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Stabenow Statement on Bipartisan Agreement to Protect Economy and Avoid Catastrophic Default
Senator Debbie Stabenow released the following statement on Senate passage of the bipartisan bill to avoid default: “It was absolutely critical for our economy and our families that we avoided default. I’m pleased that this agreement protects the important steps that we’ve taken over the last two years to rebuild America, bring jobs home, lower the costs of health care and tackle the climate crisis.” “I am however deeply disappointed by the ch… Continue Reading
05.31.23
U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Passes Stabenow Provision Addressing Canadian Nuclear Waste Storage in Great Lakes Basin
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), co-chair of the U.S. Senate Great Lakes Task Force, announced that the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works passed her provision requiring the Biden Administration to work with Canada on an alternative location to permanently store nuclear waste. For years, Stabenow has opposed Canada's plan to permanently store high-level nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin. Stabenow's provision, which passed as part of the ADVANCE Act o… Continue Reading
05.09.23
New GAO Report Reveals Underreported Taxpayer Contributions to Pharma Research
WASHINGTON-The U.S. Government Accountability Office released a new report today that found the amount of taxpayer contributions to pharmaceutical research and development has frequently been underreported in patent filings, while pharmaceutical companies continue to cite R&D expenditures as justification for raising drug prices. In response to the report, which was requested by Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Tina Smith (D-MN) and House Oversight Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (M… Continue Reading
05.03.23
Senators Stabenow and Peters Applaud Nomination of Susan DeClercq to be the United States District Court Judge in the Eastern District of Michigan
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today applauded President Biden's nomination of Susan DeClercq to serve as the United States District Court Judge in the Eastern District of Michigan. DeClercq has previously served as an assistant U.S. attorney in the Eastern District of Michigan and as chief of the Civil Rights Unit in the Detroit U.S. Attorney's Office. "President Biden made the right choice-Susan DeClercq is an outstanding candidate to serve as the U.S. District Cou… Continue Reading
04.27.23
Senators Stabenow and Peters Announce Funding for Infrastructure Improvements at Delta County Airport
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced today that the Department of Transportation (DOT) will be awarding Delta County Airport $1,090,486 to expand the snow removal equipment building and repair runways and taxiways that have reached the end of their useful lives. These funds are from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant program. "Having reliable and safe air service is crucial for economic development, commerce, and tourism," said Senator… Continue Reading
04.27.23
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $23 Million for Improvements at Detroit Metro Airport and Willow Run Airport
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will be awarding the Wayne County Airport Authority two grants through the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airport Improvement Program. The Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) will receive $10,378,199 to reconstruct a taxiway, and the Willow Run Airport will receive $12,780,187 for construction of a new taxiway. "Having reliable and safe air… Continue Reading
04.17.23
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $34 Million in Federal Funding to Increase Access to Capital and Spur Economic Growth in Michigan
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced $34,348,085 in federal funding to spur investment and bolster economic growth in Michigan communities hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Treasury through the Community Development Financial Institutions Equitable Recovery Program (CDFI ERP). "Successful public-private partnerships like these have a proven track record of boosting economic development i… Continue Reading
04.14.23
Senators Stabenow and Peters Announce Support for Alpena County Regional Airport
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced today that the Department of Transportation (DOT) will be awarding Alpena County Regional Airport $12,995,867 to repair runways and runway lighting systems. These funds are from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant program. "Having reliable and safe air service is crucial for economic development, commerce, and tourism," said Senator Stabenow. "This funding is another critical infrastructure investmen… Continue Reading
04.14.23
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $107,000 in Federal Support for New Baltimore Fire Department
DETROIT, MI - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the City of New Baltimore will receive a $107,614 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for a new educational fire safety trailer that includes interactive training activities. This funding comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Fire Prevention & Safety Grant Awards in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration. "Our firefighters put their lives o… Continue Reading
04.11.23
Stabenow, Peters Join Amicus Brief Urging Appeals Court to Prevent Dangerous Ruling Threatening Access to Mifepristone From Taking Effect
DETROIT, MI - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) joined an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in the case of Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA in support of the Biden administration's appeal of federal district court judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk's Friday ruling that suspends the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) more than 20-year-old approval of mifepristone - threatening access to mifepristone for patients nationwide, as well as FDA's Co… Continue Reading
04.11.23
