Automotive Industry Policy Center

Check here often for the latest on protecting auto workers and their families.

6-19-09: Michigan Congressional Delegation Asks Auto Task Force for Auto Supplier Help.  Click Here for Release.

6-1-09: McCotter on Fox News Cavuto Defending GM Workers and Retirees After Bankruptcy.  Click Here for Video

6-1-09: McCotter with Dick Purtan WOMC on Sad GM Bankruptcy and Reduced American Manufacturing.  Click Here for Interview

5-30-09: Fox Business Your Money, Your Questions with Dagen McDowell and Tracy Byrnes Standing Up for Auto Workers.  Click Here for Video

4-30-09: McCotter Statement on Cruel, Forced Chrysler Bankruptcy.  Click Here for Statement

4-20-09: Paul W Smith Interviews Representative McCotter on possible Chrysler/Fiat Merger.  Click Here to Listen

4-1-09: Representative McCotter sends letter to Administration asking them if any AIG-backed GM bondholders stand to benefit from a GM bankruptcy.  Click Here to Read Release and Letter

3-30-09: Appearance on Larry King Live on Auto Panel along with Ed Begley Jr., Judge Mathis, and Mayor Gavin Newsom.  Click Here to View Video

3-29-09: Statement on GM CEO Wagoner Resignation and Continued Auto Restructuring.  Click Here to Read

3-28-09: Representative McCotter sits in with his brother's band, Dr. Zaius and The Bright Eyes, to pay tribute to the auto industry at Assembly Line Concert.  Click Here for Fox 2 News Story

3-4-09: Representative McCotter jointly authors letter to Treasury Department and Federal Reserve for measures to enhance market liquidity and increase auto sales.  Click Here To Read

2-23-09: Representative McCotter advocates for General Motors and Chrysler at President's Financial Responsiblity Summit. Click Here to Read

2-23-09: Stimulus Package unfortunately contains few measures aimed at boosting auto sales Click Here to Read

2-19-09: Representative McCotter interview on Auto Industry Restructuring Click Here to Read

1-23-09: Representative McCotter discusses Michigan jobs and the auto industry on Fox Business Network.  Click Here to View Video.

1-07-09: Representative McCotter delivers a one minute speech on the perseverance of auto industry: “We Will Prove the Doubters Wrong” Click Here to View Speech

12-25-08: Representative McCotter’s reaction to  the auto industry bridge loan announced by the Bush administration. Click Here to Read Interview

12-12-08: Michigan Congressional Delegation Letter to President Bush urging the administration to provide an emergency loan to automakers.  Note: This letter has been signed by as many Members of the Michigan Congressional Delegation as could be reached upon short notice. Absence of a Member’s signature on the letter should not be construed as disagreement with its content. Click Here to Read Letter

12-10-08 Representative McCotter on the House Floor urging for Auto Bill passage Click Here to View Speech

11-19-08: Representative McCotter, the only Repubublican member of the Michigan Congressional Delegation serving on the House Financial Services Committee, delivers a passionate speech in defense of the American Auto Industry and its workers. Click Here to View Speech