American scholar Min Zin has been wrongfully detained by the Chinese Communist Party since June. This week I was honored to meet his incredible wife Sylvia who, despite her pain and despair, came to Washington to advocate for her beloved husband’s release. This is why I co-chair the Congressional hostage and wrongful detainee task force with Rep. French Hill. Together, we have changed American law to support families like the Zins to come to Washington, testify before Congress, and work with other federal agencies to push for Min’s release. If China does not release Min then America may have to change the travel advisory warning for U.S citizens and designate China as a sponsor of wrongful detention.

It was wonderful opening our doors and welcoming so many friends from Michigan this week! 💙 Thanks for making our Congressional Black Caucus Week open house so special!

Paul Whelan spent years in a Russian prison as a hostage. He returned home with virtually no support to help rebuild the life that was taken from him. We're fighting to change that.

I am introducing the Paul Whelan Hostage Compensation and Reintegration Act — named for my constituent Paul Whelan — to provide financial support to Americans returning home after unlawful or wrongful detention abroad. We fought to bring Paul home. Now, we must make sure Americans like him have the support they need to rebuild their lives.

Soon I will be speaking on the House floor to talk about my time in Congress and the future of our party. Tune in here: live.house.gov/

Proud to serve alongside so many incredible women on @housescience. Women’s voices belong at every table where the future is being built. 💪🔬🚀 @RepBonamici @ValerieFoushee @RepSalinas @RepEmiliaSykes @RepLuzRivas @Rep_McBride @RepLauraGillen @RepFriedmanCA @RepAprilDelaney @RepDeborahRoss

Let’s be real about this. Trump thinks this is a GOLDEN AGE??? More like a GILDED AGE.

Make sure you are registered to vote Michigan!

There is no place for islamophobia in Michigan. Threatening people with violence because of their faith is abhorrent. Our Muslim neighbors deserve to feel safe in their communities, at their places of worship, and in every public space. I stand with Michigan’s Muslim community against hate, intimidation, and violence. wxyz.com/news/armed-troy-man…

Nearly 1 in 4 jobs requires data science skills. That’s why I introduced the bipartisan Data Science and Literacy Act to expand data science education and prepare Michigan students for a data-driven economy.

Shana Tova to Michigan’s Jewish communities and all those celebrating Rosh Hashanah! Wishing you and your loved ones a sweet, healthy, and peaceful New Year.🍎

Twenty-five years ago, America watched the very worst of humanity and then answered with the very best of who we are. We remember the nearly 3,000 lives stolen. We honor the heroes who ran toward danger. And we stand with the families who have carried grief for a quarter century. Loved ones who missed milestones, whose lives were mercilessly cut short, and a country that was attacked because we dare to have freedom. September 11 belongs to all of us. Today, we remember what happened, we remember our people and we commit to being a country that stands together. We will never, ever forget. 🇺🇸

Data is driving America’s economic future, and our students need the skills to lead it. Nearly 1 in 4 jobs require data science skills. That’s why I introduced the bipartisan Data Science and Literacy Act to expand data science education and prepare Michigan students for a data-driven economy.

I have been in contact with the National Park Service regarding the search for my constituent, Craig Berg. If you have any information about Craig’s whereabouts, please call 906-482-0984. yahoo.com/news/us/articles/r…

Big corporations had no trouble getting billions in refunds from Trump’s illegal tariffs. Yet Michigan small businesses are being left in the dark. Today we’re putting the Administration on notice: pay Michiganders back every dollar they’re owed. Now.

Michigan was built by our workers. This Labor Day, we celebrate our workers and unions who keep our great state moving. I’ll always fight for good-paying jobs, strong benefits, and the dignity every worker deserves. Happy Labor Day Michigan! 💪🇺🇸💙

This makes me sick. Trump is playing games with people’s lives, and now he wants others to do the same. ICE is terrorizing our communities, separating families, and locking up people who haven’t committed a crime. Republicans just handed them record-breaking funding with our tax dollars. Meanwhile, DHS failed to stop a terrorist attack on a Michigan temple earlier this year. And frankly, it is exhausting. Michigan families should not have to wake up every day wondering what new cruelty or chaos is coming out of Washington. We should not have to fight this hard just to demand basic decency and safety for our communities. People deserve a government that actually works for them. We deserve better than this.

Republicans are failing us.

Gloria Steinem showed generations of women what it means to speak up, stand strong, and lead with courage. She opened doors, challenged the status quo, and inspired so many of us to keep pushing forward. Her legacy will live on in every woman who steps up to lead.