Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-5) will each participate in virtual discussions on the legislative response to COVID-19 including the CARES Act, its business and operational implications (e.g., PPP), post-pandemic business restart and economic reopening, and other legislative initiatives of interest to the broader biosciences industry.

Representative Dingell Tuesday, May 5, 2020, 10:00 – 10:30 am   Representative Kildee Friday, May 8, 2020, 11:30 am – 12:00 pm

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell represents Michigan’s 12th District in the U.S. House of Representatives, where she has made it a priority to be a voice for the Midwest on issues that matter most to working families.   A member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Debbie is a leader on efforts to grow manufacturing, improve access to quality affordable health care, support seniors and veterans and protect the Great Lakes. Recognized as one of the 25 hardest-working Members of Congress, Debbie is focused on forging bipartisan solutions that support Michigan’s families and economy, including improving long-term care and ushering in the future of the American auto industry.   Before being elected to Congress, Debbie worked in the auto industry for more than three decades, where she was President of the General Motors (GM) Foundation and a senior executive responsible for public affairs. She was also Chairman of the Wayne State University (WSU) Board of Governors, and continues to fight to make education more affordable and accessible in Congress.

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Born and raised in Flint, Congressman Dan Kildee is a lifelong Michigander. In Congress, he has proven he can bring people together and get real results for his constituents and Michigan.   Congressman Dan Kildee holds various leadership positions in Congress. As Chief Deputy Whip-part of the Democratic leadership team in the 116th Congress-he acts as an important liaison among Members of Congress and the leadership to build support for Democratic priorities and legislation.   Congressman Kildee serves on the prestigious Ways and Means Committee, the oldest and one of the most powerful committees in the U.S. House of Representatives. On the committee, Congressman Kildee works to lower the costs of health care premiums and prescription drugs, protect Social Security and Medicare, negotiate fair trade deals, and create a tax system that benefits working families, not just the richest corporations. The committee also has vast jurisdiction over important programs including Unemployment Insurance, enforcement of child support laws, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, and foster care and adoption programs.

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Visit the MichBio Coronavirus Resource Center for:  Essential Business Information Supply Chain Resources – including multiple databases at the State or National level to indicate your need for supplies or your ability to contribute to the efforts to combat the virus Tips for maintaining business continuity Links to the most up-to-date information from the CDC, WHO, and others