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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


02.26.19

Senator Stabenow Questions Pharmaceutical CEOs on High Drug Prices

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Health Subcommittee of the Senate Finance Committee, today questioned the CEOs of seven leading pharmaceutical companies in a hearing regarding the high cost of prescription drugs. Senator Stabenow called attention to the fact that American taxpayers fund billions of dollars in basic research for pharmaceutical companies to develop new medicines. According to a recent report, NIH-funded research contributed to ever… Continue Reading


02.15.19

Stabenow, Peters Announce Senate Passage of Resolution Honoring John D. Dingell

Stabenow, Peters Announce Senate Passage of Resolution Honoring John D. Dingell WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI) today announced Senate passage of a resolution honoring the life and legacy of former Congressman John D. Dingell. The bipartisan resolution, which was co-sponsored by 17 other Senators, passed the Senate unanimously. "With this resolution, we pay tribute to a true Michigan - and American - legend, the Dean of the House and my long… Continue Reading


02.14.19

Senate Passes Stabenow-Peters’ Legislation Supporting MotorCities National Heritage Area

Washington D.C. - This week, the Senate passed legislation by U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI) to support the MotorCities National Heritage Area in Southeast Michigan. The Preserving the MotorCities Heritage Act, which passed as part of the National Resources Management Act, will increase the authorized funding cap for the area from $10 million to $12 million through 2021. Without this increase, the MotorCities National Heritage area would have soon been ineligible to … Continue Reading


02.13.19

Senator Stabenow Introduces Medicare at 50 Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today introduced the Medicare at 50 Act (S.470) to give people between the ages of 50 and 64 years old the option of buying into Medicare. Millions of Americans approaching retirement or forced to retire early due to layoffs or mandatory retirement face increasing health care needs and rising costs. U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) is an original cosponsor of this legislation. "Our legislation is a win-win for Michigan families," said Sen… Continue Reading


02.12.19

Peters, Portman, Stabenow, Duckworth Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Funding

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Rob Portman (R-OH), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today reintroduced bipartisan legislation to boost Great Lakes funding and research efforts and help support effective fishery management decisions. The Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization (GLFRA) Act gives the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) the legislative authority to support the $7 billion Great Lakes sport and commercial fishery industry. Despite holding one-fifth of… Continue Reading


02.07.19

Senator Stabenow Statement on Passing of Former Congressman John Dingell

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) released a statement following the passing of former U.S. Congressman John Dingell: "Congressman John Dingell-the Dean of the House and my dear friend-was not merely a witness to history. He was a maker of it. His original family name, translated into Polish, meant 'blacksmith.' Nothing could be more fitting for a man who hammered out our nation's laws, forging a stronger union that could weather the challenges of the future. John Dingell loved Michigan. H… Continue Reading


02.06.19

Stabenow, Peters Announce $19.2 Million for Flash Flooding Recovery Efforts in the Upper Peninsula

U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will award a grant totaling $19.2 million to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for disaster recovery projects in Gogebic, Houghton and Meonminee Counties. The funding will be used to repair highways and roads that were significantly damaged as a result of the flash flooding t… Continue Reading


02.06.19

Senators Stabenow, Peters Introduce Legislation to Award Aretha Franklin with Congressional Gold Medal

U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI), as well as Representative Brenda Lawrence (MI-14) introduced bicameral legislation to posthumously award the "Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin the Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of her outstanding artistic and cultural contributions. The legislation was originally introduced in August 2018 in the wake of Franklin's passing. The Aretha Franklin Congressional Gold Medal Act would honor Franklin's role in shaping the nation's c… Continue Reading


02.05.19

Senator Stabenow Statement on State of the Union Address

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) released a statement following President Trump's State of the Union Address: "I am deeply concerned about the direction of our country reflected in the President's address this evening. We need to come together and find bipartisan solutions on issues important to Michigan like fixing our nation's infrastructure, lowering the cost of health care, and keeping jobs in the United States."… Continue Reading


02.05.19

Senator Stabenow Introduces Bill to Stop President from Using Emergency Declaration to Raid Critical Michigan Priorities

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), co-Chair of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force, introduced the Restrictions Against Illegitimate Declarations for Emergency Re-appropriations (RAIDER) Act of 2019. This legislation prevents the president from utilizing the National Emergencies Act of 1976 to raid any funding from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or Military Construction accounts for construction, land acquisition, or other activities related to President's Trump's border wall following any potent… Continue Reading


02.04.19

Senators Stabenow, Peters Announce Funding to Help Improve Health Care Services for Children in Schools

U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Health Subcommittee of the Senate Finance Committee, and Gary Peters (D-MI) today announced seven school-based health centers in Michigan will receive $696,861 from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resouces and Services Administration (HRSA). This funding will increase access to mental health, substance abuse and childhood obesity-related services in school-based health centers. The centers receiving funding are:… Continue Reading


01.17.19

Senator Stabenow Announces New Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics in St. Clair and Washtenaw Counties

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow today announced that two new Michigan community mental health centers have been selected as Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics. St. Clair County Community Mental Health Authority will receive $4 million and Washtenaw County will receive $3,426,420. Each clinic will receive this funding over the next two years to provide comprehensive behavioral health and addiction treatment services. Last year, Senator Stabenow announced the selection of the first fou… Continue Reading


01.15.19

Senator Stabenow Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Extend Community Health Center Funding

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) introduced the Community Health Investment, Modernization, and Excellence (CHIME) Act, which would reauthorize community health center funding for five years. Funding for the program will expire September 30th this year. Community health centers, or Federally Qualified Health Centers, provide comprehensive medical, dental, vision and behavioral health services to underserved communities. In addition, the bipartisan bill provides annual fundi… Continue Reading


01.14.19

Senators Stabenow and Peters Request Update from Army Corps on Plans to Divert Money from Soo Locks, Other Michigan Infrastructure Priorities to Build Border Wall

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following news reports that President Trump is asking the Army Corps of Engineers to identify funds that could be used for construction of a border wall, U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), co-Chair of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force, and Gary Peters (D-MI), member of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force, wrote to the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) to request an update on any intentions to reallocate funds away from the Soo Locks and other Michigan infrastructu… Continue Reading

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