Press Releases
Ranking Member Congressman Shri Thanedar demands Secretary Noem, directors of ICE and CBP, testify immediately before the Committee on Homeland Security
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Shri Thanedar issued the following statement after ICE’s killings in Minnesota. “The killings in Minnesota are barbaric and unacceptable,” said Congressman Thanedar. “ICE is acting like a group of untrained thugs, not a professional law enforcement agency. They must leave Minnesota immediately. As the Ranking Member of the Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee on the Committee on Homeland Security, I am calling for a full investigation into … Continue Reading
January 15, 2026
Congressman Shri Thanedar Introduces the Abolish ICE Act
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar introduced the Abolish ICE Act, legislation that would dismantle the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and end its current enforcement authority. “Since ICE’s establishment in 2003, they’ve prioritized aggressive enforcement and violence rather than due process. Americans are being terrorized. Last year, I introduced legislation to end qualified immunity for ICE agents, ensuring they are held accountable when they break the law. But … Continue Reading
January 14, 2026
Congressman Shri Thanedar Supports Impeachment of Secretary of Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem
Washington, D.C. — Today, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability for the House Committee on Homeland Security, Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) released the following statement: “Secretary Kristi Noem has lied to Congress and to the American people. Under her leadership, ICE agents have wreaked havoc on communities across this country. She has disgraced our democracy.” Secretary Noem has committed the following offenses: Eight people have … Continue Reading
January 12, 2026
Congressman Shri Thanedar Statement on Trump Visiting Detroit
Washington, D.C. — Tomorrow, Donald Trump will speak at the Detroit Economic Club. The last time he spoke there, he insulted Detroit, saying that the “whole country will end up being like Detroit if she’s [Kamala Harris] your president.” “Trump promised to bring jobs and economic success to Detroit, but over the last 8 months, we’ve lost 68,000 manufacturing jobs, and unemployment has hit a 4-year high”, said Congressman Thanedar. “We do not need any more of Trump’s lies; we need to make … Continue Reading
January 09, 2026
Congressman Shri Thanedar to Introduce Abolish ICE Act
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Shri Thanedar will introduce the Abolish ICE Act, legislation that would dismantle the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and end its current enforcement authority. “The tragic death of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, a 37-year-old mother fatally shot by an ICE agent, shows that ICE cannot be reformed and must be abolished. The Abolish ICE Act is a step toward justice, accountability, and a more humane approach to immigration policy.” Since ICE was … Continue Reading
January 07, 2026
Congressman Shri Thanedar Condemns Fatal ICE Shooting in Minneapolis
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Shri Thanedar issued the following statement in response to the fatal shooting by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis. “I am horrified by the fatal shooting committed by ICE agents in Minneapolis. An innocent woman was murdered, and her family and community deserve answers. Any use of deadly force by federal law enforcement must be taken seriously and reviewed in full. A full investigation into this shooting must be conducted … Continue Reading
December 09, 2025
Congressman Shri Thanedar Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) introduced two articles of impeachment (H.Res.935) against Donald Trump’s Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, for the following charges: Article I: Murder and Conspiracy to Murder Article II: Reckless and Unlawful Mishandling of Classified Information "Pete Hegseth has been using the United States military to extrajudicially assassinate people without evidence of any crime,” said Congressman Thanedar. “Former military attorneys … Continue Reading
December 04, 2025
Congressman Shri Thanedar Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar wrote Articles of Impeachment against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for Murder and Conspiracy to Murder, and for Reckless and Unlawful Mishandling of Classified Information. “Pete Hegseth is uniquely unqualified to serve as Secretary of Defense,” said Congressman Thanedar. “Every day he serves in this role, he puts American servicemembers and their families in danger. He gave direct, unlawful orders to kill every single person on a … Continue Reading
November 10, 2025
Rep. Thanedar Condemns Proposed Senate Deal to Reopen Government
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar spoke out against the deal that was struck in the Senate to reopen the government. “This is not a deal; it is a surrender by the Senate. If and when this deal reaches the House, I will be a firm and vocal no,” said Thanedar. “While it's good that federal workers are back to work, healthcare costs are simply too important. With Trump’s tariffs making everything expensive, Americans cannot afford skyrocketing premiums. Republicans took … Continue Reading
September 19, 2025
Congressman Shri Thanedar Votes NO on Charlie Kirk Resolution
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) released the following statement regarding his vote on H.Res. 719: “Political violence should never be tolerated. In America, we must settle our differences at the ballot box and through civic action, not violence,” said Congressman Thanedar. As a father, Congressman Thanedar has personally experienced family tragedy. “In 1996, I lost my wife to mental illness when my sons were just 4 and 8 years old. I can empathize with the Kirk family’s … Continue Reading
