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Stabenow, Rubio, Peters Announce Bipartisan PFAS Accountability Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Gary Peters (D-MI) today led eight other Senators in announcing the introduction of the PFAS Accountability Act. This legislation would hold federal agencies accountable for addressing contamination for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at military bases across the country. It comes just days after the release of a new report showing that Michigan has the most PFAS-contaminated sites in the nation. "The… Continue Reading
05.08.19
Senator Stabenow Introduces Bipartisan Early Pell Promise Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today introduced bipartisan legislation to make sure that students who work hard to get into college can enroll regardless of their financial circumstances. Under current law, students only find out how much financial aid they will receive right before attending college. The Early Pell Promise Act, which is cosponsored by Senators Todd Young (R-IN) and Doug Jones (D-AL), provides more financial certainty for families by pre-qualifying cer… Continue Reading
04.30.19
Stabenow Statement on Meeting at White House to Discuss Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) released the following statement after meeting with President Trump and congressional leaders at the White House today to discuss a potential federal infrastructure plan: "I was glad to meet with President Trump and my colleagues in the Senate and House today to discuss the urgent need to invest in our nation's infrastructure. I told the President that there is a critical need to update Michigan's roads, bridges, rural high-speed interne… Continue Reading
04.26.19
Senator Stabenow Statement on Weak PFAS Standards Proposed by EPA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) released the following statement on the weaker standards for cleaning up pollution caused by PFAS contamination proposed by the EPA: "Today's proposal by the EPA is completely unacceptable and does not do enough to protect public health. People in Michigan and across the country are living with great uncertainty about the impacts of exposure to PFAS chemicals, and I urge Michigan families to join me in opposing against these weak standar… Continue Reading
04.24.19
Stabenow, Senators Raise Concerns about Potential Patent Infringement by Pharmaceutical Company Gilead Science and High Price of Its HIV-Prevention Drug, Truvada
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A group of seven U.S. Senators led by Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today raised concerns about reports that pharmaceutical company Gilead Science is marketing an HIV-prevention drug that infringes upon patents owned by the United States Government and selling it at a price that makes the drug unaffordable for many Americans. The Senators asked the Department of Health and Human Services to detail what steps have been taken to make sure that government-held patents are properly licen… Continue Reading
04.10.19
Stabenow, Alexander, Peters, Collins, Kildee Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Electric Vehicle and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Tax Credits
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Gary Peters (D-MI), and Susan Collins (R-ME) along with Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) today introduced the Driving America Forward Act, bipartisan legislation to expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credits. Under current law, consumers may receive a tax credit of up to $7,500 if they purchase an eligible electric vehicle. However, the tax credits begin to phase out permanently once automakers sel… Continue Reading
04.09.19
Peters, Stabenow, Dingell, Stevens & Alexander Reintroduce Vehicle Innovation Act
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Haley Stevens (D-MI) today announced they are reintroducing bipartisan, bicameral legislation to promote investments in research and development of clean vehicle and advanced safety technologies to increase fuel efficiency and reduce our nation's dependence on foreign oil. In the 114th Congress, Senators Peters, Alexander and Stabenow introduced similar … Continue Reading
04.04.19
Stabenow, Kildee, Peters Introduce Legislation Ensuring Health Care for Veterans Harmed by PFAS Chemicals
WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and members of the PFAS Task Force today introduced legislation to ensure that veterans and their families exposed to toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals at military installations get the health care services and benefits they need through the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA). The Veterans Exposed to Toxic PFAS Act (VET… Continue Reading
04.04.19
Senator Stabenow Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Reauthorize Funding for Health Care Services for Children in Schools
Washington D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Health Subcommittee of the Senate Finance Committee, and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) yesterday introduced the bipartisan School-Based Health Centers Reauthorization Act which would reauthorize funding for school-based health centers through 2023. In Michigan, there are more than 120 school-based health centers that play a major role in providing basic health services for thousands of students who have limited access to… Continue Reading
04.03.19
Senate Passes Stabenow, Peters Resolution Honoring Ted Lindsay
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters yesterday announced Senate passage of a resolution they introduced celebrating the life and legacy of Ted Lindsay who passed away on March 4, 2019. Born in Renfrew, Ontario, Lindsay made his National Hockey League debut at age 19 playing for the Detroit Red Wings. Lindsay helped the Red Wings win 10 league championships and four Stanley Cups and was the team's captain during four seasons. At a time when most professional hockey… Continue Reading
04.01.19
