Michigan's own Congresswoman Haley Stevens took to the airwaves recently, displaying her passion for the state's automotive industry on Automotive News’ ‘Daily Drive’ podcast. Discussing policies and her history of advocacy, Stevens detailed her commitment to protecting Michigan's automotive workers and industry, which was documented in a podcast episode that aired earlier this week.
Stevens, whose roots with Michigan's manufacturing run deep's, having served as the Chief of Staff during the auto bailout under the Obama administration, proudly spoke of the "unstoppable" manufacturing sector in Michigan. According to the Oakland County Congresswoman's press release, her work in Congress has been focused on introducing legislation to both lower costs and create jobs, while concurrently countering China's influence in the automotive supply chain.
Her recent legislative efforts include the No Chinese Cars Act, aimed at mitigating the threat from Chinese competitors to Michigan's auto industry, and the Unearth America's Future Act, ambitiously designed to reclaim control over the supply chain. During the podcast, Stevens emphasized the importance of these measures for not just her home state, but for American manufacturing as a whole, heralding a need for resilience and independence in the face of international economic pressures.
Despite her deep involvement in policy and the technical aspects of the industry, Stevens has been known to reach beyond the corridors of power, directly connecting with Michigan residents about the issues that matter to them. In a recent appearance that was fraught with enthusiasm, Stevens "nerded out on auto policy," as recounted by the Oakland County Congresswoman's press team.
