It’s time for Congress to erase party lines and deliver a fix for Flint water By U.S. Reps. Dan Kildee and Fred Upton Before the 114th Congress comes to an end in less than a month, we in Congress need to come together, Republicans and Democrats, to step up and help the people of Flint. Families in Flint have not been able to trust the drinking water coming out of their tap in more than two years. A federal judge recently ruled that the state of Michigan must deliver bottled water to Flint resid...
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Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today led a congressional hearing on the Flint Water Crisis, and how we can move forward. The hearing, “Flint Water Crisis: Impacts and Lessons Learned,” was held before the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy and the Subcommittee on Health. “The tragic situation in Flint has captured the attention of the nation. The events that unfolded are unacceptable, and sadly there were missteps at all levels of government,...
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Congressman Upton joins WWMT Channel 3 to discuss the bipartisan passage of the Flint Water/EPA reform bill, the president’s budget, 21st Century Cures, the GOP presidential primary, and the threat of the Zika Virus. Click HERE to watch.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, applauded the swift passage of H.R. 4470, the Safe Drinking Water Act Improved Compliance Awareness Act, by the U.S. House of Representatives today in a 416-2 vote. The bipartisan legislation was co-sponsored by all 14 members of the Michigan Congressional Delegation and is similar to legislation in the U.S. Senate sponsored by Senators Stabenow and Peters. “Our hearts all go out to Flint. All folks want is the peace of mind that their gov...
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In the wake of the Flint water crisis, Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph and Congressman Dan Kildee, D-Flint, today introduced a bill to speed public notification when concentrations of lead in drinking water are above federal requirements. The bill is co-sponsored by all 14 members of Michigan's congressional delegation, , said a joint press release from Upton and Kildee. A similar bill was introduced in the Senate by Michigan Sens. Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peter. The Safe Drinking Water Act...
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Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, and Congressman Dan Kildee, D-Flint, today announced joint legislation pertaining to the ongoing water crisis in Flint, Michigan. The bill is co-sponsored by all 14 members of Michigan’s Congressional Delegation. The Safe Drinking Water Act Improved Compliance Awareness Act will strengthen requirements to have the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) step in to notify the public when concentrations of lead in drinking water are above federal requiremen...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today joined the majority of his House colleagues in voting to advance H.R. 597 – To Reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United States. The bipartisan legislation was advanced by a vote of 313-118. “Reauthorizing the Export-Import bank with real reforms will help create jobs, boost our economy, and reduce the deficit,” said Upton. “The bank is an investment for Southwest Michigan and communities across the country. There is no doubt ...
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There is no shortage of complex policy acronyms in Washington, but last week, we took a bold step to finally erase one from our vocabulary. Medicare’s Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) has plagued seniors, Medicare physicians, and Congress for nearly two decades. The SGR is a flawed formula that places quantity ahead of quality in seniors’ health care. Its price controls would wreak havoc on Medicare, and Congress finds itself in crisis mode every time the SGR looms. To date, the solution has been t...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today joined by the majority of his House colleagues advanced H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act. This bipartisan legislation will permanently fix the broken Medicare payment formula. It will also strengthen the program in the long term, and extend the Children’s Health Insurance Program, which covers nearly 45,000 children in Michigan (MIChild). Upton helped broker a deal with bipartisan leaders of the House Energy a...
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KALAMAZOO, Mich. – High school student artists living in Michigan’s Sixth Congressional District are invited by Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, to take part in the 2015 Congressional Art Competition. The winner will have his or her piece hang in the Capitol for a year along with the winners of the award from other Congressional districts. The winner and a guest will also be invited to attend a reception in Washington, D.C., along with two free tickets from Southwest Airlines to attend the ...
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