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Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence

Representing the 14th District of Michigan

Press Releases

U.S. Rep. Lawrence Votes to Pass Public Safety Package

September 23, 2022 Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Representative Brenda L. Lawrence (MI-14) voted to pass a legislative package aimed at improving public safety and policing.

U.S. Rep. Lawrence Applauds Investments for the I-375 Modernization Project in Detroit

September 15, 2022 Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Brenda L. Lawrence (MI-14) proudly celebrates a $104,657,051 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to rebuild I-375, spur economic development in the region, and create good-paying jobs in Detroit. The U.S. DOT Infrastructure For Rebuilding America (INFRA) program funds the I-375 Community Reconnection Project.
Issues:
Transportation & Infrastructure

U.S. Rep. Lawrence Vows To Keep Fighting To Prevent Gun Violence

September 6, 2022 Press Release
Detroit, MI. – Today, U.S. Representative Brenda L. Lawrence (MI-14) convened a press conference with Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II, Detroit Police Department Chief James White, Detroit Deputy Mayor Todd Bettison, Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield

U.S. Rep. Lawrence Statement on President Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

August 24, 2022 Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Brenda L. Lawrence released the following statement after President Biden announced $10,000 in loan forgiveness for borrowers who make less than $125,000 annually and up to $20,000 for Pell Grant Recipients.
Issues:
Education and Student Loans

U.S. Rep. Lawrence Helps Pass the Inflation Reduction Act to Lower Costs for Michigan Families

August 12, 2022 Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Inflation Reduction Act, sending it to President Biden’s desk for his signature. At the core of the legislative package are provisions championed by Democrats
Issues:
Energy and Environment, Health Care, Jobs and the Economy

U.S. Rep. Lawrence Statement on the House Passage of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022

July 28, 2022 Press Release
Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) Act, which now heads to the President’s desk for his signature.
Issues:
Jobs and the Economy

U.S. Rep. Lawrence Votes to Restore Full Retirement Benefits for Delphi Salaried Retirees

July 27, 2022 Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Brenda L. Lawrence (MI-14) voted in favor of  H.R. 6929, the Susan Muffley Act of 2022, that would restore retirement benefits for over 20,000 Delphi Salaried Retirees, including for over 5,000 hardworking Michiganders.

Issues:
Jobs and the Economy

U.S. Rep. Lawrence, House Appropriations Committee Vice Chair, Votes to Pass Six-Bill Appropriations Minibus and Secures Eight Community Projects to Help Michigan Families and Communities

July 20, 2022 Press Release
Legislation lowers the cost of living, creates good-paying American jobs, lifts up working families, and supports small businesses

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Brenda L. Lawrence (MI-14) voted to pass H.R. 8294, a package of six government funding bills, which focuses on helping families and communities across the country.

U.S. Rep. Lawrence Votes to Ensure Reproductive Health Rights Nationwide and Protect the Right to Travel to Seek Reproductive Care

July 15, 2022 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Brenda L. Lawrence (MI-14) voted in favor of H.R. 8296, the Women’s Health Protection Act of 2022 (WHPA), and H.R.

Issues:
Health Care, Women's Issues

U.S. Rep Lawrence Secures Amendments to Support Pregnant Service Members, Women in Uniform, and Wireless EV Charging in Final House Passage of NDAA for FY 2023

July 14, 2022 Press Release

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Rep. Brenda L. Lawrence (MI-14) voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023, which authorizes funding levels for the Department of Defense. Rep.

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