Senator Stabenow Statement on MSU Mass Timber Building Announcement
WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry, released a statement on Michigan State University's announcement that they will build the first large-scale wood building in Michigan. "Michigan State is continuing its legacy of innovation by pioneering Michigan's first mass timber building," said Senator Stabenow. "Expanding the use of wood as a large-scale building material will grow markets for Michig… Continue Reading
03.28.19
Bipartisan Michigan Delegation Members Introduce PFAS Detection Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bipartisan members of the Michigan congressional delegation, including U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI) and Representatives Jack Bergman (MI-01), Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Dan Kildee (MI-05), Brenda Lawrence (MI-14), Andy Levin (MI-09), Elissa Slotkin (MI-08), Haley Stevens (MI-11), and Rashida Tlaib (MI-13), today introduced legislation to address contamination from chemicals containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The PFAS Detection Ac… Continue Reading
03.27.19
Stabenow, Collins, Markey, Capito, Menendez Introduce Bipartisan Improving HOPE for Alzheimer’s Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Susan Collins (R-ME), Ed Markey (D-MA), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Bob Menendez (D-NJ) today introduced the bipartisan Improving HOPE (Health, Outcomes, Planning, and Education) for Alzheimer's Act. Thanks to a successful bipartisan push by lawmakers, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced in November 2016 that Medicare would begin covering new care plans in 2017, effectively implementing the HOPE for Alzheimer's Ac… Continue Reading
03.20.19
Senator Stabenow Continues Health Care “Check-In” Visits in Saginaw
SAGINAW - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) yesterday continued a series of health care "check-in" visits across the state. Stabenow met with veterans, providers and other stakeholders in Saginaw to hear first-hand about their challenges and needs. Stabenow visited the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center. Over 900,000 people, or 17% of all Michigan workers are employed in health care related jobs. Health Care has a $65 billion economic impact each year in Michigan-more than any other industry … Continue Reading
03.19.19
Senator Stabenow Continues Health Care “Check-In” Visits in Lansing
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) yesterday continued a series of health care "check-in" visits across the state. Stabenow met with patients, providers and other stakeholders in Lansing to hear first-hand about their challenges and needs. Stabenow visited the CMH Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties and Sparrow Herbert-Herman Cancer Center. Over 900,000 people, or 17% of all Michigan workers are employed in health care related jobs. Health Care has a $65 billion economic impact… Continue Reading
03.15.19
Senator Stabenow Kicks off Health Care “Check-In” Visits in Detroit
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today kicked off a series of health care "check-in" visits across the state. Stabenow met with patients, providers and other stakeholders in Detroit to hear first-hand about their challenges and needs. Stabenow visited the Center for Urban Responses to Environmental Stressors at Wayne State University, the Children's Center as well as CHASS Southwest Health Center. Over 900,000 people, or 17% of all Michigan workers are employed in health care related jobs… Continue Reading
03.14.19
Stabenow, Blunt, Matsui, Mullin Announce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Funding for Community Mental Health Services
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Representatives Doris Matsui (CA-06) and Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) today announced the Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act at an event in Washington, D.C. The legislation renews and expands funding for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs), which were established in landmark 2014 legislation, the Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Act. Funding for these … Continue Reading
03.14.19
Senator Stabenow Announces Bipartisan Bill to Expand Funding for Community Mental Health and Addiction Services
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today announced the Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act at an event in Washington, D.C. to renew and expand funding for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics. These clinics were established in Stabenow's 2014 Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Act, resulting in the most significant expansion of community mental health services in decades. "About one in five people worldwide is affect… Continue Reading
03.11.19
Stabenow Statement on Great Lakes Cuts in Trump Administration Budget Request
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), co-chair of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force, released a statement on the proposed Trump Administration budget that would make a 90% cut to funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative: "The Trump Administration just doesn't get it and is once again gutting funding for the Great Lakes. Just like last year, and the year before, the people of Michigan will make their voices heard and I will lead the bipartisan fight to restore ever… Continue Reading
03.06.19
Stabenow, Peters Introduce Legislation to Reinstate Net Neutrality
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI) today introduced legislation to overturn the Federal Communications Commission's 2017 decision to repeal net neutrality rules. The "Save The Internet Act" ensures that all Americans have access to a free and open internet. Companion legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives. "Access to the internet is not a luxury, it is a necessity," said Senator Stabenow. "People in Michigan depend on reliable, … Continue Reading
