Press Releases

"After multiple diplomatic efforts to end Bashar al-Assad's heinous use of chemical weapons, the United States, France and the United Kingdom successfully used limited military action to cripple three chemical weapons facilities inside Syria. This weekend's international action sends a strong message to Syria, Iran and Russia that their use and support of chemical weapons will not be tolerated."

"This year, I have been meeting with farmers to hear about the challenges they are facing. The Farm Bill provides critical support for the farmers in our district and it will support new farmers as they start out in agriculture. It will also benefit our rural communities with infrastructure initiatives and more than $582 million in yearly funding to improve rural Internet access.

"Right now, 49 states, including Michigan, have balanced budget laws. Michigan families also work hard to pay their bills and balance their own budgets. The federal government should do the same. I support the Balanced Budget Amendment because its addition to the U.S. Constitution is good government and common sense."

"Speaker Ryan has been an outstanding leader for our country in Congress. In 2015, he answered the call of service to take on the incredibly difficult job of Speaker. Since then, he has increased funding for our veterans and our military, and led the fight for historic tax reform with lower rates and a $2,000 child tax credit that helps hardworking Michigan families. I wish Speaker Ryan and his family all the best."

"Today’s bipartisan legislation delivers for Michigan with funding to protect the Great Lakes, increased funding for national security, support for those on the frontlines against the opioid crisis, and opportunities for Michigan communities to apply for rural broadband funding. It also has funding to care for our veterans and to find cures in the fight against cancer and Alzehmier's. Finally, this legislation increases funding for roads and bridges and does more to secure our country's borders."

"Through my work on the Appropriations Committee, I have been working hard to make sure today’s legislation benefits the priorities of Michigan residents. Today’s bipartisan agreement delivers for our state with vital funding to protect the Great Lakes so they can be enjoyed for generations to come.”

“Funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative supports vital work to protect the Great Lakes and the rivers, lakes and wetlands that flow into them. I welcome the bipartisan support of my colleagues for this critical funding and I will be working to fund this Michigan priority in the 2019 budget.”

"Today's legislation gives states and local school districts the resources and flexibility to implement measures they believe will work best to create a safe learning environment for students and teachers."