News Releases

In response to the Michigan State House passing the so-called "right to work" bill, Congressman Gary Peters called on Governor Rick Snyder to do the right thing and veto this divisive, anti-worker legislation. Snyder, who stated for years that this was no

Redford Township, MI - Today following President Obama's Greater Detroit speech, U.S. Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement:

Detroit, MI - Today U.S. Congressman Gary Peters denounced Governor Rick Snyder for introducing and attempting to ram so-called "Right to Work" legislation through the lame duck session of the legislature.

U.S. Reps. Lee and Peters lead the effort to protect our nation's most vulnerable families

Peters discusses the importance of continuing to push for a Greater Detroit regional transit system

One of the most impactful experiences of my tenure in Congress was my visit to S'derot where Israelis face constant rocket attacks. Today, these attacks have resulted in the tragic deaths of three innocent Israelis.

Detroit, MI - Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement after meeting with Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, Governor Rick Snyder, Mayor Dave Bing, and members of the Congressional and State Delegation.

Bloomfield Hills, MI - Today U.S. Representative Gary Peters announced that the U.S. Department of Treasury issued a report showing that Michigan banks receiving capital from the Small Business Lending Fund (SBLF) have increased their small business lendi

"After 31 consecutive months of private sector job growth, today's news that the unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest level since the start of 2009 is a clear indicator that President Obama's policies are strengthening our economy by spurrin

Washington, D.C. – Sunday, October 7th marks the 11th anniversary of the start of the war in Afghanistan, and today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement marking this milestone by again calling for an end to the war.

Today, Representative Gary Peters issued the following statement applauding the President's speech at the United Nations.

Washington, DC– Today, Congressmen Gary Peters (D-MI), Pete Stark (D-CA) and John Lewis (D-GA) introduced the Computers for Our Communities Act. This legislation will extend a tax code provision that encourages companies to make donations of compute

"Hispanic Heritage Month is a time when all Americans pause to recognize the countless ways Hispanic Americans have contributed to our nation's cultural fabric. As one of the fastest growing ethnic groups in America, Hispanics are making a positive di

Washington, D.C. - Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters announced that he has successfully helped secure a $750,000 grant for NextEnergy to create an Innovation Center in Detroit. The Economic Development Administration funds are projected to create 250 new jobs a

"As Jewish families gather next week to celebrate Rosh Hashanah I wish them a sweet and happy new year. May the year 5773 be filled with health and joy for our families, prosperity and strength for our nation, and peace and security for the State of Isr

Farmington Hills, MI, - Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters helped announce an Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Vehicle Technology grant of $2,750,000 to a consortium led by Robert Bosch LLC in Farmington Hills.

"My thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of Ambassador Stevens and the three other Americans that were killed in this senseless and despicable act of violence. As we work to advance the cause of peace, tolerance and equality, it's

"Today we commemorate and honor the memory of the nearly 3,000 innocent victims who died on that terrible Tuesday morning eleven years ago. From the ashes of that day, America arose as a stronger, more united nation. To honor the lives lost, let us recomm

Washington, D.C. - Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters voted against the House Republicans bill to protect tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires by extending all of the Bush tax cuts. As a strong supporter of middle-class tax cuts, Peters called on the GOP t

Washington, D.C. - Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters (D-MI) condemned a decision by Acting Director of the Federal Housing Finance Administration Edward DeMarco that precludes the agency from implementing a principal reduction program that their own analysis ha

Today, U.S. Rep. Gary Peters announced that two Greater Detroit transportation systems have been awarded a $30 million grant to provide for fleet purchase, facility renovation, and to implement various security improvements.

Today's terrorist bombing of Israeli tourists in Bulgaria is an absolute tragedy. It's reprehensible that Israelis are the targets of bombings and terrorism not only in Israel, but also abroad.

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement regarding Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's diplomatic trip to Israel: "I commend the Obama Administration for sending Secretary Clinton to Israel to meet with Knesse

Today U.S. Representative Gary Peters applauded a slate of six new initiatives by the Obama Administration to help small businesses expand and create jobs.

Today every single Republican voted for the "Repeal Obamacare Act," legislation that would overturn President Obama's landmark health care reform law.

Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters joined several Democratic members of Congress at a press conference to denounce the GOP's proposed cuts to SNAP food assistance by $16.5 billion in their version of the Farm Bill.

Today U.S. Representative Gary Peters applauded a new Department of Treasury report which showed that a program he got signed into law is having a major impact in helping small businesses grow.

Today President Obama signed legislation that will prevent a student loan rate hike on 7.4 million American student borrowers, including 303,000 in Michigan

Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters applauded the Obama Administration's decision to challenge China's antidumping and countervailing duties on more than $3 billion in exports of American build vehicles.

Today, after spending months leading the fight to stop student loan interest rates from doubling on July 1st, U.S. Rep. Gary Peters announced that the House and Senate have passed an agreement to prevent this rate hike.

Today following the Supreme Court's ruling, U.S. Rep. Gary Peters, who voted for the Affordable Care Act, issued the following statement

At a press conference at the Southfield public library today, U.S. Rep. Gary Peters, MI State Sen. Vincent Gregory and MI State Sen. Virgil Smith discussed their collaborative efforts to help unemployed entrepreneurs launch a new small business through Se

Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters announced that the House passed a federal ban to outlaw dangerous drugs like K2/Spice and Bath Salts by voice vote.

Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters applauded news of the New International Trade Crossing (NITC) agreement between Michigan and Canada.

Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters marked National Homeownership Month by discussing his bill, the Preserving American Homeownership Act, with local housing nonprofits and realtors at a press conference.

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Gary Peters continued his work to protect children from synthetic drugs such as K2/Spice and bath salts by sending a letter with 33 members of Congress urging House and Senate Leaders to act quickly on this issue. In December,

Washington, D.C. - Today U.S. Reps. Gary Peters (D-MI), John Campbell (R-CA) and Keith Ellison (D-MN) introduced the Preserving American Homeownership Act of 2012. The crux of this legislation is the creation of a principal reduction program to allow eli

Washington, D.C. - Today following news that the Michigan State House advanced three rightwing anti-women's health care bills through committee, U.S. Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement:

Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters voted against an extremist House Republican bill that would threaten women's ability to access reproductive services.

With just 30 days before the interest rate doubles on federal subsidized Stafford college loans, today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters denounced Republican Speaker John Boehner for telling Republicans at a closed door meeting that this issue is "bulls---" and "phon

Today to help mark National Small Business Week, U.S. Rep. Gary Peters announced that he will introduce legislation to help our local small businesses grow and create more jobs.

Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters voted against an extremist House Republican bill that would weaken the Violence Against Women Act.

Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters published a report on the damage that would be caused by the Republicans' Budget Reconciliation Act, which passed the House today.

Following the House vote today to pass H.R.4133, the United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012, U.S. Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement

Following news that Senate Republicans voted to blocked debate on a bill to prevent federal subsidized Stafford student loan interest rates from doubling in 53 days, U.S. Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement

Today, U.S. Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement in recognizing the celebration of Cinco de Mayo on May 5, 2012

U.S. Rep. Gary Peters recently hosted a press conference to continue his call for Congress to stop student loan rate hikes in 60 days.

U.S. Rep. Gary Peters will host two town hall meetings next week to hear directly from residents on the issues that matter most to them.

To mark Israel's Independence Day, today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement

Last night U.S. Rep. Gary Peters participated in a special order hour speech in support of legislation he's helping lead to prevent federal Stafford college loan interest rates from doubling in July.

U.S. Rep. Gary Peters will host a town hall meeting in West Bloomfield on Monday, April 23 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Orchard Lake Middle School to hear directly from residents on the issues that matter most to them.

Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters will debate his amendment to H.R. 4089, the House Republican's so-called "Sportsman's Heritage Act."

Today as millions of Americans go to the post office and file their taxes online, U.S. Rep. Gary Peters marked this Tax Day with a call for greater tax fairness.

U.S. Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement to recognize March 31st as César Chávez Day

Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters voted against the House Republican's Ryan Budget that would end the Medicare guarantee, and cut funding to education, Medicaid and food assistance.

Today is the two year anniversary of President Obama signing the historic Affordable Care Act and, to mark the occasion, U.S. Rep. Gary Peters touted the immediate positive impact it has had on families in his Congressional District.

Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters congratulated Troy teenagers Dorothy Chen and Sara Ma for being named global winners of the YouTube Space Lab competition.

Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement regarding the Justice Department investigating the death of 17 year old Trayvon Martin.

Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters denounced House Republicans for once again putting billionaires before children, seniors and disabled Americans on the brink of poverty.

