Published by: The Herald Palladium By: Fred Upton No community is immune and all too many of us have experienced the devastation and loss firsthand caused by the opioid epidemic. Make no mistake. The opioid crisis cuts through all demographics, races and socioeconomic statuses. Many of us know somebody who’s died. My family too. It’s hard to talk about, but it’s important we do. This is a national issue that will have a lasting impact on so many of us for generations to come. Just look at the nu... Read more

Published by: Roll Call By: Fred Upton OPINION — In 2012, as chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, I worked with my good friend and fellow Michigander, the late Rep. John Dingell, to reauthorize our nation’s pipeline safety laws. This was in response to a pipeline burst that spilled 20,000 barrels of oil into the Talmadge Creek, a tributary of the Kalamazoo River near my district. It didn’t matter that I had an ‘R’ next to my name and John had a ‘D’ next to his. What mattered was ... Read more

Click here to read the op-ed in the Washington Times. Before I was elected to Congress in 1986, I worked for President Reagan and learned the importance of finding bipartisan solutions to the challenges facing the nation. President Reagan worked across the aisle with the Democrats who held the House throughout his entire presidency. He always fought for what was right — regardless the party. And when the people of southwest Michigan sent me to Congress, I vowed to practice the lessons I learned ... Read more

Reps. Upton and Dingell: We must renew respect for other perspectives Detroit News May 31, 2019 This week, leaders from across our state are gathered on Mackinac Island for the annual Detroit Chamber policy conference. We, a Democrat and a Republican representing opposite sides of the states, are speaking up today with a renewed call for respect for other’s opinions and the need to listen and understand different perspectives. A vibrant democratic republic depends on vigorous debate — but also r... Read more

A game-changing tax program can spur economic opportunity for all By U.S. Rep. Fred Upton and Maurice A. Jones October 23, 2018 The Hill For the past 30 years, federal tax policy has yielded a range of powerful incentives to attract private capital to projects that spark economic opportunity for millions of people--creating quality housing and growing businesses and jobs all across the country. But many communities, especially in small cities and rural areas, have fallen through the cracks. Even... Read more

Cures Act is delivering on promises to advance research By U.S. Rep. Fred Upton September 22, 2018 Modern Healthcare The 21st Century Cures initiative began with the spark of an idea: What could we in Congress do to ensure that life-saving drugs and devices move to market in the fastest and safest way possible? That spark was the start of a multiyear journey that took us from Michigan to Colorado, the halls of Congress to the Oval Office. And after listening, gathering stakeholder feedback and d... Read more

Energy security must be high on the agenda By U.S. Rep. Fred Upton July 24, 2018 The Hill Whether it’s the flip of a light switch or plugging in your cell phone to charge – never has the reliability of our energy supply been more important to so much in our daily lives. That also means never has energy infrastructure been a greater potential target for an attack. It is indisputable that ensuring the reliable and uninterrupted supply of fuels and electricity is absolutely essential to our nation’... Read more

Tax reform helping Main Street and the energy sector grow By U.S. Rep. Fred Upton June 22, 2018 Washington Examiner Six months ago, Congress kept a promise to voters by passing a sweeping, pro-growth reform of our tax code with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act — the most significant tax reform since 1986. Thanks to our new tax law, people across the nation are feeling the real, positive effects. For example, 90 percent of Americans are seeing bigger paychecks, and a growing list of more than 600 busine... Read more

ICYMI: Defense Act keeps us safe, promotes Michigan priorities By U.S. Rep. Fred Upton and U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga May 28, 2018 Holland Sentinel America’s military is facing grave challenges on multiple fronts. From the re-emergence of competitors like Russia and China, the nuclear ambitions of North Korea and Iran, the imperative to keep the pressure on terrorist organizations like ISIS and al Qaeda, and more. Clearly, zero mistakes can be made and our military must have the tools they need to ... Read more

ICYMI: No nuclear waste near Great Lakes By U.S. Rep. Fred Upton & U.S. Rep Debbie Dingell May 10, 2018 Detroit News In Michigan, we know the value of our precious and finite natural resources. The Great Lakes account for more than 20 percent of the word’s freshwater supply — providing drinking water for millions of people and supporting our economy, jobs and our way of life. It is our responsibility to be good stewards of this vital resource for our children and grandchildren, which is why the ... Read more