Press Releases
Senators Peters, Stabenow Applaud $1.1 Million Investment to Combat Invasive Species in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Great Lakes
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow, Co-Chair of the Great Lakes Task Force, and Gary Peters, member of the Great Lakes Task Force, today applauded the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative announcement to allocate $1,152,384 to help the Upper Peninsula Resource Conservation & Development Council and the Alger Conservation District control and combat invasive species that could harm our land, water, and wildlife habitat. This funding comes through the U.S. Environmental Protection … Continue Reading
03.06.15
Peters, Stabenow Call for Investigation into Unfair Trade Practices for U.S. Uncoated Paper Industry
Nearly 2,500 U.S. Manufacturing Jobs Have Been Lost to Unfair Competition from Australia, Brazil, China, Indonesia and Portugal WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow joined a bipartisan group of Senators in sending a letter to the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), urging the ITC to thoroughly investigate imports of uncoated paper from Australia, Brazil, China, Indonesia and Portugal. The U.S. uncoated paper industry faces unfair trade practices that put … Continue Reading
03.04.15
Peters’ Cost-Saving Bill Advances in Senate
Legislation Encourages Federal Agencies to Use Remanufactured Parts for Federal Vehicle Repair WASHINGTON, DC - A bipartisan, cost-saving bill introduced by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) advanced in the Senate when it was unanimously approved in the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee today. The Federal Vehicle Repair Cost Savings Act, , which Peters introduced last week with Republican Senator James Lankford (OK), helps save taxpayer dollars on repair of governme… Continue Reading
03.04.15
Peters, Ernst Introduce Tax Credit for Small Businesses Employing Military Reservists
Bill Would Help Small Businesses Provide Differential Pay to Reservists Called to Active Duty WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) today introduced bipartisan legislation that would extend a tax credit for small businesses that provide differential pay to military reservists and National Guard members called to serve on active duty. The Military Reserve Small Business Jobs Act of 2015 would extend the tax credit for five years, supporting small business… Continue Reading
03.03.15
Peters Statement on Support for NLRB Rule to Modernize and Streamline Union Elections
WASHINGTON, DC -U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) released the following statement today on the resolution of congressional disapproval seeking to undo the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) new representation-case procedures rule. “Workers in Michigan and across the country should have the right to organize if they choose to, but existing union election procedures are not only outdated and hostile to workers but susceptible to frivolous litigation and delays,” said Senator Peters. “I suppor… Continue Reading
03.03.15
Peters Announces New Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee Assignment
Peters to Serve as Ranking Member of Science, Space, and Competitiveness Subcommittee WASHINGTON, DC -U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, announced that he has been appointed to serve as Ranking Member on the Science, Space, and Competitiveness Subcommittee. Peters’ leadership role on the subcommittee will continue to promote Michigan’s advanced manufacturing industry, emphasize the high-tech research and development con… Continue Reading
02.26.15
Peters Cosponsors Bill to Fight Asian Carp, Invasive Species Problems in the Great Lakes
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today announced he is cosponsoring the Defending Our Great Lakes Act, bipartisan legislation to prevent Asian carp and other invasive species from destroying the Great Lakes. The bill, which was introduced by Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Representative Candice Miller (R-MI), authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to focus immediate efforts on stopping the spread of Asian carp at the Brandon Road Lock and Dam, south of the Chicago Area Wat… Continue Reading
02.26.15
Peters Amendment to Protect Great Lakes from Invasive Species Included in Bill Passed by Commerce Committee
WASHINGTON, DC - An amendment offered by U.S. Senator Gary Peters to protect the Great Lakes from invasive species transported via ballast water of seafaring ships was included in the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA) that passed the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee with bipartisan support today. Peters' amendment would amend VIDA to require vessels entering the Great Lakes through the St. Lawrence Seaway to flush their ballast water tanks before entry. "The Great Lake… Continue Reading
02.26.15
Peters Joins Bipartisan Coalition of Senators to Introduce Legislation to Prevent Sexual Assaults on College and University Campuses, Protect Students & Create Real Accountability
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) joined a bipartisan group of twelve Senators today to introducing the Campus Accountability and Safety Act, a bill that would professionalize the response to and reporting of sexual assaults that occur on campuses to better protect and empower students, while also protecting the rights of accused students. The bill, which includes input from survivors, students, colleges and universities, law enforcement and advocates, would flip the current incenti… Continue Reading
02.25.15
Peters Introduces Bipartisan, Cost-Saving Measure as First Senate Bill
Legislation Encourages Federal Agencies to Use Remanufactured Parts for Federal Vehicle Repair WASHINGTON, DC -U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) introduced his first bill as a member of the Senate, the Federal Vehicle Repair Cost Savings Act, which will help save taxpayer dollars on repair of government vehicles by encouraging the use of remanufactured automotive parts. The bipartisan measure, introduced with Senator James Lankford (R-OK), requires federal agencies to encourage the use of rem… Continue Reading