President lays out plan for 15 sites as part of National Network for Manufacturing Innovation starting with initial pilot program Detroit, MI - Today, after President Obama announced a proposal to invest $1 billion in grant money to establish a nationa

Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters denounced the Republican Majority for voting down his Outsourcing Accountability Amendment which would have provided consumers and investors with transparency into which companies are creating American jobs and which ones are o

Washington, D.C. - Today after the House Committee on Small Business approved a package of bills, Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement

Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters announced that his previously introduced Outsourcing Accountability Act is expected to be debated and voted on tomorrow as an amendment to H.R. 3606, a bipartisan bill designed to incentivize the creation of American jobs.

Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters recognized March as Women's History Month.

On President's Day, Monday, February 20th from 6:30-8:00 pm in Tirrell Hall at Oakland Community College's Orchard Ridge Campus, U.S. Representative Gary Peters will host a public forum with officials from the newly formed Consumer Financial Prote

Fighting for Michigan's auto manufacturers, yesterday U.S. Rep. Gary Peters sent a letter to President Obama asking the Administration to hold China accountable for unfair and anticompetitive auto trade practices by initiating a WTO trade dispute.

Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters responded to Mitt Romney's op-ed in the Detroit News about the auto rescue package.

U.S. Rep. Gary Peters will host a senior's public forum at the Farmington Hills Costick Center on Tuesday, February 21 from 11:30a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

On President's Day, Monday, February 20th from 6:30-8:00 pm in Tirrell Hall at Oakland Community College's Orchard Ridge Campus

Fighting for unemployed Michiganders, today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters sent a letter to the leaders of the House, Senate and Chairs of the Payroll Tax Cut Conference Committee urging them to maintain current levels of federal unemployment benefits in their neg

Following news that the Susan G. Komen for a Cure Foundation has reversed course and will continue providing grants to Planned Parenthood for their lifesaving work, U.S. Rep. Gary Peters, issued the following statement

This morning the Bureau of Labor and Statistics reported that the unemployment rate has dropped to 8.3%, the lowest level in three years.

Today every single House Republican voted against an amendment by U.S. Rep. Gary Peters to insert factual findings about the Bush Tax Cuts into a Republican budget bill (H.R. 3582).

Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters will introduce and debate an amendment on the floor of the House to insert a findings section about the Bush Tax Cuts of 2001 and 2003 into a Republican budget bill (H.R. 3582).

In honor of February being Black History Month, U.S. Rep. Gary Peters released the following statement

This morning, as reported by the Washington Post, U.S. Rep. Gary Peters (MI) introduced the Outsourcing Accountability Act with lead cosponsors U.S. Rep. Tim Bishop (NY) and U.S. Rep. Jerry McNerney (CA).

After attending President Obama's speech at the University of Michigan today, U.S. Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement

Washington, D.C. – At the State of the Union on Tuesday, President Obama called on Congress to stop college loan interest rates from doubling in July and today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters announced that he will help lead this fight in the House. In 2007,

With GM's Orion Assembly Plant Manager Alicia Boler-Davis and UAW Region 1 Director Chuck Hall at State of the Union, Peters highlights success of Orion Assembly plant which almost closed in his district Washington, D.C. - Tonight following the Sta

Pontiac, MI – Late yesterday, new figures were released by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) which showed that Pontiac will receive $1.4 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding in FY12 - $691,946 more in FY12

"Investing in a regional transit plan for the Greater Detroit area is critical in spurring economic development, creating jobs and building our way out of these tough economic times,"said U.S. Rep. Gary Peters. "The decision to accept these funds moves ou

"Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. knew that the only way to achieve equality and economic justice is to bring communities together. To truly honor Dr. King, we must carry on his charge to ensure that everyone in the Greater Detroit area has the opportunity to

West Bloomfield, MI - Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters, who helped write the Small Business Jobs Act to increase small business lending by community banks and credit unions, applauded President Obama's decision to elevate the position of Small Business Adm

The Obama administration recently announced a proposal to cut government red tape in current immigration law to prevent many American families from being separated for months or even years while American citizens apply for green cards for their children o

Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement after an Oakland County judge upheld Planned Parenthood's right to build a facility in Auburn Hills.

Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters helped announce that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will open its first satellite office in Detroit creating over 100 jobs in the first year.

Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters announced that he successfully worked to prevent the City of Pontiac from missing out on millions of dollars in Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program which was at r

Today Rep. Gary Peters attended a meeting with the M1 Rail Coalition, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, Governor Snyder, Mayor Bing, Senators Levin and Stabenow, members of the Congressional delegation and local leaders to discuss the future of M1 ligh

Today's news that the unemployment rate dropped to 8.5% with the creation of 212,000 new private sector jobs, Rep. Gary Peters highlighted the impact of the middle class payroll tax cut and called on House Republicans to immediately pass a clean exten

Today Rep. Gary Peters applauded news that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's new Director Richard Cordray has taken immediate action to begin regulating "non-bank" financial institutions such as payday lenders, debt collectors and mortgage co

This afternoon following President Obama's recess appointment of Richard Cordray to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, news broke that the President is also set to appoint Sharon Block, Terence Flynn and Richard Griffin to the National Lab

Washington, D.C. - Today Rep. Gary Peters applauded news that President Obama will make a recess appointment of Richard Cordray to head the newly formed Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The CFPB was created as part of the Wall Street Reform an

"Ninety-three thousand jobless workers in Michigan and middle class families around the country will celebrate the Holidays knowing their voices were heard. This is a defeat for Speaker Boehner and Tea Party extremists and a victory for those who want to

One day after Troy Mayor Janice Daniels and her Tea Party allies on City Council rejected $8.4 million in federal funding for the Troy transit center, Rep. Gary Peters wrote letters to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Governor Rick Snyder urging th

Today Rep. Gary Peters responded to Rep. Allen West's inflammatory remarks comparing the agenda of Democrats in Congress to infamous Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels.

Today Rep. Gary Peters signed a letter to the Chairman and CEO of Lowe's, calling on him to reconsider a decision to cancel advertising from a show on The Learning Channel that features Metro Detroit Muslim-American families.

After voting for legislation to crack down on Iran's nuclear program, Rep. Gary Peters released the following statement

Today Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement after President Obama's announcement that the war in Iraq has ended.

Today Rep. Gary Peters voted against a Republican bill to put the wealthiest 1% above middle class families.

Fighting to create auto jobs, Rep. Gary Peters sent a letter to President Obama yesterday asking him to stop Japan from joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) until Japan ends its discriminatory practice of operating the most closed auto market among

With just two weeks to go until the targeted adjournment of Congress, Rep. Gary Peters today called on House Republicans to extend and expand the payroll tax cut to put more money back into the pockets of middle class families across America.

Following today's news that Rep. Barney Frank will retire at the end of 2012, Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement

Today Rep. Gary Peters hosted a constituent services roundtable to discuss the work he's done to help families throughout his Congressional district.

Today Rep. Gary Peters announced a loan of over $10 million from Section 202 development funds to provide affordable housing for low income seniors in Pontiac.

With unemployment still at 11.1% in Michigan, Rep. Gary Peters has again taken action to help create jobs and get Michigan back to work.

Pontiac, MI. - Today Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement to mark Veterans Day. "On this Veterans Day, we honor the service and sacrifice of brave men and women from all walks of life that have put on a uniform and protected our nation. Addi

Last night, news broke that Governor Rick Snyder will revise his asset test rules to exempt the first vehicle Michigan families own when they are applying for food assistance.

During the first year of lending under the Small Business Jobs Act, which Rep. Gary Peters helped write and pass, Michigan's banks and credit unions led the nation in small business lending by making 2,063 Small Business Administration (SBA) loans tot

Washington, D.C. - In response to news that former Congressman Howard Wolpe has passed away, Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement. "Congressman Howard Wolpe was a champion for Michigan and one of the strongest Democrats I've ever known.

Washington, D.C. - Today following Governor Rick Snyder's proposal to create a regional high speed bus network connecting Detroit with the suburbs, Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement: "In these tough economic times, families in the gre

With House Republicans refusing to help, Obama's executive orders will help borrowers consolidate loans and reduce interest rates Washington, D.C. - Today President Obama announced that he will be issuing a series of executive orders to help Americ

This morning Rep. Gary Peters welcomed news that seniors living on Social Security will receive a long overdue 3.6% cost of living adjustment (COLA) for the first time in two years.

Today after it was announced that Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit had been released by his captors, Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement

This week Rep. Gary Peters introduced the Eliminate Auto Test Act (the EAT Act) which will help the families that have been hit the hardest by the recession receive food assistance without punishing them for owning a vehicle.

Today Rep. Gary Peters denounced the House Republicans after they passed H.R. 358.

