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  • Africa

    Mr. Conyers co-authored several letters regarding the security and conditions in Sudan, the need for increased peacekeeping in Africa, and debt relief for African countries.

  • American Reinvestment and Recovery Act in Michigan

  • Appropriations

    Each fiscal year, organizations can place requests for federal funding to Congressional offices. Offices then submit those requests the appropriate subcommittees on the House Committee on Appropriations.

  • Education

    Mr. Conyers believes that education should be a priority for the Bush Administration and this Congress. Education is a non-partisan issue, and we must use non-partisan methodsto find a solution to the problems facing our schools.

  • Foreign Relations

  • Haiti

    Mr. Conyers strongly supports legislation supporting relief aid to Haiti.

  • Health Care

    Mr. Conyers has fought for guaranteed affordable healthcare for all Americans by introducing H.R. 676, The United States National Health Insurance Act (or the Expanded and Improved Medicare for All Act).

  • Jazz

    Congressman Conyers is well known as a patron of the arts, and is renowned for his love of jazz. In his role as a federal legislator, he has successfully fought for greater recognition and funding for jazz. In 1987, the Congress passed Conyers" House Concurrent Resolution 57 designating jazz a "national American treasure." In 1990, the Congressman won passage of a resolution commemorating tap, a form of dance closely associated with jazz.

  • Jobs

    Congressman Conyers is committed to a full employment economy.

  • Out of Afghanistan Caucus

    The Caucus seeks to quickly and responsibly end military operations in Afghanistan, while bolstering the United States' diplomatic efforts.

  • Reparations

    Since 1993, Mr. Conyers has introduced H.R. 40, Commission to Study Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act.

  • Surface Transportation High Priority Project Program

  • Toxic Mold

    In 2003, Mr. Conyers introduced H.R. 1268: The United States Toxic Mold Safety and Protection Act.

  • Weatherization

    Michigan's Weatherization program will be awarded over $240 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. This funding will provide resources which will allow eligible low-income homes to be made energy efficient at no cost to the residents. This investment shows the commitment of both Congress and the White House to providing green jobs and improving the environment.

  • What does the new health care law mean for me and my family?

  • Judiciary

    In addition to his work representing the people of Michigan's 14th Congressional District; Mr. Conyers serves as Ranking Member of the House Committee on the Judiciary. One of the most important committees in Congress, the Judiciary is tasked with the responsibility of oversight of the Department of Justice (including the FBI) and the Federal Courts. Additionally, the Committee has jurisdiction over copyright, constitutional, consumer protection, civil rights issues, and voting rights.