Strengthen consumer protections
House Democrats are committed to increasing consumer protections for Michigan residents. We voted to repeal Michigan's unfair and one-of-a-kind 1996 law that gives big drug companies total immunity when they sell dangerous drugs, such as Vioxx, that harm or kill our residents. We also are cracking down on identity theft, one of the fastest-growing crimes in the nation, by taking steps to protect our residents. In addition, we are tackling predatory lending and unscrupulous insurance companies that inflate consumers' rates based on their ZIP codes.
Lawmaker to present medals to World War II veteran
- — November 10, 2009
Event and charity auction aims to stop child abuse in Michigan
- — September 24, 2009
Students from across Michigan descend on Capitol to save Promise Scholarship
- — September 22, 2009
Lawmakers work to collect nearly 90 bookbags for Lansing students
- — August 28, 2009
Corporations, CEOs will be held accountable for unfair practices, legislators say
- — August 14, 2009
Secret robocall smear tactics won't stop lawmakers from fighting for Michigan families
- — July 21, 2009
Plan cracks down on companies that deny residents' legitimate claims
- — July 13, 2009
Bill bans Stranger-Originated Life Insurance policies
- — May 14, 2009
Legislation cracks down on manufacturers that produce toxic toys
- — April 20, 2009
Online petition urges Michigan families to join the fight for autistic kids
- — April 08, 2009
Regulation plan will bring hundreds of millions of dollars to the state
- — March 17, 2009
State waits for Senate to protect jobs for Michigan workers, taxpayer dollars
- — March 12, 2009
'Hire Michigan First' plan rewards businesses that hire Michigan residents, cracks down on using tax dollars to provide jobs for illegal immigrants
- — March 09, 2009
Byrum's new role will include summoning members to caucus during session
- — February 02, 2009
Rep. Byrum offers scholarship for third year
- — January 29, 2009
Plan will save local school districts money, keep new teachers in Michigan
- — January 28, 2009
Governor signs legislation that will create jobs and boost economic activity
- — July 17, 2008
Rep. Barb Byrum spearheads effort to shop at community stores and businesses
- — July 14, 2008
Plan will keep identifying information off public documents
- — June 04, 2008
Rep. will sign families up for MIChild insurance, hand out booster seats
- — May 15, 2008
- — April 21, 2008
Legislation will create 1,400 jobs, $414.7 million in economic impact
- — April 10, 2008
Plan will create 1,400 jobs, $414.7 million in economic impact
- — April 09, 2008
This is the second year Rep. Byrum will pay for scholarship
- — April 07, 2008
Program attacks problem of skyrocketing adjustable-rate loans
- — April 02, 2008
Plan will create 1,400 jobs, $414.7 million in economic impact
- — March 26, 2008
Incentives will make Michigan top filming location in the nation
- — March 05, 2008
Representative joined by about 15 residents at Bestsellers Bookstore in Mason
- — February 29, 2008
Plan allows citizens to register to vote at any clerk's office in state
- — February 27, 2008
Online petition launched to urge Senate action to protect residents
- — February 25, 2008
Plan will bring hundreds of good-paying jobs to Lansing area
- — February 21, 2008
Growing arts scene will attract economic development, tourists
- — February 20, 2008
Bills require companies to improve efforts to avoid potentially deadly loss of power
- — February 18, 2008
Legislation creates voluntary income tax check-off for memorial fund
- — February 13, 2008
Legislation creates voluntary income tax check-off for memorial fund
- — February 12, 2008
Lawmaker invites residents to share their questions, concerns in informal setting
- — January 24, 2008
Plan will protect children from the dangers of secondhand smoke
- — January 16, 2008
House also votes to end free lifetime health care for lawmakers
- — December 13, 2007
Verdict will protect jobs, assist emerging industries
- — December 11, 2007
Blake Bradley Delaney tips the scales at 8 pounds, 3 ounces
- — December 06, 2007
Plan to protect residents from secondhand smoke now heads to Senate for approval
- — December 05, 2007
New program attacks problem of skyrocketing adjustable-rate loans
- — December 04, 2007
Package requires businesses to quickly pull dangerous items off shelves
- — December 03, 2007
House plan to protect children from lead in toys still stalled in the Senate
- — November 19, 2007
Representative calls for investment in new industries in light of Holt plant closure
- — November 08, 2007
20 residents attend meeting in Holt, bring toys to be tested for lead
- — October 30, 2007
Plan ends free ride for judges, auditor general, state agency directors
- — October 24, 2007
