Rep. Debbie Dingell - D Michigan, 6th, In Office - Biography

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House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee Chair Debbie Dingell

D Michigan, 12th (2015-2023), 6th (2023-) In Office

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Biographical

Full Name: Deborah Ann Dingell
Gender: Female
Pronunciation: DEH-bee DING-gull
Date of Birth: Nov. 23, 1953 (age: 70)
Place of Birth: Detroit, Mich.
Religion: Roman Catholic
Hometown: Dearborn, Mich.
Place of Residence: Dearborn, Mich.
Previous Occupation: Consultant
Alternate Name: Deborah Ann Insley, Debbie Insley

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Family:

Previous relationship: John David Dingell Jr. civic leader Widowed

Relations with people in our database:

Grandmother-in-law of Gabrielle Dingell

Step mother of Christopher Dennis Dingell

Biography:

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell represents Michigan in the U.S. House of Representatives. Before being elected to Congress, Debbie was the chair of the Wayne State University Board of Governors. An active civic and community leader, she is a recognized national advocate for women and children.

For more than 30 years Debbie served one of Michigan’s largest employers, the General Motors (GM) Corporation, where she was President of the GM Foundation and a senior executive responsible for public affairs In her commitment to job creation, Debbie led the effort to bring the 10,000 Small Businesses initiative, a $20 million partnership designed to help create jobs and economic growth, to southeast Michigan. She is a past chair of the Manufacturi ng Initiative at the American Automotive Policy Council.

With values instilled by her Catholic education, Debbie’s activism took root in her passion for issues important to women and children. She successfully fought to have women included in federally-funded health research, and advocated for greater awareness of issues directly related to women’s health, including breast cancer and women's heart health. She is a founder and past chair of the National Women’s Health Resource Center and the Children's Inn at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). She has served on numerous boards related to women’s issues including the advisory boards for the NIH Panel for Women’s Research, the Michigan Women's Economic Club, the Susan G. Komen Foundation, and the board of the Michigan Women's Foundation. She was a co-founder of both the first Race for the Cures in Michigan and in Washington, D.C.

Debbie has led a number of efforts and initiatives related to young people and education stemming from her role as a WSU Governor and co-chair of the Children's Leadership Council, a business-led advocacy group that promotes investment in early childhood education. She chaired the Michigan Infant Mortality Task Force, the Baby Your Baby public education campaign that reduced infant mortality rates in Michigan, and has served on the board of Michigan’s Children, the only statewide independent voice working to ensure that public policies are made in the best interest of children from cradle to career. She was appointed by Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm to serve on the Early Childhood Investment Corporation and the Cherry Commission on Higher Education and Economic Growth.

Much of Debbie's recent work has been focused on ethical issues and social responsibility as they relate to government and business. She co-chaired One United Michigan, which sought to preserve and support programs that ensure equal opportunity in Michigan. She chairs the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition, a statewide organization that brings business, labor and government together to find commonality on issues. She continues to serve on the Parade Company board of directors of which she is past chair, where she helped save America’s Thanksgiving Parade, an important Detroit tradition. A known “bridge-builder,” she continues to promote and lead efforts toward greater understanding among people of differing points of views and backgrounds.

Debbie is a respected voice in Michigan. She co-hosted Detroit Public Television’s “Am I Right,” regularly served as a panelist on “Flashpoint,” a public affairs program on WDIV-TV4 Detroit, and was named one of the 100 Most Influential Women in Michigan by Crain’s Detroit Business.

Debbie resides in Dearborn. She holds both a bachelor's in foreign Services and an MS in liberal studies from Georgetown University. See more >>

Miscellaneous Links:

Ballotpedia

C-SPAN

GovTrack

Project VoteSmart

Campaign Links:

Website, campaign

Email, campaign: info@debbiedingellforcongress.com

X (Twitter), campaign

Instagram, campaign

Facebook, campaign

Open Secrets political finance profile

Social Networking:

LinkedIn

Facebook, official

X (Twitter), official

YouTube, official

Instagram, official

Eventbrite, official

Threads, official

Official Links:

Website, official

Press Releases

Official press releases »

