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Advocates for permanent solutionWashington, DC — Congressman John D. Dingell (D-MI15) applauds the voice vote supporting the temporary fix to the flawed SGR formula.  The Senate amendment to H.R. 5712 – The Physician Payment and Therapy Relief Act –will extend...
Veteran Congressional Watchdog Wants to Know More About Long-Term Health Risks from TSAWashington, DC – Congressman John D. Dingell (D-MI15), a veteran Congressional watchdog, today wrote to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) asking tough questions of the Agency about the...
Dearborn, MI – America’s leading lawmaker in the crusade to weed out waste, fraud and abuse in Medicare and Medicaid joined with the men and women on the front lines for an up-close look at their work in Michigan.  Congressman...
Washington, DC - Congressman John D. Dingell (D-MI15) today announced that according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, more than 3,800 seniors in Michigan's 15th Congressional District have received $250 rebates to offset the cost of their prescription...
Receives Advocacy Award of Distinction from Susan G. Komen for the CureWashington, DC - Saturday night, Congressman John D. Dingell (D-MI15) was awarded the Advocacy Award of Distinction by Susan G. Komen for the Cure.  The award was presented...
Washington, DC – Two Michigan children took part in a tribute to Congressman John D. Dingell (D-MI15) last night in Washington.  11-year-old Pippi and 9-year-old Georgi Forbes of Flushing, Michigan presented Congressman Dingell with The Children’s Inn’s “Lifetime Achievement Award...
Washington, DC – Today, the Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC) honored Congressman John D. Dingell (D-MI15) with its “Champion of Healthcare Innovation” award.  The Congressman, who is the author of the House health reform bill, was selected for his ongoing support...
Dingell Marks Health Care MilestoneWashington, DC – Tomorrow marks the six-month anniversary of President Obama signing the Affordable Care Act into law. It will also be the first day new consumer protections – The Patient’s Bill of Rights – take...
Washington, DC — Committee on Energy and Commerce Chairman Henry A. Waxman, Chairman Emeritus John D. Dingell, and Subcommittee on Health Chairman Frank Pallone today commented on the news that the average premiums paid by individuals for private Medicare Advantage...
Washington, DC - Today Rep. John D. Dingell, Chairman Emeritus of the Energy and Commerce Committee, Rep. Henry A. Waxman, Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee, Rep. Frank Pallone, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, and Rep. Bart Stupak,...