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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.
This week, the House is voting on bills meant to address the opioid crisis, a crisis facing communities across the country. This crisis deserves our full attention and bipartisan action. Mr. Speaker, 115 people die every day from overdose…
This is a bipartisan amendment. It is very simple. It would expand the House Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program so that more wounded servicemembers have the opportunity to continue serving our country by working in congressional offices…
Today I am proud to recognize Dennis Williams as he retires from United Auto Workers after more than 40 years of service to the union and to our country. I have known Dennis for many, many years. Throughout his career, he has led the fight…
My amendment would provide just over $2 billion to the vocational rehabilitation and employment account. This account invests in programs to help veterans successfully transition to civilian life. Our country has been at war for nearly two…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 127, line 16, insert after the dollar amount the following: ``of which $2,037,547,400 shall be made…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 109, line 23, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $32,287,000) (increased by $32,287,000)''…
This amendment is intended to highlight the lack of urgency by the Air Force to address an ongoing drinking water emergency across the country, including one in my home district. I am not talking about Flint; I am talking about Oscoda…
I thank my friend from Florida, the ranking member of the subcommittee, for her commitment to work on this. This is a serious issue. I know Congress takes it seriously. I just would ask that the Air Force take it equally as seriously and…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 64, line 21, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $250,000)''. Page 68, line 5, after the…
I thank the gentlewoman for yielding, and I thank the committee Democrats and Republicans for bringing this bipartisan bill to the floor. One of the most important pieces of infrastructure in my particular district in the State of Michigan…
I thank my friend for yielding. Madam Speaker, I am here to protest what has been the most closed Congress in American history. I know the other side will recite the number of amendments that have been allowed, but the fact remains, this…
I want to point out that the Republican chairman of the committee and the Democratic ranking member of this committee both oppose this amendment, for good reason. It is a simple question: Do we want to support local growers like the 900…
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