With three free trade agreements expected to come before the House soon and the Senate working on a bill to hold China accountable for manipulating its currency, Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement

Friday October 7th will mark the 10th anniversary of the start of the war in Afghanistan, and this morning Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement marking this milestone by again calling for an end to the war.

Today the House finally passed a bill to fund emergency disaster relief without cutting $1.5 billion in proven job creating loans.

Today Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement on Governor Snyder's policy of punishing underprivileged families for needing assistance during this recession

Today Rep. Gary Peters encouraged military servicemembers and veterans that served under stop loss conditions to apply for the benefits they've earned.

Today Rep. Gary Peters reflected on the contributions of Hispanic Americans during National Hispanic American Heritage Month. To mark this occasion, Peters released the following statement

Last night after the Senate passed a deal to provide emergency relief funding without killing auto jobs by a vote of 79-12, Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement

Following the late night passage of the Republicans job killing plan to fund emergency disaster assistance by slashing a program that's created more than 41,000 jobs, Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement.

Rep. Gary Peters called on Speaker John Boehner to bring the House back into session on Monday. This morning, the Senate rejected Speaker Boehner's auto job killing plan by a bipartisan vote of 59-36.

Last night House Republicans unsuccessfully attempted to cut $1.5 billion in loans to help create and protect auto jobs in areas like Detroit by a vote of 190-235.

This evening, Congressman Gary Peters made the following statement after the Republican Leadership's FY12 Continuing Resolution failed because it was an attack on auto jobs by a vote of 195-230

This morning, Congressman Gary Peters and Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo announced that 108 Democrats have now signed onto the Peters-Eshoo letter demanding that Speaker John Boehner not slash $1.5 billion in proven job creating loans to the auto industry.

Today Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement denouncing Lansing Republicans attack on teachers unions

Late last night, Rep. Gary Peters (D-MI) and Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA) sent a letter to Speaker John Boehner calling on the Republicans to abandon their plan to cut $1.5 billion from the Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing (ATVM) Loan Program.

Today, in response to the announcement on Friday by the Palestinian Authority that it will unilaterally seek statehood from the United Nations Security Council rather than through the peace process with Israel, Rep Gary Peters issued the following statement

Late last night, House Republicans released a job killing plan to gut Section 136 loans which are designed to help create manufacturing jobs

Today Rep. Gary Peters issued this statement regarding the 10th Anniversary of September 11th.

Tonight Rep. Gary Peters issued the following response to President Obama's address to the joint session of Congress

Today before President Obama's Labor Day speech, Rep. Gary Peters helped thirteen year old Rochester Hills, MI resident Lilly Arbour complete her goal of meeting all 115 of her elected representatives when she was introduced to the President.

This week, classic and custom cars from across the country will roll down Woodward Avenue, showcasing some of the most innovative and impressive examples of automotive engineering – and many of those cars will be outfitted with custom components manufactured by independent companies here in Southeast Michigan.

Representative Gary Peters issued a strong condemnation of the recent terrorist attacks in Southern Israel which killed six Israeli civilians and two Israeli soldiers.

Representative Gary Peters today repeated his call for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to leave power.

Congress may be out of session this August, but Rep. Gary Peters isn't taking it easy. On Wednesday morning, Peters will team up with students from Oakland County and Detroit as part of the Summer in the City volunteering program.

Since taking office, Rep. Gary Peters has made boosting our local economy his top priority, and on Monday afternoon, Peters joined local and state officials to announce the grand opening of a new transportation hub in Pontiac.

Representative Gary Peters today voted against a debt proposal in Congress that would make deep cuts to programs affecting middle class families without making the fundamental budget reforms needed to reduce our national debt.

Representative Gary Peters, whose district is home to Chrysler headquarters, several General Motors plants and more auto suppliers than any Congressional district in the country, today joined President Obama, leaders from the Big 3 and the UAW to announce new fuel efficiency standards.

Rep. Gary Peters, who served as a Lt. Commander in the US Navy Reserve, today praised the decision by President Obama and military leaders to end the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy.

Representative Gary Peters, whose district is home to Chrysler headquarters, several General Motors plants and more auto suppliers than any Congressional district in the country, today applauded the announcement that the Treasury department has completed the sale of its remaining stake in Chrysler.

Speaking to a standing room only crowd of more than 100 senior citizens in Clawson on Monday, Representative Gary Peters spelled out his priorities for strengthening Social Security and Medicare.

A bill that would help spur the development of advanced vehicle jobs in Michigan moved one step closer to becoming law today.

Since the start of the economic downturn, small businesses here in Michigan have had trouble getting loans, but thanks to a new initiative pushed by Representative Gary Peters, a community bank in Farmington Hills will be getting more than $11 million in funding to help jumpstart new lending.

Representative Gary Peters released the following statement today in recognition of the 45th anniversary of the implementation of Medicare. President Johnson signed Medicare into law on July 30, 1965, and the Medicare program began to be implemented on July 1, 1966.

Representative Gary Peters today called on House Republican leaders to return to the negotiating table and continue talks aimed at reducing the nation's budget deficit. On Thursday, Republican Majority Leader Eric Cantor of Virginia walked out of bipartisan budget talks

With the federal debt growing every day, and with partisan gridlock holding up debate in Washington, Representative Gary Peters is inviting local residents to share their ideas and suggestions for cutting the deficit and restoring fiscal discipline

For more than a generation, millions of American families have been able to purchase their own homes thanks to the availability of the thirty-year, fixed rate mortgage.

Representative Gary Peters, whose district is home to Chrysler World Headquarters, several General Motors plants and more auto suppliers than any Congressional district in the country, has extended a new invitation to Senator John McCain to come to Michigan and see the automotive industry's recovery for himself

His Excellency Binyamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of the State of Israel, addressed a joint meeting of Congress today attended by Representative Gary Peters.

Representative Gary Peters, whose district is home to Chrysler World Headquarters, several General Motors plants and more auto suppliers than any Congressional district in the country, issued the following statement today regarding Chrysler's repayment of its government loans

A new Congressional report released today shows that efforts to help small businesses in Oakland County were successful.

Congressman Gary Peters released the following statement shortly after the White House announced it would impose sanctions on Syria.

Representative Gary Peters and Representative John Campbell (R-CA) have introduced a bipartisan plan to reform the mortgage market - putting an end to taxpayer-funded bailouts while preserving access to affordable mortgages for middle class families.

Rep. Gary Peters released the following statement celebrating Israel's 63rd Day of Independence

With local gas prices hitting record highs, Representative Gary Peters and Senator Debbie Stabenow today announced legislation to help Michigan's automakers and suppliers develop the next generation of high-tech, fuel-efficient vehicles.

Americans who just filed their taxes are familiar with the tax deduction for the interest on home mortgages – but a loophole in the tax code allows that same deduction to apply to interest payments on yachts.

Representative Gary Peters released the following statement in response to the news that US forces have killed al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden

For the first time, the winner of Representative Gary Peters' annual student art competition will be chosen using online voting – and Peters is turning to social media and email to spread the word.

On the eve of Earth Day, Representative Gary Peters applauded conservation efforts in Oakland County and called for action to prevent Washington from undermining local environmental protection and conservation programs.

Despite years of talk about ensuring that Americans have 72 hours to read and review legislation, Republican leadership in the House of Representatives has failed to live up to its own campaign promises – and on Friday, Representative Gary Peters (D-MI) introduced legislation to finally enforce a real 72-hour rule in the House.

Representative Gary Peters, the Chairman of the House Spending Cuts and Deficit Reduction Working Group, today applauded the President's commitment to deficit reduction and called for bipartisan action to restore fiscal responsibility.

Washington, D.C. – Representative Gary Peters will join more than a hundred lawmakers in the House to reintroduce the Paycheck Fairness Act – legislation that will extend new protections against wage discrimination and help ensure that women receive equal pay for equal work.

Representative Gary Peters today called on leaders of both parties to put an end to partisan gamesmanship and work together to pass a responsible budget that reduces spending and avoids a government shutdown.

On Tuesday afternoon, the Senate followed the lead set by the House last month and voted to repeal a controversial small business tax provision that had been included in the health care reform bill.

Representative Gary Peters said today he will not give up the fight to block lawmakers from receiving paychecks in the event of a government shutdown.

Over the past two years, Rep. Gary Peters has become known as a leader on animal protection issues, and on Wednesday, the Humane Society honored Peters with an award recognizing his work.

In response to today's bombing of Israeli civilians in Jerusalem, which left at least one dead and dozens more injured, Rep. Gary Peters (D-MI) released the following statement

Small businesses in Oakland County will have an even stronger voice in Congress this year, thanks to Representative Gary Peters' new seat on the House Small Business Committee

With another federal budget deadline rapidly approaching, Representative Gary Peters is leading a bipartisan effort to force Congress to take action on proposed spending cuts

American taxpayers are spending billions every year on programs that the government has already identified as wasteful or duplicative – and now Rep. Gary Peters (D-MI) is launching a bipartisan effort to force Congress to take action.

