State Representative
Joe Tate
Detroit | 9th House District
Serving 91,712 constituents in Detroit’s Downtown, Belle Isle, and Eastside communities
joetate@house.mi.gov
(517) 373-6990
Office: S-688 House Office Building
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Happy 324th, Detroit! From Motown to muscle cars, Coney dogs to comeback stories — this city has shaped history and culture for generations. Let’s keep building the future.
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Michigan Central Station is not only a historic and culturally significant area in Detroit, it is also a hub fostering new ideas and technologies. Take a tour of Michigan Central this summer if you can.
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Lawmakers, Athletes Push for Stronger NIL Rights in Michigan
Lawmakers, Athletes Push for Stronger NIL Rights in Michigan
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State lawmakers are working with student-athletes and labor advocates to push for stronger protections for college athletes in Michigan.1 CommentsComment on Facebook
Being a college athlete teaches discipline, teamwork, and resilience. My bill, HB 4643, honors that by making sure student-athletes can benefit from their own name, image, and likeness without restrictions. This is a step towards fairness in college athletics.
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At both the Federal and State level, Republicans are taking away SNAP Benefits and Free School Lunch and Breakfast. Families in need will have less of an opportunity to put food on the table. This is not right.
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Yesterday was the third anniversary of the SCOTUS decision that overturned Roe v. Wade — this serves as a reminder that we must remain vigilant when it comes to reproductive health care. We need more voices speaking up for these rights & freedoms that women need. Men: If you support reproductive rights, say so. Speak up. I joined @nsvinckier to share why I refuse to stay silent on this life-saving issue. Read more here:
www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/2025/06/24/opinion-fight-for-reproductive-rights-belongs-to-all...
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House Bill 4643 that I’ve introduced, will help young athletes keep the money that they worked hard for. Bringing further opportunities for student athletes to succeed while going to school.
Michigan bill introduced to limit NCAA's regulation of college athletes' NIL deals
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Rep. Joe Tate introduced House Bill 4643 to prevent the NCAA from limiting student-athletes' NIL rights in the state of Michigan.1 CommentsComment on Facebook
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Joe Tate IN THE NEWS
Tate Introduces Policy to Reinstate Tax Credit for Donations to Homeless Shelters, Food Banks
DETROIT, Mich., July 29, 2025 — State Rep. Joe Tate (D-Detroit) recently introduced a bill that would amend the income [...]
Michigan Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Protect Student-Athlete Rights
Photo: State Rep. Carrie Rheingans speaks about her bill to define student athletes as employees with collective bargaining rights. Behind her are [...]
Tate Introduces Bill to Protect Student Athletes’ NIL Rights
Lawmaker pushes back against NCAA overreach LANSING, Mich., June 16, 2025 — State Rep. Joe Tate (D-Detroit) introduced House Bill [...]
Happy 324th, Detroit! From Motown to muscle cars, Coney dogs to comeback stories — this city has shaped history and culture for generations. Let’s keep building the future. ... See MoreSee Less
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Michigan Central Station is not only a historic and culturally significant area in Detroit, it is also a hub fostering new ideas and technologies. Take a tour of Michigan Central this summer if you can. ... See MoreSee Less
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Lawmakers, Athletes Push for Stronger NIL Rights in Michigan ... See MoreSee Less
Lawmakers, Athletes Push for Stronger NIL Rights in Michigan
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State lawmakers are working with student-athletes and labor advocates to push for stronger protections for college athletes in Michigan.1 CommentsComment on Facebook
Being a college athlete teaches discipline, teamwork, and resilience. My bill, HB 4643, honors that by making sure student-athletes can benefit from their own name, image, and likeness without restrictions. This is a step towards fairness in college athletics. ... See MoreSee Less
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At both the Federal and State level, Republicans are taking away SNAP Benefits and Free School Lunch and Breakfast. Families in need will have less of an opportunity to put food on the table. This is not right. ... See MoreSee Less
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Yesterday was the third anniversary of the SCOTUS decision that overturned Roe v. Wade — this serves as a reminder that we must remain vigilant when it comes to reproductive health care. We need more voices speaking up for these rights & freedoms that women need. Men: If you support reproductive rights, say so. Speak up. I joined @nsvinckier to share why I refuse to stay silent on this life-saving issue. Read more here:
www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/2025/06/24/opinion-fight-for-reproductive-rights-belongs-to-all... ... See MoreSee Less
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House Bill 4643 that I’ve introduced, will help young athletes keep the money that they worked hard for. Bringing further opportunities for student athletes to succeed while going to school.
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Michigan bill introduced to limit NCAA's regulation of college athletes' NIL deals
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Rep. Joe Tate introduced House Bill 4643 to prevent the NCAA from limiting student-athletes' NIL rights in the state of Michigan.1 CommentsComment on Facebook
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