Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, announced today that Alexandria Miller, of Stevensville, has been accepted to attend the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, N.Y. Upton recommended Miller for selection to the prestigious service academy and has personally congratulated her on the appointment. Miller is a senior at Lakeshore High School in Stevensville. “It is truly an honor to announce Alexandria’s appointment to Kings Point,” Upton said. “Alexandria has worked hard and has gone th... Read more

The American Medical Association (AMA) has recognized Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, with the Dr. Nathan Davis Award for his outstanding leadership as Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Upton was selected for the AMA’s top government service award because of his efforts to permanently repeal and replace the flawed Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate formula (SGR) that is used to reimburse our nation’s physicians. The current Medicare payment system has been a source of cont... Read more

Amidst the turmoil in Crimea, Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today voted for legislation (H.R. 4152) to grant the Obama administration the authority provide loan guarantees to the country of Ukraine. H.R. 4152 passed the House this afternoon by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 385 to 23. “The United States and our European allies stand firmly behind the Ukrainian people during this tumultuous period,” said Upton. “This legislation will help strengthen Ukraine through its current transit... Read more

Upton: “It is so important for us to ensure that these vital arteries remain open to the commercial shipments and recreational traffic that help fuel the local economy." Read more

Building an “Architecture of Abundance” to deliver vital energy supplies remains long-term solution to prevent future shortages Read more

A longtime supporter of comprehensive tax reform, Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, praised today’s unveiling of draft legislation by House Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp, R-Midland, to overhaul the nation’s complex tax code. “This proposal seeks to deliver the relief that Michigan families and employers have long awaited and deserve,” said Upton. “The status quo is unfair and an obstacle to domestic job creation and economic growth. Tax reform will boost Michigan's working families strug... Read more

Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, voted today for legislation that would prohibit the administration from implementing new rules that seek to limit the activities and free speech of 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations. The Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act of 2014 (H.R. 3865) would prevent for one year the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from issuing or finalizing proposed regulations that would prohibit 501(c)(4) nonprofit organizations ... Read more

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, released the following statement upon the news that former Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman and fellow Michigan colleague John D. Dingell, D-Dearborn, will retire at the end of the 113th Congress. Dingell has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since December 1955. Before Upton became chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce in 2011, Dingell served as chairman from 1981 to 1994 and again from 2007 ... Read more

Local municipal leaders from around Southwest Michigan met Wednesday with Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, to alert him to the unanticipated financial hits their villages, townships and communities are facing as the result of the president’s health care bill. The 15 municipal leaders told Upton that the taxes levied on the health care plans they offer employees are going to impact their bottom lines. And at least one said he doesn’t know right now where the extra money will be found. “What ... Read more

Upton's "Drug Quality and Security Act" was signed into law by President Obama on November 27, 2013 Read more