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Stabenow, Peters, Casey, Fetterman Introduce Legislation to Ensure Health Care for Veterans Exposed to PFAS Chemicals
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Gary Peters (D-MI), Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) introduced the Veterans Exposed to Toxic PFAS Act (VET PFAS Act) which would require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to provide health care services and benefits to veterans exposed to toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at military installations. Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) is the author of the House companion bill. “Our vete… Continue Reading
07.07.23
Stabenow, Peters Announce Nearly $15 Million Federal Grant to Improve Resilience of Michigan’s Electrical Grid
DETROIT, MI - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will be awarding the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy $14,934,332 in federal funding to modernize the state's electrical grid and strengthen it against extreme weather events and natural disasters. The funding is provided through the Preventing Outages and Enhancing the Resilience of the Electrical Grid Grants program, which was established by the Bip… Continue Reading
06.30.23
Senator Stabenow Statement on MAGA Republican Supreme Court Rulings
LANSING - Senator Stabenow released the following statement regarding the recent Supreme Court rulings. "Yesterday it was racial diversity in higher education, today it's attacking the LGBTQ+ community and people crippled with student loan debt. It's deeply concerning that a group of MAGA Republicans has taken over the highest court of the land and are systematically rolling back our freedoms and opportunities for everyone to have a fair shot to succeed in this country. This fight is not ove… Continue Reading
06.30.23
Senators Stabenow and Peters Announce over $17 Million for Better, Cleaner Buses Across Michigan
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced today that the Department of Transportation (DOT) is awarding $17,411,182 to Michigan communities to purchase natural gas buses and rehabilitate outdated transit vehicles and facilities. These awards are administered through the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities and Low- and No-Emission (Low-No) Vehicle programs. This funding comes from the Infrastructure Investment and J… Continue Reading
06.28.23
Senators Stabenow and Peters Applaud Nomination of Brandy McMillion to Federal Judgeship in Michigan’s Eastern District
WASHINGTON-U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today applauded President Biden's nomination of Brandy R. McMillion to be U.S. District Court Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan. Brandy R. McMillion has served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Michigan since 2015. "President Biden made the right decision with his nomination of Brandy McMillion. She has been a thoughtful public servant throughout her time with the … Continue Reading
06.28.23
Senators Stabenow and Peters Applaud Nomination of Brandy McMillion to Federal Judgeship in Michigan’s Eastern District
WASHINGTON-U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today applauded President Biden's nomination of Brandy R. McMillion to be U.S. District Court Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan. Brandy R. McMillion has served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Michigan since 2015. "President Biden made the right decision with his nomination of Brandy McMillion. She has been a thoughtful public servant throughout her time with the … Continue Reading
06.27.23
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $6 Million Federal Grant for Jackson to Make Improvements to MLK Drive
DETROIT, MI - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will be awarding the City of Jackson, Michigan $6,785,245 in federal funding through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant program, which was funded through the bipartisan infrastructure law the senators helped enact. The funding will help reconstruct Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Drive in Jackson from South Street to Morre… Continue Reading
06.27.23
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $16 Million for Pontiac’s Pike Street Clinton River Trail
DETROIT, MI - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will be awarding the City of Pontiac, Michigan $16,328,000 in federal funding through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant program, which was funded through the bipartisan infrastructure law the senators helped enact. The funding will help reconstruct the deteriorated four-mile corridor along Pike Street and key connectin… Continue Reading
06.26.23
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $1.5 Billion to Connect Unserved & Underserved Communities in Michigan to High-Speed Internet
DETROIT, MI - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is awarding $1,559,362,479 in federal funding to the State of Michigan for high-speed internet. The more than $1.5 billion in funding is made available by the Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment Program, known as BEAD. It is funded by the bipartisan infrastructure law the Senators helped enact. "High speed internet isn't a luxu… Continue Reading
06.22.23
Senators Stabenow, Marshall, Booker, and Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve the Health of Seniors
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), today introduced a bipartisan bill to keep seniors healthy by providing them with healthy meals. 62% of seniors live with one or more chronic conditions and a poor diet can hurt folks living with chronic health conditions. Research demonstrates that meals tailored to their specific health needs can be a cost-effective strategy for improving health outcomes. The… Continue Reading
