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Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $4 Million in Funding for Health Care in the Upper Peninsula
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced $4,884,500 in funding to help health centers in the Upper Peninsula respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding can be used by health centers for staffing, personal protective equipment, screening, testing, or other needs for fighting the coronavirus pandemic. This funding comes from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and was included in the American Rescue Plan that was signed into law on March 11, 2021. "Wh… Continue Reading
03.25.21
Stabenow, Peters Help Senate Pass Extension of Paycheck Protection Program to Provide Additional Support for Michigan Small Businesses During COVID-19 Crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today announced the U.S. Senate passed the PPP Extension Act to extend the Paycheck Protection Program for two more months. This program gives loans to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to help pay their employees and other expenses. The program also offers full loan forgiveness if the loan is spent in this way. Currently, the Paycheck Protection Program expires on March 31. "Michigan's small businesses are the… Continue Reading
03.25.21
Michigan Education Leader Invited by Senator Stabenow to Share Her Perspective on School Meals at Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. - At the invitation of U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry, Dr. Diane Golzynski, Director of the Office of Health and Nutrition Services at the Michigan Department of Education, shared her perspective on how Congress can feed Michigan children and help them grow and learn. "Whether it's wholesome breakfasts or nutritious lunches, Michigan is a leader on providing healthy school meals for ou… Continue Reading
03.23.21
Stabenow, Peters Applaud Biden Administration Decision to Extend Health Care Special Open Enrollment Period Through August 15th
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) applauded the announcement today by the Biden Administration to extend the special open enrollment period for Americans to secure health care plans through the Affordable Care Act through August 15th. The special enrollment period was initially opened on February 15th and scheduled to run through May 15th. During the COVID-19 crisis, millions of Americans have lost their health insurance. The decision to extend the sign… Continue Reading
03.16.21
Senator Debbie Stabenow: We Can Address Semiconductor Shortage by Growing Jobs in America
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Debbie Stabenow's new bipartisan bill was center stage today at the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance hearing that discussed American manufacturing and how to strengthen American supply chains. Her bipartisan bill, introduced with Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Senator Steve Daines (R-MT), would incentivize manufacturers to build or retool existing plants to make advanced energy parts like semiconductors and batteries and create good-paying jobs across the country. … Continue Reading
03.11.21
Senator Stabenow on President Biden Signing the American Rescue Plan Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow released this statement following President Joe Biden signing the American Rescue Plan Act into law. A summary of the bill can be found here. "One year ago, the first COVID-19 case was identified in Michigan. Since then, people in our state have experienced so much - loss, sacrifice, and hardship. With President Biden's signature today, the American Rescue Plan will provide something new - hope. It provides historic help to our families and com… Continue Reading
03.11.21
Stabenow, Peters Applaud $4.5 Million Federal Funding to Help Advance Michigan Technological University Automated Vehicle Research
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today welcomed $4,498,650 in federal funding awarded to the Michigan Technological University for self-driving vehicle research and development. The funding - awarded through the Department of Energy - will support ongoing projects to enhance connected and automated vehicle technologies that improve driver safety by eliminating risk found in human error. Led by the University and in partnership with General Motors (GM), the… Continue Reading
03.06.21
Senate Passes the American Rescue Plan, A Historic Bill to Help Americans During the COVID-19 Crisis
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today announced the U.S. Senate passed the American Rescue Plan Act to vaccinate more Americans, get checks and critical financial help to Michigan families, and help get our children safely back to school. "Michigan families have been through so much this past year just trying to keep their families safe, educate their children at home and survive the financial challenges of this health pandemic. They need and deserve to know that their government has th… Continue Reading
03.03.21
Senators Stabenow, Cardin and Booker Introduce New Bill to Expand Dental Coverage for Women During Pregnancy and After Delivery
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) today introduced their new bill to expand dental coverage and improve oral health care for women during pregnancy and after delivery. The Oral Health for Moms Act would require Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program to cover dental health care for pregnant and postpartum women. It would ensure that pregnant and postpartum women getting their coverage through health insurance market… Continue Reading
03.01.21
Senator Stabenow Introduces New Bill to Boost Clean Energy and Automotive Manufacturing in America and Create Jobs in Michigan
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow today introduced her new bill to boost manufacturing by providing a 30% tax credit for manufacturers to retool or build new facilities to produce advanced energy parts or technologies. The American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act would incentivize manufacturers in Michigan to create jobs that draw on existing skilled workforces and reinvest in communities experiencing high unemployment. This is part of Senator Stabenow's American Jobs Agenda.… Continue Reading
02.25.21
