I had a chance to meet with Associated Students of Michigan State University President Emily Hoyumpa a few weeks back and we talked about the upcoming anniversary of the shooting. Ahead of tomorrow, I thought it was important to have her share some thoughts about what it’s been like to process and try to heal this past year. Swipe to read.
I had a chance to meet with Associated Students of Michigan State University President Emily Hoyumpa a few weeks back and we talked about the upcoming anniversary of the shooting. Ahead of tomorrow, I thought it was important to have her share some thoughts about what it’s been like to process and try to heal this past year. Swipe to read.
For my first floor speech of 2024, I spoke about immigration – an issue that is so critical and so fundamental to the U.S. It’s currently being debated and negotiated over as part of a larger appropriations deal, so I felt it was important to lay down how I approach the issue. Practical, serious people on both sides of the aisle should be able to come together to discuss options and compromise on this most American of issues.
It struck me today as I was trying to close out work ahead of the holidays that I had stumbled upon a perfect snapshot of what it’s like to be a Congresswoman: sending hand-signed letters to constituents. In just this batch I congratulated scholarship recipients, honored a WWII vet turning 100, celebrated new businesses, and, on the other side of the coin, recognized the bravery of the loved ones of the students lost in the Oxford shooting who spoke at the recent sentencing. As the year comes to a close, it’s a good reminder to take a moment to celebrate all the wonderful things happening in our lives, and acknowledge the painful things happening to people we care about. While Washington is a mess, the work here in Michigan, and the people I get to meet and fight for, are what make me so proud to represent this district.
It struck me today as I was trying to close out work ahead of the holidays that I had stumbled upon a perfect snapshot of what it’s like to be a Congresswoman: sending hand-signed letters to constituents. In just this batch I congratulated scholarship recipients, honored a WWII vet turning 100, celebrated new businesses, and, on the other side of the coin, recognized the bravery of the loved ones of the students lost in the Oxford shooting who spoke at the recent sentencing. As the year comes to a close, it’s a good reminder to take a moment to celebrate all the wonderful things happening in our lives, and acknowledge the painful things happening to people we care about. While Washington is a mess, the work here in Michigan, and the people I get to meet and fight for, are what make me so proud to represent this district.
Israel has the right to go after the perpetrators of the grievous terrorist attack on 10/7, but the way you go after them matters critically to long-term security in the region. The U.S. learned that the hard way in our own wars.
This morning, I held my annual meeting with faith leaders from around the district under a new name: The Samantha Woll Interfaith Roundtable. Sam did for Team Slotkin what came so naturally to her: helping others and serving constituents. She helped set up and implement our internship program, and was a thoughtful and inspiring mentor to the young people who joined our team. Sam also oversaw a ton of different programs, but her passion was really in interfaith work. At a time when interfaith engagement is needed more than ever, we believed it was the right moment to rename our annual meeting on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and honor her memory for years to come. May her memory continue to be a blessing, and a moral compass as we continue to work to build bridges across faiths, backgrounds and communities.
This morning, I held my annual meeting with faith leaders from around the district under a new name: The Samantha Woll Interfaith Roundtable. Sam did for Team Slotkin what came so naturally to her: helping others and serving constituents. She helped set up and implement our internship program, and was a thoughtful and inspiring mentor to the young people who joined our team. Sam also oversaw a ton of different programs, but her passion was really in interfaith work. At a time when interfaith engagement is needed more than ever, we believed it was the right moment to rename our annual meeting on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and honor her memory for years to come. May her memory continue to be a blessing, and a moral compass as we continue to work to build bridges across faiths, backgrounds and communities.
This morning, I held my annual meeting with faith leaders from around the district under a new name: The Samantha Woll Interfaith Roundtable. Sam did for Team Slotkin what came so naturally to her: helping others and serving constituents. She helped set up and implement our internship program, and was a thoughtful and inspiring mentor to the young people who joined our team. Sam also oversaw a ton of different programs, but her passion was really in interfaith work. At a time when interfaith engagement is needed more than ever, we believed it was the right moment to rename our annual meeting on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and honor her memory for years to come. May her memory continue to be a blessing, and a moral compass as we continue to work to build bridges across faiths, backgrounds and communities.
