I am proud to represent Michigan's 6th Congressional district. I hope that this site will help provide you with some good resources to help you utilize the programs of the federal government, learn more about current issues, and connect with me as your representative.
Putting Michigan’s Families First in Reforming Health Care
We do need reform to reduce skyrocketing medical costs and improve access to quality health care for all of Michigan’s families. But we must uphold fundamental principles as we seek reform. First and foremost is the guarantee of the sacred doctor-patient relationship. Patients must be able to seek care from the doctor of their choice, and the decisions they make should be made without delay or denial of care by the government. Americans should also be allowed to keep their current health insurance if they desire to do so. Most Americans are happy with the quality of their coverage and do not want their services reduced. Insurance companies can not be allowed to discriminate for preexisting illnesses. And, we need to have incentives for employers to provide health insurance for their employees, rather than penalize them with higher taxes and mandates.
The "All of the Above" American Energy Act - clean and reliable energy independence Click here to learn more
October 19, 2009 – WWMT CBS 3 - Fred visits Western Michigan University to announce that he secured $1 Million for the school’s landmark green manufacturing program. Funding will assist research in the development of green manufacturing practices, enabling small and large businesses to operate more efficiently and create jobs.
October 13, 2009 – Fred joins Josh Roe this morning on WWMT CBS 3 for a lengthy discussion on health care.
PARTNERING WITH SOCIAL SECURITY
U.S. Rep. Fred Upton is happy to partner with the Social Security Administration in educating his constituents about the extra financial help available with the Medicare Prescription Drug Program. > Read More
November 11, 2009 Fred had the great honor to pay tribute to Mr. Frank Traficanto of Benton Harbor this Veterans Day for his heroic service to our nation in WWII. Private First Class Frank Traficanto joined the Army in July 1943 and served as an antitank gun crewman in the Normandy Campaign in Northern France and the Rhineland Campaign. He was wounded in Belgium on December 29, 1944. At the Coloma Schools Veterans Day breakfast celebration, Fred presented Mr. Traficanto with the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and triple Bronze Star Attachment, WWII Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal and Germany Clasp, Combat Infantryman Badge 1st Award and Honorable Service Lapel Button WWII. View Gallery (3 images)
October 19, 2009 Fred joins WMU President Dr. John Dunn and lead researcher John Patten to announce $1 million to boost Western Michigan University’s pioneering efforts to create green jobs. The $1 million that Fred fought for in the House will support collaborative activities among the university, industry and community to enhance economic and workforce development, and provide technology transfer in green engineering, helping to create jobs locally as green technologies are adopted. Fred is strongly committed to helping Western Michigan University position itself at the forefront of revolutionary green technologies. Fred has also delivered hundreds of thousands of dollars for WMU’s core lab to develop carbon capture and sequestration technologies as well as important funding in the research and development of algae biofuels. View Gallery (4 images)
