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December 12, 2024

“As your representative in Congress, I stand with the resilient and courageous people of Syria who have endured immense suffering under the brutal dictatorship of Bashar al-Assad. The recent revelations of the extent of the atrocities committed by his regime underscore the urgent need for justice and accountability.

I join in praying for stability, peace, and prosperity for Syria. The fall of Assad’s dictatorship marks a significant turning point. The international community must continue to support the Syrian people in their pursuit of justice, freedom, and a brighter future.


December 9, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, U.S. Representative Haley Stevens (D-MI) introduced the Thyroid Disease CARE Act and hosted a press conference on the House steps to raise awareness about the disparities in the research and treatment of thyroid disorders which disproportionately affect women. 


November 26, 2024

Bill would address wrongful detention – commonly called “hostage diplomacy” – in which Americans are captured or imprisoned under false pretenses to secure prisoner swaps or other concessions from the United States


October 15, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Haley Stevens (D-MI) introduced the First Time Homeowner Savings Plan Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. This bill increases the amount of money individuals may withdraw from their IRA to use to purchase their first home from $10,000 to $25,000 making it easier to gain the first step on the property ladder while continuing to build their wealth and securing a safe place to live. 

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October 10, 2024

PONTIAC, MI – Yesterday, U.S. Representative Haley Stevens (D-MI) introduced the RESTART Communities Act in the U.S. House of Representatives and hosted a press conference about the legislation at the M1 Concourse in Pontiac, MI with Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter, Pontiac Mayor Tim Greimel, M1 Concourse CEO Tim McGrane, and RACER Trust Deputy Redevelopment Manager and Director of Government Relations Patricia Spitzley. U.S. Representative Frank Mrvan (D-IN) co-sponsored this legislation.


September 25, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the ANCHOR Act, co-led by U.S. Representative Haley Stevens (D-MI), sailed through the U.S. House of Representatives on a voice vote. 

The Accelerating Networking, Cyberinfrastructure, and Hardware for Oceanic Research (ANCHOR) Act will shore up America’s Academic Research Fleet – the research vessels integral to understanding our freshwater and saltwater marine environments – requiring improvements to the ships’ cybersecurity and telecommunication capabilities.


September 24, 2024

“Our vehicles are smarter and more connected than ever,” said Rep. Haley Stevens. “While these innovations are improving safety, reliability, and consumer comfort, they also increase the risk of bad actors, like Russia and China, targeting our infrastructure and transportation networks.


September 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, and Technology passed the Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act, led by Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) and Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA), out of committee.


September 9, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program Definition Clarification Act on a voice vote. This critical, bipartisan legislation, co-led by U.S. Representatives Haley Stevens (D-MI) and Mike Garcia (R-CA), will make sure that top American research talent is not recruited by our foreign adversaries, without stymying needed research collaboration and advancement. 

This is the 9th bill Rep. Stevens led or co-led that passed the House this year. 


August 1, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Haley Stevens (D-MI) and French Hill (R-AR) commend the release of Americans Paul Whelan, Alsu Kurmasheva, and Evan Gershkovich, along with U.S. green card holder, Vladimir Kara-Murza and look forward to welcoming them home.