the United States Supreme Court. "Judge Jackson is an extraordinary nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court and the right choice for this historic moment in our country. From her clerkship at the Supreme Court, to her work as a public defender, to her distinguished service on the D.C. District Court and Circuit Court, Judge Jackson's impressive… Continue Reading
02.24.22
Senators Stabenow and Peters Introduce New Legislation to Cap Price of Insulin, Lowering Health Care Costs for Michiganders
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters introduced new legislation with U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) to lower the cost of insulin and save Michigan patients money. The Affordable Insulin Now Act will require insurers to cap patient out-of-pocket costs for insulin at $35 per month. At current insulin costs, people with diabetes could pay more than $2,300 per month for insulin. "Too many folks have to make critical choices every day- paying for their life-sa… Continue Reading
02.18.22
Senator Stabenow Announces Federal Funds for Rural Communities in the Upper Peninsula
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced $753,500 to support rural communities in the Upper Peninsula. These funds come from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program, secured by Senator Stabenow in the 2018 Farm Bill. "These investments will help meet the critical needs of people across the UP," said Senator Stabenow. "This funding will h… Continue Reading
02.17.22
Stabenow, Peters Announce Single-Largest-Ever Investment to Protect our Great Lakes
WASHINGTON - Senator Debbie Stabenow and Senator Gary Peters today announced that the $1 billion investment in the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will accelerate the cleanup and restoration by 2030 of nine high-priority areas in Michigan whose lakes, rivers and watersheds flow into our Great Lakes. These include the Clinton River, Detroit River, Manistique River, Muskegon Lake, River Raisin, Rouge River, St. Clair River, St. Marys River, and To… Continue Reading
02.16.22
Senator Stabenow Leads Colleagues in Introducing Resolution to Stop Canadian Nuclear Waste Site Near Great Lakes
WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow is leading her Senate colleagues in introducing a resolution opposing Canada's placement of a permanent nuclear waste storage site near the shared Great Lakes Basin. Canada is currently considering a storage site at South Bruce, just 30 miles from Lake Huron. The resolution urges President Biden and his administration to work with the Canadian government to find an alternative location to permanently store nuclear waste that does not pose a threat to the G… Continue Reading
02.16.22
Stabenow, Peters Urge Biden Administration to Limit Health Care Plans Without Protections for Pre-Existing Health Conditions
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) urged the Biden Administration to limit the sale and availability of short-term, limited-duration insurance (STLDI) plans, also known as "junk plans" because of their failure to provide adequate, comprehensive health insurance coverage. In a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra, Peters, Stabenow and their colleagues highlighted how these plans harm those with pre-existing heal… Continue Reading
02.16.22
Senators Stabenow and Peters Introduce Resolution to Stop Canadian Nuclear Waste Site Near Great Lakes
WASHINGTON-U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI) introduced a resolution opposing Canada's placement of a permanent nuclear waste storage site near the shared Great Lakes Basin. Canada is currently considering a storage site at South Bruce, just 30 miles from Lake Huron. The resolution urges President Biden and his administration to work with the Canadian government to find an alternative location to permanently store nuclear waste that does not pose a threat to the Great L… Continue Reading
02.15.22
Stabenow, Kildee, Peters Introduce Bill to Reauthorize Flint Registry
FLINT- U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters along with Congressman Dan Kildee, Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, and Congressman John Moolenaar, today introduced new bipartisan legislation to fund the Flint Registry for the next 10 years. The Flint Registry Reauthorization Act would provide $50 million for Flint's lead exposure registry over the next decade. Created and funded by Congress in 2016, the Flint Registry is a community-based effort to identify individual… Continue Reading
02.11.22
Senator Stabenow Announces Federal Funds for Rural Communities Across Northern Michigan
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced $244,900 to support rural communities across Northern Michigan. These funds come from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program, secured by Senator Stabenow in the 2018 Farm Bill. "Our first responders and law enforcement in Northern Michigan work hard to keep our families safe," said Senator Staben… Continue Reading
02.11.22
