Press Releases
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
April 15, 2026
Congressman Shri Thanedar Marks Tax Day by Calling for a More Just Tax Code
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Shri Thanedar marked Tax Day 2026 by calling for a more just tax code by providing massive relief for middle-class families, paid for by taxing the richest Americans. “I’ve lived on both sides of the coin. I grew up in abject poverty, but was able to find success later in life. For decades, the ultra-rich in America have seen their wealth skyrocket, while lower- and middle-class families have seen their share of the pie dwindle. The cost of living has increased … Continue Reading
April 07, 2026
Congressman Shri Thanedar Calls on Cabinet to Remove Trump from Office
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) called for the invocation of the 25th Amendment to remove Donald Trump from office in a letter to the 16 members of Donald Trump’s cabinet. The letter cited Trump’s recent threat to wipe out the entire Iranian civilization, as well as numerous other instances of unhinged behavior from Trump, as the reasons for his removal. “For 15 months, our country has been pushed to its brink,” wrote Congressman Thanedar. “The time for action is … Continue Reading
April 02, 2026
Congressman Shri Thanedar Statement on Firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) issued the following statement following Trump’s firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi. “Pam Bondi will go down in history as the Attorney General who protected pedophiles and weaponized the DOJ instead of fighting for justice. She should’ve been removed months ago for the crimes she’s committed, the complete mishandling of the Epstein files, and the harm she caused the victims. I introduced articles of impeachment against her last … Continue Reading
April 01, 2026
Congressman Shri Thanedar Urges Supreme Court to Defend Immigrants from Donald Trump
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar, the Top Democrat on the Homeland Security’s Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability, issued the following statement on the Supreme Court hearing arguments on the legality of Donald Trump’s attacks on birthright citizenship. “As an immigrant who came to this country with nothing but a suitcase and $20 in my pocket, this Supreme Court case on birthright citizenship is deeply personal to me. The 14th Amendment is clear: the … Continue Reading
March 20, 2026
Congressman Shri Thanedar Speaks Out Against Trump’s Homeland Security Secretary Nominee Markwayne Mullin
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Shri Thanedar, the Top Democrat on Homeland Security’s Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee, issued the following statement in opposition to Markwayne Mullin, Trump’s recent pick to serve as the Secretary of Homeland Security. “Markwayne Mullin is a violent, unqualified thug who does not have the temperament to serve as the Secretary of Homeland Security. As the ranking member of Oversight Investigations and Accountability on the Committee … Continue Reading
March 12, 2026
Congressman Shri Thanedar Introduces Resolution to Censure Andy Ogles for his Hateful Bigotry
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) introduced a resolution to censure Congressman Andy Ogles for spewing hatred and bigotry toward Muslim Americans and disrespecting America’s diversity. The resolution would also remove Ogles from the Homeland Security Committee, of which both he and Thanedar are members. Ogles, a Congressman long known for his racist rhetoric, recently tweeted, “Muslims don't belong in American society,” “Pluralism is a lie,” and “Muslims are unable to … Continue Reading
March 09, 2026
Congressman Shri Thanedar Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against Attorney General Pam Bondi
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) introduced articles of impeachment against Donald Trump’s Attorney General, Pam Bondi, for the following charges: Article I: Obstruction of Congress Article II: Dereliction of Duty and Obstruction of Justice Article III: Weaponization and Politicization of the Department of Justice "By illegally withholding millions of Epstein Files after we passed a law requiring her to release all of them ahead of the designated deadline, Pam … Continue Reading
March 05, 2026
Congressman Shri Thanedar Praises Secretary Noem’s Firing, Demands Further Accountability from the Department of Homeland Security
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Shri Thanedar, the Top Democrat on Homeland Security’s Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee, issued the following statement on President Trump’s firing of Kristi Noem. “Just a few months ago, I demanded that Secretary Kristi Noem resign for her atrocious conduct as the Secretary of Homeland Security. Her repeated lies and defiance of court orders were so egregious that I supported articles of impeachment against her. Today, I am pleased to … Continue Reading
February 02, 2026
Congressman Shri Thanedar to Introduce Articles of Impeachment Against Attorney General Pam Bondi
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar announced that he would be introducing articles of impeachment against Attorney General Pam Bondi for the following offenses: Engaging in a conspiracy to cover up the Epstein files and a child trafficking ring. Disregarding a law passed by Congress ordering the full release of the Epstein files. Abusing her power to extort voter registration rolls and other sensitive data from Minnesota, amid heightened tensions with … Continue Reading
January 27, 2026
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