What Debbie Dingell said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, National Gout Awareness Day will occur on May 22, 2026. This marks the 20th anniversary that patients, care partners, advocates and the medical community around the United States raise awareness of the crucial needs of people suffering from this chronic and painful form of arthritis.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 3726, the Fisher House Availability Act. I would first like to thank my colleague, Congresswoman Miller-Meeks, for her leadership on this effort.”

“Mr. Speaker, as a former chair and proud member of the Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus, I have worked tirelessly to defend our public lands and wildlife for the benefit of all outdoor enthusiasts.”

“Mr. Speaker, my amendment ensures that land managers can make science-based decisions to protect both wildlife and hunting opportunities so they don't face a choice between keeping lands open to hunting and fishing or protecting wildlife.”

“Mr. Speaker, today, we are witnessing an unprecedented extinction crisis with 1 million species at risk of disappearing forever in coming decades. As the co-chair of the Endangered Species Act Caucus, protecting our Nation's wildlife is one of my top priorities.”

“Mr. Chair, I rise today in opposition to H.R. 4776, the SPEED Act. For more than 50 years, the National Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA, as it is called, has been the bedrock of conservation law and preserved the environment, human health, and the people's voice in policy decisions.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of S. 2878. The Great Lakes aren't just a part of Michigan and the heartland's landscape. They are part of our economy, our identity, and our heritage.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to share my strong support for S. 284, the Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to co-lead it with my colleague, Representative Hudson, whom you just heard from, and also Congressmen Mike Levin and John Rutherford.”

“Mr. Speaker, first, I thank Congressman Golden for bringing us together on this important bill. As co-chair of the Congressional Labor Caucus, I know how critical labor rights are not only for workers in unions but for all American workers.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Representative Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick, a devoted public servant to Michigan for decades. Congresswoman Kilpatrick began her career as a public school teacher in Detroit before being elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, where she became the first Black woman to serve on the powerful appropriations committee.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am ready to close, but before doing so, I thank my colleague, with whom I have been proud to co-chair the caucus. We both know too many children who have died, but we know a lot who we were able to get help for.”

“The planned method within the Great Lakes is to clip the adipose fin, the small fin on the dorsal side near the tail, combined with a coded wire tag, or CWT.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to share my strong support of H.R. 1082, the Shandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Product Safety Act. I am very proud to lead this bill with my good friend and colleague from Michigan, Representative John Moolenaar.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to share my strong support for H.R. 1520, the Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act. Mr. Speaker, as co-chair of the Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus, I am proud to co-lead the Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act alongside my colleague, Representative Kat Cammack.”

“We have to get this done. Time is of the essence. Mr. Speaker, it is a responsible thing to do, and I yield back the balance of my time.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to read the letter that the Governor of Michigan and I received from Marie Adkins. ``I'm a mom to a son with special needs.”

“Mr. Speaker, as a staunch defender of Michigan's auto industry, which is still the backbone of the American economy, and someone who cares deeply about the environment, I do not take this vote lightly.”

“We need all the stakeholders at the table--labor, manufacturers, suppliers, dealers, consumers, the environmental groups--to work together for the American people and figure it out and figure it out right so that we stay competitive in a global marketplace, meet consumer demands, take care of the environment, sell affordable cars, and keep manufacturing in this country.”

“Mr. Speaker, let's stop wasting time on illegitimate messaging CRAs and work together to support innovation, build out the infrastructure, ensure access to affordable American-made vehicles, whether gas-powered, hybrid, or electric.”

“Mr. Speaker, I strongly recommend my colleagues on both sides of the aisle support H.R. 859, the Informing Consumers About Smart Devices Act, and protect Americans' privacy. Mr.”

“Mr. Speaker, in closing, I strongly urge that my colleagues on both sides of the aisle support H.R. 906, the Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act for the security of our Nation.”

“Mr. Speaker, I have no further speakers, and I am prepared to close. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support H.R. 2399, and I yield back the balance of my time.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Guthrie. I thank Ranking Member, Frank Pallone, who often puts up with my intensity on this subject. I also thank Chairman Bilirakis and my co-leads, Representatives Salazar, Dean, and Pfluger, as well as Senator Cruz and Senator Klobuchar, my compatriot many days, who works to prioritize violence against women.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate Washtenaw County's Rural Education Days (Project RED) on the occasion of its 35th year educating Washtenaw County's youth. In its 35 years, Project RED has taught 80,522 students, teachers, and chaperones about the importance of agriculture and natural resources.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the career of Mr. Nathaniel (Nate) Lampman, Director of Bands at Saline Community Schools, on the occasion of his retirement. For nearly three decades, Mr.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the opening of the new Salvation Army location in Novi, Michigan, on February 7, 2025. The charity and service the Salvation Army has provided to people in Southeastern Michigan and around the world is worthy of commendation.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Osama Siblani of Dearborn, Michigan, on the occasion of his 70th birthday. As founder and publisher of The Arab American News since 1984, his publication has been a crucial addition to the national conversation for over forty years, and his efforts are worthy of commendation.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Catherine McClary, former Treasurer of Washtenaw County, Michigan, who passed away in December before the end of her term. Her decades of public service for the residents of Washtenaw County as a member of the Board of Commissioners and Treasurer are worthy of commendation.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Captain Kimberlee Raglin of the Ypsilanti Township Fire Department in Ypsilanti, Michigan, on the occasion of her retirement. Kim joined the Ypsilanti Township Fire Department in 1996.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 9th Community Wide Lunar New Year Celebration with the Detroit Pistons in association with the Michigan Alliance of Chinese American Organizations.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Sergeant Brian Davenport and Sergeant Daniel Garnick of the Riverview Fire Department for their vigilance and bravery in responding to a resident who had fallen through the ice and saving their life.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and commend the outstanding work done by Nancy Lynn Caza during her tenure with the Department of Treasury--Internal Revenue Service. After 46 years of tireless service, she retired at the end of 2024.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ken Schwartz of Superior Township, Michigan, on the occasion of his retirement from the position of Township Supervisor. Ken was born in Michigan in 1952.”