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DEARBORN, Mich. — U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) released the following statement after joining President Biden for the unveiling of the Ford F-150 Lightning in Dearborn, Michigan today:
Washington, D.C. —Following this week’s ransomware attack against the Colonial Pipeline, U.S.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) joined U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) and U.S.
Washington -- Today U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) announced 20 projects in Michigan’s 8th District that she will be advocating to receive direct federal funding from Congress through the annual spending bill Congress passes every year.
HOLLY, Mich. — U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08), in keeping with tradition of inviting a guest to presidential addresses to Congress, will be virtually joined by Rochester Community School District Superintendent Dr. Robert Shaner for President Biden’s first address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday.
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Today, U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) will introduce the bipartisan Solid Start Act, a bill to ensure that the Department of Veterans Affairs proactively reaches out to service members in their first year transitioning back to civilian life to connect them with critical benefits and services they have earned. U.S. Rep.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Reps. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08), the newest member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, and Peter Meijer (MI-03), a U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced this week that it will provide grants totalling more than $4.25 million for community health services in Ingham County, Michigan through the American Rescue Plan. Statewide, more than $120 million will be distributed to 39 health centers across Michigan.
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) issued the following statement in response to this morning’s news that GM’s Grand River Assembly Plant in Lansing will temporarily halt production due to supply chain disruptions:
WASHINGTON, DC –– U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) will lead the bipartisan Defense Critical Supply Chain Task Force alongside Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher (WI-08) within the House Armed Services Committee to help make sure the Department of Defense is not reliant on adversaries for the critical supplies it needs to keep Americans safe.
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Lawmakers introduce bill to protect critical infrastructure against cyberattacks
Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) and other bipartisan House lawmakers on Friday introduced legislation designed to protect critical systems against cyberattacks, a week after a ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline significantly disrupted the fuel supply for portions of the country.
Rep. Elissa Slotkin to highlight PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act
This afternoon in Washington D.C. Reps. Elissa Slotkin, Steve Stivers, Kathleen Rice, and Mike Waltz will be highlighting a new veterans bill called the “PAWS” For Veteran Therapy Act.
Bill ties federal funding for universities to accountability for sex abuse cases
A bipartisan group of lawmakers reintroduced legislation in Congress Monday aimed at holding universities that receive federal funding accountable for sexual abuse cases involving employees.
FBI and CIA are urged to boost intel gathering on foreign White supremacist groups
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Two Michigan representatives push relief for veterans suffering from 'burn pit' illnesses
A congressional committee will hear testimony next week on the need to speed up health care benefits for service members exposed to toxic burn pits
Michigan lawmakers' bill aims to help veterans sickened by burn pit exposure
A bipartisan pair of Michigan lawmakers who also served in Iraq are pushing legislation that aims to make it easier for veterans like Enochs to get care and benefits for illnesses tied to their prolonged exposure to burn pits overseas.
Slotkin Bill Seeks To Help New Vets Adjust To Civilian Life
Livingston County voice in Congress has co-sponsored a bipartisan bill that seeks to help military members adjust back into civilian life.
Biden will withdraw all U.S. forces from Afghanistan by Sept. 11, 2021
Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), a former CIA analyst and senior security official in administrations of both parties, said Congress would need a full accounting of plans to secure U.S. diplomats in Afghanistan and ensure that global extremists from al-Qaeda and the Islamic State are unable to gain renewed strength.
Slotkin, Meijer introduce bill to aid veterans exposed to toxic burn pits
U.S. Reps. Elissa Slotkin, D-Holly, and Peter Meijer, R-Grand Rapids, introduced the Veterans Burn Pits Exposure Recognition Act of 2021 in the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday, April 8, according to their offices.
Biden administration pressed by lawmaker to label white supremacists overseas as terrorists
President Joe Biden’s administration is being pressed by a key Democratic lawmaker, Rep. Elissa Slotkin, to consider designating white supremacist groups overseas as foreign terrorists subject to U.S. government actions.