Press Releases
Peters, Stabenow Introduce Legislation Demanding Administration Release Report on Asian Carp
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow today introduced the Stop Asian Carp Now Act, which will require the Trump Administration to release the Brandon Road Study within seven days of the bill's enactment. The Brandon Road Lock and Dam study will provide important guidance on how best to prevent Asian carp from entering the Great Lakes and is an important hurdle before further action can be taken. Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Co-Chair of the House Great Lakes Tas… Continue Reading
06.20.17
Peters Visits Latvia, Lithuania to Discuss NATO Mission in the Baltic Region
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Homeland Security Committees, recently visited Latvia and Lithuania to discuss the U.S. European Command mission and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) activity in the Baltic region in the midst of continued Russian aggression. During the trip, Peters also met with soldiers and airmen from Michigan's Army National Guard and Air National Guard, who participated in Operation Saber Strike - an annual jo… Continue Reading
06.19.17
Peters Recognizes Juneteenth Independence Day
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today released the following statement in recognition of Juneteenth Independence Day, which is celebrated each year on June 19th to recognize the day that African-American slaves in Galveston, Texas learned of their emancipation: "Today marks Juneteenth Independence Day, the day when the last remaining slaves were finally given the news that they were free, nearly three years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. As we observe Juneteenth,… Continue Reading
06.15.17
Peters Floor Remarks on Vote in Support of Sanctions against Iran and Russia
Peters: "I know the people of Iran want to play a productive role in the world and I believe that pressure provided by additional sanctions for destabilizing activity can improve the behavior of the Iranian regime." Peters: "Russia is not our friend, the Russian government has conducted an information warfare campaign against our country and sought to undermine our democratic process." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Gary Peters, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, spoke on the S… Continue Reading
06.15.17
Peters Statement in Support of Congressional Sanctions on Russia & Iran
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today released the following statement after passage of legislation Peters cosponsored to expand sanctions on Iran. Included in the legislation is an amendment to impose new sanctions on Russia and allow Congress to review any efforts by the Trump Administration to ease Russian sanctions. "Russia must answer for its extensive efforts to undermine the fundamental tenets of our democracy and their direct threats to our NATO and European allies. This … Continue Reading
06.14.17
Peters Highlights Michigan Innovation & Leadership on Self-Driving Vehicles at Senate Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Gary Peters, a member of the Senate Commerce Committee and co-founder of the bipartisan Smart Transportation Caucus, today introduced John Maddox, President and CEO of the American Center for Mobility (ACM) in Ypsilanti, Michigan, at a Commerce Committee hearing on self-driving vehicle technology. Earlier this year, Peters announced a joint, bipartisan effort with Commerce Committee Chairman John Thune to craft legislation to advance the development and deployment… Continue Reading
06.13.17
Senators Release Bipartisan Principles for Self-Driving Vehicles Legislation
WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), John Thune (R-S.D.), and Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) today released principles for bipartisan legislation on self-driving vehicles in advance of tomorrow's Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing, "Paving the Way for Self-Driving Vehicles." The hearing will explore automated vehicle technology and hurdles for testing and deployment in the United States. "Self-driving vehicles will not only dramatically change how we get from place t… Continue Reading
06.13.17
Peters, Stabenow, Upton Announce that President Will Award Medal of Honor to Vietnam War Veteran James C. McCloughan
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow and Congressman Fred Upton today announced that President Trump will award the Medal of Honor to Vietnam War Veteran James C. McCloughan on July 31, 2017. This follows legislation passed by Senators Stabenow and Peters and Congressman Upton to make then-Private First Class McCloughan eligible for our nation's highest military honor. Their legislation passed the Senate as part of the National Defense Authorization Act and was sign… Continue Reading
06.08.17
Peters, Stabenow Announce Over $200,000 for Three Land and Water Conservation Projects in Michigan
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced $222,800 in federal funding, which will be matched by private investments, to support land and water conservation projects throughout Michigan. The funding is provided by the National Park Service's Land and Water Conservation Fund State & Local Assistance Program. Livingston County will receive $86,000 to develop trails, sport… Continue Reading
06.08.17
Peters Floor Remarks on Urgent Need to Upgrade Soo Locks
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Gary Peters spoke on the Senate floor yesterday about legislation he has introduced with Senator Debbie Stabenow and other Members of the Michigan Congressional delegation to authorize funding for construction of another Poe-sized lock at the Soo Locks. Watch his remarks here. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery: "Mr. President, I rise today to speak about legislation that I introduced with my colleague from Michigan, Senator Stabenow, to authorize… Continue Reading