PHOTOS: Stabenow, Peters, Slotkin Participate in Groundbreaking Ceremony at Capital Region International Airport, Highlight Federal Funding Secured to Upgrade Critical Infrastructure
LANSING, MI - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI), along with U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin (MI-07), attended a groundbreaking ceremony at Capital Region International Airport (LAN) today for a project that will make needed upgrades to the airport's cargo infrastructure. At the event, Stabenow and Peters highlighted the $8,183,000 million in federal resources they advocated for and ultimately helped secure through government funding legislation signed into law last year … Continue Reading
04.11.23
Stabenow, Peters, Kildee Announce $73 Million in Federal Funding for New Lafayette Avenue Bridge
BAY CITY, MI - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI), along with U.S. Representative Dan Kildee (MI-08) today announced $73 million in federal grant funding to replace the 85 year-old Lafayette Avenue bridge in Bay City. The project will also create a shared-use bicycle and pedestrian path along the new bridge. The funding for the project is awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Bridge Investment Program, which was established by the bipartisan infrastructu… Continue Reading
04.05.23
Stabenow, Peters Announce $200,000 for New Staff at Ida Township Fire Department
IDA, MI - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the Ida Township Fire Department will receive $200,000 to staff their volunteer fire department during the daytime hours, Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. This funding comes from the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. "Our firefighters put their lives on the line to protect our families, homes, and communities," said Senator Stab… Continue Reading
03.22.23
Stabenow, Peters, Kildee, James Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution Opposing Canadian Permanent Nuclear Storage Site Near Great Lakes
WASHINGTON- Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI), along with Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) and Congressman John James (MI-10), today introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives, opposing Canada's plan to build a permanent nuclear waste storage site in the Great Lakes basin. The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO), a non-profit created by the Canadian government, has unveiled plans to build a facility that would… Continue Reading
03.21.23
Senators Stabenow and Peters Announce Over $1 Million for Chippewa County International Airport
CHIPPEWA COUNTY, MI - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) will be awarding the Chippewa County International Airport $1,448,322 to repair runways and taxiways that have reached the end of their useful life. These funds are from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant program. "Having reliable and safe air service is crucial for economic development, commerce, and tourism," said Senator Stabe… Continue Reading
03.17.23
Senator Stabenow Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Increase Seniors’ Access to Behavioral Health Services
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow reintroduced her bipartisan bill to increase seniors' access to behavioral health services. The Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2023 would ensure clinical social workers can provide their full range of services to Medicare beneficiaries and increase the Medicare program's reimbursement rate for clinical social workers, aligning it with that of other non-physician providers. U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) is a co-sponsor of the bill. … Continue Reading
03.17.23
Stabenow, Barrasso, Lee, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bill to Increase Seniors’ Access to Behavioral Health Services
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), John Barrasso (R-WY) and U.S. Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA-12) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) reintroduced their bill to increase seniors' access to behavioral health services. The Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2023 would ensure clinical social workers can provide their full range of services to Medicare beneficiaries and increase the Medicare program's reimbursement rate for clinical social workers, aligning it with that … Continue Reading
03.17.23
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $300,000 for New Staff at Addison Township Fire Department
ADDISON, MI - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the Addison Township Fire Department will receive $306,000 to hire a fulltime staff member to focus on recruitment. This funding comes from the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. "Our firefighters put their lives on the line to protect our families, homes, and communities," said Senator Stabenow. "These new resources will help… Continue Reading
03.16.23
Senator Stabenow Announces 15 New States Receive Opportunity to Expand Transformational Community Behavioral Health Services
This week, Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), the creator of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, announced that the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has selected 15 new states who will each receive $1 million to develop plans to participate in the CCBHC initiative. Out of the 15 states, 10 states will be chosen in 2024 to receive full funding for comprehensive mental health and addiction services. With the passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, w… Continue Reading
03.09.23
Senator Stabenow Statement on President Biden’s Budget Request
WASHINGTON-Senator Debbie Stabenow, senior member of the Senate Budget Committee, released the following statement on President Biden's FY 2024 Budget request. The President's budget includes $20 billion to make Senator Stabenow's transformational nationwide behavioral health initiative permanent. "A budget is a statement of our nation's values and priorities, and President Biden today showed his commitment to people in Michigan. Over the past two years, we've partnered to lower costs and c… Continue Reading