New program helping families avoid foreclosure will boost economy
- — October 12, 2007
Lawmakers calls for override of President Bush's veto of the SCHIP program
- — October 11, 2007
Bill allows crop-based fuel facilities to be eligible for inclusion in tax-free zones
- — September 11, 2007
Plan requires removal of personal information from deeds, other documents
- — September 06, 2007
Home Loan Protection Act will protect Michigan homeowners
- — August 31, 2007
Primary will cost taxpayers $10 million, invade voters' privacy
- — August 30, 2007
Lawmakers join women across state, nation to celebrate Women's Equality Day
- — August 24, 2007
Plan requires removal of personal information from deeds, other documents
- — August 22, 2007
'Charlie's Bill' requires employers to provide paid bereavement leave
- — August 22, 2007
Plan cracks down on companies that exploit illegal workers
- — August 13, 2007
Resolution declares September 2007, College Savings Month in Michigan
- — August 08, 2007
Rail line, state must work together to protect jobs, uphold safety
- — July 30, 2007
Byrum blasts Senate for stonewalling tough anti-trash plan
- — July 24, 2007
Phones to be sold for phone cards to help bring military families closer
- — July 24, 2007
Plan to reward job creation, attract business will propel Michigan forward
- — July 12, 2007
Plan rewards job creation, attracts emerging industries
- — June 28, 2007
Proposals establish new booster seat requirements, establishes fines
- — June 27, 2007
Author of Michigan's civil rights act visits State House and Senate
- — June 22, 2007
Proposals establish new booster seat requirements, establishes fines
- — June 21, 2007
Three-bill package would help more relatives become caregivers
- — June 20, 2007
- — June 19, 2007
Committee backs bill supporting families of police officers killed in the line of duty
- — June 14, 2007
Bipartisan effort will reduce crime, keep automobile insurance rates low
- — June 08, 2007
Lawmaker brings awareness to the link between animal abuse and domestic violence
- — June 08, 2007
House action saves schools from $125 cut in per-pupil funding
- — May 30, 2007
- — May 29, 2007
Plan requires removal of personal information from deeds, other documents
- — May 29, 2007
House Dems pass other reforms, cap superintendent salaries
- — May 23, 2007
Representative calls on Senate for fast action to jumpstart economy
- — May 23, 2007
Rep. Byrum says rail line sale would be counterproductive for MI's economy
- — May 22, 2007
Ingham Co. lawmakers vow to fight for 21st Century Jobs Fund, our workers' future
- — May 17, 2007
Lawmaker's plan gives tax breaks for processing cellulosic ethanol
- — May 08, 2007
Legislation bans new landfills, caps expansion for existing landfills
- — May 03, 2007
Bill requires state to replace any hunting land it sells off
- — May 02, 2007
Plan curbs special-interest influence in elections, holds lawmakers to higher standards
- — May 02, 2007
Plan offers $700M in tax credits, slashes Personal Property Tax
- — May 02, 2007
Turnaround plan focuses on cuts, reforms, investments in education, health care
- — April 05, 2007
Legislation part of plan to cut state House, reduce budget by 5 percent
- — April 05, 2007
- — March 30, 2007
Plan passed by House gives returning vets 90 days to return to jobs
- — March 29, 2007
Tribute recognizes National Work Zone Awareness Week
- — March 28, 2007
Lawmaker's plan gives state entrepreneurs tools to succeed
- — March 26, 2007
Legislation will restore integrity to House, residents' faith in government
- — March 22, 2007
Plan requires removal of personal information from deeds, other documents
- — March 22, 2007
Legislation allows residents to freeze accounts, passes House
- — March 20, 2007
Millions of Michigan workers to receive access to a secure retirement
- — March 19, 2007
New bill requires legislators, top officials, candidates to disclose finances
- — March 15, 2007
Lawmaker supports plan to spur home sales, jumpstart Michigan's economy
- — March 14, 2007
'Robocallers' would need to identify themselves or face punishment
- — March 13, 2007
Plan extends penalties to accidents that happen when construction workers aren't present
- — March 13, 2007
Proposals include tax cut for businesses, tax break for auto buyers
- — February 28, 2007
Proposed bills will hold companies accountable for harmful drugs
- — February 13, 2007
Lawmaker hails plan to invest in alternative energies, create highly skilled workforce
- — February 06, 2007
Plan attacks economics of Canadian, out-of-state trash trade
- — January 31, 2007
Representative honors fallen soldier from Dansville
- — January 30, 2007
Representative will use her salary to pay for scholarship
- — January 26, 2007
- — January 24, 2007
Plan focuses on affordable health care, education, alternative energy reforms
- — January 24, 2007