press releases

Peters, Brown Introduced Amendment to Senate Trade Bill Requiring Congressional Approval of Additional Countries Joining TPP   WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Gary...

Bill Would Help Schools Address Bullying and Harassment   WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today cosponsored bipartisan legislation to help schools end...

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow today urged Office of Management and Budget Director Sean Donovan to approve the Army Corps of Engineers' request to...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Cory Gardner (R-CO) today announced the formation of the bipartisan Senate Smart Transportation Caucus to focus on...

Amendments Would Improve Military Vehicle Fuel Economy, Invest in Alternate Fuel Vehicles, and Ensure Due Process for Veterans Erroneously Discharged   WASHINGTON, DC – U.S....

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today announced he is cosponsoring bipartisan legislation to help people living with Alzheimer’s disease get diagnosed and support...

MARQUETTE, MI – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) toured the Hon. James L. Oberstar ship today in Marquette to discuss the importance of Great Lakes shipping to Michigan’s Upper...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Gary Peters, member of the Great Lakes Task Force, and Debbie Stabenow, Co-Chair of the Great Lakes Task Force, today applauded the Great Lakes...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) released the following statement in recognition of June as LGBT Pride Month: “Each June, we celebrate Pride Month and honor the...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today announced he sent a letter to Senator Barbara Mikulski, Vice Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, urging strong...

Legislation Allows States to Use Existing Funds to Invest in Safety Technology   WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Roy Blunt (MO) introduced the...

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow today announced support for the Metro Detroit Airport to rehabilitate its taxiway. The $8,800,000 grant...

ALPENA, MI – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today toured Lafarge North America’s Alpena Cement Plant to discuss Michigan’s manufacturing sector, Great Lakes shipping and Lafarge’s...

Letter Urges National Park Service to Accelerate Planning, Keep Options Open   WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) sent a letter today urging the National Park...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) applauded the White House’s announcement today that Marie Therese Dominguez has been nominated to lead the Pipeline and Hazardous...

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow today announced support for two fire departments in Southeast Michigan to improve operations and safety. These...

Legislation Prohibits Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity in Credit Applications   WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) announced...

TRAVERSE CITY, MI – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today toured Traverse City Whiskey Company and discussed bipartisan legislation he introduced last week to lower excise taxes for...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow and U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell today announced a $247,170 grant from the Economic Development...

Legislation Will Stop Production of Microbeads Consumed by Fish and Wildlife WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) introduced legislation to...