Education

Georgetown University - MS, liberal studies
Georgetown University Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service - BSFS, foreign services

Office History

Congressional Offices:

U.S. House of Representatives (Jan. 3, 2023-) In Office

Member, 6th Congressional District of Michigan
U.S. House of Representatives (Jan. 6, 2015-Jan. 2, 2023) Changed District

Member, 12th Congressional District of Michigan

Election Results

2021 (Nov. 3, 2020 election)

12th Congressional District of Michigan

Deborah Ann Dingell (Debbie), 66.43%
Democrat

Jeff Jones, 30.67%
Republican

Gary Walkowicz, 2.90%
Working Class
2019 (Nov. 6, 2018 election)

12th Congressional District of Michigan

Deborah Ann Dingell (Debbie), 69.00%
Democrat

Jeff Jones, 29.00%
Republican

Gary Walkowicz, 2.00%
Working Class
2017 (Nov. 8, 2016 election)

12th Congressional District of Michigan

Deborah Ann Dingell (Debbie), 64.34%
Democrat

Jeff Jones, 29.25%
Republican

Gary Walkowicz, 2.80%
Working Class

Tom Bagwell, 2.28%
Libertarian

Dylan Calewarts, 1.33%
Green
2015 (Nov. 4, 2014 election)

12th Congressional District of Michigan

Deborah Ann Dingell (Debbie), 65.01%
Democrat

Terry Bowman, 31.32%
Republican

Gary Walkowicz, 2.44%
Non-designated

Bhagwan Dashairya, 1.24%
Libertarian

Employment History

12th Congressional District of Michigan (Feb. 2014-Nov. 2014)

Congressional Candidate
D2 Strategies LLC

President
American Automotive Policy Council Inc.

Chair, Manufacturing Initiative
General Motors Co.

Senior Executive, Public Affairs
General Motors Foundation

President
National Institutes of Health

Founder and Chair, National Women's Health Resource Center and Children's Inn
WDIV-TV4 (Detroit, Mich.)

Panelist, "Flashpoint"

Associated Organizations

Board membership:

Howard Hanna Children's Free Care Fund
Ford's Theatre (Washington, D.C.)
Gerald Ford Presidential Library
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation
American Heart Association
Go Red for Women Board Member
Dearborn (Mich.) Goodfellows
Ex Officio Board Member and Former Chair
University of Michigan Depression Center
Advisory Board Member
University of Michigan Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
Washington (D.C.) Performing Arts Society
Vital Voices Global Partnership
Advisory Council Member
Southeast Michigan Council of Governments
Ex Officio Board Member
National Museum of Women in the Arts
MotorCities National Heritage Area (Michigan)
Leadership Council Chair
Michigan State Society
Honorary Chair
Michigan Fitness Foundation
Executive Committee Member
Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan
Advisory Board Member
Detroit (Mich.) Economic Club
Arab American National Museum
Advisory Board Member
American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan
Advisory Board Member
The Parade Co.
Member, Board of Directors
Metropolitan Affairs Coalition
Chair
One United Michigan
Chair
Cherry Commission on Higher Education and Economic Growth
Board Member
Early Childhood Investment Corp.
Board Member
Michigan's Children
Board Member
Michigan Infant Mortality Task Force
Chair
Children's Leadership Council
Co-Chair
Michigan Women's Foundation
Board Member
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Board Member
National Institutes for Health Panel for Women's Research
Board Member

Volunteer service:

Boy Scouts of America

Own leadership PAC:

Wolverine PAC

Election campaign:

Debbie Dingell for Congress (Michigan)

Board membership:

Wayne State University (2007-2014)
Chair, Board of Governors

Awards

100 Most Influential Women in Michigan (Crain's Detroit (Mich.) Business)
Legislator of the Year Award (National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians) (March 2023)
Congressional Leadership Award (Association for Community Affiliated Plans) (Oct. 2021)
Legislative Leader Award (Humane Society Legislative Fund) (Sept. 2021)
Spirit of Enterprise Award (U.S. Chamber of Commerce) (June 2020)
Legislative Recognition Award (American Ambulance Association) (June 2019)
Distinguished Community Health Advocate Award (National Association of Community Health Centers Inc.) (2019)
Distinguished Community Health Advocate Award (National Association of Community Health Centers Inc.) (2018)
50 Most Beautiful People (The Hill) (July 2017)

