Congratulations Wayne, the winner of the Fall Leaves Photo Contest. His photograph was taken in Flint, Michigan and received 99 likes!

This morning, I joined Saginaw's First Congregational Church in honoring the veterans in their community. I got a chance to thank them for their service by presenting each of them with an American flag that has been flown over the U.S. Capitol.

Make sure to vote for your favorite photographs of Michigan's fall leaves by liking the picture. The last day to vote is tomorrow!

Took a tour of the Ferris building renovations in Flint to see the progress being made. Looking forward to the exciting opportunities it will bring for Flint residents and the future of the city.

Early childhood education is an important tool in making sure Flint kids have the same opportunities as kids around the country. I helped celebrate the opening of the Cummings Great Expectations Early Childhood Learning Center and got to meet some of the Flint kids benefiting from their work!

Glad I could be a part of YWCA of Greater Flint's Circle Luncheon Event with Erin Brockovich. YWCA of Greater Flint provides vital services to women and children in Genesee County and we are lucky to have them in our community.

My Fall Photo Contest is closed for entries, but voting begins now! Thank you to everyone who submitted photographs, now it’s time to pick your favorite. You can vote by liking the photos in this album. And don't forget to share this album with your friends and family so that they can participate too.

Voting closes Sunday, November 6th at 5pm EST, the picture with the most “likes” wins and will be announced on Monday, November 7, 2016.

Happy Halloween! Check out the Trick or Treat times near you!

Tomorrow is the last day to submit your photographs to my Fall leaves photo contest! Send your best photos to KildeePhotoContest@mail.house.gov to enter.

Looking forward to a great game today! Who are you cheering for?

This week is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. Families in Flint are far too familiar with the harmful effects of lead poisoning in children and adults. We must make sure that Flint has the resources to recover and that cities across Michigan and America never face a similar crisis.

This is the last week to submit your photographs of Michigan's fall leaves! Email them to KildeePhotoContest@mail.house.gov for a chance to have your picture be my Facebook cover photo.

Today's report rightfully states something we've all known for a long time, "government failed the people of Flint and, by extension, all Michiganders." The state appointed emergency financial manager focused on spreadsheets over people. Moving forward, we must prioritize the health and lives of Flint residents and all Michiganders. More than two years later, the people Flint still cannot drink the water from their tap. The state must do more to help the people of Flint recover and ensure they have clean drinking water in their homes again. http://bit.ly/2e7EfNF

Today is the 44th anniversary since the Clean Water Act was signed into law. More than four decades later, we must remain committed to making sure our country’s water is free from toxins, harmful algal blooms and other contaminants. I’ll continue to fight to make sure our precious water resources are protected.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services SAMHSA announced a $972,599 annual grant to Flint for five years. The grant will help people and communities recover from natural or man-made disasters and will help provide Flint residents with increased access to important health services, youth engagement programs and other types of support for themselves and their families! http://bit.ly/2eBubgV

Joined the Blueberry Ambassadors to kick off their I'm Concerned About The Blueberries campaign to do random acts of kindness throughout the year! Glad I could be a part of this celebration! http://bit.ly/2e0sKWD

I’m excited to invite you to participate in my Fall Leaves Photo Contest! As Michigan’s trees are changing colors, submit your favorite photos taken in Michigan that showcase our state’s fall colors. The winner will be my Facebook cover photo!

To submit, please send the photos, along with your name and where the photo was taken, to KildeePhotoContest@mail.house.gov by Monday, October 31, 2016. A collection of photos will be posted on my Facebook page. “Like” my Facebook page to see the photos and vote for your favorite.

The last day to submit your photographs is Monday, October 31, 2016 by 5 p.m. ET, and the winner of the contest will be announced on Monday, November 7, 2016.

This morning, I was proud to recognize the service and bravery of William Buchinger, the Saginaw Fire Department Firefighter of the Year. I’m thankful for his service and all the work our firefighters do to keep our neighborhoods safe.