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Today, Congressman Kerry Bentivolio issued the following statement after the recent news report that the Department of Justice obtained phone records of Associated Press reporters:
U.S. Rep. Kerry Bentivolio (R-Milford) on Monday introduced legislation that would require Congress to wait seven days after a bill is posted online before voting to pass it, his office announced.
Full Story: http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit-area_congressman_intro.html
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Kerry Bentivolio introduced the Read the Bills Act of 2013. This legislation makes important changes to the way Congress does business by giving ample time to review legislation before it is voted on, requiring that all votes on passage be taken by roll call, and by providing that legislation shows in context how it modifies existing law.
Saying his "number one priority" is constituent services, Congressman Kerry Bentivolio is taking his office on the road, including a stop in Birmingham on Tuesday.
Bentivolio's 11th Congressional District mobile office will tour a number of communities March 19-22 to introduce constituents to the federal services that are available to them.
“The 11th District Mobile Office provides our constituents with greater access to Federal services by bringing the office right into their community," Bentivolio said in a press release.
U.S. Rep. Kerry Bentivolio (R-Milford) invites constituents to attend the grand opening of his district office in Commerce Township from 11-3 p.m. this Saturday, officials said. The event will be an opportunity for constituents to learn more about the services offered by the office, which include help with veteran’s issues and Social Security/Medicare, and assistance with the Internal Revenue Service.
Food and beverages will be provided.
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Kerry Bentivolio introduced the Support Democracy in Egypt Act. The bill temporarily suspends any further delivery of F-16 planes and Abrams tanks to Egypt until further review to ensure that they are promoting democracy and stability in their region.
Congressman Kerry Bentivolio (MI-11) will be holding a Grand Opening of his district office in Commerce, MI on Saturday, March 9th. This is a great opportunity for constituents to learn more about the services offered by Congressman Bentivolio’s office, including help with veteran’s issues and Social Security/Medicare, and assistance with the Internal Revenue Service. Food and beverages will be provided.
Grand Opening
Who: Constituents, Local Officials, and Media Outlets
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congress unveiled a statue in honor of civil rights leader Rosa Parks. Congressman Bentivolio joined the Michigan congressional delegation for a photo in front of the statue. He released the following statement:
Congressman Bentivolio has been appointed to House Committee on Small Business in Washington D.C., and would like to invite you to participate in a Small Business Round table with the congressman. The purpose of this event is for businesses from the district to inform the congressman about issues affecting our small business community and share ideas with other business owners.
Join us and share ideas on how your representative can better serve you. There are three venues being held and hope that one will accommodate your schedule:
WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman Kerry Bentivolio (MI-11) introduced his first bill, The Protect Small Business Jobs Act (H.R. 746). This common-sense legislation offers small business owners a 6-month grace period to correct a violation of federal regulations as long as the violation does not pose an imminent threat to life.