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Dan Kildee is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Michigan's 5th congressional district since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Kildee has focused on issues such as economic development, education, and healthcare throughout his tenure. He has been an advocate for policies aimed at revitalizing communities and supporting working families in Michigan.
I thank my friend for yielding. Here we are again, at a time when this Congress should be focusing on the American people's top priorities, drawing our economy, creating good-paying jobs, dealing with crumbling infrastructure, dealing with…
Once again, House Republican leadership's culture of governing crisis to crisis is endangering hundreds of thousands of American jobs and thousands of critical construction projects across the country. There are only 7 legislative days…
I appreciate the gentleman's comments and his support. I do think it is important that whenever we can agree, we do express that agreement. I think this amendment is a good example. I know we all support the underlying purpose of the act…
As allowed under the Clean Water Act, Michigan, my home State, and many other States have successfully attained permitting responsibility for pollutant discharges into their waters through their State environmental departments, as we do in…
I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill, add the following: SEC. 4. EFFECT ON STATE PERMIT PROGRAMS. (a) In General.--If the…
Because of that free market history, however, and despite its success, we know they are not perfect.
I thank my friend for yielding. Mr. Chairman, we have been through this fight before. Thankfully, we have been able to prevail with help on both sides of the aisle. The gentleman referred to the 1930s. Anybody who is a student of history…
Last week the House Republicans marked 100 days of Republican control of both bodies of Congress: 100 days spent working for the wealthy special interests against the hard-working American families, 100 days where we saw our national…
The contrast between Democratic and Republican priorities in Congress could not be more clear after the first 100 days here. Instead of passing legislation that would help American families buy a home or put away money to save for their…
Let me make it more clear: If we don't figure out a way to clear away the remnants of the past in these older communities, we can talk about all the subsidies we want to talk about, but we are not going to be able to get housing values to…
The notion that there is going to be a private investor who is going to drive into Flint and say, 'Oh, look at all this opportunity,' seems a little far-fetched to me.
I come to the floor today to bring up the case of my constituent, a young man by the name of Amir Hekmati. He is an American citizen, born and raised in the United States, grew up in my home town of Flint, Michigan, and served in the…
Today is Equal Pay Day, which is the day that symbolizes, more than 3 months into the year, that women's wages have finally caught up to what men were paid last year. Women deserve equal pay for equal work. It is outrageous that in 2015 a…
Last week, the Republicans released their budget, which is a roadmap of their priorities and their values. Just as has been the case for the past few years, it comes as no surprise that this budget will squeeze hard-working American…
I want to thank my friend Ms. Moore for yielding and for her leadership on this very important issue. I also thank Mr. Pearce, Mr. Young, Mr. Cole on the other side, as well as Ms. Gabbard, whom I have worked with on this legislation…
Well, today the Republicans are unveiling yet another Republican budget that would ensure hardworking Americans have to continue to work harder and get less. Our country deserves a budget that puts these hardworking families first, not…
Well, Mr. Speaker, I just got back from spending a week at home in Michigan talking with the people that I work for and meeting with small business owners. I heard a lot of frustration--frustration about the priorities of the Republican…
Yesterday, Democrats in the House stood united to ensure that the Department of Homeland Security was funded for the remainder of the year. After bringing our Nation's security and public safety to the brink of shutdown twice in the last 2…
Well this week in Congress it is deja vu all over again. Last week, instead of bringing up a clean, long-term funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, the House again kicked the can down the road. We know that we need to keep…
I have to note we just heard my friend, Mr. Issa, I think reveal what is really going on here. =========================== NOTE =========================== February 27, 2015, on page H1381, the following appeared: Mrs. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker…
I thank the ranking member for yielding. Madam Speaker, it is really important that the American people understand what is happening here. It is pretty clear here. The Republican majority in the House and perhaps in the Senate disagree…
I claim the time in opposition to the amendment, though I am not opposed to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Michigan is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.
I want to thank my friend, Mr. Barletta, for his interest and his work on this subject, as well as thank our ranking member for his service and the work that he has put into this overall effort. This is really important, and I think it is…
I thank my friend from Colorado for yielding. Mr. Speaker, unfortunately, the underlying bill eliminates the 21st Century Community Learning Centers that are so critical to providing an outlet, a positive outlet, to young people in…
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