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May 3, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC –  U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) joined U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) and U.S.

April 29, 2021 Press Release

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. 

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April 28, 2021 Press Release

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. 

April 22, 2021 Press Release

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.

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April 8, 2021 Press Release

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.

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April 1, 2021 Press Release

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. 

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March 11, 2021 Press Release

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: 

March 10, 2021 Press Release

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.

March 10, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON –– U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) voted in favor of the American Rescue Plan this afternoon, a COVID relief bill that now heads to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law.

March 9, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. –– U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) released the following statement after yesterday's briefing on Capitol Security in the aftermath of the January 6 attack:

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In The News

Pending legislation would revamp Strategic National Stockpile

June 15, 2021 In The News

Proposed congressional legislation would overhaul the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS), expand domestic manufacturing of medical supplies and improve America’s preparedness for public health emergencies.

“We can never again let our country be dependent on foreign suppliers for the equipment we need when crises like this pandemic strike,” said Slotkin.

US Congress tees up ambitious cybersecurity agenda in the wake of supply chain, ransomware attacks

June 14, 2021 In The News

The CISA Cyber Exercise Act (H.R. 3223), introduced by Representative Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), establishes a National Cyber Exercise program at CISA for more regular testing and systemic assessments of preparedness and resilience to cyberattacks against critical infrastructure. 

Addison Township, Village of Leonard Welcome Rep. Slotkin for a Tour

June 9, 2021 In The News

Leonard Village President Mike McDonald was happy to host Congressperson Elissa Slotkin and members of her staff for a tour of the community last week.

Lawmakers introduce bill to protect critical infrastructure against cyberattacks

May 17, 2021 In The News

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

May 13, 2021 In The News

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

May 3, 2021 In The News

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

April 30, 2021 In The News

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Two Michigan representatives push relief for veterans suffering from 'burn pit' illnesses

April 29, 2021 In The News

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

April 28, 2021 In The News

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

April 23, 2021 In The News

Livingston County voice in Congress has co-sponsored a bipartisan bill that seeks to help military members adjust back into civilian life.

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