Local Republican groups censured Upton. "UPTON QUITS! He and his wife have two children. He thanked his staff and his supporters. [62], In 2021, Upton was one of 33 Republicans to vote for the LGBTQ Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment Act.[63]. 4 down and 6 to. Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI), 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 that he has not yet decided if he will run for reelection in 2022, The Hill reports. Upton praised the salt of the earth people he has been blessed beyond measure to represent. 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. For me, (Uptons departure) is more of a personal loss, said Kildee. This is a developing story that will be updated throughout the day. [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. VIDEO: Rep. Fred Upton makes emotional retirement announcement, Even the best stories have a last chapter: This is it for me.. He also reminded Wolpe that when he began to represent Kalamazoo, he kept Wolpes staff on his team because they were excellent at constituent service. Upton served as a sports editor of the newspaper for UM and had dreams of covering the Chicago Cubs one day. 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. 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. Freds statesman-like legacy will be remembered both in Michigan and our nations capital. I didnt want to get the news, she replied. [15], Upton defeated Democratic nominee Scott Elliott, an art gallery owner, 65%32%. Upton is the fourth of the 10 pro-impeachment Republicans to leave Congress after this years midterm elections, joining Adam Kinzinger of Illinois, Anthony Gonzalez of Ohio and John Katko of New York. THE FCC JUST KILLED NET NEUTRALITY. Rep. Upton also points to his work restoring jobs to the states vital auto industry and his work to protect the Great Lakes. Upton chaired the House Energy and Commerce Committee from 2010-2016, sat on the House Health Subcommittee since 1991, and is a founder and vice-chair of the Problem Solvers Bipartisan Caucus a caucus that works to gain bipartisan traction on important bills including the recently-passed CHIPS Act. In a hard-fought race in which Upton accused Siljander of missing dozens of votes and Siljander sent a tape to fundamentalist clergy in the area saying they needed to look at Satan in the face ahead of the GOP primary, Upton won. He thanked his wife, two kids and three grandkids for giving him so much to look forward to. 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. I mean, they really just sliced me up like Zorro, he said. He turned in a big fundraising quarter to end 2021, and he spent more than $400,000 in early 2022 to air a TV ad in which he declared, Im not afraid to take on anyone when theyre wrong and work with anyone whos right.. 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. Asked if it was discouraging to be one of only 29 House Republicans in the Problem Solvers Caucus, a group of members equally divided between parties committed to finding common ground on many of the key issues facing the nation, Upton answered in his usual upbeat manner. A free market no more? [6] He served on the congressional staff of U.S. Representative David Stockman from 1976 to 1980. As for what comes next for Upton, even he isnt sure. [72][73] He ultimately did so alongside nine other Republicans on January 13. 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. He is one of the richest members of Congress his grandfather co-founded with his grand-uncle the appliance company that became Whirlpool yet he routinely reminds reporters who call him congressman that its just Fred, instead. One important effect of this legislation was to pave the way for faster vaccine approval, including the first Pfizer vaccine produced in Kalamazoo, Upton said. But he made no mention of Trump in his speech or his decision to impeach him. 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. Thanks for contacting us. The move turned a tight race into a 55-45 percent loss for Siljander. 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. Rep. Fred Upton of Michigan is the fourth retirement among the ten House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump over the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. Upton thanked his constituents for placing their confidence in him. Fred really believed that he was an American first - that reaching across the aisle was important, that working together was how to get things done for the American people. Democrats face a steep climb to keep the majority in both chambers later this year, as the GOP will only need a net gain of five seats to win back the majority in the House. I was a Reagan domestic guy, he said. Stockman, of course, wasnt any ordinary OMB director: He was chief progenitor of Reagans supply-side economics, arguing for deep cuts in taxes and government spending. After 36 years representing St. Joseph, Michigan, Congressman Fred Upton is ready for a new chapter. 3301; 113th Congress), a bill that would make changes to permitting requirements for pipelines and other energy infrastructure at international borders. Oklahoma governor calls for resignations after county officials reportedly 10 key questions for this weeks historic UFO hearing. [18], Upton defeated former State Representative Jack Hoogendyk in the Republican primary, 57%43%. 