Among other things, it would allocate funding for research into new, non-addictive pain relievers. You know, this place is more toxic than ever before, he said. Despite all of that, Upton who on Jan. 3 will officially leave Congress after 36 years of representing southwestern Michigan and spending nearly a half-century in Washington has staked out a remarkable career. Redrawn into the 4th district, Upton did not seek reelection in 2022, and retired from Congress upon his 18th term's expiration in 2023. Trump endorsed a Republican primary challenger against Upton, state Rep. Steve Carra. Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.), a longtime member of Congress who has served in the lower chamber since 1987, announced his retirement Tuesday in an emotional speech on the House floor. News, analysis and scores on Detroit and Michigan sports teams. The act establishes funds for biomedical research and to develop and implement a strategic plan for biomedical research. Upton served as a sports editor of the newspaper for UM and had dreams of covering the Chicago Cubs one day. In 2021, Upton co-sponsored the Fairness for All Act, the Republican alternative to the Equality Act. He does have this magnetic pull on 35%-40% of the base and theyre going to be there for him.. Its about 9 oclock at night. [2] Early life, education, and early political career 8373: The Right to Contraception Act. Trusted, up-to-date local Detroit and Michigan breaking news. And it was, again, the independent voters that really determined the results., The loss of moderates like Upton will reduce the membership of the Problem Solvers Caucus from 58 to around 50 in the next Congress, he predicted. It's complicated", Congressman Fred Upton condemns Dave Agema's gay marriage comments, "Roll Call 86 Roll Call 86, Bill Number: H. R. 1620, 117th Congress, 1st Session", "House Renews Violence Against Women Act, But Senate Hurdles Remain", "H.R. Its something hed like to see more of after he leaves, and is telling incoming lawmakers as much. On July 19, 2022, Upton and 46 other Republican Representatives voted for the Respect for Marriage Act, which would codify the right to same-sex marriage in federal law. Schumer pans McCarthys one-year debt ceiling extension as terrible Graham calls Marjorie Taylor Greenes praise of US intelligence leaker Watch live: White House monkeypox response team holds briefing, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. In remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives, Upton praised the "salt of the earth" people he has been "blessed beyond measure" to represent. UPTON QUITS! U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Dearborn, followed Upton at the podium after he announced the news Tuesday. [5] He earned a B.A. Thats put him in a tough place because he also has wanted to be a loyal member of his party. [4] He attended Shattuck-Saint Mary's, graduating in 1971. Debbie Dingell, who has been close friends with the Uptons for decades and said she speaks to Fred almost daily, said she has only seen him angry when people arent treating other people decently., Its just crossing a line, said Dingell, who in the last few weeks of the current Congress, gave Upton a desk in her office as departing members were forced to give up their spaces to prepare for incoming members. He also called for expanded background checks in response to mass shootings and voted to ensure that the federal government recognize legal marriages regardless of the couples sex, race or ethnicity, even going to the White House for the signing ceremony. Leaders Came to View Climate Change as Fake Science", Scoop: Fred Upton joins bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus, A Legislative Solution For Net Neutrality Is At Hand. Rep. Fred Upton, one of the longest-tenured Republicans in the House of Representatives, has decided to retire rather than seek reelection in 2022. This crap about election denial, overturning Michigan (the vote in 2020), that doesn't sell well with independents it has created mistrust. But he doesnt rule out Trump becoming the partys nominee in 24. Others losing badly, whos next?. [86], Upton voted for H.R. Upton won reelection with 50.2% of the vote against Democratic candidate Matt Longjohn (45.75%) and. (ne Vial) and Stephen Edward Upton (19242022[3]). Mr. Uptons leadership is bipartisan, commonsense, and empathetic, said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. No, no, its getting things done, he said. Michigan Republican Congressman Fred Upton announced Tuesday he won't be seeking reelection in November, becoming the fourth House Republican who voted for former President Trump's impeachment. 1158: DHS Cyber Hunt and Incident Response Teams Act -- House Vote #690 -- Dec 17, 2019", "H.R. There are plenty of those in Washington and elsewhere who consider Upton a moderate Republican, a tag that has followed him around for years. We lost at least five Congressional seats, Upton said. Upton laughed and explained he was still working on getting the highway funding, but the good news was about the Cures Act. And then itll be more in the next Congress.. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. I said, Ive got some good news for the champ. She said, You got the money for U.S. 31, referring to a main highway in southwest Michigan needing expansion. Trump said in a statement. I got a lot of unfinished business that Im going to be working on now. Five other House Republicans who did not vote to impeach Trump are also retiring this cycle. This bill was designed to protect access to contraceptives and health care providers' ability to provide contraceptives and information related to contraception. He released a profanity-laced voicemail that contained death threats and against him, his family and staff, and some GOP colleagues wanted those 13 lawmakers booted off their committees. Upton won the Republican primary 55%45%[8] and the general election with 62% of the vote. