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Affordable Health Care for America

  Congressman Dingell has fought for health care reform since he entered Congress in 1955. At the beginning of each Congress, he introduces the health bill first proposed by his... more »

Afghanistan and Iraq

Congressman Dingell believes that President Obama is leading America on the right course in Iraq and Afghanistan, and in turn, making our country safer.  Congressman Dingell supports the Obama Administration’s... more »

Agriculture

The State of Michigan produces the second largest number of agricultural commodities in the nation  (only California has more).  Our farmers produce roughly 200 different food and fiber products.  ... more »

Autos, Labor, Manufacturing, and Trade

The working men and women of Michigan and their families have always been Congressman Dingell’s top priority. Throughout his tenure in Congress, he has actively worked to ensure that... more »

Budget and Taxes

Article 1, Section 7 of the U.S. Constitution states “All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives.”  Congressman Dingell knows shaping of the federal budget is... more »

Consumers' Concerns

Congressman Dingell has long been an advocate for the rights and safety of consumers. As an original author of the Consumer Product Safety Act in 1972, he helped create the... more »

Education

As Michigan continues to struggle with high unemployment, it is critical that our future workers have the skills and education needed to attract new industries and employers to our great... more »

Energy & Environment

Energy Congressman Dingell is a leader in addressing climate change issues. As Chairman Emeritus of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, he worked closely with his colleagues to ensure... more »

Health Care

Remembering his own father's fierce battle with tuberculosis, Congressman John Dingell has fought every day of his career to ensure that no American should suffer the fear he remembers... more »

Jobs & Economy

This tough economic climate has had a devastating impact on Michigan’s families and it requires strong, immediate action. With unemployment remaining at historically high levels, it is imperative that we... more »

Judiciary

Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Throughout his tenure, Congressman Dingell has fought to ensure all Americans are granted equal rights. He was a leader in the passage of the 1964... more »

Middle East

With one of the most diverse constituencies in the nation, Congressman Dingell has been a leader on trying to bring reconciliation and cooperation to one of the world’s most intractable... more »

Northern Border

As a representative for a state with an international border, Congressman Dingell has worked closely with his colleagues to provide more funding for the latest innovations in border security. Congressman Dingell has also fought for more Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents... more »

Small Business

Congressman Dingell knows how important it is to support Michigan’s small businesses, during good times and bad. From suppliers and manufacturers in the automotive industry to minority and veteran-owned businesses... more »

Telecommunications

The National Broadband Plan Congressman Dingell commends the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for its efforts in drafting a comprehensive National Broadband Plan.  He shares the Plan’s goals of promoting nationwide... more »

Transportation

Congressman Dingell has long believed that it is imperative that we make robust investments in our nation’s transportation infrastructure to help our economy grow and ensure that the United States... more »

Veterans

Congressman Dingell answered the call to join the U.S. Army during World War II and is a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). He understands the importance of... more »

Work for Michigan

During his more than 53 years of service for the people of Southeast Michigan, Congressman John Dingell has worked tirelessly to improve to the quality of life for all residents... more »