Official Signature

Contact Information

Email, member official contact form

Office Addresses:

Main Office:

Address:	102 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515-2206
Phone:	202-225-4071

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Leadership Office:

Address:	U.S. Capitol, HB-18 Washington, DC 20515
Phone:	202-226-8468

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Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Annual: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2017 (Amendment), 2016, 2016 (Amendment), 2015
Election Candidate: 2022, 2014
Extension Letter: 2021, 2020
Stock transaction: 02/15/2024, 12/14/2023, 05/15/2023, 04/19/2023, 03/15/2023, 03/08/2023, 01/19/2023, 01/01/2023, 08/15/2022, 06/12/2022, 04/26/2022, 12/10/2021, 10/11/2021, 06/29/2021, 06/15/2021, 05/03/2021, 04/01/2021, 03/25/2021, 03/10/2021, 02/01/2021, 01/13/2021, 12/01/2020, 10/24/2020, 09/02/2020, 04/16/2020, 01/13/2020, 11/15/2019, 06/27/2019, 06/14/2019, 06/06/2019, 05/22/2019, 04/18/2019, 04/17/2019, 04/14/2019, 01/16/2019, 01/02/2019, 12/04/2018, 11/19/2018, 10/30/2018, 10/11/2018, 09/18/2018, 09/06/2018, 08/23/2018, 08/09/2018, 08/01/2018, 07/24/2018, 06/19/2018, 06/03/2018, 05/16/2018, 05/03/2018, 04/26/2018, 04/18/2018, 03/30/2018, 03/08/2018, 03/01/2018, 02/01/2018, 01/10/2018, 12/07/2017, 11/21/2017, 11/08/2017, 10/26/2017, 09/28/2017, 09/12/2017, 08/23/2017, 07/20/2017, 06/14/2017, 06/01/2017, 05/04/2017, 04/11/2017, 04/05/2017, 03/22/2017, 03/15/2017, 03/09/2017, 02/07/2017, 01/11/2017, 12/21/2016, 12/15/2016, 11/29/2016, 11/10/2016, 11/02/2016, 09/27/2016, 09/15/2016, 09/08/2016, 08/16/2016, 08/10/2016, 07/28/2016, 07/11/2016, 06/29/2016, 06/29/2016, 06/15/2016, 06/08/2016, 05/19/2016, 05/05/2016, 04/12/2016, 03/31/2016, 03/15/2016, 03/02/2016, 03/01/2016, 02/24/2016, 01/14/2016, 11/18/2015, 11/03/2015, 09/30/2015, 09/24/2015, 07/21/2015, 06/04/2015, 05/14/2015, 04/16/2015, 03/17/2015, 03/17/2015, 02/26/2015, 11/03/2015 (Amendment)
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Congressional Staff

Staff Turnover:

Turnover Index: 0.27
(House Average: 0.25)
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Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $70,806.05
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Staff Salaries Paid:

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Committees

House Energy and Commerce Committee

House Energy and Commerce Committee Communications and Technology Subcommittee

House Energy and Commerce Committee Health Subcommittee

House Energy and Commerce Committee Innovation, Data and Commerce Subcommittee

House Natural Resources Committee

House Natural Resources Committee Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee

House Natural Resources Committee Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee

House Oversight and Accountability Committee

House Oversight and Accountability Committee Select Coronavirus Pandemic Subcommittee

Caucuses

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Rep. Dingell deputy chief drives off to Tesla

Posted by Keturah Hetrick on Oct. 6, 2023
One of Congress's top advocates for electric-vehicle adoption has lost her longest-serving staffer to Tesla. read more
JetBlue flies off with aide to Rep. Stephanie Murphy

Posted by Keturah Hetrick on Sept. 21, 2021
A Democratic House staffer is flying high with a new job at JetBlue. read more

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House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee Chair Debbie Dingell

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2019 (Nov. 6, 2018 election)

2017 (Nov. 8, 2016 election)

2015 (Nov. 4, 2014 election)

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