WASHINGTON – Congressman Mike Bishop (MI-08) joined a group of lawmakers at the White House today as President Trump signed legislation to protect amateur athletes from sexual abuse into law. Congressman Bishop voted in favor of the legislation, the Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act, on January 29. The following day, the legislation unanimously passed the Senate. Congressman Bishop said, “Our nation watched in horror as victims bravely faced depraved sex...
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Mike Bishop (MI-08) today released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s Fiscal Year 2019 budget, which includes drastic funding cuts for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. “The failure to fully fund the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) in President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2019 budget released today is a serious disappointment. Since the initiative was launched in 2010, GLRI funds have been used to support thousands of restoration proj...
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Mike Bishop (MI-08) today released the following statement after the passing of former Michigan United States Congressman Joe Knollenberg. “I was saddened to hear of the passing of a close friend and mentor, former Congressman Joe Knollenberg. Joe epitomized what it means to be a true public servant. His honorable service in the U.S. Army and his legacy of community service will forever serve as an example for us. I send my prayers for his family and loved ones during th...
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Mike Bishop (MI-08) today released the following statement in response to Enbridge’s announcement to replace a portion of pipeline running underneath the St. Clair River. Congressman Bishop last month introduced legislation, the Great Lakes Oil Spill Prevention Act, which would increase reporting requirements and financial liability on pipeline operators in the case of a rupture. The legislation would also limit the operation of pipeline materials under the Great Lakes t...
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Mike Bishop (MI-08) issued the following statement announcing his guest to the State of the Union (SOTU), Mr. Ken Matheis Sr., and indicated the topics he hopes President Trump will highlight during the SOTU address. “I’m pleased to welcome Mr. Ken Matheis to Washington for the State of the Union. Mr. Matheis operates Complete Automation in Lake Orion, which employs 250 people in the Eighth District and develops and installs Paint Delivery Systems.” Congressman Bishop ad...
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LANSING – Following the sentencing of former USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University doctor Larry Nassar for sexual misconduct, Congressman Mike Bishop (MI-08) submitted a letter to Congressman Trey Gowdy, Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Speaker Paul Ryan calling for a Congressional Investigation into the United States Olympic Committee and its subsidiary, USA Gymnastics. “First and foremost, my heart goes out to the victims, their families and ...
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ROCHESTER HILLS – Today, Google and Congressman Mike Bishop (MI-08) paid a visit to Brewster Elementary School to deliver the CS First Roadshow, a computer science education presentation developed by Google for 4th - 8th grade school students. The presentation focuses on teaching students both problem solving and technical coding skills through a series of interactive activities. Congressman Bishop said, “It was a real pleasure to participate in today’s CS First Roadshow presentation, and I’m ve...
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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Mike Bishop (MI-08) released the following statement after Senate Democrats ended their filibuster and voted to reopen the federal government. The legislation also extends the Children’s Health Insurance Program for six years. Following Senate passage, the legislation to fund the government returned to the House for final passage. Congressman Bishop said, “From the beginning, nothing in the spending bill passed by the House was controversial. I’m glad cooler heads...
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WASHINGTON - Tonight, Congressman Bishop (MI-08) voted in favor of legislation to fund the government and extend the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for six years. The legislation now moves to the Senate, and Bishop called on his colleagues to keep the government open. Congressman Bishop said, “Tonight the House passed legislation to keep the government open and fund the Children’s Health Insurance Program for six years. There is absolutely nothing in this funding bill that Democrats ...
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Mike Bishop (MI-08) introduced the Great Lakes Oil Spill Prevention Act, legislation that would impose additional reporting and safety standards for pipelines that cross the waters of the Great Lakes and increase liability on pipeline operators in the case of a pipeline rupture. Congressman Bishop said, “The Great Lakes are more than just water. The lakes represent our heritage, our recreation, our resources and our jobs. As a lifelong Michigan resident, I believe each o...
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