U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today released a list of the top seven wins for constituents this year. Below is the list along with comments from Upton on why each is important to folks in Michigan. Win #1: Top-notch constituent services. Upton on its importance: “My top priority as a Member of Congress is helping folks in Southwest Michigan solve problems big and small. With nearly 500 meetings and events directly with constituents we were able to productively discuss important issues and ... Read more

U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today released a new report titled “2017: The Year in Review and A Look Ahead” which outlines policy initiatives his office tackled in the last year and sets priorities for the new year ahead in 2018. Upton also released the following statement: “2017 was a transformational year but for me, my focus never wavered from local initiatives such as helping constituents with problems big and small, and on bipartisan policies that create jobs and improve our economy.... Read more

U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today released a list of his top op-ed pieces published in 2017: “Self-driving cars are the next frontier of innovation and safety” via The Hill with U.S. Senator Gary Peters, D-Michigan | February 8, 2017 Key excerpt: As the birthplace of the automotive industry, Michigan is a well-known home to innovative suppliers and manufacturers that make our cars and trucks safe, more efficient, and more affordable. But Michigan also has a dense nexus of engineering tal... Read more

One Year Later — Why 21st Century Cures Still Matters By U.S. Rep. Fred Upton and U.S. Rep. Dianna DeGette December 12, 2017 Roll Call One year ago this week, President Obama signed into law one of the most consequential bills passed by the 114th Congress: the landmark, bipartisan 21st Century Cures Act. He took the occasion of his final public bill-signing to praise the measure as a prime example of how important legislation should be passed: through consultation with stakeholders, deliberation... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today alongside U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, released the following video on the one-year anniversary of the 21st Century Cures Act becoming law. Upton and DeGette use the video to highlight some of the most important provisions in the groundbreaking law. Click HERE to watch the video. Read more

Multi-Pronged Approach Needed in Opioid Fight By U.S. Rep. Fred Upton and U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg October 31, 2017 Morning Consult The opioid crisis is one that truly knows no bounds. It affects so many of us in different and profound ways. Whether it’s a neighbor, a friend, a co-worker, or a family member. Most of us know someone hurt or hurting. The numbers are truly startling: 91 Americans die each day from an opioid overdose and our home state of Michigan has more annual opioid prescriptions t... Read more

U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today released the following public service announcement encouraging residents of Michigan’s Sixth Congressional District to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 28. The service provides an opportunity for citizens to safely and securely dispose of their expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs at an authorized disposal site in their community. Since the National Take Back Day began, more than 450 tons of unused ... Read more

U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today released the following statement after attending the bipartisan White House announcement that the Trump Administration would declare a Nationwide Public Health Emergency to address the opioid crisis: “I want to applaud the Trump Administration for taking decisive action to address the threat the opioid crisis poses. This fight is personal to me: It has hit home even in my own extended family. It has torn through families, neighborhoods, and communities b... Read more

U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, tomorrow is to participate in a full Energy and Commerce Committee hearing titled, “Federal Efforts to Combat the Opioid Crisis: A Status Update on CARA and Other Initiatives.” Representatives from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and National Institutes of Health (NIH) are all expected to testify. The hearing is ... Read more

U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee as part of a bipartisan “Member Day” on the opioid crisis. The bipartisan Member Day allowed representatives both on and off the committee to testify about the opioid epidemic, share local and personal stories, and highlight potential legislative solutions. Learn more about Upton’s work on this important issue here: Upton.house.gov/opioids. **Click HERE to watch** Upton’s full remarks as prepared c... Read more