Representative Gary Peters has spent the past two years fighting to help small businesses get the funds they need to grow, and now his work has been recognized by one of Michigan's largest organizations supporting small business lending.

Representative Gary Peters has built a reputation for transparency and fiscal responsibility, and now he wants other lawmakers to follow suit.

If the federal government shuts down, Representative Gary Peters wants to make sure that lawmakers aren't immune from the effects.

For the second straight year, Representative Gary Peters is the most moderate member of the Michigan delegation from either party, according to an annual study of congressional voting records released today.

In response to the pending anti-Israel resolution in the United Nations Security Council, Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement

As Congress prepares to consider final funding levels for this year's budget, and with rising uncertainty about the future stability of Egypt, a bipartisan pair of lawmakers are fighting to ensure that America's support for the State of Israel remains strong.

Rep. Gary Peters today voted to protect small businesses from a significant tax increase under the proposed Republican health care repeal bill. Peters voted against the repeal legislation.

Statement of Rep. Gary Peters (MI-09) concerning the attack on Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona earlier today

Representative Gary Peters (MI-9) today criticized House Republican efforts to repeal landmark health care reforms instead of focusing on addressing the nation's job crisis.

Representative Gary Peters (MI-9) today called for the incoming Republican leadership to allow any member of Congress to propose ideas to reduce spending – and to guarantee that amendments that cut spending will get a full vote in the House of Representatives.

The House of Representatives approved legislation today that contained a modified version of Representatives Peters' bill to support small businesses throughout Michigan.

The U.S. Treasury Department will begin implementing a plan authored by Representative Gary Peters to help small businesses grow and create jobs.

Congressman Gary Peters today voted in support of a major tax cut deal forged by the President and Congressional leaders that provides tax cuts for middle class families, extends the unemployment lifeline to displaced workers and gives a much needed boost to the economy.

Congressman Gary Peters today applauded the announcement by U.S. Secretary of Energy, Steven Chu that $184 million would be going into research and development of the next generation of advanced vehicles.

Congressman Gary Peters voted today to repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT) saying that the policy harmed military readiness by discriminating against patriotic Americans who are willing to serve their country simply on the grounds of their sexual orientation.

Legislation originally authored by Representative Gary Peters to outlaw videos depicting animal torture unanimously passed the Senate on November 19, and is expected to be signed into law this afternoon at 1:30 pm.

Representative Gary Peters today issued the following statement regarding the compromise tax-cut deal being forged by President Obama and Congressional Republicans.

Congressman Gary Peters voted today in support of making tax cuts for middle class families permanent while also sending a letter to Speaker Pelosi calling for a one-year extension of tax breaks for upper income earners, saying the move is necessary in order to ensure certainty in difficult economic times.

Representative Gary Peters called on the House of Representatives to act on legislation to add the bighead carp species of Asian carp to the list of injurious species that are prohibited from entering the United States or being shipped between states.

Legislation originally authored by Representative Gary Peters to outlaw videos depicting animal torture passed the Senate today and is expected to be signed into law soon.

Representative Gary Peters issued the following statement regarding tomorrow's IPO for General Motors

Representative Gary Peters was recognized by the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America Action Fund today for his perfect record on supporting veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Congressman Gary Peters issued the following statement regarding the decision by the United States Trade Representative to initiate an investigation into Chinese government policies affecting trade and investment in green technology.

Representative Gary Peters called on Congress to fix a broken Social Security policy that has prevented an automatic increase in seniors' Social Security checks.

Representative Gary Peters issued the following statement in reaction to today's decision by a U.S. District Court to halt all enforcement of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy regarding the ability of gay men and women to serve openly in the US military.

Representative Gary Peters urged the U.S. Treasury Department to act on state applications quickly after the department announced it was moving forward with the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), a provision authored by Peters in the recently enacted Small Business Jobs Act.

Representative Gary Peters welcomed news today that GM will add another model to the production lineup at the Orion Assembly plant.

Representative Peters joined a bipartisan majority of the House of Representatives today in support of new legislation to address currency manipulation.

Representative Gary Peters met with local small business leaders at Jay Enn Corporation in Troy today to discuss ways to foster growth and job creation and discuss the Small Business Lending Fund Act which became law on Monday.

The U.S. House of Representatives approved Representative Gary Peters' plan to help small businesses grow and create jobs.

Congressman Gary Peters attended the grand opening of the new AxleTech International world headquarters in Troy, Michigan today.

The United States Senate approved Representative Gary Peters' plan to help small businesses grow and create jobs. Peters was a driving force behind pushing the legislation to passage in the House of Representatives earlier this year, but the bill stalled in the Senate due to partisan wrangling.

Representative Gary Peters issued the following statement after news reports indicated that the United States Senate has enough votes to advance small business lending legislation.

After reviewing economic proposals released by the White House this week, Representative Gary Peters announced opposition to the President's plan for $50 billion in new transportation spending but called for action on proposed tax cuts to spur business investment, research, and development.

Representative Gary Peters and U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke met with Michigan small business owners at ALTe in Auburn Hills this morning to talk about job creation and discuss services offered by the Commerce Department.

Congressman Gary Peters issued the following statement today in reaction to the murder of four Israelis by the terrorist organization Hamas

U.S. Representative Gary Peters today joined with local retirees to hold a birthday party for Social Security as the program turns 75 this week.

Representative Gary Peters, whose district is home to Chrysler World Headquarters, General Motors plants and more auto suppliers than any district in the country, has assembled a bipartisan group of Members of Congress in urging Japan to make good on the promise it made in January to allow U.S. automobiles to participate in its version of a "Cash for Clunkers" program.

Congressman Gary Peters, whose district is home to Chrysler World Headquarters, two General Motors plants and more auto suppliers than any district in the country, issued the following statement today following President Obama's visit to the Detroit-area to highlight recent success in the auto industry and the jobs it has created

Congressman Gary Peters will host town hall meetings in Oakland County next week as the House of Representatives begins its annual August district work period.

The Spending Cut and Deficit Reduction Working Group, founded by Representative Gary Peters, today achieved action on the first of its proposed federal spending cuts in the U.S. House, just one week after the group's formation was officially announced.

The U.S. House of Representatives today passed legislation coauthored by Representative Gary Peters to outlaw videos depicting animal torture.

The largest overhaul of the nation's financial rules since the Great Depression became law today as President Barack Obama signed Wall Street reform legislation Congress began working on last year.

U.S. Representative Gary Peters and three other Members of Congress today announced the formation of a new congressional "Spending Cuts and Deficit Reduction Working Group" and unveiled legislation to cut billions of dollars in wasteful spending from the federal budget.

Local animal lovers and their pets today joined U.S. Representative Gary Peters, Humane Society of the United States officials and directors of local animal shelters in Pontiac to fight to once again ban animal torture videos.

The largest overhaul of the nation's financial rules since the Great Depression is about to become law following today's Senate passage of historic Wall Street reform legislation. The bill now heads to President Obama who has said he will sign it into law.

U.S. Representative Gary Peters tonight voted against the fiscal year 2011 budget crafted by his party's leadership. Peters was one of only 19 Democrats to vote for a discretionary spending freeze last year and had since publicly voiced his opposition to increasing overall government spending.

U.S. Representative Gary Peters today joined Rep. Dave Camp and Senator Debbie Stabenow in introducing the Permanent Prevention of Asian Carp Act. Last week, commercial fisherman captured the first Asian Carp fish above the electrical barrier in Lake Calumet, just six miles downstream from Lake Michigan.

The U.S. House of Representatives this evening passed historic Wall Street reform legislation. The reform would crack down on Wall Street greed and the reckless investment practices that led to a global financial crisis, caused a $17 trillion loss in retirement savings and net worth and caused the economic downturn from which the nation has yet to fully recover.

U.S. Representative Gary Peters has assembled a bipartisan coalition of well over 300 Members of Congress to stand up for Israel's right to self defense.

U.S. Representative Gary Peters and other members of the House-Senate conference committee completed work on historic Wall Street reform legislation early this morning.

U.S. Representative Gary Peters issued the following statement following tonight's House passage of legislation he cosponsored to impose sanctions on Iran to persuade the Iranian leadership to cease its quest for nuclear weapons

U.S. Reps. Elton Gallegly and Gary Peters' legislation to outlaw videos depicting animal torture will be considered by the House Judiciary Committee today. The bill, the Prevention of Interstate Commerce in Animal Crush Videos Act of 2010, will restore the federal ban on videos depicting animal torture, including so-called "crush videos."

