WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, released the following statement today after House Speaker John Boehner announced he will resign at the end of October. “I respect Speaker Boehner’s decision. In the coming days and weeks we will have critical votes before us – and we have to get the job done for the American people. We are elected to put our country first, and I believe that is exactly what Speaker Boehner did today.” Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today released the following statement after the address by Pope Francis to the Joint Meeting of Congress today: “It was a privilege and an honor to hear Pope Francis’ address. He is one who is truly committed to challenging all of us to do good and to lead lives for the betterment of others. The way Pope Francis was able to weave together four different stories about four different Americans – Martin Luther King Jr., Abraham Lincoln, Doro... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today released the following statement after Congressman Dan Benishek announced he will not seek another term. “I spoke with my friend Dr. Dan this morning and told him I was very sorry to see him go. His service to our country, our veterans, and to Northern Michigan has been top-notch in every sense. We recently took a trip together to visit our Michigan defense sites and he was the anchor and a quiet leader. Quick to laugh, steady, and a... Read more

NILES, MI – Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today was honored with the Champion of Children Award by Michigan members of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, Ready Nation and Shepherding the Next Generation. The event was a thank-you to state and federal lawmakers who helped pass early childhood home visiting program legislation which benefits at-risk children and their families. “We all want to keep kids out of the courtroom,” said Upton, who also chairs the House Energy and Commerce Committee. “... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today joined the majority of his House colleagues in voting to disapprove the Iran nuclear deal. H.R. 3461 – To Approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, related to the nuclear program of Iran – was voted down by a strong bipartisan vote of 269-162. “It is absolutely critical that we deny Iran the ability to develop nuclear weapons,” said Upton, who also chairs the House Energy and Commerce Committe... Read more

Next week, thousands of Southwest Michigan families will send their children and young adults back to school. As a father of two, I understand the importance of ensuring that our youngest citizens receive a quality education. I have long been committed to the improvement of our education system and believe that an educated workforce means a stronger and more stable economy. Not only that, but a strong education remains the bedrock of civic life. Luckily, we are blessed with a quality educational... Read more

BRIDGMAN, MI – Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, joined by Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, who also serves as Chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety, today toured the Donald C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant in Bridgman, Michigan. The purpose of the tour was to highlight Cook’s safe nuclear operation and to hold discussions about energy supply reliability. “Affordable, reliable energy benefits our most vulnerable citizens the greatest,” said Upton, who s... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, along with Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, R-Jimtown, have sent a letter to the chief executive officer of British Petroleum (BP) demanding answers to questions pertaining to the sudden closing of its refinery in Whiting, Ind., which has caused a sharp spike in gas prices throughout the upper Midwest. “We sent this urgent letter to BP today because consumers have a right to know what is going on with the unscheduled shutdown of the Whiting ... Read more

Public Media Network highlights the 2015 Congressional Art Competition and Michigan Sixth Congressional District winner Grady Hively. To watch the video please click here. To learn more about the Congressional Art Competition please click here. Read more

PORTAGE, MI – Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today presented World War II veteran and Portage resident Robert Max Goldacker with nine service medals. Goldacker, 91, received the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Presidential Citation, the European-Africa-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Honorable Service Lapel Button, the Sharpshooter Badge, and the Marksman Badge. Goldacker was part of the 5th Ranger Battalion that landed o... Read more