Stevens Recognized as Most Effective Michigan Democrat

Birmingham, MI – U.S. Representative Haley Stevens (D-MI) was recognized by the Center for Effective Lawmaking as the most effective Michigan Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives for the 118th Congress. 

According to the analysis published in the Lansing State Journal, “Stevens was a sponsor on 26 pieces of significant or substantial legislation” and was the most effective Member of Congress “on science and technology issues.”

“Being recognized as one of the most effective Members of Congress is an honor, but this is not about me — it’s about the people of Michigan and what we can achieve when we come together and fight for what’s right,” said Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI). “I will continue working tirelessly to strengthen Michigan’s manufacturing economy, create more jobs, and make sure that all of us, no matter where we live in our state, have the resources we need to thrive.”

In total, six of Rep. Stevens’ bills passed the House of Representatives in the 118th Congress, including the unanimous passage of H.Res.793, a resolution calling on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during the October 2023 attack on Israel. 

Of these six, two bills and portions of a third bill were subsequently signed into law by President Biden. The FAA Severe Turbulence Research and Development Act of 2023, was signed into law as part of the 2024 FAA reauthorization and the Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act and provisions from the Countering Wrongful Detention Act were included in the fiscal years 2024 and 2025 National Defense Authorization Acts respectively. 

Retiring Senator Gary Peters was ranked as the most effective Senator for the 118th Congress.

Read the full Lansing State Journal article here.

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