02.25.15
Peters Backs Bill to Protect LGBT Students from Bullying
Legislation Would Establish Comprehensive Federal Ban Against Discrimination in Public Schools WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today announced he is cosponsoring bipartisan legislation to protect public school students who are or are perceived to be lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) from bullying, harassment, and discrimination. Federal civil rights laws explicitly ban discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, disability or national origin - … Continue Reading
02.25.15
Peters, Stabenow Announce $7.9 Million Grant for Great Lakes Cleanup Efforts
WASHINGTON, DC - Michigan's U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow, both members of the Great Lakes Task Force, today announced that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is awarding $7.9 million to fund habitat restoration projects in the Great Lakes Areas of Concern (AOC). The Great Lakes Commission will lead a regional partnership in coordination with NOAA, the Great Lakes states and local agencies. "With 33 million Americans counting on the Great Lakes to provide… Continue Reading
02.24.15
Peters Appointed to Serve on Congressional-Executive Commission on China
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today announced that he has been named to the bipartisan Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC). The Commission monitors China’s compliance with international human rights standards and the development of the rule of law in China, including China’s compliance with international trade laws. The Commission issues an annual report with its findings on China’s compliance in the areas of trade and human rights. “I am honored to serve on th… Continue Reading
02.23.15
In The News: Peters Highlights Education, Workforce Development & Innovation on Michigan Economic Listening Tour
Last week, Senator Peters held an Economic Listening Tour, where he traveled across the state meeting with Michigan businesses, educators and workers to hear from different sectors of the state’s economy. Kalamazoo Gazette: U.S. Sen. Gary Peters vows to push for more Southwest Michigan residency spots after WMU medical school tour U.S. Sen. Gary Peters kicked off his first full week in Michigan since being sworn in by touring the Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School o… Continue Reading
02.20.15
Peters Addresses Flint/Genesee Job Corps Graduation
Peters Discussed Importance of Training a Skilled Workforce That Can Compete Globally FLINT, MI - U.S. Senator Gary Peters today addressed the Flint/Genesee Job Corps Graduation, commending the graduates for reaching this important milestone and highlighting the importance of programs like Job Corps that help train and educate a strong workforce and close the skills gap in Michigan. “With the training you’ve received here at the Flint/Genesee Job Corps program, you are equipped with t… Continue Reading
02.20.15
Peters Meets with Michigan Black Chamber of Commerce
Peters Meets with Black-owned Businesses on Economic Listening Tour Stop in Detroit DETROIT, MI - U.S. Senator Gary Peters met today with the Michigan Black Chamber of Commerce and representatives from black-owned businesses for a roundtable discussion in Detroit as part of his Michigan Economic Listening Tour. Peters discussed his priorities for supporting black-owned businesses and heard from local business leaders about the unique challenges facing black-owned firms. As a new member o… Continue Reading
02.19.15
Peters Stops in Wayne County on Economic Listening Tour
Peters Addressed Local Business Leaders at the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber Breakfast SOUTHGATE, MI - U.S. Senator Gary Peters spoke today to the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber’s Breakfast on the fourth day of his Michigan Economic Listening Tour, taking the opportunity to hear from local business leaders about their efforts to create jobs and grow the economy in the Downriver region. Senator Peters is traveling across the state this week to meet with Michigan businesse… Continue Reading
02.18.15
Peters Visits Lansing on Economic Listening Tour
Peters Tours Niowave, Inc. & The Runway with Mayor Bernero & LEAP President & CEO Bob Trezise LANSING, MI - U.S. Senator Gary Peters visited Lansing today for the third stop on his Michigan Economic Listening Tour. Peters was joined by Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero and Lansing Economic Area Partnership President & CEO Bob Trezise as he toured Niowave, Inc., where the group viewed some of the latest innovative developments in health care and national security technology. As a new… Continue Reading
02.18.15
Peters, Snyder Applaud U.S.-Canada Agreement on New International Trade Crossing
LANSING, MI - Today, U.S. Senator Gary Peters and Michigan Governor Rick Snyder applauded the announcement of an agreement reached by the United States and Canadian governments that will allow for the construction of the New International Trade Crossing that would connect Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. Under the agreement, the Public-Private Partnership will pay for the construction of customs plazas on both the American and Canadian sides of the bridge, and the U.S. will pay to staff, operate an… Continue Reading
02.18.15
Peters Visits Grand Rapids on Economic Listening Tour
Peters Tours Grand Valley State University Colleges of Engineering, Health Professions GRAND RAPIDS, MI - U.S. Senator Gary Peters today toured the Grand Valley State University College of Engineering and the College of Health Professions on the second day of his Michigan Economic Listening Tour, where he saw firsthand some of the latest advances in innovative technology being used to train our workforce and develop the next generation of engineers. As a new member of the Senate Commerce… Continue Reading