Senators Debbie Stabenow, Gary Peters Accepting Applications from Candidates Interested in Nomination for Federal Judgeship in the Eastern District of Michigan
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are accepting applications from qualified persons interested in nomination for federal judge in the Eastern District of Michigan. Interested candidates should request an application by emailing judicialnominations@stabenow.senate.gov. The deadline to submit an application is 5:00 PM on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. "I am confident that there are many qualified people in our state who are ready to serve on the federal bench. I strongly encourage … Continue Reading
02.10.22
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $16 Million in Funding to Build Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Across Michigan
WASHINGTON - Senator Debbie Stabenow and Senator Gary Peters today announced that Michigan will receive over $16 million from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to build public electric vehicle charging stations across the state this year. The Act was signed into law on November 15, 2021. Surveys have shown that concern over charging station availability is one of the top reasons why people do not purchase an electric vehicle. This funding will mean Michiganders in rural a… Continue Reading
02.09.22
Stabenow, Peters Applaud Nearly $1 Million Grant to Help Sanford Mitigate Flood Damage Following 2020 Dam Failure
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) applauded an announcement from the Federal Emergency and Management Agency (FEMA) that they will distribute $931,930 to the village of Sanford, Michigan to purchase and demolish homes that were damaged as a result of dam failures in Midland County in May 2020. Removing these structures from a flood hazard zone and making the area into open space will help mitigate risks to lives and livelihoods from flooding. The funding is… Continue Reading
02.04.22
Senator Debbie Stabenow Sponsors Legislation to Prohibit Members of Congress from Trading Stocks
Senator Debbie Stabenow today announced that she cosponsored bills to ban Members of Congress from buying and selling stocks while in office. The bills, the Ban Congressional Stock Trading Act, the Ban Conflicted Trading Act and the Bipartisan Ban on Congressional Stock Ownership Act, will prohibit all Members of Congress from buying and selling individual stocks and similar investments while in office. "There is an inherent conflict of interest for Members of Congress who have access to infor… Continue Reading
02.03.22
Senator Stabenow Statement on the Biden Administration Announcement that Medicare will Cover the Full Cost of At-Home, Over-The-Counter COVID-19 Tests
Senator Debbie Stabenow released the following statement on the Biden Administration's announcement that people enrolled in either Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage will be able to get over-the-counter COVID-19 tests at no cost starting in early spring. On January 24, Senator Stabenow led her Senate colleagues in urging the Biden Administration to ensure that people on Medicare have access to free COVID-19 tests. "This is important news that will make a big difference in keeping people… Continue Reading
02.03.22
Stabenow, Peters Urge President Biden to Fund PFAS Research & Remediation in Upcoming Budget
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today urged President Biden to prioritize robust funding to combat per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the fiscal year (FY) 2023 budget request to Congress. In a letter with their colleagues, Stabenow and Peters asked for funding to support agencies and programs that will help close gaps in PFAS research, protect public health and the environment from PFAS contamination and support testing and cleanup of contaminated sites. PFAS c… Continue Reading
02.02.22
Senators Stabenow and Peters Applaud Nomination of Judge Stephanie Dawkins Davis to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today applauded President Biden's nomination of Judge Stephanie Dawkins Davis to serve on the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Judge Davis currently serves as the U.S. District Court Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan. If confirmed, Judge Davis will be the first African American woman from Michigan, and the second African American woman in history, to serve on the Sixth Circuit. The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has appe… Continue Reading
02.02.22
Senator Stabenow Statement on Recent Anti-Israel Report
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow issued the following statement on a recent anti-Israel report. "Labeling Israel an apartheid state is a setback for peace and not consistent with U.S. policy. Israel is one of our strongest allies and this kind of rhetoric fosters anti-semitism and does nothing to move us forward in the peace process. I remain a strong supporter of Israel and am deeply committed to US policy that encourages the development of a two-state solution, in which Israelis and Palestinians … Continue Reading