06.07.17
Senators Peters, Stabenow Call for Robust Funding for National Sea Grant College Program
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow joined a bipartisan group of 25 senators in a letter calling for robust funding for the National Sea Grant College Program, which President Trump proposed to eliminate in his fiscal year 2018 budget. The National Sea Grant College Program provides vital support to local businesses and is a crucial resource for Michigan's coastal communities. "We urge you to reject the administration's proposed elimination of the National Sea Grant C… Continue Reading
06.07.17
Peters, Capito Reintroduce Bill to Help Prevent Diabetes in Seniors
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) reintroduced the Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act to improve health outcomes for individuals at risk for diabetes and save long-term costs for Medicare. Under current law, Medicare will only cover medical nutrition therapy services for individuals already diagnosed with diabetes or renal disease. This bipartisan legislation would extend Medicare coverage for medical nutrition therapy services for Americans wit… Continue Reading
06.07.17
Peters, Michigan Delegation Members Introduce Bipartisan Soo Locks Modernization Act
Washington D.C.- U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow, Representative Jack Bergman, Sandy Levin, Fred Upton, Bill Huizenga, Tim Walberg, Dan Kildee, Mike Bishop, Debbie Dingell, Brenda Lawrence, John Moolenaar, Dave Trott, and Paul Mitchell today introduced the bipartisan Soo Locks Modernization Act. The legislation authorizes the necessary level of funding to construct another Poe-sized lock. Introduction of this legislation comes just days after seven Members of Michigan's Congression… Continue Reading
06.02.17
Senators Peters, Stabenow Announce Support for Wyoming Fire Department
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today announced $45,644 for the Wyoming Fire Department to help purchase equipment. This grant comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grants program. "Families in Wyoming rely on firefighters to protect their homes, businesses, families and their personal safety from potential hazards," said Senator Peters. "We must support our firefighters and first responders with the equipment to help th… Continue Reading
06.02.17
Senators Peters, Stabenow Announce Support for Green Oak Township Fire Department
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today announced $206,757 for the Green Oak Township Fire Department to help purchase equipment. This grant comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grants program. "Families in Green Oak Township rely on firefighters to protect their homes, businesses, families and their personal safety from potential hazards," said Senator Peters. "This funding will help firefighters and first responders imp… Continue Reading
06.02.17
Senators Peters, Stabenow Announce Over $9,000,000 for Airport Improvements Across Michigan
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow today announced that the Michigan State Block Grant Program has been awarded a $9,933,338.00 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to support a variety of airport improvement projects in small airports across the state, including runway and taxiway rehabilitations, lighting and navigational aids, terminal building improvement and equipment and facility upgrades. The Michigan State Block Grant program services 73 non-pr… Continue Reading
06.02.17
Peters, Michigan Congressional Delegation Tour Highlights Importance of Soo Locks to Economy, National Security
Sault Ste. Marie -U.S. Senator Gary Peters joined six other Members of Michigan's Congressional Delegation and Governor Rick Snyder on a bipartisan tour of the Soo Locks. The tour highlighted the importance of the Locks to our state and country's economy and national security. Members also discussed the critical need to upgrade and build a replacement lock, ensuring this vital gateway for commerce and jobs remains open. The Soo Locks facility is comprised of four parallel locks - the Poe, the… Continue Reading
06.01.17
Peters Announces $11.4 Million in Support for Michigan AmeriCorps Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Gary Peters today announced that Michigan has received $11.4 million in AmeriCorps funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency for volunteering and service programs. "Citizen service is an indispensable resource for nonprofits, communities and the individuals they serve, and essential to solving problems that face Michigan and the United States," said Senator Peters. "The AmeriCorps funding provided by the Corporatio… Continue Reading
06.01.17
Senators Peters, Stabenow Announce Support for Flint Township Fire Department
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow today announced $275,910 for the Flint Township Fire Department to help purchase equipment. This grant comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grants program. "Families in Flint Township rely on firefighters to protect their homes, businesses, families and their personal safety from potential hazards," said Senator Peters. "This funding will help Flint's firefighters and first responders imp… Continue Reading
05.30.17
Peters, Colleagues Request More Information on President Trump’s Troubling Pattern of Chinese Trademark Approvals
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Tom Udall (D-N.M.), and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) today sent a letter to President Trump asking for more information on the troubling pattern of trademark approvals by the People's Republic of China of Trump Products, including this week's reporting that Trump added another Chinese trademark to his portfolio. The Sena… Continue Reading