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. counties, Man in critical condition after stabbing in Lansing, suspect arrested, Charlotte Mayor announces he will not seek re-election in November, Holt High School Robo-Rams ready to take on international robotics tournament, Michigan State University creates resource office for victims of campus shooting. Even the best stories has a last chapter, Upton said in an emotional speech on the House floor. Rep. Fred Upton speaks to reporters outside the White House. One of them was the late heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali, who lived in Uptons district and came to Washington to lobby for the Cures Act, even while suffering from Parkinsons disease. [60], In 2021, Upton was one of 29 Republicans to vote to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. He was there when John died. Someone asked my wife, Amy, what would be the next chapter? the outgoing lawmaker concluded, choking up as he spoke. The late Rush Limbaugh savaged him on his radio show more than a decade ago for embracing more efficient lightbulbs and being too willing to work with Democrats. During Uptons tenure, though, moderates went from being a dominant force to a dying breed. As for Trumps impact in Michigans top-of-the-ballot races, its already known: His picks lost badly and Republicans gave up control of the state Legislature for the first time in decades. Long-time Republican Rep. Fred Upton of Michigan announced his retirement on Tuesday, and former President Donald Trump found immediate reason to celebrate. 4 down and 6 to go," the former president . Upton, who may be best known as the uncle of supermodel Kate Upton, was forced to compete with Huizenga for the same southwestern Michigan district after the Great Lakes State lost a House seat following the 2020 Census. [34] In 2016, Obama signed the 21st Century Cures Act[35] into law, a bill Upton co-sponsored. Next: Ivanka Trump set to testify before Jan. 6 panel, AP sources say. One reason is the money chase, he said, noting that far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia raised $3.3 million in one quarter this year by appealing to the Trump base in the GOP. He cited several career highlights, including bipartisan passage of the 21st Century Cures . "[41] But "Upton has gradually retreated from his moderate stance on climate change and carbon emissions. Rep. Fred Upton, perennial target of disenchanted conservatives in Michigan's 6th Congressional District, is headed for a pitched battle in the 2022 Republican primary after former President. As to whether he made the right choice of a career, Upton answers this way: As a huge U-M supporter, football coach Jim Harbaugh asked him whether he wanted to serve as honorary co-captain for a game this year. Hes been an extraordinary leader.. LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Fred Upton, Michigan's most senior lawmaker in Congress, has announced he will retire from the House at the end of his term. My decision was really based on redistricting, he said. He asked his wife, Amey, what their next chapter would be. in journalism from the University of Michigan in 1975. 8297: Ensuring Access to Abortion Act of 2022. [citation needed], Upton was one of three Republicans to vote for H.R. [33], In 2013, Upton introduced a bill that would grant the Food and Drug Administration more power to regulate drug compounding in the wake of the New England Compounding Center meningitis outbreak. [59] In 2019, he voted against the Equality Act, which would extend existing civil rights legislation to protect LGBT individuals from discrimination. [58], In 2004 and 2006, Upton voted for a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. Michigan redrew its map after the 2020 census. With the redistricting in Michigan that went into effect this year, Upton would have been forced to run against U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, in the primary, due to new congressional district boundaries that place the two multi-term congressmen in the same district -- Michigans newly created Fourth District. 3843: Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2022 -- House Vote #460 -- Sep 29, 2022", "Representative Frederick 'Fred' Stephen Upton's Biography", "Representative Frederick 'Fred' Stephen Upton", "Photos and videos: Kate Upton from S.I. 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. Mobile app for news, photos and video on the go. U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., stands outside the Capitol Building after a vote on May 3, 2017 in Washington, D.C. Upton is retiring at the beginning of January 2023. Bipartisanship cripples legislative efforts, and even Michigans political landscape has changed drastically. Redrawn into the 4th district, Upton did not seek reelection in 2022, and retired from Congress upon his 18th term's expiration in 2023. [74] On January 21, 2021, the Allegan County Republican Party censured Upton for his vote to impeach Trump. 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. But Carra dropped out of the race when redistricting drew both Upton and his GOP colleague, Rep. Bill Huizenga, into the same district, setting up a member-on-member primary. With the latest redistricting of the states political maps following the 2020 Census, Upton, 68, was drawn into the new 4th District with Rep. Bill Huizenga of Holland. A moderate in a toxic place, Fred Upton says goodbye to Congress, He built a bipartisan legacy and took flak for impeaching Trump. Hes a friend. (In) their resolution they stated that her comments have not been out of line with anyone elses comments. Really? Upton tweeted. 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. 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. Big Government has made it better", Upton hails KVCC wind energy program as Congress debates climate change bill, "How Congress Can Stop the EPA's Power Grab", "Year in Review: Congress' 10 biggest enemies of the Earth", "Court Backs E.P.A. For all that, said Dingell, Uptons essential nature is one of fostering camaraderie, an ability to lighten the mood, lighten the situation and make people feel better. U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee, D-Flint Township, said he turned to Upton, as a senior member of the House, when he was looking for an ally to help him secure aid for Flint in the wake of lead contamination of its water supply beginning in 2014. [9], Upton won reelection to a second term with 71% of the vote. In making his announcement, Upton said he is looking forward to spending time with his family. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. It would have been a fun campaign, Upton said, but we would have had to raise a ton of money.. This is it for me, he said about 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 5. But one of his most recent decisions in office proved to be one of his most controversial. "[50], As of 2017, Upton has received more than $2 million in campaign donations from oil and gas companies and electric utilities over the course of his political career. Even the best stories have a last chapter. [30], Upton voted against passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and has since voted in favor of its complete repeal. 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). Only two of the 10 Republicans who voted for impeachment, Reps. David Valadao of California and Dan Newhouse of Washington, won reelection in November. Washington After 36 years in Congress, Republican U.S. Rep. Fred Upton has emptied his three offices, turned in the keys and shipped 102 boxes of his papers to . [6] He is a member of the Emil Verban Society.[99]. News, analysis and scores on Detroit and Michigan sports teams. Newsletters on topics that interest you most. He was in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under Ronald Reagan from 1981 to 1985, while Stockman served as OMB Director. 4 down and 6 to go. [17], Upton defeated Democratic nominee Don Cooney, a Kalamazoo City Commissioner, 59%39%. He is a member of the Republican Party. U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, may be one of the most affable, easygoing politicians youll ever meet but when it comes to enemies, he sure can pick them. 1158: DHS Cyber Hunt and Incident Response Teams Act -- House Vote #690 -- Dec 17, 2019", "H.R. But its important to remember his background. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) spoke on the floor following Uptons announcement, asking for more of her colleagues to work across the aisle like Upton did. Freds statesman-like legacy will be remembered both in Michigan and our nations capital, Huizenga wrote. Upton announced his retirement in a speech on the House floor Tuesday morning. In this May 3, 2017, file photo, Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., left, speaks to reporters outside the White House in Washington. 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. [11] In the general election, he was reelected to a third term with 58% of the vote. 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. Scott Wong is a senior congressional reporter for NBC News. Upton laments that those kinds of personal attacks have become common in politics today. 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. Among other things, it would allocate funding for research into new, non-addictive pain relievers. Hes known as a problem solver, said McMorris Rodgers. 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. 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. [The commission] made changes that were over 350,000 so that was really the deciding factor.. He said he worked alongside real giants who put principal over politics. Hear this story. Reps. Anthony Gonzalez (R-Ohio), John Katko (R-N.Y.) and Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.)have done the same. Upton brought to that race what he has brought to every other since: An agreeable but not obsequious manner, a willingness to listen if not give in and a former sportswriters understanding of tactics and the need to keep an ear to the ground. Trump then endorsed Huizenga last month. 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. A moderate in a 'toxic' place, Fred Upton says goodbye to Congress He built a bipartisan legacy and took flak for impeaching Trump Rep. Fred Upton poses this month in front of his portrait. November 14, 2021 at 6:09 pm EST By Taegan Goddard. "It is a little bit in that some of the folks here are so beholden to him that they dont accept those of us that are willing to stand up," Upton said. And then itll be more in the next Congress.. "[42] He led a failed effort to stop the Obama administration from enforcing the new energy standards. CQ Roll Call is a part of FiscalNote, the leading technology innovator at the intersection of global business and government. 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. Indeed we will.. 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. A statement on Uptons web site about his career says he remains focused on the issues that matter to folks in Southwest Michigan: Health care, jobs and economic growth, taking care of our military personnel and veterans, education, protecting our Great Lakes, delivering real results for families and businesses here at home, and much more., Homeowner watched via trail cam as man broke into hunting camp in Northern Michigan, stole several items, Alabama Jumpers: these snake-like worms are spreading across US, Powerball results for 04/04/22; jackpot worth $233 million. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Huizenga beat little-known Democrat Joseph Alfonso by 12 points in November. Prior to being elected to Congress in 1986, Upton worked for President Ronald Reagan in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, Excellence in Education Award Nominations, ELECTION RESULTS: See races across West Michigan. Frederick Stephen Upton (born April 23, 1953) is an American politician who served as a U.S. representative from Michigan from 1987 to 2023, representing the state's 6th congressional district since 1993. Twenty-five contested elections yielded 25-consecutive wins for the 69-year-old. It wasnt even close. The same goes for the Democrats he faced. 