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November 20, 2024
Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) announced the introduction of the Prohibition of Medicaid Funding for Conversion Therapy Act (H.R. 10172), legislation that would ban the use of taxpayer dollars to fund so-called “conversion therapy” through Medicaid. Currently, Medicaid funds can be allocated to practices that falsely claim to change a person’s sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. These practices, commonly referred to as “conversion therapy,” have been widely condemned b… Continue Reading
September 11, 2024Today, Rep. Shri Thanedar introduced H.Res. 1436, “Supporting September as ‘National Suicide Prevention Month.’” This bipartisan resolution would officially support the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month" and September 10, 2024, as "World Suicide Prevention Day." This resolution will highlight the silent mental health battle that so many face in their day-to-day lives and hopefully help prevent further tragic loss of life at the hands of such afflictions. “I lost my… Continue Reading
September 09, 2024River Rouge, MI - September 9, 2024 - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to begin a critical soil cleanup effort in Belanger Park, located at 2 Belanger Park Drive on the banks of the Detroit River. Starting April 1, the EPA will remove contaminated soil containing elevated levels of lead and cadmium from specific areas of the park. The project is expected to continue through mid-June. The EPA, in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Ene… Continue Reading
November 09, 2023
US Vice President Kamala Harris celebrated Diwali at her official residence during which she told the guests that it's important to celebrate this festival of light as the world today is facing a "difficult and dark moment" in the wake of the war between Israel and Hamas. “I also want to say that for the Palestinian people, and I've said this many times, and I'll say it again, they have a right and deserve to have an opportunity for self-determination and dignity. We'll continue to support that… Continue Reading
November 09, 2023Today, Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17), member of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, reintroduced the State-Based Universal Health Care Act. Recognizing the unique position of American states to lead the push for universal health care, Rep. Khanna's bill provides states with federal funding streams and regulatory flexibility to support affordable, universal health care plans. “The State-Based Universal Health Care Act is a crucial step towards transforming our healthcare syste… Continue Reading
November 08, 2023Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Brad Schneider (D-Ill.), Norma Torres (D-Calif.), Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.), and dozens of colleagues, signed onto the following joint statement regarding the phrase “from the river to the sea” and the ongoing Hamas-Israel War. The statement was signed by various House members, including Rep. Shri Thanedar (MI-13).… Continue Reading