Xiong Applauds Committee Passage of Bill to Strengthen Public Employee Health Benefits
State Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren) testifies in the House Labor Committee on her bill, HB 6058, on Dec. 5, 2024, in the Anderson House Office Building in Lansing. LANSING, Mich., Dec. 5, 2024 — Democrats in the House Labor Committee took a critical step today to support Michigan’s public employees and their families by passing House Bill 6058, legislation sponsored by state Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren). This bill amends the Publicly Funded Health Insurance Contribution Act to provide much-needed relief [...]
Xiong Introduces Reproductive Health Data Privacy Act
State Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren) sitting on a committee meeting in the Anderson House Office Building in Lansing. LANSING, Mich., Nov. 15, 2024 — State Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren) introduced legislation protecting private reproductive health data stored on family planning software and applications. Known as the Reproductive Health Data Privacy Act, House Bill 6077 would prohibit online family planning services from obtaining a person's reproductive health data without informed consent, from using that data for purposes beyond the application’s [...]
Xiong Introduces Bill Safeguarding Employee Health Benefits
State Rep. Mai Xiong delivering a speech on the House Floor in the Michigan Capitol Building on June 20, 2024. LANSING, Mich., Nov. 12, 2024 — State Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren) introduced legislation that lowers the health insurance cost for public employees and their families, contains future increases in these costs, and provides more flexibility in negotiations for both public employers and public employees. House Bill 6058 increases the dollar amounts to keep up with inflation and provides that [...]
Xiong Testifies for Her Bill Investing in Maternity Care
State Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren) sitting on a committee meeting in the Anderson House Office Building on May 14, 2024. LANSING, Mich., Oct. 17, 2024 — State Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren) testified yesterday before the Senate Housing and Human Services Committee in support of House Bill 5826, a bipartisan bill she sponsored aimed at expanding maternal care across Michigan through the establishment of a doula scholarship program. The bill, which passed the House in June, would provide up to [...]
Xiong on School Safety, Literacy Bills Signed into Law
State Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren) speaks with students in Lansing on May 22, 2024. LANSING, Mich. Oct. 10, 2024 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed three historic education bills into law today, investing in school safety and supporting student literacy. With the signing of the school aid supplemental, House Bill 5503, schools are receiving a total of $150 million to invest in the safety and mental health of Michigan’s kids. Plus, there is an additional $1 million specifically allocated for gun violence prevention. [...]
Xiong Issues Response to Fatal Car Crash in Warren
State Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren) delivers a speech on May 9, 2024, on the House Floor in the State Capitol Building. WARREN, Mich., Sept. 30, 2024 — A car crash in Warren this morning left two people dead and two police officers in critical condition, according to MLive. The crash occurred between a police vehicle and a Dodge Durango at the intersection of Schoenherr Road and Prospect Avenue. State Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren), who represents the district in which [...]
Xiong on New Legislation Uplifting Student Success
State Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren) sits at the House Education Committee meeting on May, 14, 2024, in the House Office Building. LANSING, Mich. Sept. 25, 2024 — Michigan House Democrats held a press conference today on a plan that would supplement funding for school systems across the state to use for school safety and mental health. This legislation would allow schools to spend responsibly on solutions tailored to each school’s individual needs. After the conference, state Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren) [...]
House Dems Support Bipartisan Bill to Reallocate Transportation Funds to Macomb, Kent Counties
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 25, 2024 — The Michigan House of Representatives passed state Rep. Jaime Greene’s (R-Richmond) House Bill 5922 today. The bill came about due to changes in population in the 2020 census, and it reallocates state transportation funds to Macomb and Kent counties. “Our Macomb County community relies on annual state funds to ensure our transportation infrastructure is continually updated,” said state Rep. Denise Mentzer (D-Mt. Clemens), whose district is within Macomb County. “This bill ensures Macomb County receives the necessary funding to improve [...]
Xiong Issues Response to Home Gun Violence in Warren
WARREN, Mich., Aug. 5, 2024 — A 2-year-old boy shot himself with an unsecured gun at his babysitter’s house Saturday evening in Warren. The toddler is currently in stable condition at an area hospital, according to the Detroit Free Press. State Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren), who represents the district in which the incident took place, issued the following statement in response to the incident: “I am devastated by the recent incidence of gun violence that endangered a young child in [...]
Xiong on Final Budget Passage
State Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren) speaking on the House Floor in the Michigan Capitol Building in Lansing. LANSING, Mich., July 16, 2024 — The Michigan Legislature passed the final state budget for the 2025 fiscal year ahead of the legally required July 1 deadline. Democratic leaders crafted a budget focused on strategic, targeted investments that improve the lives of people and hometowns across Michigan without raising taxes. After the vote, state Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren) issued the following statement: [...]
Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to End Unfair Tax Loopholes
Closing costly ‘Dark Store’ loophole will increase funds for local schools, public safety and libraries. LANSING, Mich., July 10, 2024 — A bipartisan group of Michigan legislators introduced a package of bills aimed at closing the "Dark Store" tax loophole, which has cost local municipalities an estimated $2 billion in lost tax revenue in recent decades. State Reps. Jenn Hill (D-Marquette), Julie Brixie (D-Okemos), Mai Xiong (D-Warren) and Greg Markkanen (R-Hancock) are leading the charge to address unfair tax practices employed by big-box retailers. The package includes House [...]