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. IE 11 is not supported. Ironically, it was a nasty campaign tactic by his Republican primary opponent that helped Upton win his first run for Congress in 1986. Friends you can trust, and you can accept their word.. Upton, who previously chaired the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee, leaves behind a record of bipartisan legislation. "[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." Is there a worldwide run on the Bank of the United States of America? All rights reserved (About Us). [88], In 2022, Upton was one of 39 Republicans to vote for the Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2022, an antitrust package that would crack down on corporations for anti-competitive behavior. While we may not have found harmony on every issue, Fred and I always managed to disagree without vitriolic rhetoric and mean-spirited language, Dingell said. In November 2013, in response to Americans losing their health insurance coverage because of the ACA, Upton proposed a bill that would allow them to retain it. Upton won reelection with 50.2% of the vote against Democratic candidate Matt Longjohn (45.75%) and. GOP education committee chair: I dont know what a trans girl is, Trump urges Murdoch to embrace false 2020 election claims in Dominion trial, DeSantis floats building prison on land next to Disney World, GOP mega donor says Clarence Thomas is victim of political hit job, Two-thirds say Congress shouldnt interfere with Trump legal probes: poll, Mace says overturning Roe changed the entire electoral environment in 2022. 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. After that, his only plan is to stay close to the area that he represented faithfully for 36-years. If its good policy for Michigan, its good enough for all of us, added Upton, who was one of 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump following last years Capitol riot. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. That reaching across the aisle was important, that working together is how we get things done for the American people. Debbie was my first call, said Upton. 8297: Ensuring Access to Abortion Act of 2022 -- House Vote #362 -- Jul 15, 2022", "H.R. You know, this place is more toxic than ever before, he said. Fred is a deeply moral person and he stands up when people are being bullied., More:In Michigan and across US, it was a bad night for Trump, More:Rep. Fred Upton announces retirement from Congress, has been in US House since 1987, When the Cass County GOP voted to censure Upton for voting with Democrats to strip U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., of her committee assignments for inflammatory remarks and social media posts including a campaign piece showing her holding a semiautomatic rifle next to a photo of Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Detroit, he noted she had taunted a Parkland school shooting survivor, argued that California wildfires were started by a Jewish space laser, accused Democratic politicians of running a pedophile ring out of a pizza parlor, and questioned whether 9/11 really happened.. Upton won by 16 percentage points. Hes an authentic human being, hes unaffected by the position that he holds.. Upton won with 55.9% of the vote, defeating Democrat Paul Clements, Libertarian Erwin Haas, and Green Party candidate John Lawrence. Carbon regulation, he said, "threatens to drive energy prices higher, destroy jobs and hamstring our economic recovery. "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. Hes one of the all-time greats, said U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., who will take over as chairman of the committee in the new Congress and is a close friend of Uptons. This is it for me.. [2], Upton was born in St. Joseph, Michigan, the son of Elizabeth B. 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. I wish both he and Amey the best as they start their next chapter.. But when confronted with the ugly reality of what Trump did (in denying the outcome of the 2020 election), when push really came to shove and others showed a high level of moral cowardice, he took the right course.. Both did on Nov. 7, the day the Associated Press and other media outlets called the election for the Democrat. Subscribe to our News 10 newsletter and receive the latest local news and weather straight to your email every morning. My advice is, find some friends on both sides of the isle, he said. [102], Upton is a supporter of Michigan Wolverines athletics, as well as an enthusiastic Chicago Cubs baseball fan. [5] He earned a B.A. Whitmer activates State of Emergency Operations Center for several U.P. The eNewspaper, a digital replica of the print paper, every day. Upton had no desire to represent an area that didnt even slightly resemble the 6th district he had served reliably for so many years. 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. "[49] Upton added, "we're creating a fair and transparent approval process for cross-border energy projects, putting them all on a level playing field for the benefit of North American energy security, lower energy prices, and jobs. And she said it would be and they lived happily ever after, Upton said. "This is it for . Michigan's Fred Upton on Tuesday became the fourth of the 10 congressmen to announce his retirement. Rep. Dingell noted how much Upton means to her and her family, as he was so close to her late husband. Trusted, up-to-date local Detroit and Michigan breaking news. 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. [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. 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