Press Releases
Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) issued the following statement today after the U.S. Commerce Department designated southeastern Michigan, including Genesee County, as part of the Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP):
Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) issued the following statement today marking the 1,000th day of captivity in Iran for his constituent, Amir Hekmati:
Congressman Dan Kildee issued the following statement today to mark Memorial Day, which falls on May 26th:
“On Memorial Day, we come together to remember the men and women in uniform who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our nation and uphold our democratic values. We remember not only their heroic sacrifices, but also the sacrifices of the families they left behind. The courage of those who have selflessly died fighting for freedom should never be forgotten.
Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) has successfully amended the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with two amendments, both focused on improving the lives of service members in Michigan and around the nation. On a unanimous bipartisan vote late last night, the amendments were passed by the U.S. House of Representatives.
Kildee Congratulates Linden High School Winner, Other Mid-Michigan Artists in Ceremony at Flint Institute of Arts
Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) issued the following statement today after the U.S. Senate voted along party lines to block consideration of legislation that would raise the federal minimum wage to $10.10:
“Congressional Republicans have once again shown just how out of touch they are with the concerns of working class families. In refusing to even allow for a debate on this important legislation, Republicans have silenced the majority of Americans who support raising the minimum wage.
Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) launched his new Instagram account today with a new “Photos of the Fifth” photo competition. Residents of the Fifth Congressional District are encouraged to submit original photos they think represent the best of mid-Michigan and the communities they live in.
Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) issued the following statement today after reports that one of his constituents, Amir Hekmati, a former U.S. Marine, has been secretly retried by Iran’s Revolutionary Court and sentenced to a 10-year prison term:
Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) this evening introduced the House companion bill, identical to the Senate version passed just hours ago, to immediately extend emergency unemployment insurance for nearly three million Americans. This follows bipartisan action in the U.S. Senate this evening to pass a five-month extension for those who have lost their benefits since the end of last year.
Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) issued the following statement today after the U.S. Senate, by a vote of 59-38, passed an extension of unemployment insurance compensation which would restore emergency benefits for 2.8 million Americans, including 106,200 Michiganders:
“Close to three million Americans have lost their unemployment benefits waiting for Congress to vote on extending emergency unemployment insurance. Today, the Senate acted, and now the House must take a vote too. I’m calling on Speaker Boehner to hold a vote on this issue before one more family loses this vital economic lifeline as they search for their next job.