Xiong Issues Response to Fatal Shooting in Detroit
DETROIT, Mich., July 7, 2024 — A mass shooting occurred early this morning on Detroit’s east side, leaving 2 dead and 19 wounded. In response to the shooting, state Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren), who represents the district in which the incident took place, issued the following statement: “I am deeply saddened and heartbroken by the recent shooting near Detroit’s northeast side. My heart goes out to the victims, their families, and everyone affected by this senseless act of violence. During [...]
Xiong Introduces Resolution Honoring Strength of Michigan’s Refugees
Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren), center, speaking on Resolution 287 to honor World Refugee Day in Michigan, on June 20, 2024, on the House Floor in the Michigan Capitol Building. LANSING, Mich., June 25, 2024 — State Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren) introduced a resolution in the Michigan House of Representatives to declare June 20, 2024, as World Refugee Day in Michigan, honoring the perseverance of refugees in Michigan and across the globe. House Resolution 287 reaffirms Michigan’s commitment to welcoming refugees [...]
Xiong Introduces Legislation Investing in Maternity Care
State Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren), right, discusses her legislation with fellow legislators on the House Floor on May 3, 2024, in the Michigan Capitol Building. LANSING, Mich., June 24, 2024 — State Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren) proudly introduced a bill to establish a doula scholarship program to support individuals in training to become doulas in Michigan. House Bill 5826 would specifically aid aspiring doulas who face financial hardship, opening pathways for more accessible doula training in the state. This bipartisan [...]
Xiong Introduces First Bill, Modernizing Financial Services
LANSING, Mich., June 11, 2024 — State Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren) introduced her first piece of legislation last week. This bill would amend the Consumer Financial Services Act of 1988 to clarify language and define the term “Bureau” as the Department of Insurance and Financial Services. “I'm happy to put in the work for the people of Michigan. With this piece of legislation, we are cleaning up and updating our laws to reflect the financial realities of the 21st century,” Xiong said. This [...]
Xiong Delivers AED to Warren Woods Tower High School
State Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren) delivers an automated external defibrillator (AED) to Warren Woods Tower High School on Friday, May 24, 2024. WARREN, Mich., May 28, 2024 — State Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren) presented a new automated external defibrillator (AED) to Warren Woods Tower High School last week. Recently signed legislation requires schools to maintain AEDs and ensure they are accessible within one to three minutes during a cardiac emergency. In celebration of the new law, the NFL donated 50 [...]
Xiong Commemorates Hmong Special Guerrilla Units Remembrance Day
State Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren) speaks in support of her House Resolution that commemorates Hmong Special Guerrilla Units Remembrance Day, on May 14, 2024, on the House Floor of the Michigan Capitol Building. LANSING, Mich., May 15, 2024 — State Rep. Mia Xiong (D-Warren) commemorated the invaluable contributions of the Hmong Special Guerrilla Units (SGU) by sponsoring House Resolution 256, officially designating May 14, 2024 as Hmong Special Guerrilla Unit’s Remembrance Day. The resolution recognizes the courageous efforts of the Hmong men and [...]
Xiong Celebrates Budget Investments in Selfridge
Democrats continue building stronger hometowns, supporting troops LANSING, Mich., May 14, 2024 — The Michigan House of Representatives passed its fiscal 2024-25 budget last week. It includes substantial investments in Michigan students, local economies, and the wellbeing of Michiganders. House Dems are reinforcing their commitment to building stronger hometowns and investing in working Michiganders. After voting on the budget, state Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren) issued the following statement: “Selfridge Air Base is vital to the local economy and key for [...]
Xiong Celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren) after speaking to Resolution 255, recognizing May as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Month, on May 9, 2024, on the House Floor in the Michigan Capitol Building. LANSING, Mich., May 9, 2024 — The Michigan House of Representatives passed a resolution today recognizing May 2024 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. Following the passage of the resolution, state Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren) issued the following statement: “I am deeply honored to [...]
Xiong Reflects on First Week Serving as State Representative
State Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren) speaks with the press on April 29, 2024, on the House floor of the Michigan Capitol Building in Lansing. Lansing, Mich., May 6, 2024 — State Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren) is pleased to share updates on her first week in the Michigan House of Representatives. On her first day after being sworn into office, Xiong cosponsored her first concurrent resolution to call on the federal government to increase its funding for the “Double Up Food Bucks Program” [...]
Xiong Sworn in as State Representative
State Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren) stands with family as she is sworn into the Michigan House of Representatives on April 30, 2024, on the House Floor of the Capitol in Lansing. LANSING, Mich., April 30, 2024 — State Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren) was sworn in today to serve out the remaining term of the 13th House District, which encompasses parts of Warren and Detroit. “As a newly elected state representative, I’m honored to have the chance to serve the people of my [...]