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Upton, 68, is the fourth Republican who backed impeachment to not seek reelection, joining Reps. John Katko of New York, Anthony Gonzalez of Ohio and Adam Kinzinger of Illinois. An independent commission in 2021 cut off the southern portion of Uptons old district, including a middle school named after him in his hometown of St. Joseph, and stretched it across the bottom of the state all the way to Lake Erie. He is one of the greatest Michiganders to serve our country., Congressman Bill Huizenga, who would have run against Upton in his next election, said, I want to thank Fred for his commitment, service, and dedication to Michigan over the years. This is my home; this is where Im going to be, he said with a smile. JOSEPH For the first time in more than three decades, Southwest Michigan won't be represented by U.S. Rep. Fred Upton in Congress. Only two of the 10 Republicans who voted for impeachment, Reps. David Valadao of California and Dan Newhouse of Washington, won reelection in November. Deeply concerned about the presidents speech, which he felt incited the attack, and knowing as someone who had publicly said he believed Biden had won that he could be targeted, Upton calmly locked the door and ate boxes of Raisin Bran that had been stashed there, fielding calls from people back in the district worried about his health. (In) their resolution they stated that her comments have not been out of line with anyone elses comments. Really? Upton tweeted. Subscribe to our News 10 newsletter and receive the latest local news and weather straight to your email every morning. I didnt want to get the news, she replied. [64] The bill would prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity, and protect the free exercise of religion. And she said it would be and they lived happily ever after, Upton said. Fred Upton, Michigans longest serving member of Congress, is retiring, he announced today from the House floor. [22] On January 17, 2012, Hoogendyk announced that he would challenge Upton in the primary, the winner of which would face the Democratic nominee, former marine and businessman Mike O'Brien. During Uptons tenure, though, moderates went from being a dominant force to a dying breed. Upton has said Trumps endorsement didn't force his hand, that it was more about redistricting. Upton didnt explicitly say so at the time, but newly drawn congressional lines the result of a voter approved redistricting commission decimated the area he represented since 1986. "If its good policy for Michigan, its good enough for all of us," he said. [65], In 2019, during the 116th Congress, Upton broke with his party, one of seven Republicans to side with Democrats by voting for legislation that would fund government services and end a shutdown. LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Fred Upton, Michigans most senior lawmaker in Congress, has announced he will retire from the House at the end of his term. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. He was in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under Ronald Reagan from 1981 to 1985, while Stockman served as OMB Director. 3301; 113th Congress), both articles of impeachment against Trump, United States Congressional International Conservation Caucus, "Upton becomes first member of Congress to vote to impeach two presidents", https://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2013/04/david_stockman_former_southwes.html, "Club for Growth Encouraging Upton Primary Challenger", "Fred Upton still faces arrows from the right", "Jack Hoogendyk to challenge U.S. Rep. 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Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Thinking back on his legacy in Congress, Upton points to his shining accomplishment: the passage of the 21st Century Cares Act in 2016. As for what comes next for Upton, even he isnt sure. [1] After Sander Levin retired at the end of the 115th Congress, Upton became the dean of Michigan's congressional delegation. "Fred Upton embodies the very integrity, intelligence and civility our country needs more than ever," said Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., one of the leaders of the Problem Solvers group who joined Upton at a bipartisan dinner Monday night. I look at our district [hugging southern Lake Michigan]. The idea of not having to raise money during his final months in office, along with the fact that he and his wife, Amey, now have three grandchildren, sealed the deal, said Upton, who turns 70 in April. He falls into easy conversation about anything U-M sports, politics, whatever with just about anybody. "Fred knew well that if we are going to deliver real solutions for the American people we need to come together and listen to all perspectives, no matter how complicated the issue might be.". [62], In 2021, Upton was one of 33 Republicans to vote for the LGBTQ Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment Act.