Press Releases
Congressman Shri Thanedar, Congresswoman Kat Cammack Introduce Bipartisan Customer Property Protection Act
Washington, D.C. - This week, Congressman Shri Thanedar (D-MI-13) and Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-FL-03) introduced HR 9717, the Customer Property Protection Act, bipartisan legislation that creates regulations to ensure customer assets that are held by a commodity broker are protected in the scenario that the commodity broker goes bankrupt. “As a lifelong serial entrepreneur, I know first-hand the innovative power of new financial technologies, and am encouraged by the rapid innovation … Continue Reading
July 13, 2026
Congressman Shri Thanedar Celebrates the July 27 Opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge
Washington, D.C. — After the announcement that the Gordie Howe International Bridge will officially open on July 27, 2026, Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) issued this statement: “After being completed for over a month, the Gordie Howe Bridge is finally opening,” said Rep. Thanedar. “Just one week after I brought House Homeland Security leaders to Detroit to demand the bridge open, an opening date was finally announced. Reps. Bennie G. Thompson and Lou Correa joined me to call out the delay … Continue Reading
July 08, 2026
Congressman Shri Thanedar Demands Trump Opens Gordie Howe International Bridge Immediately
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) hosted a press conference and town hall on July 7, 2026, alongside Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) and Congressman Lou Correa (CA-46), demanding Donald Trump open the Gordie Howe International Bridge. “The Gordie Howe Bridge is complete, ready to operate, and should be open,” said Rep. Thanedar. “It was supposed to open in June, but Matthew Moroun, the million dollar MAGA donor and owner of the competing Ambassador Bridge, met with … Continue Reading
July 06, 2026
PRESS ADVISORY: Congressmen Shri Thanedar, Bennie G. Thompson, Lou Correa to Host 7/7 Press Conference on the need to open Gordie Howe Bridge, Town Hall on Trump’s Attacks on Voting Rights
Detroit, MI - Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) along with Congressmen Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, and Lou Correa (CA-46) will host a site visit in Detroit, Michigan which will include a press conference urging Trump to open the new Gordie Howe Bridge, a bridge that President Trump has unilaterally kept closed, despite it being ready to open and operate today. Opening the bridge as a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Port of Entry … Continue Reading
June 30, 2026
Congressman Shri Thanedar Statement on Supreme Court Safeguarding Birthright Citizenship
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) released the following statement after the Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment. “The Supreme Court did what the Constitution requires: it affirmed that people born in the United States are American citizens,” said Rep. Thanedar. “This is a major win for civil rights and the rule of law. But we should not ignore how close this decision was. A 6-3 ruling on such a clear constitutional protection is a … Continue Reading
June 29, 2026
Congressman Shri Thanedar Supports Supreme Court’s Decision to Uphold Voting Rights
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) released the following statement after the Supreme Court upheld state laws allowing mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted even if they are received afterward. “The Supreme Court just rejected Republicans’ latest attack on voting rights,” said Rep. Thanedar. “If a voter casts their ballot on time, their vote should count. This ruling is a major win for our democracy and for every American who relies on mail-in voting to … Continue Reading
June 26, 2026
Congressman Shri Thanedar Introduces Legislation to Improve Health Disparities
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13), introduced the Health Disparity Zones Act, legislation to reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes. “Low-income and minority communities are heavily burdened by poor health outcomes as they have less resources to access the care needed,” said Rep. Thanedar. “According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 6 adults rate their health as being fair to poor. My bill seeks to reduce health disparities and improve … Continue Reading
June 24, 2026
Congressman Shri Thanedar Condemns Trump for Putting Attacks on Voting Rights over Bipartisan Housing Solutions
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) released the following statement after Donald Trump refused to sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. Instead of working to lower the cost of housing, Trump is prioritizing taking away voting rights. “After the House and Senate both passed this critical bipartisan legislation focused on lowering housing costs for working families, Donald Trump is still playing political games instead of taking action on the affordability crisis. By … Continue Reading
June 18, 2026
Congressman Shri Thanedar Celebrates Community Victory Against Romulus ICE Detention Center
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) celebrates the announcement of ICE abandoning plans for the Romulus Detention Center. “ICE will not be opening a detention center in Romulus,” said Rep. Thanedar. “Southeast Michigan communities came together, made our voices heard, and stopped this horrific project. I’m grateful to everyone, including residents, advocates, and leaders at every level of government, who stood up and helped make this happen. Our work to stand up to … Continue Reading
June 17, 2026
Congressman Shri Thanedar to Hold Meeting with Elected Officials and Coalition to Stop the Camps to Oppose Romulus ICE Detention Center
Washington, D.C. — This week Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13), in conjunction with advocacy group Coalition to Shut the Camps (CSC), invited elected officials at the state and local level to a meeting on June 22, 2026 to discuss a plan to oppose the proposed ICE facility in Romulus. Members of the press are welcome to join. “The continued progress of the Romulus detention facility goes against the wishes of many residents in Wayne County and across Michigan,” said Rep. Thanedar. “Following … Continue Reading
