U.S. Rep. Fred Upton (MI-06), U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) today announced legislation to make James C. McCloughan eligible for our nation’s highest military honor – the Medal of Honor - for his acts of heroism and valor during the Vietnam War. Then-Private First Class McCloughan, a native and current resident of South Haven, served as a medic and saved the ... Read more »

U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, and U.S. Senator Gary Peters, D-Michigan, applauded the recent signing into law of their bipartisan, bicameral legislation, H.R. 5944. This important legislation updates and modernizes the leasing programs necessary to keep National Guard units and Air Force Remote Pilot Aircraft (RPA) operations on airfields where they currently operate. “W.K. Kellogg Airport h... Read more »

U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today released the following statement upon the House of Representatives advancing a veto override for S. 2040, the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism (JASTA) Act by a 348 to 77 vote. “As someone who experienced the horrors of 9/11 up close, it’s important to me that the families of the victims are allowed to pursue the justice they deserve. This legislation ... Read more »

The House of Representatives late Tuesday advanced bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph. The legislation, H.R. 5944, would update and modernize the leasing programs necessary to keep National Guard units and Air Force Remote Pilot Aircraft (RPA) operations on airfields where they are already operating. The legislation was co-sponsored by U.S. Rep. Brian Higgins, ... Read more »

Working together to strengthen our military By U.S. Reps. Fred Upton and Bill Huizenga Holland Sentinel The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is the primary way Congress meets its most important constitutional obligation: To “provide for the common defense” of our country. Last week, the House of Representatives advanced H.R. 4909, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 201... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted last night to advance H.R. 4909, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2017. The legislation was passed by a bipartisan vote of 277-147. “Working in a bipartisan fashion, and an open process on the House Floor, we were able to advance meaningful l... Read more »

Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today announced the appointment of Daniel Christensen of Augusta, Michigan, to the United States Air Force Academy. “I’m pleased to be able to nominate a third member of the Christensen family to the Air Force Academy,” said Upton. “It’s an exhaustive process to go through, but such a great honor to be accepted as a future cadet. Folks in our community ought t... Read more »

KALAMAZOO, MI. – Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today announced the appointment of Peter Sinkovitz of Richland, Michigan, to the U.S. Naval Academy. “We are proud of Peter for his leadership and core values as demonstrated by this appointment,” said Upton. “Our community has a rich tradition of producing future leaders and innovators and Peter is definitely one to watch. We know he is going... Read more »

PORTAGE, Mich. — Seventy years after serving in World War II, veteran John Butler, 89, received the Purple Heart. He sat with family as Congressman Fred Upton presented the award to him in front of 60 friends and neighbors. “I can’t believe it really,” said Butler. “Keep thinking it’s kind of a dream. But I sure appreciate everybody that showed up.” Butler said he didn’t want a ceremony but Upton ... Read more »

Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, joined WWMT Newschannel 3 in Kalamazoo to talk about the threat posed by ISIS and the new Cyber Squadron recently awarded to the 110th Attack Wing of the Michigan Air National Guard stationed in Battle Creek. CLICK HERE TO WATCH “Congressman Upton and Senator Stabenow and Peters have launched a year-long offensive with the Department of Defense, and last week ... Read more »