The U.S. House of Representatives today approved Representative Gary Peters' plan to help small businesses grow and create jobs.

The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote today on legislation to support small businesses championed by Representative Gary Peters.

The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to begin debate today and vote tomorrow on legislation to help small businesses championed by Representative Gary Peters.

U.S. Representative Gary Peters has been selected to serve as one of the Members of the House to serve on the conference committee charged with finalizing Wall Street reform legislation.

U.S. Representative Gary Peters issued the following statement today subsequent to the United Nations Security Council's vote to impose sanctions on Iran in response to the nation's continued expansion of its nuclear program.

Southeast Michigan small business owners met on Main Street in Rochester today to fight to convince Washington to do more to promote small business growth in our area and across the country.

Congressman Peters issued the following statement today in reaction to the international response to the incident near Israel's coast yesterday

U.S. Representative Gary Peters helped lead the fight as the U.S. House of Representatives passed a repeal of the Armed Forces' "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy today. Peters, a former Lieutenant Commander of the U.S. Navy Reserve, was among a coalition of veterans who took to the House floor to urge repeal of the discriminatory policy.

The House of Representatives approved legislation today introduced by Representatives Peters and Ehlers to support small businesses throughout Michigan. Peters and Ehlers' bill (H.R. 4393) passed as part of the America COMPETES Act, a larger bill incorporating a variety of ideas to promote U.S. manufacturing, support new hi-tech R&D; and improve science and math education. Peters and Ehlers' measure will help Michigan small businesses continue to participate in the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), a highly efficient program proven to help small businesses find new markets and create jobs.

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and U.S. Representative Gary Peters (D-MI) today announced that the House of Representatives passed a provision they coauthored to cut business taxes to promote capital investment and job creation. The measure was passed as part of the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act.

U.S. Representative Gary Peters will testify today before the House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security as he fights to once again outlaw videos depicting animal torture.

U.S. Representative Gary Peters today announced that he is fighting to once again outlaw videos depicting animal torture.

U.S. Representative Gary Peters, who serves on the House Financial Services Committee and helped shape Wall Street Reform legislation which passed the House in December, issued the following statement today after the Senate reached the sixty vote threshold necessary to move the bill toward a final majority vote and likely passage.

Representative Gary Peters' proposals to create small business jobs are advancing rapidly in the U.S. House. The House Financial Services Committee, of which Rep. Peters is a member, today approved legislation to promote small business lending using an approach U.S. Representative Gary Peters originally called for last year. The committee also approved an amendment Peters introduced to strengthen state-based small business lending programs.

U.S. Representatives Gary Peters, Sander Levin and John Dingell have introduced legislation to help promote small business lending and create jobs. The legislation, the State Small Business Credit Initiative Act (H.R. 5302), will promote state-based partnerships with financial institutions to help small businesses and especially smaller manufacturers access the credit they need to innovate and grow. The three representatives originally introduced similar legislation in February and have been working with the Administration on how best to address specific issues that have kept too many businesses from accessing credit.

The Obama Administration today announced it is sending draft legislation to Congress to help promote small business lending using an approach U.S. Representative Gary Peters originally called for last year.

Congressman Gary Peters today launched an initiative to help small business owners tell Washington what action should be taken to help them grow and create new jobs.

U.S. Representative Gary Peters today was presented with a major business association award for his tireless efforts to support their members' ability to develop new innovate hi-tech products and create jobs in Michigan and across the country. Peters was given the Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association's (MEMA) Joseph M. Magliochetti Industry Champion Award at a special luncheon this afternoon.

The House Committee on Science and Technology this evening approved legislation introduced by Representatives Gary Peters and Vern Ehlers to support small businesses throughout Michigan.

U.S. Representative Gary Peters, who serves on the House Financial Services Committee and helped shape Wall Street Reform legislation which passed the House in December, issued the following statement today after reports that Wall Street reform legislation would finally be allowed to come to the Senate floor on Thursday

Congressman Gary Peters today applauded a U.S. House vote to kill a pay raise for Members of Congress.

U.S. Representative Gary Peters issued the following statement today regarding the announcement that Ford Motor Company earned turned a profit $2.08 billion during the first quarter of the year

U.S. Representative Gary Peters and local residents gathered on Main Street in Royal Oak today to call for strong reforms on Wall Street as the Senate prepares to vote on whether to proceed with debate on Wall Street reform legislation.

The House Financial Services Committee's Subcommittee on Capital Markets today heard testimony relating to legislation authored by U.S. Representative Gary Peters to curb excessive Wall Street risk and executive pay schemes that encourage such risk. Rep. Peters' Shareholder Empowerment Act (H.R. 2861) would give investors–a company's true owners–greater ability to ensure that executives act in investors' long-term interest rather than making irresponsible bets for their own short-term gain, the sort of reckless investing that led to the recent financial crisis.

Congressman Gary Peters, whose district is home to Chrysler World Headquarters, General Motors plants and more auto suppliers than any district in the country, issued the following statement today following the announcements that GM will repay the entirety of the remaining $5.8 billion in loans it received from the U.S. and Canadian governments ahead of schedule and that Chrysler ended the first quarter of 2010 with a positive operating profit of $143 million.

Congressman Gary Peters, whose district is home to Chrysler World Headquarters, General Motors plants and more auto suppliers than any district in the country, issued the following statement today following reports that GM will repay the entirety of the balance on loans it received from the U.S. and Canadian governments ahead of schedule.

News reports on SEC investigations today illustrate what the Wall Street Journal calls "an open secret on Wall Street": investment banks created products it knew would fail just to give hedge funds an opportunity to bet against them. The fact that these products were being created solely as a way for hedge funds to bet against the housing market was never disclosed to those who invested in them. Banks profited by taking fees for moving these investments, and then got bailed out by taxpayers when the investments went bad. Pension funds, mutual funds, local governments and other investors on Main Street lost heavily.

As Americans across the country pay their taxes and discuss tax policy this week, Citizens for Tax Justice (CTJ), a public policy organization specializing in federal tax issues, released a new report showing the tax burden has been reduced for 99% of working Michigan taxpayers in a wide range of income brackets this year. The report shows that working Michigan families saw their taxes cut by an average of $1,086 in 2009. The report specifically highlights tax cuts in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Roughly a third of that Act (a.k.a. the "stimulus bill") was comprised of individual and business tax cuts.

Local small business owners met with U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Dennis Hightower, Representative Gary Peters and state officials today in Farmington Hills to discuss the future of a critical small business support program. The local small business owners, as well as representatives from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Detroit Regional Chamber also discussed the current business climate, difficulty accessing credit due to a lack of lending in Michigan, initiatives that are working to improve Michigan's economy and ideas for further job creation strategies.

Representative Gary Peters issued a statement today after Representative Bart Stupak announced his retirement from Congress

Student Aid Reform Will Reduce the Deficit, Reduce Government Payments to Big Banks, Increase Pell Grants for Over 180,000 Michigan Students, Allow 820,000 More Students to Grants Nationwide

"I agree that Israel's recent announcement was ill timed, but Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has said the same and apologized for that. It is now time to move on. Israel is our most trusted ally, Jerusalem is its capital, and the Administration's continued focus on this incident and its excessive criticisms of Israel over this incident is an unnecessary distraction from more pressing and important issues in the region such as the potential of a nuclear Iran.

The U.S. House of Representatives last night passed a resolution sponsored by Congressman Gary Peters to declare March 26 national "Support Our Troops Day" (H. Res. 1119). Local high school students developed the idea for Support Our Troops Day and advocated for introduction and passage of the resolution to create it

Following the release of final health care legislation yesterday afternoon, Congressman Peters released the following statement today regarding his decision to vote in favor of the health care reform bill scheduled for a House vote on Sunday:

As the one year anniversary of House passage approaches Friday, Congressman Gary Peters, along with other Members of the U.S. House, today called on the Senate to pass legislation Mr. Peters co-authored a year ago to reclaim egregious bonuses paid to executives of AIG and other bailed out financial institutions.

The U.S. House of Representatives today approved legislation introduced by Congressman Gary Peters to help reduce the federal budget deficit. The Sensible Steps Towards a Balanced Budget Act, introduced with Representative Ann Kirkpatrick of Arizona, would require all unused funds from each congressional office account be given back to taxpayers to help reduce the budget deficit. The bill was approved 413-1.

Representative Gary Peters has introduced new legislation to continue his efforts to reduce the national debt. The Sensible Steps Towards a Balanced Budget Act, introduced with Representative Ann Kirkpatrick of Arizona, would require all unused funds from each congressional office account be given back to taxpayers to help reduce the budget deficit.