This morning, I held my annual meeting with faith leaders from around the district under a new name: The Samantha Woll Interfaith Roundtable. Sam did for Team Slotkin what came so naturally to her: helping others and serving constituents. She helped set up and implement our internship program, and was a thoughtful and inspiring mentor to the young people who joined our team. Sam also oversaw a ton of different programs, but her passion was really in interfaith work. At a time when interfaith engagement is needed more than ever, we believed it was the right moment to rename our annual meeting on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and honor her memory for years to come. May her memory continue to be a blessing, and a moral compass as we continue to work to build bridges across faiths, backgrounds and communities.
Seeing the first of the hostages coming home is an important moment and some of the first positive news in this conflict.
A deal that would allow for the release of Israeli hostages & allow a strategic pause in fighting would be an important moment for the families of those taken, for getting desperately-needed supplies into Gaza, & for the Israeli government to get clarity about its goals in Gaza.
My statement on U.S. strikes against the Iran-backed Houthis:
Today my heart is with the Oxford community, and I ask that you pause and think about Madisyn, Tate, Justin, and Hana. They were sons and daughters, they were friends and neighbors, they had dreams and goals, and all of that ended too soon.
Service is the greatest love letter you can send to your country. Today, and every day, we honor those who have served and continue to serve. Happy Veterans Day.
Service is the greatest love letter you can send to your country. Today, and every day, we honor those who have served and continue to serve. Happy Veterans Day.
Service is the greatest love letter you can send to your country. Today, and every day, we honor those who have served and continue to serve. Happy Veterans Day.
Service is the greatest love letter you can send to your country. Today, and every day, we honor those who have served and continue to serve. Happy Veterans Day.
One of my most important jobs as a congresswoman is getting to know local officials in order to connect federal dollars to local needs. That’s what we discussed in St Johns last week, with the new Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and City Manager. From development plans to the big Mint Festival, these relationships are critical to getting the right support into our local communities.
One of my favorite traditions: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of Mid-Michigan’s Day of Celebration. Every year, no matter what’s going on in the world, I look around this packed room of people who come from all over and span every demographic and I know that being hopeful and committed to change is Dr. King’s legacy. This year’s theme was a powerful quote from former Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall that we would all do well to keep top of mind: “The measure of a country’s greatness is its ability to retain compassion in times of crisis.” We have no shortage of crises – at home and abroad – but I remain confident that we can work together to find solutions, and do so in a way that keeps our shared humanity in the forefront.
One of my favorite traditions: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of Mid-Michigan’s Day of Celebration. Every year, no matter what’s going on in the world, I look around this packed room of people who come from all over and span every demographic and I know that being hopeful and committed to change is Dr. King’s legacy. This year’s theme was a powerful quote from former Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall that we would all do well to keep top of mind: “The measure of a country’s greatness is its ability to retain compassion in times of crisis.” We have no shortage of crises – at home and abroad – but I remain confident that we can work together to find solutions, and do so in a way that keeps our shared humanity in the forefront.
One of my favorite traditions: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of Mid-Michigan’s Day of Celebration. Every year, no matter what’s going on in the world, I look around this packed room of people who come from all over and span every demographic and I know that being hopeful and committed to change is Dr. King’s legacy. This year’s theme was a powerful quote from former Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall that we would all do well to keep top of mind: “The measure of a country’s greatness is its ability to retain compassion in times of crisis.” We have no shortage of crises – at home and abroad – but I remain confident that we can work together to find solutions, and do so in a way that keeps our shared humanity in the forefront.
Today, after @vetaffairsdems held a hearing on my bipartisan Justice for ALS Veterans Act, Jann & Kate Vasiloff stopped by my office. Jann’s husband & Kate’s father, George, inspired this bipartisan legislation, so they are the ‘founding family’ for the ALS veteran community. This legislation is as straightforward as can be: it tweaks existing law to ensure the surviving families of veterans who have passed away due to ALS receive vital benefits. With Veterans Day just around the corner, we thought it was a good moment to highlight the tremendous impact this bill would have for families who have lost loved ones to this terrible disease.
This afternoon, 27 provisions I added to the NDAA passed the House and are now set to be signed into law. They focus on strengthening our national security, including shoring up our nation’s pharmaceutical supply chains and protecting the auto industry from foreign influence.