September 11, 2025
Rep. Shri Thanedar Re-Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution to Support September as National Suicide Prevention Month
This week, Rep. Shri Thanedar, along with Congressmen Wesley Bell (D-MO) and Mike Lawler (R-NY), introduced H.Res. 697, “Supporting September as ‘National Suicide Prevention Month.’” The resolution supports the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month" and September 10, 2025, 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 help prevent further tragic loss of life at the hands … Continue Reading
September 09, 2025
Congressmen Shri Thanedar, Wesley Bell, and Mike Lawler Introduce Resolution Recognizing 988 Lifeline
Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Shri Thanedar, along with Congressmen Wesley Bell and Mike Lawler, introduced the 988 Day Resolution. This bipartisan and bicameral resolution recognizes the vital role and impact that the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline plays in improving the American mental health crisis, and expresses support for the designation of September 8, 2025, as 988 Day. Senators Cory Booker and John Kennedy have introduced a Senate companion for the 988 Day Resolution. “In … Continue Reading
August 08, 2025
Congressman Shri Thanedar Introduces Bill Ending Qualified Immunity for ICE Agents
Washington, DC —Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar introduced the Ending Qualified Immunity for ICE Agents Act (HR TBD), legislation that aims to hold U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents accountable by ending their qualified immunity protections. The bill comes amid growing alarm over ICE’s expanding powers and the surge in aggressive enforcement tactics. The passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” provides the agency with an expanded budget totalling over $170 billion in … Continue Reading
August 01, 2025
Congressman Shri Thanedar Slams Trump's Taxes on the American People
Washington, DC—Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) made the following statement on President Trump’s newest tariff increases that will be paid by the American people. “These tariffs represent the latest betrayal of the American people by President Trump and his Republican cronies,” said Thandedar. “Despite repeatedly promising to cut your costs on day one, these import taxes are just one more way President Trump has increased the cost of living. His indecisive policies, including his … Continue Reading
July 17, 2025
Congressman Shri Thanedar Votes to Unlock Innovation and Create a More Equitable Financial System
Washington, DC—Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) proudly voted for three bipartisan, pro-cryptocurrency bills: H.R. 3633, the CLARITY Act, S. 394, the GENIUS Act, and HR 1919, the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act. These bills provide a pro-innovation regulatory framework for digital markets and stablecoins, while providing important consumer protections and guaranteeing the constitutional right to financial privacy that every American enjoys. "A quarter of the city of Detroit’s … Continue Reading
July 16, 2025
Congressman Shri Thanedar Introduces the Don’t Feed the Bears Act
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) introduced the Don’t Feed the Bears Act of 2025 (H.R. 4422), legislation aimed at ending the hunting practice known as “bear baiting” by prohibiting the intentional feeding of bears on federal public lands. The bill directs federal land management agencies to adopt and enforce regulations that prohibit individuals from placing food to attract bears for hunting purposes. The legislation also calls for the consistent enforcement of … Continue Reading
July 11, 2025
Congressman Shri Thanedar Delivers $2,000,000 to the City of Dearborn Heights
Washington, DC - July 11th, 2025 - Congressman Shri Thanedar is pleased to announce that the EPA will be delivering $2 million in federal dollars to the City of Dearborn Heights for lead service and water meter replacement. This money was part of the Community Project Funding requests that Rep. Thanedar made for FY 2024, totalling $15 million. “No one should ever be worried about the water that comes out of their tap,” said Thanedar. “Access to clean, safe drinking water is a basic human … Continue Reading
July 03, 2025
Congressman Shri Thanedar Votes Against Largest Cuts to Healthcare and Food Assistance in American History
Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) voted against the Senate’s version of President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”. This partisan, cruel GOP budget passed the House 218-214 and is expected to be signed into law by President Trump. "This Big Ugly Bill will cause 17 million people to lose access to healthcare, and take food off the table for 2 million more, all to give billionaires yet another tax break," said Congressman Thanedar. "My district has the fourth highest SNAP … Continue Reading
June 30, 2025
Congressman Shri Thanedar Reintroduces Prohibition of Medicaid Funding for Conversion Therapy Act
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) announced the reintroduction of the Prohibition of Medicaid Funding for Conversion Therapy Act (H.R. 4244), 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 … Continue Reading
June 27, 2025
Congressman Shri Thanedar Introduces Censure Resolution against Representative Andy Ogles for Anti-Immigrant Remarks
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) introduced a Censure Resolution against Representative Andy Ogles (TN-05) over his racist, bigoted, anti-immigrant tirade this week after Zohran Mamdani, a South-Asian immigrant from Uganda, won the first round of the New York City Democratic mayoral primary election. Immigrants have made our country great, but instead of recognizing this fact, Ogles used numerous anti-immigrant dog whistles against Mamdani, calling him “Little … Continue Reading