Congressman Gary Peters today introduced the American Job Creation and Investment Act, a bill he authored to provide business tax relief estimated to create hundreds of thousands of new jobs.

Congressman Peters Calls for Savings to be used to Reduce Deficit

Sylvia Granader of Beverly Hills in Washington Today for Presentation of Congressional Gold Medal, Highest Honor Congress can Bestow

At the Green Truck Summit this morning, U.S. Representative Gary Peters (MI) received the first-ever Green Truck Leadership Award for his outstanding contributions in promoting advanced alternative fuels technologies for work trucks. Congressman Peters recently authored the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act, legislation to support research, development and ultimately production of advanced automotive technologies. The bill will create jobs throughout the country, especially in Southeast Michigan, as well as help reduce America's dependence on foreign oil.

Congressman Peters Voted Against Democratic Bill in December; Supported Today's Jobs Bill for its Small Business Support, Tax Credit to Hire Unemployed Individuals

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Gary Peters issued the following statement today on House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles Rangel: "It's time for Chairman Rangel to step down. Charlie Rangel's past service to our country, including as a decorated soldier in the Korean War, is commendable. However, the House Ethics Committee has found that Mr. Rangel has broken the stringent ethics rules Democrats enacted upon returning to the majority in 2007. It's time for him to resign his chairmanship so that he does not become a distraction from efforts to solve the major challenges facing the country."

Extended Unemployment Benefits Expired Sunday; Sen. Bunning Continues to Single-handedly Stop Bill to Allow Benefits to Continue

Annual Rating Released Today Says Peters Is One of Most Centrist in Congress

Rep. Peters Votes to Repeal Health Care Industry's Exemption from Anti-Trust Laws to Boost Competition and Choices, Lower Rates

Forty-Six Members of Congress Now Urging Japan to Keep its Promise and Allow More U.S. Cars to Participate in its "Cash for Clunkers" Program

Congressmen Sander Levin, John Dingell, and Gary Peters introduced legislation yesterday evening to help manufacturing firms access the financing they need to expand, diversify, and hire new workers. Levin, Dingell, and Peters were joined in introducing the legislation by Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank, whose committee will have jurisdiction over the legislation. Additional original co-sponsors include Reps. Kanjorski, Dennis Moore, Fudge, Kildee, Pascrell, Lipinski, Doyle, Etheridge, Butterfield, Tim Ryan and Schwartz.

Congressmen Sander Levin, John Dingell, and Gary Peters introduced legislation yesterday evening to help manufacturing firms access the financing they need to expand, diversify, and hire new workers.

Meryl Davis and Charlie White Win Silver in Ice Dancing Free Skate

Oakland County Hometown Heroes Brian Rafalski and Ryan Kesler Lead U.S.A. to Sunday's Win With a Combined Three of Five U.S. Goals

CARD Act Protects Consumers and Small Business from Unfair Rate Hikes and Other Abuse

Local Business Owners, Workers from GM Orion Assembly Plant to Discuss What Bridge Repair and Reopening Means for Them

Peters Left for War Zone Sunday; Met with Troops, General McChrystal, U.S. Ambassador, Senior Afghan Officials

Following Congressman Vern Ehlers announcement that he will retire at the close of the 111th Congress, Congressman Gary Peters, who serves with Rep. Ehlers on the House Science and Technology Committee and has jointly introduced legislation (H.R.4393) to help small manufacturers with Rep. Ehlers, issued the following statement:

The Iranian government said today that it has accelerated its nuclear program, commencing with higher grade uranium enrichment. With this action, Iran moves closer to possessing the raw material needed to build a nuclear weapon. Following Iran's announcement, Congressman Gary Peters issued the following statement:

House Approves Debt Increase, Sending Measure to President

Japan Said U.S. Cars Would be Allowed to Participate in its Cash for Clunkers Program but Have Rigged Rules to Keep Most U.S. Models Out

President Outlines Details of Plan Today in New Hampshire

Treasurer Andy Meisner, Credit Union Youth Services, U.S. Department of Education, Oakland County University Officials to Help Provide Students Solid Financial Skills

Troy/Birmingham Transit Center Now Set to Break Ground This Year; Congressman Peters and City and State Officials to Announce Today

Peters Heartened to Hear President Discuss Small Business Lending Initiatives, Middle Class Tax Cuts, Deficit Reduction

Troy/Birmingham Transit Center to Receive $250,000 in Addition to $1.3 Million Federal Investment Awarded Last Month

Previewing State of the Union Address, President Calls for Expanding Child Care Tax Credit, Just as Peters' H.R. 1500 Would

Legislation Speeds Tax Deduction; Ensures that Americans Who Donate via Cell Phone Text Message Can also Claim Deduction

President Obama is expected to announce tomorrow a plan to assess a fee on the nation's largest banks to pay back taxpayers for any losses incurred from the Troubled Asset Relief Program (also known as the Wall Street Bailout). The president's announcement follows last month's U.S. House passage of an amendment authored by Congressman Gary Peters that called for similar action to ensure that American taxpayers will not lose one cent from government loans to large banks and other TARP recipient institutions.

Senator Debbie Stabenow and Congressman Gary Peters will host a panel symposium this week at the North American International Auto Show on efforts to expand government support for advanced technology vehicle research and development. The two Members of Congress and expert panelists will discuss efforts to strengthen support for advanced technology vehicle innovation and research and development in the United States.

After Voting against Democratic Stimulus Bill Last Week, Peters Advocates Alternative to Provide $50 Billion in Small Business Loans

States like Michigan, Michigan Businesses Struggle to Afford Matching Requirement to Maintain Federal Manufacturing Support

Congressman Gary Peters today voted "No" on a measure which would unconditionally raise America's debt limit. Rep. Peters also opposed a spending bill created by House leadership that was introduced this morning and rushed to the House floor for a vote tonight, arguing that the bill does not contain enough support for small businesses and that the House should have more time to carefully consider the legislation. Congressman Peters also voted against adjourning the House until mid-January, instead preferring to keep the chamber working to create a well thought out, effective job creation package with significant steps to make credit available to small businesses. On all three votes, Congressman Peters was among a small number in his party voting "No."

The U.S. House of Representatives today approved an amendment authored by Congressman Gary Peters to ensure that American taxpayers will not lose one cent from government loans to large banks and other TARP recipient institutions. Congressman Peters' amendment to comprehensive Wall Street reform legislation (which the House passed after adding Peters' amendment) would require any shortfall in the taxpayer funded Wall Street bailout to be fully repaid by assessments on large financial institutions which pose systemic risk to the economy, the entities responsible for creating the global financial crisis.

The U.S. House of Representatives today approved $1.3 million for the construction of the Troy/Birmingham Multi-modal Transit Center. The final omnibus federal budget bill providing funds for the government to run in 2010 (including national transportation investments) includes the funding for the Transit Center. Congressman Gary Peters fought throughout the year to secure $1.3 million for the Transit Center.

Congressman Gary Peters has introduced a legislative measure to ensure that American taxpayers will not lose one cent from loans to TARP recipient institutions. Congressman Peters' amendment to the comprehensive Wall Street reform bill the House is expected to vote on later today or Friday will require any shortfall in the taxpayer funded Wall Street bailout to be fully repaid by assessments on large financial institutions which pose systemic risk to the economy, the entities responsible for creating the global financial crisis.

Congressman Gary Peters announced today that Congress will soon vote on $1.3 million for the Troy/Birmingham Multi-modal Transit Center. The conference report of this year's Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill, the final version of the bill providing funds for the 2010 U.S. transportation budget, includes the funding and will be considered in the House as early as this week with a Senate vote to follow.

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and U.S. Congressman Gary Peters (D-MI) today announced the Senate introduction of the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009. The legislation provides critical funding to ensure manufacturers and suppliers in the United States lead the way in developing the next generation of advanced vehicles.

Congressman Gary Peters today introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives to provide support for Iraqi refugees and religious minorities displaced and persecuted in the aftermath of the Iraq war and subsequent ethnic and sectarian violence. Rep. Peters' resolution (H. Res 944) seeks an investigation into human rights violations, and calls for an end to the abuse of Iraqi religious minorities.

Congressman Gary Peters today announced that Automation Alley Executive Director Ken Rogers will attend the White House Jobs Summit tomorrow in Washington, D.C. After the Obama Administration announced the event several weeks ago, Congressman Peters requested that the White House invite Rogers to its job summit so that he can discuss the unique economic challenges facing Oakland County and Michigan and discuss policy proposals to help innovative companies grow.

Congressman Gary Peters today announced Members of Congress will soon travel to Michigan to examine how a lack of small business lending is hampering the nation's economic recovery. The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold a field hearing at 11 a.m. Monday, November 30 at Lawrence Technological University in Southfield.