06.16.23
Stabenow, Peters & Bergman Urge President Biden to Declare Major Disaster Declaration for Upper Peninsula Counties Following Severe and Frequent Flooding
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, as well as U.S. Representative Jack Bergman (MI-01) urged President Biden to declare a Major Disaster for the Michigan Counties of Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Marquette, and Ontonagon. The request follows extensive flooding in the Upper Peninsula during the months of April and May that have impacted drinking water, as well as caused power… Continue Reading
06.16.23
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $61 Million to Connect Underserved Communities in Michigan to High-Speed Internet
DETROIT, MI – U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is awarding $61,256,705 in federal funding to the Peninsula Fiber Network to connect unserved and underserved communities in Michigan to high-speed internet. The project will place 535 miles of new broadband fiber to connect local networks to high-capacity national and regional networks, which will bring high-s… Continue Reading
06.14.23
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $1.4 Million in Federal Support for Southeast Michigan Fire Departments
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced over $1.4 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for southeast Michigan fire departments to equip and train emergency personnel, enhance efficiencies, and support community resilience. This funding comes from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program administered by DHS's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in partnership with the U.S. Fire Administrati… Continue Reading
06.14.23
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $700,000 in Federal Support for Several West Michigan Fire Departments
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that several West Michigan fire departments will receive $764,565 in support from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This funding comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program. Grand Rapids will receive $77,116 to purchase advanced health screenings and fitness equipment. Battle Creek will receive $589,167 to provide over 30 fire… Continue Reading
06.09.23
Senators Debbie Stabenow, Gary Peters Accepting Applications from Candidates Interested in Nomination for Federal Judgeship in the Eastern District of Michigan
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are accepting applications from qualified persons interested in nomination for federal judge in the Eastern District of Michigan. Interested candidates should request an application by emailing judicialnominations@stabenow.senate.gov. The deadline to submit an application is 5:00 PM on Monday, July 3, 2023. "I am confident that there are many qualified people in our state who are ready to serve on the federal bench. I strongl… Continue Reading
06.09.23
Senators Debbie Stabenow, Gary Peters Accepting Applications from Candidates Interested in Nomination for Federal Judgeship in the Eastern District of Michigan
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are accepting applications from qualified persons interested in nomination for federal judge in the Eastern District of Michigan. Interested candidates should request an application by emailing judicialnominations@stabenow.senate.gov. The deadline to submit an application is 5:00 PM on Monday, July 3, 2023. "I am confident that there are many qualified people in our state who are ready to serve on the federal bench. I strongl… Continue Reading
06.08.23
Stabenow, Peters Introduce Judicial Nominee Susan DeClercq in Senate Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today introduced Susan DeClercq to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee for a hearing considering her nomination to be U.S. District Court Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan. DeClercq was nominated by President Biden on May 3. In her introduction, Senator Debbie Stabenow said, "Susan DeClercq is an outstanding nominee, and I wholeheartedly support her nomination. I urge the Committee to do the same." In his i… Continue Reading
06.07.23
Stabenow, Peters Announce $424,000 for Manistee County to Plan to Re-Route Railroad Tracks
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded Manistee County a $424,000 federal grant for planning needed in order to relocate approximately 3.5 miles of railroad tracks around Lake Manistee to eliminate three water crossings over aging bridges. The funding is made available through the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) Program, which was established … Continue Reading
06.05.23
Stabenow Peters, Announce Nearly $24 Million Federal Grant for the City of Monroe to Build New Railroad Crossing
DETROIT, MI - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will be awarding the City of Monroe $23,964,400 for final design and construction of a new overpass for the CSX railroad on the west side of the city. The overpass will help prevent traffic delays due to train crossings, improve response times for emergency vehicles, and increase safety for pedestrians and motorists. The funding is made available through the Federal Railroa… Continue Reading
06.02.23
International Trade Commission to Track Organic Tart Cherry Juice Imports at Urging of Senators Stabenow and Peters
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) today announced that the U.S. International Trade Commission will begin tracking foreign imports of certified organic and conventionally produced tart cherry juice and tart cherry juice concentrate, and all other varieties of cherry juice, in order to more accurately measure the impact of trade on Michigan's tart cherry industry. In March, Senators Stabenow and Peters urged the Commission to track this info… Continue Reading
