Congressman Dan Kildee Named Vice Chair of House Auto Caucus

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Bipartisan Caucus Will Focus on Promoting American Auto Industry, Good-Paying Manufacturing Jobs

Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) has been named a Vice Chair of the House Auto Caucus. Over the coming term, he will serve with Republican Vice Chair Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03).

"Michigan is the birthplace of the automotive industry and the state that put the world on wheels," Congressman Kildee said. "Today, our state produces more vehicles than any other state in the country, and our domestic auto industry supports hundreds of thousands of good-paying manufacturing and supplier jobs. I am excited to be a Vice Chair of the Congressional Auto Caucus and look forward to working with Democrats and Republicans in Congress to promote our automotive industry and its workers, who continue to drive our economy and build world-class automobiles that are sold all around the world."

Created in 1983, the House Auto Caucus has a long history of reaching across the aisle to promote a strong and vibrant American automotive industry. Supported by a diverse group of automotive associations, the House Auto Caucus will continue the tradition of working with industry stakeholders to educate Capitol Hill policy makers and advance a legislative agenda that encourages an innovative, competitive and growing automotive sector.

In 2011, more than 1.9 million cars and trucks rolled off Michigan assembly lines, according to the Detroit Chamber of Commerce. The U.S. auto industry employs an estimated 7.25 million U.S. workers with 2.44 million automaker jobs, 3.16 million auto supplier jobs and 1.65 million auto dealer jobs. In 2014, manufacturers contributed $2.09 trillion to the U.S. economy, accounting for 12 percent of U.S. GDP.

The House Congressional Auto Caucus currently has 59 Members, both Democrats and Republicans. It will be chaired by Rep. Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) and Rep. Mike Kelly (PA-03).

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