Congressman Gary Peters today again defended Chrysler and its workers against Senator John McCain's latest assertion that Chrysler will soon fail, this time with the help of objective industry experts. In a letter sent yesterday to Congressman Gary Peters, whose district is home to Chrysler Group LLC Headquarters in Metro Detroit, Senator John McCain clung to the prediction he made earlier in the week that Chrysler is going to fail.

Congressman Gary Peters, whose district is home to Chrysler Group LLC World Headquarters in Southeast Michigan, today challenged Senator John McCain's prediction that Chrysler will soon fail and that preventing the collapse of American auto companies was a mistake. As reported in the Detroit News this week, while serving as grand marshal of a NASCAR race in Arizona, Senator McCain said "anybody believes that Chrysler is going to survive, I'd like to meet them."

"After thoroughly studying the bill and talking with thousands of Oakland County residents and medical professionals, it is clear we must act to lower health care costs for families, seniors and businesses. This plan's reform is market-based; expanding choice, competition and stability; makes our system more efficient and does not add to the deficit. AARP supports this bill because Medicare would be strengthened, closing the prescription drug donut hole and providing new preventative care at no cost for seniors."

The U.S. House of Representatives today approved a measure sponsored by Congressman Gary Peters to support small businesses in high unemployment states. Peters' legislation would expand zero interest loans for existing small businesses in high unemployment states and expand access to grants and a business investment tax credit designed for low-income areas to high unemployment areas as well.

Congressman Gary Peters today applauded President Obama's announcement that DTE Energy of Detroit would receive $84 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Smart Grid funding. The funding would be used to for DTE's SmartCurrents program, which includes measures to reduce energy use and lower consumer's energy costs.

Congressman Gary Peters, Member of the House Financial Services Committee and author of the Shareholder Empowerment Act of 2009, issued the following statement today following announcements by the Obama Administration on measures to reign in executive pay at U.S. banks and major TARP recipients and eliminate compensation packages that encourage reckless risk taking in the U.S. banking industry.

The U.S. House of Representatives today approved the Solar Technology Roadmap Act (H.R. 3585), a bill designed to create a comprehensive national solar technology plan and authorize substantial funding for solar research and development and material production, including an amendment sponsored by Congressman Gary Peters to help bring solar technology projects to Michigan.

Congressman Gary Peters today announced plans to soon hold a House Financial Services subcommittee field hearing in Michigan on small businesses' struggle to secure loans and small financial institutions lack of access to capital during the current economic downturn.

Congressman Gary Peters today urged House leadership to extend the first-time homebuyer tax credit, a measure enacted in February that saves new homebuyers thousands of dollars and has helped the U.S. housing market rebound in recent months.

Congressman Gary Peters is pushing to bring new solar energy manufacturing jobs to Michigan and other states hit hardest by the current recession. Congressman Peters today successfully amended the Solar Technology Roadmap Act, a bill designed to provide comprehensive planning to and authorize funding for solar research and development. Rep. Peters' amendment would require the Department of Energy to give stronger consideration to projects utilizing solar technologies manufactured in the United States, and to give preference to high unemployment states like Michigan.

Congressman Gary Peters released the statement below following remarks by President Obama, French President Nicholas Sarkozy and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown revealing that Iran has been operating a covert nuclear facility for several years and had deceptively hidden the facility from international weapons inspectors.

The U.S. House of Representatives today approved legislation to protect seniors and people with disabilities from substantial, unfair increases in their 2010 Medicare premiums.

The U.S. House of Representatives today approved legislation that will prevent over 62,000 jobless Michigan residents (and over one million nationwide) from finding themselves in a dire financial predicament as they continue to search for work. H.R. 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009, would provide a 13-week extension of unemployment insurance benefits for eligible unemployed residents in high unemployment states like Michigan.

Congressman Gary Peters released the following statement today regarding Energy Secretary Steven Chu's announcement of a $528.7 million Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing loan for Fisker Automotive for the development of plug-in hybrid vehicles, including funding for product development at its Pontiac, Michigan office. The project will create or save at least 5,000 U.S. jobs, possibly more.

The U.S. House of Representatives today approved legislation introduced by Congressman Gary Peters to spur the production of new advanced technology vehicles in the United States. Peters' bill, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009 (H.R. 3246), was approved by a wide bipartisan majority of 312-114.

Congressman Gary Peters, whose district is home to Chrysler World Headquarters, three GM plants and more auto suppliers than any district in the country, released the following statement today following Senate approval of an additional $2 billion to continue the highly successful Car Allowance Rebate System (a.k.a. "Cash for Clunkers")

Congressman Gary Peters, author of the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009 (H.R. 3246) and whose district is home to companies receiving some of the $2.4 billion in advanced auto technology grants announced today, issued the following statement following today's event with Vice President Joe Biden in Detroit:

The U.S. House of Representatives today approved legislation to protect American taxpayers and shareholders from the excessive and risky compensation practices at large financial firms that contributed to the recent collapse of financial markets.

Congressman Gary Peters, whose Michigan congressional district is home to Chrysler World Headquarters, three GM plants and more auto suppliers than any district in the country, released the following statement today following House approval of an additional $2 billion to continue the highly successful Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS, a.k.a. "Cash for Clunkers")

The House Committee on Science and Technology today unanimously approved legislation introduced by Congressman Gary Peters to spur the production of new advanced technology vehicles in the United States.

Oakland County public safety departments will have more police officers on their streets in the coming years due to nearly $2 million in economic recovery fund grants awarded today.

The U.S. House of Representatives today passed legislation to establish mandatory "pay-as-you-go" (a.k.a. "PAYGO") budget discipline to rein in deficit spending and reduce the national debt. H.R. 2920, the Statutory Pay as You Go Act of 2009, would require new measures enacted during each two-year session of Congress that would increase the deficit to be neutralized with other measures that would offset those costs during the same session of Congress. Congressman Gary Peters cosponsored the PAYGO bill.

A congressional subcommittee today approved legislation introduced by Congressman Gary Peters to spur the production of new advanced technology vehicles in the United States.

Congressman Gary Peters will host a community listening session Saturday, July 25 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at Birmingham Community House located at 380 South Bates in Birmingham, in the Adams room.

Congressman Gary Peters today introduced legislation to spur the production of new advanced technology vehicles in the United States, substantially increasing federal support for fuel efficient vehicle development.

Congressman Gary Peters, whose Michigan congressional district is home to three General Motors plants, Chrysler World Headquarters and more auto suppliers than any district in the country, issued the following statement today after GM officials announced that the company had successfully emerged from bankruptcy.

Congressman Gary Peters, whose Michigan congressional district is home to three General Motors plants, Chrysler World Headquarters and more auto suppliers than any district in the country, issued the following statement after today's noon deadline for opposing parties to stop GM's emergence from bankruptcy expired.

Congressman Gary Peters, whose Michigan congressional district is home to three General Motors plants, Chrysler World Headquarters and more auto suppliers than any district in the country, issued the following statement today after Judge Robert E. Gerber of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York ruled that GM should be allowed to sell its valuable assets in order for a revamped General Motors to emerge from bankruptcy.

President Obama signed legislation yesterday to award the Congressional Gold Medal to a unit of female pilots who served during World War II. S. 614, which passed the House June 16 after having previously passed the Senate, grants the medal to the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) who flew missions within the U.S. during the war.

Congressman Gary Peters, the Michigan Association of Realtors and a local family who recently closed on their first home today gathered at the family's new house to discuss the tax credit available–for a few more months–that can save first time homebuyers thousands of dollars on the purchase of a new home.

Congressman Gary Peters issued the following statement regarding reports that GM has selected Orion Assembly plant, located in his congressional district, to build its new compact and subcompact vehicles.

Congressman Peters, Other Supporters Deliver Letters to GM on behalf of Tens of Thousands Urging GM to Build New Vehicles in MI

Oakland County's $260 Million Highest in Michigan

Congressman Peters Carrying Bill to Codify Measures Announced by President Obama This Week to Curb Executive Pay; Bill Also Expands Shareholders' Rights

The U.S. House today approved an amendment sponsored by Congressman Gary Peters to require the Obama Administration to assess the economic impact of new passport requirements for U.S. citizens traveling to and from Canada and Mexico.

Congressman Gary Peters, whose Michigan congressional district is home to Chrysler World Headquarters, three GM plants and more auto suppliers than any district in the country, issued the following statement today after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear objections to Chrysler's proposed alliance with Fiat S.p.A.

The U.S. House of Representatives today approved H.R. 2751, the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save (CARS) Act to stimulate the U.S. economy by a wide bipartisan majority of 298-119.

