Press Releases

I congratulate Secretary Granholm on her confirmation by the U.S. Senate. Under her leadership as governor, Michigan led the nation in new green energy investments, including hybrid electric vehicles, advanced battery technologies, and wind turbines. Her bold vision helped to create thousands of good-paying renewable energy jobs across Michigan.

Today is a solemn day, as 500,000 Americans have died due to the coronavirus. Each person—a sibling, parent, grandparent or beloved family member—had their life cut tragically short by this virus. I send my deepest condolences to those who have lost loved ones during this pandemic, including the families of more than 1,600 people in my district.

Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, today announced a $1.3 million federal grant to the Genesee Intermediate School District to fund Early Head Start education and child care programs for children in mid-Michigan.

FLINT—Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, has introduced new legislation, theLenders Offer Assistance Now (LOAN) Act, to protect student borrowers with privately-held student loans.

FLINT—Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, today announced over $4.1 million in federal grants will be awarded to five local airports throughout mid-Michigan to help offset the severe economic disruption caused by the coronavirus.

FLINT—Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, today announced that Metro Community Development in Flint will receive a $215,000 federal grant to help develop affordable housing, revitalize neighborhoods and promote good-paying jobs in Flint.

"History will ultimately judge the 43 Senate Republicans who chose loyalty to Donald Trump over the best interest of our country. Their legacy will forever be stained by Donald Trump's incitement of violence that killed five people, including members of law enforcement.

FLINT—Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, has co-sponsored legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the officers of the U.S. Capitol Police and other law enforcement personnel who protected the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.

FLINT— Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, has voted to advance major economic relief provisions for Michigan families, seniors and small businesses in the next COVID-19 relief bill through the Ways and Means Committee.