Dan Kildee

Triggering automatic cuts to important domestic priorities will put more people in this country at risk of great harm.

So actually having the certainty that you can have aspirations, you can dream about your own future, that you can plan to be a productive and important part of society...

Like a lot of families, like a lot of people, like a lot of the people that I represent, preexisting conditions and their impact on the ability to receive healthcare is really personal to me.

This is obviously a subject that is one of the subjects that drew me, and I know a lot of the newer Members to this Committee.

Any time there is a threat or an effort to undermine that very elegant guarantee that is embedded in the Affordable Care Act, we have to take notice.

Every day I hear from constituents about how this manufactured crisis is hurting them and hurting their families. Mitch McConnell's and President Trump's refusal to reopen government has consequences for real people. A Marine veteran from…

I thank my friend for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of this legislation, H.R. 31, the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019. I am a proud original cosponsor of this legislation. Over 7 years, nearly half a million…

The President has, time and time again, illustrated that our allies and our adversaries simply cannot trust what the President says. The administration needs to articulate a cohesive strategy for the region and for Syria, particularly…

I thank the chairman for yielding and for his leadership in bringing this legislation, which I support, to the floor, legislation that would fund the Department of Agriculture for the rest of the year. This bill would end part of the…

I thank my friend for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. 1165, condemning the Assad regime and its backers for their continued support of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Syria: nearly half a million Syrians…

Today, I rise to honor the life of Don Krzysiak. Don and his family are longtime members of the Bay City community. Sadly, he passed away on Friday, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his wife, Lois, and their…

During the campaign, then-candidate Trump came to Warren, Michigan, and promised workers: ``You won't lose one plant, I promise you that.'' Well, the President's promises ring hollow. Just this week, General Motors announced plans to close…

Earlier this month, Michiganders went to the polls and elected a new Democratic majority. Because of this, I have the privilege of welcoming four new Michigan Democratic Members of Congress, folks who are committed to passing meaningful…

I would like to welcome Vice Chairman Quarles. We are looking forward to your testimony.

This week, House Republicans are rushing through yet another tax bill that gives the superwealthy and the well- connected a big tax break at the expense of working families in my district. The first Republican tax bill already cost $2…

The recent indictments of two GOP House Members showcases this rampant culture of corruption symbolic of a government of, by, and for special interests and wealthy donors. Now, this week, Republicans are trying to rush through their tax…

Every American who works hard and plays by the rules should be able to retire in dignity, supported by the pension that they have earned. Instead of protecting these hardworking Americans, this Republican- led Congress prioritized tax cuts…

I thank the gentleman for his support, and I thank Chairman Calvert and Ranking Member McCollum for their efforts in dealing with this really important issue. It is particularly important to those of us who live in the Great Lakes region…

I fear your greatest challenges in the future will be directly related to the actions of Republican policymakers and our President.

Like many Americans, yesterday I watched and was dumbfounded by the words and the actions of the President of the United States as he betrayed our principles and our national interests on the world stage. Never before have we seen a…

Monetary policy is by nature a broad tool for economic growth.

I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 19, line 24, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $1,000,000)''. Page 38, line 21, after the…

I lead an initiative in Congress entitled The Future of America's Cities and Towns.

A Federal court has ordered the Trump administration to reunite every child under 5 years old who is separated from his or her family by today. Unfortunately, the Trump administration has no plan for family reunifications and will fail to…

Today I want to recognize the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, an incredible nonprofit organization in my hometown of Flint that is working to end hunger in the communities across my district. Each year, the food bank distributes more than…