WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today celebrated the news that the Federal Communications Commission authorized nearly $33 million in funding over the next decade to expand broadband to 21,073 unserved rural Michigan homes and businesses. Michigan’s Sixth Congressional District will receive $2.6 million over 10 years, which will serve 2,375 businesses and households. “It’s 2... Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today issued the following statement following the announcement that U.S. Labor Secretary Alex Acosta will resign: “Jeffrey Epstein committed unspeakable and horrific crimes. The individuals in this country who prey on the most vulnerable are simply evil. Their heinous crimes where they deceive our children, take advantage of their situations, a... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today voted for and the House passed H.R. 1327, Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act. The legislation extends the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund and restores full benefits to the victims. Upton was a co-sponsor of the legislation. “We alw... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, along with U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Cory Gardner (R-CO), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Steve Daines (R-MT), Rob Portman (R-OH), and Richard Burr (R-NC), and U.S. Reps. Brian Mast (R-FL), Matt Gaetz (R-FL), and Will Hurd (R-TX), today announced the formation of the Roosevelt Conservation Caucus, which will embrace and promote constructive ... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Fred Upton (R-MI) and Diana DeGette (D-CO) today issued the following statement to mark the four-year anniversary of their historic 21st Century Cures Act first passing the U.S. House of Representatives on July 10, 2015. “From the moment we introduced 21st Century Cures to its passage in the House four years ago today, our focus has always been on helping pa... Read more »

KALAMAZOO, MI – U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today announced during remarks at the Michigan American Legion Convention in Kalamazoo that he will co-sponsor H.R. 1641, the LEGION Act, in the U.S. House of Representatives. The American Legion’s membership periods are congressionally chartered, and the organization is prevented from expanding membership eligibility without an act of Congress. ... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today issued the following statement after he voted for and the House passed emergency funding for the humanitarian crisis on the southern border. “I am pleased that the House and Senate were able to reach a bipartisan solution that will provide critical resources for our southern border,” Upton said. “The humanitarian crisis is overwhelming t... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Fred Upton (MI-06), Bill Huizenga (MI-02), Tim Walberg (MI-07), Paul Mitchell (MI-10), and Jack Bergman (MI-01) issued a joint statement after the Department of Defense selected Fort Drum rather than Fort Custer for a missile defense Interceptor Site. Locating the missile defense Interceptor Site at Fort Custer could have brought $3.2 billion in economic impact and 1,... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today issued the following statement after President Donald Trump signed legislation that Upton co-sponsored, H.R. 299, The Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act, into law. “Veterans votes are the easiest votes I cast – they are always ‘yes.’ Taking care of our veterans is one of our most important responsibilities, and I am proud to see this i... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today spearheaded a bipartisan letter from 13 members of the Michigan Congressional Delegation to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue urging support for Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s USDA Secretarial Disaster Designation request for the state of Michigan. If approved, the Disaster Designation would make additional assistance av... Read more »