Upton served as a sports editor of the newspaper for UM and had dreams of covering the Chicago Cubs one day. Over Emissions Limits Intended to Reduce Global Warming", "WH threatens veto of House oil pipeline bill", "House Passes Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Bill", "How G.O.P. This is it for me, he said about 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 5. 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. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. For almost four decades, Southwest Michigan constituents have known only one congressman: Fred Upton. Im convinced that we came within minutes of having a massacre on the House or Senate floor, said Upton, describing how he watched the mob move up the streets of D.C., past his office and to the Capitol, and picking up bits of broken glass in the building later in the night. He was first elected in 1986. I didnt want to get the news, she replied. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. [72][73] He ultimately did so alongside nine other Republicans on January 13. Over his 35 years in the House, Upton previously served on the House GOPs leadership steering committee and chaired the Energy and Commerce Committee. Known for reaching across the aisle, the former Energy and Commerce chairman and longtime moderate leaves a legacy of crafting bipartisan legislation during his 18 terms, including bills that expanded health research, streamlined approval of drugs and medical products and tackled tough environmental problems. 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. Freds statesman-like legacy will be remembered both in Michigan and our nations capital. Rep. Upton also points to his work restoring jobs to the states vital auto industry and his work to protect the Great Lakes. "[42] He led a failed effort to stop the Obama administration from enforcing the new energy standards. Kyle Stewart is an associate producer covering Congress for NBC News. Rep. Fred Upton, a Republican from Michigan, listens during a news. Upton won by 16 percentage points. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph has announced he would not seek another term in the U.S. Congress. Thats probably our biggest achievement, Upton said. He asked his wife, Amey, what their next chapter would be. For a time, it appeared that running in the redrawn district was Uptons plan. She said, And they lived happily ever after. Indeed we will.. 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. 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. [59] In 2019, he voted against the Equality Act, which would extend existing civil rights legislation to protect LGBT individuals from discrimination. 1158: DHS Cyber Hunt and Incident Response Teams Act -- House Vote #690 -- Dec 17, 2019", "H.R. WASHINGTON - Michigan Congressman Fred Upton, a Republican who has been serving the 6th district in West Michigan since 1987, says he's retiring from Congress. [18], Upton defeated former State Representative Jack Hoogendyk in the Republican primary, 57%43%. The move turned a tight race into a 55-45 percent loss for Siljander. Upton becomes the fourth Republican who voted to impeach Trump to announce their retirement this cycle, joining Reps. John Katko of New York, Adam Kinzinger of Illinois, and Anthony Gonzalez of Ohio. Michigan is just cratering, he said. [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. Over the years, he has taken fire from both sides. Even the best stories have a last chapter. 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. He thanked his staff and his supporters. JOSEPH For the first time in more than three decades, Southwest Michigan won't be represented by U.S. Rep. Fred Upton in Congress. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. [23][24], Initial polls showed Upton with a sizable lead over O'Brien, but an October poll showed Upton and O'Brien in a dead heat heading into the final stretch of the campaign.[25][26]. [40], In April 2009, Upton said that "climate change is a serious problem that necessitates serious solutions. He was in Ann Arbor, alongside Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps (who trained at Michigan) for the coin flip against Penn State and got to remain on the field for the entire game. 4 down and 6 to go," the former president . And as a key member of the Problem Solvers Caucus, comprised of an equal number of Republicans and Democrats, he helped put forward and pass Biden's signature bill to rebuild roads, bridges and other infrastructure that most House Republicans voted against. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. [27], Upton was reelected with 55.9% of the vote against Democratic nominee Jon Hoadley (40.2%), Libertarian Party nominee Jeff Depoy (2.75%), and Green Party candidate John Lawrence (1.2%). 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. The act establishes funds for biomedical research and to develop and implement a strategic plan for biomedical research. Speaking to reporters afterward, Upton pointed to redistricting as a key factor in his decision to retire,. 4 down and 6 to go. Gov. Both did on Nov. 7, the day the Associated Press and other media outlets called the election for the Democrat. Upton won the Republican primary 55%45%[8] and the general election with 62% of the vote. 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. The decision follows months of Upton's . Friends you can trust, and you can accept their word.. And she said it would be and they lived happily ever after, Upton said. 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. 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.. Even the best stories have. That reaching across the aisle was important, that working together is how we get things done for the American people. [60], In 2021, Upton was one of 29 Republicans to vote to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. U.S. Rep. Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) is the only other Republican in Michigan's congressional delegation who has stated that Biden is the winner of the 2020 presidential election. "Ive worked with seven administrations, seven House speakers, none of them would call me a rubber stamp. "As a former boy scout, I believe in leaving thecampground better than one found it," Upton said in his floor remarks Tuesday. Upton said his choice had nothing to do with the animosity coming from Trump and his supporters. The other three who have . Upton came to the nations capital in the 1970s to work for a new Michigan congressman his dad had introduced him to Republican David Stockman and was regarded highly enough by Stockman that he took Upton with him when he became head of the Office of Management and Budget for President Ronald Reagan in 1981. 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. A free market no more? [6] He served on the congressional staff of U.S. Representative David Stockman from 1976 to 1980. Norm Ornstein, senior fellow emeritus at the American Enterprise Institute and an expert on Congress who knows Upton well, said he doesnt accept the claim of many that the congressman is a moderate knowing that Upton is much more complicated than that. "[42] In late 2010, he co-authored a Wall Street Journal opinion piece saying he was "not convinced" that "carbon is a problem in need of regulation" and urging Congress to overturn Massachusetts v. Environmental Protection Agency. Even the best stories has a last chapter, Upton said in an emotional speech on the House floor. 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. 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. 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. Former President Donald Trump endorsed Huizenga a few weeks ago and had vowed to try to unseat Upton after he, along with nine other Republicans, voted to impeach Trump for instigating the Jan.. One of the longest serving Republicans in the House, Upton has decided to retire . The new district covers southern Ottawa County to northern Berrien County, including all of Allegan and Van Buren counties, Uptons hometown of St. Joseph, a portion of Kalamazoo County, and Battle Creek. CQ Roll Call is a part of FiscalNote, the leading technology innovator at the intersection of global business and government. Freds statesman-like legacy will be remembered both in Michigan and our nations capital, Huizenga wrote. Zach Gibson/TNS 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. It wasnt even close. It wouldnt be difficult to list many more accomplishments, including having won 18 elections in a district that has swung politically in national elections. Moderate Rep. Fred Upton announced his retirement from Congress in an emotional House floor speech Tuesday, telling his colleagues that even the best stories have a last chapter.. In making his announcement, Upton said he is looking forward to spending time with his family. "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.". [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. [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. Upton was one of ten Republicans who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump over the Capitol riots in January of 2021. THE HILL 1625 K STREET, NW SUITE 900 WASHINGTON DC 20006 | 202-628-8500 TEL | 202-628-8503 FAX. If Upton ran, he would have faced off in the primary against Rep. Bill Huizenga, who was backed by Trump. His district, numbered as the 4th district from 1987 to 1993, is based in Kalamazoo and stretches along the Michigan-Indiana border in the southwestern part of the state. Five other House Republicans who did not vote to impeach Trump are also retiring this cycle. [52], Upton introduced legislation to reverse the FCC's ruling on net neutrality in 2015. [89][90], Upton's grandfather and eponym, Frederick Upton, was co-founder with his brother Louis Upton of appliance manufacturer and marketer Whirlpool Corporation, headquartered in Benton Harbor. Contact Todd Spangler: tspangler@freepress.com. Fred knew well that if were 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.. 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. Ultimately, it saved hundreds of thousands of Americans, Upton said. 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. Upton, whose grandfather co-founded Whirlpool Corp. and whose father fought in the Battle of the Bulge in World War II, began his career in politics as an aide to former Rep. David Stockman, R-Mich., and later worked for Stockman when he became President Ronald Reagans budget director. Our baseball bats not as big as it used to be.. [79][80], On October 21, 2021, Upton was one of nine House Republicans who voted to hold Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress. Fred Upton is retiring after serving Michigan in Congress for 36 years. Ive worked with seven administrations, seven House speakers none of them would call me a rubber stamp. The centrist stalwart and dean of the Michigan delegation becomes the fourth Republican who voted to impeach Donald Trump to retire this election cycle. 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. 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. "[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." Then theres former President Donald Trump, who has labeled Upton as a RINO (Republican in name only) so many times, youd think he has a horn. Exclusive podcasts from our top journalists. In 2020, for the 18th time, Upton won reelection to his seat representing Michigans 6th Congressional District. Upton thanked his constituents for placing their confidence in him. in journalism from the University of Michigan in 1975. U. S. Representative Fred Upton (R-MI) is retiring, he announced in an emotional speech on the House floor Tuesday. Hes a good person, said Ornstein. He is a fiscal conservative and an abortion opponent who has also voted multiple times to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Trump endorsed a Republican primary challenger against Upton, state Rep. Steve Carra. Rep. Upton (R-St. Joseph) made an emotional announcement on the House floor Tuesday morning, reflecting on his career and his past and current colleagues along with the Michiganders he represents. [14] He won the general election with 69% of the vote. They were able to roll it out eight to 10 months earlier than it would have happened. As unassuming as he is, however, he has been no pushover. I look at our district [hugging southern Lake Michigan]. [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. He told FOX 17 about his decision and his vote to impeach former President Trump after Jan. 6. I worked daily on all things Michigan, Upton said. 