Press Releases

“Even though they’re a long ways away from the battlefield, hardworking men and women in Cadillac are making products that help our soldiers stay safe wherever they go. The people of Michigan have a storied history of making equipment for our troops and this announcement from the Army will continue that tradition for years to come.”

"We are deeply concerned about the future of the cherry industry in Michigan, and across the country due to significant hardship caused by harmful trade practices and depressed prices. For these reasons, we strongly believe processed sweet and tart cherries should be eligible for assistance under the MFP and request your support for American farmers."

“Right now, I am working on the issues that matter most to hardworking Michigan residents, including protecting the Great Lakes, building critical infrastructure at the Soo Locks, making a trade deal with our allies, and continuing the strong economy we have in Michigan with four percent unemployment near record-lows. Unfortunately, House Democrats have been doing everything they can to try and impeach President Trump since he was elected in 2016. The impeachment announcement by Speaker Pelosi shows Democrats are bending to the socialist wing of their party at the expense of getting important work done for the American people.”

“I have worked across the aisle in Congress to move this funding forward and I am glad the Senate Appropriations Committee has followed the work my House colleagues and I did in May. With the House and Senate now in agreement, there is clear bipartisan support for getting this done and we have seen historic progress in the last year and a half after President Trump pledged his support. This is a major infrastructure project that is crucial to manufacturing across the nation and I will continue working in Congress to get this funding across the finish line.”

“This funding will allow state government to work with health care professionals and first responders in our communities and support local programs for prevention and rehabilitation. The opioid crisis has touched the lives of people across Michigan and this new funding will help prevent opioid abuse and support those in the fight against addiction.”

“Thank you to SK Saran for inviting me to see their facility here in Midland. It was outstanding to meet the hardworking employees in our community who make products that are used across the country and around the world. I will keep working in Congress to support policies that help Michigan workers and ensure America continues its international leadership in science, research and innovation.”

“Congratulations to Tom Leonard on his nomination. Tom is an experienced prosecutor who has always been focused on public safety and ensuring justice for Michigan families. He will do an outstanding job as the U.S. Attorney for West Michigan.”

“I am working in Congress to support first responders, health care professionals, and families in the fight against the opioid epidemic. This crisis has touched the lives of so many in our state and grants like these, which I supported through my work on the House Appropriations Committee, will help local leaders do what is best for their communities.”