Press Releases

August 3, 2020 Press Release
New, strict, statewide PFAS limits take effect today; Slotkin’s House-passed legislation would require the DoD to follow Michigan’s PFAS cleanup standards

WASHINGTON, DC –– As new, stringent limits on PFAS “forever chemicals” contamination officially take effect across Michigan today, U.S. Rep.

July 31, 2020 Press Release
Legislation addresses 8th District Priorities such as PFAS, MSU research on Black Michigan and critical water quality issues

WASHINGTON, DC –– U.S. Rep.

July 31, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC –– U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) secured funding that could be used to revive a report on systemic racism affecting Black Michigan residents, following conversations with Black leaders in the 8th district in the wake of the murder of George Floyd. The measure, included in the appropriations package that passed the U.S.

July 30, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC –– U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) released the following statement after voting against an amendment introduced by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) to prohibit military recruitment on certain internet gaming platforms.

 

July 29, 2020 Press Release
Slotkin led 81 Democrats and Republicans in advocating for increased funding to curb and clean up PFAS

WASHINGTON, DC –– After leading 81 members of Congress on both sides of the aisle to 

July 24, 2020 Press Release

HOLLY, Michigan –– U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) announced today that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) helped 8th district businesses retain over 112,300 jobs, according to estimates based on data published by the Small Business Administration (SBA).

July 21, 2020 Press Release
Slotkin’s provision holding DoD accountable for PFAS clean-up based on strictest standard passes in NDAA as Michigan finalizes state PFAS standard

WASHINGTON, DC –– Provisions that U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin has championed as part of her Michigan Defense Agenda were passed with bipartisan support on the House floor today as part of the FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the annual bill that funds the U.S. military.

July 21, 2020 Press Release
Amendment to NDAA Earns Bipartisan Support in House

WASHINGTON, DC –– U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin and U.S. Senator Kamala D.

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