This week I have the honor of presenting World War II veteran and Portage resident Robert Max Goldacker with nine service medals. My father also served in World War II so the opportunity to present another World War II veteran with well-earned medals is an absolute honor. Because of his outstanding service to our country, Goldacker earned the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Presidential Citation, the European-Africa-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, the Combat Inf... Read more

ST. JOSEPH, MI – Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today released the following statement on the passing of former state legislator Harry Gast. “Harry Gast exemplified what it means to be a public servant. He never forgot those he represented in a straightforward way and may have been blunt, but you could never question his motives as he put our corner of the state on the map as the Chair of the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee. The two of us were partners on many joint ventures, inc... Read more

By now you likely have heard about the chilling video regarding the alleged sale of fetal tissue by Planned Parenthood. I say alleged because the video shows a high-ranking official discussing sale prices of various fetal organs – hearts, livers, etc. – but the organization maintains the video were heavily edited to misconstrue its true activity in this area. On viewing the video, the contents can’t help but make you weep for the innocents who were sacrificed in such a cavalier manner for allege... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Speaker of the House John Boehner released a video today featuring Congressman Fred Upton's, R-St. Joseph, 21st Century Cures Act. The video highlights the bipartisan work done in order to give patients across the country hope. To view the video, please click HERE. To learn more about the 21st Century Cures initiative please click HERE. Read more

Bipartisan Legislation Would also Benefit Local Outdoor Recreation Economy WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today signed on to co-sponsor H.R. 799, the North Country Scenic Trail Route Adjustment Act. This bipartisan legislation would change the official route of the North Country National Scenic Trail to create a more sustainable trail corridor through improved volunteer and funding efforts. The trail route begins in Vermont and ends in North Dakota, traveling through bo... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, sat down with Comcast Newsmakers to discuss the 21st Century Cures Act and how it will benefit Americans suffering from diseases. Click HERE to watch Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, released the following statement after the House of Representatives advanced legislation by a bipartisan 312-119 vote to authorize and finance our highway and transit programs through the end of the year. “This extension brings us one step closer to a final agreement. It provides the House more time to negotiate a multi-year agreement to finance our highway and transit programs. Without it, current projects would be stopped in their tracks... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, convened a hearing today to examine pipeline safety. The hearing, titled “Oversight of Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011 and Related Issues” focused on pipeline safety issues raised by recent pipeline failures, and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s (PHMSA) implementation of the bipartisan 2011 pipeline safety legislation that was signed into law by President Obama. The law, spear... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act today was approved by the United States House of Representatives by a bipartisan vote of 344-77. “Our 21st Century Cures effort seeks to capture just a sliver of hope and optimism that countless patients exude despite sometimes insurmountable odds. They need the next generation of treatments and cures, but they do not have until the next generation to wait,” said Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, who also chairs the House Committee on Ene... Read more

.relatedpicsholder {display:none;} As part of their ongoing bipartisan efforts to secure Fort Custer as a Pentagon-approved missile defense site, Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, and Senator Debbie Stabenow, D-Lansing, toured the facilities at Fort Custer on Monday, July 6. In addition to Fort Custer, Congressman Upton and Senator Stabenow also toured the Battle Creek Air National Guard base and the Battle Creek VA Medical Center. To view pictures from the events, please click here. Legisl... Read more