June 16, 2026
Congressman Shri Thanedar Signs Discharge Petition to Force Vote on Bipartisan Faster Labor Contracts Act
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) cosigned onto H.Res.1140 a discharge position that seeks to force a house vote on The Faster Labor Contracts Act. “Right now, it takes an average of 458 days for unions and employers to reach a first contract. That is far too long,” said Rep. Thanedar. “When workers vote to form a union, their employer should not be allowed to drag out negotiations and delay a fair agreement. Collective bargaining is a fundamental right, and it is essential … Continue Reading
June 12, 2026
Congressman Shri Thanedar Condemns Anti-India Hate Incident in Texas
Washington, D.C. — A video from Frisco, Texas shows a man tearing India’s flag outside City Hall while people in the crowd shout anti-India slogans. This is the latest example of anti-Indian attacks that have taken place in Texas, and across the entire country. Following this racist and xenophobic act in Frisco, Congressman Shri Thanedar released the following statement: “This is a disgusting act of hate. Anti-Indian attacks have spiked on the ground and on social media in the last couple … Continue Reading
June 11, 2026
Congressman Shri Thanedar Introduces BLANKET Act to Protect Homeless Populations from Severe Weather
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar introduced the Building Local Access for Needs in Key Emergency Temperatures, or BLANKET Act, legislation that authorizes more than $2 billion over three years in grants for state and local governments or non-profit and public housing agencies to provide resources for homeless populations during severe weather emergencies. The BLANKET Act is also endorsed by the National Low Income Housing Coalition, the Homeless Action Network of Detroit, … Continue Reading
June 09, 2026
Congressman Shri Thanedar Introduces 10 Amendments to Trump’s Reconciliation Bill to Hold the Department of Homeland Security Accountable
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Shri Thanedar (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security’s Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee, introduced 10 amendments for the Department of Homeland Security’s Reconciliation Bill. “Donald Trump’s DHS reconciliation bill gifts billions of dollars to a cruel and unaccountable immigration enforcement system,” said Rep. Shri Thanedar. “My amendments would stop taxpayer dollars from funding warehouse detention while … Continue Reading
June 09, 2026
Congressman Shri Thanedar Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Misleading and Political DHS Communications
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security’s Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee, announced the introduction of the Department of Homeland Security Communications, Accuracy, Neutrality, Disclosure, Oversight, and Review (DHS CANDOR) Act. This legislation would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to create a Department-wide policy for public-facing communications and annual training for … Continue Reading
June 04, 2026
Congressman Shri Thanedar Introduces Bill to Stop Abusive Student Loan Collection Practices
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) introduced The Stopping Abusive Student Loan Collection Practices in Bankruptcy Act, legislation that seeks to amend the federal bankruptcy code to allow a debtor to prove that his or her student loans should be discharged in bankruptcy proceedings. “No one should go bankrupt because they obtained an education,” said Rep. Thanedar. “My Stopping Abusive Student Loan Collection Practices in Bankruptcy Act would protect borrowers and allow … Continue Reading
May 22, 2026
Congressman Shri Thanedar Demands Resignation of Michigan Department of Corrections Director Heidi Washington
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Shri Thanedar released the following statement on Michigan Department of Corrections Director Heidi Washington, calling on her to resign following concerns over prison conditions under her watch. “In the last month alone, there have been four deaths in Michigan Department of Corrections facilities that we know of. This is not the first time serious issues in MDOC facilities have occurred, as numerous unions first called on Director Washington to resign in … Continue Reading
May 18, 2026
Congressman Shri Thanedar Supports Constitutional Amendment to Stop Trump’s Pardon Abuse
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Shri Thanedar co-sponsored the Pardon Integrity Constitutional Amendment, a constitutional amendment designed to crack down on President Trump’s abuse of the presidential pardon power. “From being the first member to file articles of impeachment against President Trump to opposing his efforts to build an ICE detention center in my district, I have made fighting President Trump’s attacks on our democracy a top priority”, said Congressman Shri Thanedar. “The … Continue Reading
April 22, 2026
Congressman Shri Thanedar Leads Letter on Extending Yemen TPS
As Co-Chair of the Friends of Yemen Caucus and the Representative of the country's largest Yemeni population, Congressman Shri Thanedar led a letter to Secretaries Rubio and Mullin urging them to extend and redesignate Yemen for Temporary Protected Status for 1,400 Yemeni nationals in the United States. The following members of Congress joined Congressman Thanedar in signing this letter: Representative Jonathan Jackson, Representative Ritchie Torres, Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, … Continue Reading
April 20, 2026
Congressman Shri Thanedar Condemns Trump’s Attempt to Seize Detroit’s Ballots
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) released the following statement on the Trump Justice Department’s Demand that Detroit turn over its ballots from the 2024 Presidential Election: “Donald Trump’s planned federal seizure of Detroit’s ballots is a racially and politically motivated attempt to take away Detroit’s political power. This would trample on the Constitution and rights of Detroiters. The people of Detroit deserve political autonomy just as much as anyone else, and … Continue Reading