Congressman Gary Peters, whose Michigan congressional district is home to Chrysler World Headquarters, three GM plants and more auto suppliers than any district in the country, issued the following statement today regarding the State of Indiana pension funds' attempt to stop Chrysler from achieving a swift emergence from bankruptcy.

Congressman Gary Peters, whose Michigan congressional district is home to Chrysler World Headquarters, three GM plants and more auto suppliers than any district in the country, issued the following statement after Judge Arthur Gonzalez ruled that Chrysler could move forward with a proposed alliance with Fiat S.p.A

Congressman Gary Peters, whose Michigan congressional district is home to three GM plants scheduled to cease production, Chrysler World Headquarters and more auto suppliers than any district in the country, issued the following statement today following GM's bankruptcy filing and reports of planned plant closures.

Rep. Peters Co-sponsored Bill and Sponsored Key Amendment

The U.S. House of Representatives today gave final approval to the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights, legislation to protect consumers from hidden fees, arbitrary rate changes and other egregious practices. The bill now heads to the president's desk.

Bipartisan Letter Asks Secretary Chu to Consider Michigan Applications in Light of $700 Million in State Tax Credits and Michigan's "unparalleled expertise and experience"

Congressman Gary Peters, whose Michigan Congressional district is home to Chrysler World Headquarters, several General Motors plants and more auto suppliers than any other district in the country, issued the following statement today after the president's announcement of new fuel efficiency standards for automobiles sold in the U.S.

House Passed Bill April 30 with Peters-Sponsored Amendment; Senate Expected to Consider Bill This Week

Quilt has been Signed by Every President and First Lady for Decades. Waterford Man Worked with Congressman Peters to Get Signatures

The U.S. House of Representatives today approved H. Res 283, a resolution authored by Congressman Gary Peters honoring the life and achievements of Rabbi Charles H. Rosenzveig. The House passed the resolution by a voice vote.

"A solution outside of bankruptcy would have been preferred, but unfortunately a small group of investment firms stood in the way of that outcome. However, I am hopeful that the sacrifices made by Chrysler's responsible stakeholders and the financial support President Obama has committed will allow Chrysler to emerge quickly as a viable and globally competitive automaker...."

"I am very pleased that principle banks have reached a deal with Chrysler to restructure the company's debt so it can achieve viability. A month ago when I first wrote to the CEOs of Chrysler's major debt holders they were not even at the table, so this is a very positive development...."

"I am extremely concerned with the affect this plan will have here in Michigan. Our state has been hit hard enough already and we cannot afford to be disproportionately impacted by GM job losses.

"Chrysler workers have done their part to preserve a future for their company. Now the fate of Chrysler and hundreds of thousands of American families rests in the hands of Chrysler's debt holders...

"With this new offer Chrysler's debt holders are still asking for much more than market value for their holdings, which amounts to a taxpayer subsidy. Today's offer was still far from reasonable..."

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today approved H.R. 1139, the COPS Improvements Act, to restore the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program. The bill will provide Michigan hiring grants estimated to put 1,429 community police officers on Michigan streets...

Congressman Gary Peters, whose Michigan Congressional district is home to Chrysler World Headquarters, released the following statement in response to reports of a counteroffer from Chrysler's debt holders:

Community Residents Invited for Informal Discussion with Rep. Peters

Congressman Peters to Highlight Economic Diversification, Discuss Work on House Science and Tech Committee; Start-ups to Give Presentations

Local Food Banks Hit with Increased Demand; Michigan Receiving $3.9 Million in Recovery Plan Funding for Food Services

Community Residents Invited for Informal Discussion with Rep. Peters

Government to invest funds from American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to buy new fuel efficient vehicles from the Big Three

Rep. Peters Urges Chrysler's Debt Holders, Major Recipients of Taxpayer Support, to Quickly Reach Deal on Debt Forgiveness

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Gary Peters, whose District is home to Chrysler World Headquarters, released the following statement today following President Obama's remarks on the future of Chrysler and General Motors:

Michigan Health Centers to get over $8.5 Million in Total Funding

Oakland County to Receive $4.9 Million, Oakland Cities to Receive Millions More

Peters' Original Bill Expanded Beyond AIG to Create Surtax on Bonuses Paid by Other Companies Receiving Taxpayer Support

Legislation Would Create Surtax on Company's Bonuses

Congressman Peters' First Bill, the "Helping Families Afford to Work Act," Would Provide Tax Credit Worth Up to $6,000 to Offset Rising Cost of Child Care

Rep. Peters Urges Budget Committee to Double Advance Technology Vehicle Program, Fund Grant Program, Increase MEP

The House of Representatives today is expected vote to halt a pay raise for Members of Congress until at least 2011. Congressman Gary Peters, who co-sponsored legislation to stop congressional pay raises in January, reiterated his support for stopping congressional pay raises today.

Following President Obama's signing of an economic recovery plan, business and labor groups across the nation, as well as a bipartisan majority of America's governors and a wide majority of the American people are voicing strong support for the plan...

Congressman Gary Peters released the following statement today following General Motors and Chrysler's submission of viability plans to the U.S. Treasury Department:

Today President Barack Obama signed H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Following the President's signing of the economic recovery plan, Congressman Gary Peters released the following statement:

Congressman Gary Peters today applauded Congressional leadership's decision to act to halt a pay raise for Members of Congress. Rep. Peters publicly called for a congressional pay freeze last month and co-sponsored H.R. 156, the Stop the Congressional Pay Raise Act of 2009, to prevent Members of Congress from receiving a pay increase until at least 2011.

Congressman Gary Peters is leading an effort to save funding for the creation of manufacturing jobs in the economic recovery plan moving toward completion in Congress. The House-passed version of H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, included $30 million in additional funding for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership, but the funding was eliminated in the package approved by the Senate yesterday.

Congressman Gary Peters will host a series of listening sessions in Oakland County this week. The events will provide an opportunity for area residents to participate in an informal discussion on job creation in Oakland County and other issues residents would like to discuss. The events are free and open to the public.

The U.S. Department of Labor reported today that the country lost 598,000 jobs in January, the largest one month drop since 1974. The national unemployment rate jumped to 7.6%. The number of unemployed Americans rose to 11.6 million, the most since December 1982. The U.S. has lost 3.6 million jobs since the current recession began, 1.1 million of these in the manufacturing sector. Nearly 1.8 million jobs have been lost in the last three months alone.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation today to renew and expand the State Children's Health Insurance Program (S-CHIP) by a vote of 290-135. President Barack Obama plans to sign the bill later today.

Congressman Gary Peters today signed onto legislation to freeze the salaries of Members of Congress. Peters is cosponsoring H.R. 156, the Stop the Congressional Pay Raise Act of 2009, to prevent Members of Congress from receiving a pay raise until 2011. Peters' action comes less than a week after President Obama signed an executive order to freeze the pay of senior White House staff.

As economic recovery legislation moves through Congress, new details have been released that show just what such a package could mean for Michigan. Experts project that if enacted, the bill moving through the U.S. House would provide billions of dollars for local schools and Michigan highways, tax relief for millions of Michigan families, billions in grants and loans to help automakers and 158,000 more jobs in the state.

Local school districts stand to receive millions of dollars for school modernization projects and existing learning programs under the economic recovery package being discussed in Congress. The Congressional Research Service has released estimates of the allocations each Michigan school district would receive under the first draft of the "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009" if the bill is enacted (please find a list of estimated dollar amounts for each Michigan school district below).

Congressman Gary Peters released the following statement today following the inauguration of President Barack Obama:

Congressman Gary Peters issued the following statement today:

The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote today on a measure that could bring much needed relief to homeowners facing foreclosure. The bill would require that if Congress releases the remaining $350 billion of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP, also known as the $700 billion Wall St. bailout), the Treasury Department must allocate $40 to $100 billion of those funds to help homeowners stay in their homes.

Congressman Gary Peters today delivered his first floor statement as a United States Representative, speaking in support of legislation to promote equal pay for women. H.R. 12, the Paycheck Fairness Act, strengthens the Equal Pay Act President Kennedy signed into law in 1963, closes loopholes allowing employers to avoid anti-discrimination laws and strengthens penalties for discriminatory employers. The Act passed the House today by a vote of 256-163.

The U.S. Department of Labor reported today that the country lost 524,000 jobs in December and the national unemployment rate jumped to 7.2%. More than 11 million Americans are now unemployed, the most in nearly 25 years. In total, the country lost about 2.6 million jobs in 2008, the most since 1945.

Amid intense competition, the House Democratic Steering Committee has nominated Congressman Gary Peters to serve on the powerful Financial Services Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives. The full Democratic Caucus is expected to approve the assignment soon. The Financial Services Committee has jurisdiction over all components of the nation's housing and financial services sectors including banking, insurance, real estate, public and assisted housing, and securities.