[63]. He also spent $3.2 million to Alfonsos $35,000 in campaign spending, a margin of more than 90-1. And when he appeared to swing to the right after the Tea Party takeover of the U.S. House in 2011 and led efforts as chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee to curb greenhouse gas regulations, the American Lung Association went after him and the L.A. Times called him Earths biggest enemy, even though Upton has always maintained he has tried to balance environmental concerns with the economy. [9], Upton won reelection to a second term with 71% of the vote. 4 down and 6 to go," the former president . CQ Roll Call is a part of FiscalNote, the leading technology innovator at the intersection of global business and government. Isnt the country more important than this? [2], Upton was born in St. Joseph, Michigan, the son of Elizabeth B. [13], After redistricting, Upton faced a primary challenge from State Senator Dale Shugars. Upton was reelected, defeating Democratic nominee Paul Clements, a political science professor at Western Michigan University, 58.5%36.4%. Looking back on his career, Upton talks proudly about legislative accomplishments like the 21st Century Cures Act one of the last bills President Barack Obama signed into law in 2016 which increased funding for health research and sped up approvals of drugs and medical devices at the Food and Drug Administration. But there was no question that he would have faced a tough, expensive primary race against a Trump-backed Huizenga. My focus was jobs and the economy. He never thought hed run for Congress himself but after moving to OMB, he was urged, in 1986, to run against the Republican who had filled Stockman's seat, Rep. Mark Siljander, a Christian archconservative. In 2017, before voting for an ultimately unsuccessful attempt to repeal and replace Obamacare, he demanded (and got) an $8 billion commitment from an exasperated and angry Trump to reduce premiums for people with preexisting conditions. These folks are truly the salt of the earth, and I love them all. Both did on Nov. 7, the day the Associated Press and other media outlets called the election for the Democrat. [21] Upton had been criticized for not being conservative enough by Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, FreedomWorks, Right to Life of Michigan, and the Southwest Michigan Tea Party Patriots. Perhaps most importantly, however, he wrote along with U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., and with help from then-Vice President Joe Biden the 21st Century Cures Act, a sweeping effort to accelerate medical advances. When the late Howard Wolpe, a Kalamazoo Democrat who left Congress when his district was merged into Uptons, fired off a letter accusing Upton of moving too far to the right to gain his chairmanship in 2011, Upton fired back noting that there had been Democratic support for rolling back some regulations. It is his civility that I, and Congress, will miss the most. These 13 Republicans voted for it", "Gun background check bill has bipartisan support in Michigan delegation", "The eight Republicans who voted to tighten background checks on guns", "Do homophobic attack ads work? For that achievement worth billions to Michigan he received death threats. "[45], In 2012, Upton, as chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, said that Congress's refusal to set greenhouse gas limits "constituted a decision and that lawmakers should act now to reverse the EPA emissions rules." [102], Upton is a supporter of Michigan Wolverines athletics, as well as an enthusiastic Chicago Cubs baseball fan. That vote made him the only member of Congress in history to vote to impeach two presidents, having backed the effort to oust President Bill Clinton in December 1998. Michigan redrew its map after the 2020 census. He was a member of the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity, Peninsular Chapter, and became a sports editor at The Michigan Daily and thought he might someday cover the Chicago Cubs. If Upton ran, he would have faced off in the primary against Rep. Bill Huizenga, who was backed by Trump. He has his ear to the ground like nobody on Capitol Hill hes got relationships, across the aisle, across the Rotunda with the Senate, like no one.. Michigan Rep. Fred Upton, a centrist stalwart who later was one of 10 Republicans who voted to impeach Donald Trump over his role in the Jan. 6 attack, said Tuesday that he would not run for re-election after 18 terms in the House. The Michigan Republican is one of the longest-tenured Republicans in the House. Upton, R-St. Joseph, is Michigans longest serving member of Congress. [The commission] made changes that were over 350,000 so that was really the deciding factor.. [citation needed], Upton was reelected with 50.2% of the vote against Democratic nominee Matt Longjohn (45.75%) and U.S. Taxpayers Party candidate Stephen Young (4.1%). Rep. Fred Upton (Mich.), one of the 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach former President Trump in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, revealed on Sunday that he has not yet. 1158),[85] which effectively prohibits ICE from cooperating with Health and Human Services to detain or remove illegal alien sponsors of unaccompanied alien children (UACs). He first worked as a staffer for then-Rep. David Stockman, R-Mich., and then followed his boss to the Office of Management and Budget during the Reagan administration. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Upton has kept many of those beliefs as well as an abiding faith in what he calls the Reagan model, putting the best team of people around him and working on developing relationships regardless of whether you always agreed with someone or were in the same party. In fact, a bill named for him and Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell ensures the Great Lakes' safety against issues caused by pipelines below its surface. Upton was one of 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach then-President Donald Trump in January 2021, saying in a statement that our country cannot and will not tolerate any effort by any president to impede the peaceful transfer of power. Now, Upton is the fourth of those 10 to retire, joining Reps. Anthony Gonzalez (R-Ohio), John Katko (R-N.Y.) and Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) in exiting Congress. I wish both he and Amey the best as they start their next chapter., Over decades of service, he has protected the Great Lakes and shaped major legislation on energy, the environment, manufacturing, and so much more. For me, (Uptons departure) is more of a personal loss, said Kildee. For a time, it appeared that running in the redrawn district was Uptons plan. Upton would have kept more of his current territory than Huizenga would. As chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee from 2010-16, he led dozens of efforts and since then has continued to serve as a mentor and force for bipartisanship. 31 Democrats have announced they will not seek re-election. U. S. Representative Fred Upton (R-MI) is retiring, he announced in an emotional speech on the House floor Tuesday. Glenn Beck called him all socialist. The conservative Club for Growth took out TV ads against him. ", "To him, bipartisan and compromise are not forbidden words," she said. [39], Upton's website once stated: "I strongly believe that everything must be on the table as we seek to reduce carbon emissions. After Sander Levin retired at the end of the 115th Congress, Upton became the dean of Michigan's congressional delegation . Thompson Dennis; Congress passes 21st Century Cures Act with billions for new research, treatments; CBS News; December 8, 2016; Rep. Fred Upton and Rep. 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Environmental Protection Agency, North American Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. "UPTON QUITS! Washington After nearly 36 years in office, Michigan Republican U.S. Rep. Fred Upton said Tuesday he plans to retire at the end of his term, declining to pursue a primary fight with a. I think thats better than being a sportswriter, he laughed. Fred Upton is retiring after serving Michigan in Congress for 36 years. Uptons close friend and Michigan colleague, Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell, spoke on the floor after Upton, calling him a "devoted public servant for southwest Michigan, all of Michigan, and our nation. Rep. Fred Upton, one of the longest-tenured Republicans in the House of Representatives, has decided to retire rather than seek reelection in 2022. The act allowed for expedited approval of important drugs and medical devices, and just four years after it was passed, helped shepherd along speedy approval of the nations first COVID-19 vaccine. [68], In July 2019, Upton was one of four Republican House members to vote in support of a motion to condemn comments Trump made on Twitter calling on four Democratic Congresswomen, three of whom were born in the U.S., to "go back and help fix the totally broken and crime infested places from which they came. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, McConnell jokes about his concussion upon return to Senate, Six more Bidens may have gained from family business schemes: Comer, Rep. Jim Jordan responds to Braggs lawsuit, argues court has no power to block subpoena, Truth-challenged NY Rep. George Santos announces 2024 re-election campaign. A few weeks before Upton announced his decision, Trump who had earlier endorsed a little-known state representative in a race against Upton switched his endorsement to Huizenga. We made the right decision.. House unanimously approves resolution condemning Russia for downing US drone, 4 progressives, 2 conservatives vote against bill to hold China accountable for spy balloon, Florida Republican Greg Steube endorsing Trump for president, Scalise says House GOP will roll out debt ceiling plan Tuesday. Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., speaks at the Capitol in 2020. WASHINGTON, April 5 (Reuters) - U.S. Representative Fred Upton on Tuesday said he will retire from Congress, marking the latest political exit by a Republican lawmaker who voted to impeach. Gov. He cited the 21st Century Cures Act as his biggest accomplishment, which he said survived a Senate filibuster and paved the way for the FDA to approve vaccines for Covid. He is a member of the Republican Party. [81], Upton voted for the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020 which authorizes DHS to nearly double the available H-2B visas for the remainder of FY 2020. Others losing badly, whos next? Trump wrote. [100][101] Open Secrets reported that Upton had a net worth of $78 million in 2018, making him one of Congress's richest members. To him, bipartisan and compromise are not forbidden words, Dingell said. Unlimited access to subscriber only articles on desktop, tablet and mobile web. That approval wouldnt have come for six, eight, ten months later so we literally saved hundreds of thousands of Americans, said Upton, who noted hes seeking an extension of the act in Congress before he leaves office at the end of the year. He was accompanied by his close friend, Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.), on the House floor while delivering his speech, as he pointed to his next chapter with his family. [57], In March 2021, Upton was one of eight Republicans to join the House majority in passing the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021. On Tuesday, after more than 35 years in Congress, Upton declared that he had reached the end of this ideological fight for the soul of the Republican Party. 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