Stabenow, Peters Announce Willow Run Airport Will Receive $10 Million Federal Grant for Improvements
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the Department of Transportation (DOT) will be awarding $10 million to the Willow Run Airport. This Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant is supplemented by funding Peters and Stabenow helped enact through a government funding bill. The funding will go towards infrastructure improvements, including construction on a runway. "Investing in Willow Run will support economic development in the regi… Continue Reading
02.25.21
Senators Stabenow, Scott and the National Hockey League Announce Willie O’Ree Congressional Gold Medal Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Tim Scott (R-SC) today introduced their bipartisan legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Willie O'Ree, the first Black player to compete in the National Hockey League. Known as the "Jackie Robinson of Hockey," O'Ree played 21 years of professional hockey including for an Original Six franchise, the Boston Bruins. The Senators are leading efforts to award the Congressional Gold Medal to O'Ree to recognize his lifetime of c… Continue Reading
02.24.21
During Senate Hearing, Senator Debbie Stabenow Advocates for Infrastructure Needs in Michigan and Combating the Climate Crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Debbie Stabenow today spoke at a U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works hearing to highlight how investing in transportation infrastructure will grow jobs in Michigan and combat the climate crisis. Senator Stabenow introduced Governor Gretchen Whitmer at the hearing and they discussed the urgent need to increase federal investment in infrastructure like roads and bridges, while prioritizing innovation and clean energy. "Our companies are investing te… Continue Reading
02.23.21
Senators Stabenow and Peters Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen American Manufacturing and Create Jobs in Michigan
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today introduced their bipartisan bill to strengthen our Buy American laws. The Make It in America Act will make it harder for federal agencies to use waivers to get around Buy American requirements, requiring the federal government to give preference to American companies and spend taxpayer dollars on American-made products and American jobs. In 2018, Senator Stabenow released her Buy American report that found exceptions and … Continue Reading
02.23.21
Senators Stabenow, Braun, Peters, Baldwin, Portman Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen American Manufacturing and Create Jobs Across the Country
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Mike Braun (R-IN), Gary Peters (D-MI), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Robert Portman (R-OH) today introduced their bipartisan bill to strengthen our Buy American laws. The Make It in America Act will make it harder for federal agencies to use waivers to get around Buy American requirements, requiring the federal government to give preference to American companies and spend taxpayer dollars on American-made products and American jobs. In 2018, Sen… Continue Reading
02.16.21
Michigan Democratic Congressional Delegation Urges State Legislative Leaders to Act on COVID-19 Funding Passed by Congress to Help Michigan Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Michigan Democratic Congressional Delegation today called on State Legislative Leader Shirkey and Speaker Wentworth to act on the funding passed by Congress to help Michigan families and businesses during the COVID-19 crisis. The letter, led by Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters and Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), highlights the work of Michigan's Members of Congress to pass funding for vaccine distribution, testing and tracing, food assistance, rental assistance… Continue Reading
02.13.21
Senator Stabenow on Impeachment Article Vote
Senator Debbie Stabenow released the following statement after voting to convict on the article of impeachment: "While the U.S. Senate did not achieve the two-thirds vote necessary to convict former President Donald Trump, this will go down in history as the largest bipartisan vote ever to hold a President accountable for High Crimes and Misdemeanors under our Constitution. "Former President Donald Trump spent months pushing a big lie - that the November election was stolen from him. He… Continue Reading
02.10.21
Stabenow, Peters Introduce Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act to Address America’s Maternal Health Crisis
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters joined 15 of their Senate colleagues to introduce the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021. This historic legislation will save moms' lives, end racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health outcomes, and achieve maternal health justice for women of color. The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate in the developed world and the only rate that is rising. Michigan has a rate of 16.4 deaths per 100,000 live births. The Momnibus… Continue Reading
02.05.21
Stabenow and Blunt Announce Major Expansion of High Quality Behavioral Health Services Across the Country
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Roy Blunt (R-MO) today announced a major expansion of behavioral health services across the country to meet the growing need for mental health and addiction services during the COVID-19 crisis. The Senators announced that 134 community behavioral health organizations have been selected as Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics and will receive a total of $489 million of funding over the next two years. With new centers receiving … Continue Reading
02.05.21
Stabenow, Peters Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Address Global Semiconductor Shortage, Mitigate Impacts to U.S. Auto Manufacturing
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) joined their colleagues in a bipartisan push, urging the Director of the National Economic Council Brian Deese to work with Congress in addressing the global semiconductor shortage facing auto manufacturing. In addition to this letter, the Senators have been urging a number of Biden Administration officials directly to take action. "We write to express our concerns about the impact that the global shortage of automotive… Continue Reading