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. Someone asked my wife, Amy, what would be the next chapter? the outgoing lawmaker concluded, choking up as he spoke. Mr. Uptons leadership is bipartisan, commonsense, and empathetic, said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Upton was one of 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach former President Trump following the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Speaking to reporters afterward, Upton pointed to redistricting as a key factor in his decision to retire, rather than backlash he faced over his impeachment vote. Even through our toughest discussions, Fred always found a way to make me laugh - except today. When a mob of Trump supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, as Congress met in joint session to certify the 2020 presidential election for Biden, Upton was alone in his office nearby. But he made no mention of Trump in his speech or his decision to impeach him. Isnt the country more important than this? Hes been an extraordinary leader.. The eNewspaper, a digital replica of the print paper, every day. 2023 The Detroit News, a Digital First Media Newspaper. Everything must be on the table. Local Republican groups censured Upton. Fred and I have worked together on a host of issues including prioritizing the protection of the Great Lakes, leveling the playing field for Michigan agriculture, and supporting efforts to clean up PFAS and lead contamination. 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. 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. Debbie was my first call, said Upton. Only two of the 10 Republicans who voted for impeachment, Reps. David Valadao of California and Dan Newhouse of Washington, won reelection in November. Huizenga thanked Upton for his service in a statement. 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. Reps. Anthony Gonzalez (R-Ohio), John Katko (R-N.Y.) and Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.)have done the same. We've received your submission. 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. If he has argued for limiting the EPAs hold on greenhouse gas emissions, he also has voted against loosening methane emission rules and acknowledges that climate change is real, unlike many in his party. [64] The bill would prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity, and protect the free exercise of religion. After Sander Levin retired at the end of the 115th Congress, Upton became the dean of Michigan's congressional delegation . 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. CNN Rep. Fred Upton of Michigan, one of the 10 House Republicans to vote for impeachment against former President Donald Trump, announced on the House floor Tuesday that he was not running. To him, bipartisan and compromise are not forbidden words, Dingell said. [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. 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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.. Elected to the House in 1986, Upton became dean of the Michigan congressional delegation, and served as the chairman of the influential Energy and Commerce Committee and as a leader of a caucus of centrist Republicans known as the Tuesday Group. Both Trump and Clinton avoided conviction in the Senate. "[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. Trump then endorsed Huizenga last month. Whitmer activates State of Emergency Operations Center for several U.P. Upton was reelected, defeating Democratic nominee Paul Clements, a political science professor at Western Michigan University, 58.5%36.4%. 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. Hes an authentic human being, hes unaffected by the position that he holds.. 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. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Others losing badly, whos next?. Copyright 2023 CQ Roll Call. Copyright 2022 WILX. 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. She didnt answer.. Huizenga beat little-known Democrat Joseph Alfonso by 12 points in November. [59], In 2013, Upton condemned controversial anti-gay remarks by Republican National Committeeman David Agema. [38] At the time, he noted that the legislation, ultimately signed into law by President George W. Bush, would "help preserve energy resources and reduce harmful emissions, all while saving American families billions of dollars on their electric bills. He is a member of the Republican Party. Next: Ivanka Trump set to testify before Jan. 6 panel, AP sources say. [55], In 2019, Upton supported a bill that requires background checks for private firearm sales. Others losing badly, whos next?" 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. IE 11 is not supported. [76], On May 19, 2021, Upton was one of 35 Republicans who joined all Democrats in voting to approve legislation to establish the January 6 commission meant to investigate the Capitol attack. 8373: The Right to Contraception Act. I got a lot of unfinished business that Im going to be working on now. I was a Reagan domestic guy, he said. But this past spring, Upton announced that after 36-years serving the region in Washington, he was retiring. Rep. Fred Upton, one of the longest-tenured Republicans in the House of Representatives, has decided to retire rather than seek reelection in 2022. (WNDU) - One of the longest serving Republicans in the House of Representatives is retiring. The decision to indict the then-president made him a target of Trump and his supporters. Michigan redrew its map after the 2020 census. 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