Prior to being elected to Congress in 1986, Upton worked for President Ronald Reagan in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Upton said he has no specific plans for life after Congress, but he does plan to stay involved in both Michigan politics and Washington policymaking. Oklahoma governor calls for resignations after county officials reportedly 10 key questions for this weeks historic UFO hearing. [79][80], On October 21, 2021, Upton was one of nine House Republicans who voted to hold Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress. Among other things, it would allocate funding for research into new, non-addictive pain relievers. People dont really care if you have an R or a D, they just want the job done.. 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. But no, this was our decision, independent of what I did with Trump, added Upton, who was first elected in 1986. 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. Upton was reelected, defeating Democratic nominee Paul Clements, a political science professor at Western Michigan University, 58.5%36.4%. 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." "This is. 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. Both Trump and Clinton avoided conviction in the Senate. Hes known as a problem solver, said McMorris Rodgers. You know, this place is more toxic than ever before, he said. They were able to roll it out eight to 10 months earlier than it would have happened. 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. Rep. Fred Upton speaks to reporters outside the White House. Upton would have kept more of his current territory than Huizenga would. [20], In 2011, Hoogendyk met with the Club for Growth, a conservative 501(c)4 organization, about running against Upton again. Michigan's Fred Upton on Tuesday became the fourth of the 10 congressmen to announce his retirement. Upton would have faced Rep. Bill Huizenga, who President Trump endorsed in March, in the Republican primary for Michigans new 4th district. April 5, 2022 Facing new district lines and a tough primary race, Representative Fred Upton of Michigan, announced his retirement on Tuesday, becoming the fourth House Republican who voted to. To him, bipartisan and compromise are not forbidden words, Dingell said. [60], In 2021, Upton was one of 29 Republicans to vote to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. 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. 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. But its important to remember his background. He and his wife have two children. It was one of the most drastic district changes in the entire state, and Upton would have been pitted against another longtime Michigan representative, Republican Bill Huizenga, had he not drawn the curtain on his political career. Five other House Republicans who did not vote to impeach Trump are also retiring this cycle. 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. He also led countless efforts to help west Michigan including spending decades on a project linking US-31 to Interstate 94 in Berrien County, which was finally completed this year. Democrats argued it wasnt enough and would strip many of affordable health care: Upton said his position had always been a consistent one. It was out of our hands, I mean, it is what it is, he said. 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. 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. Shortly after Uptons announcement, Trump released a brief statement cheering the decision. Rep. Debbie Dingell, whose late husband John, worked across the aisle with Upton during his career, took the podium immediately after Uptons announcement, to reflect on the work they had accomplished together. 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. We've received your submission. (WNDU) - One of the longest serving Republicans in the House of Representatives is retiring. And then itll be more in the next Congress.. "[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. Friends you can trust, and you can accept their word.. He asked his wife, Amey, what their next chapter would be. Reagan worked both sides of the aisle to get things done, caring less about who got the credit, and I made a promise that such a principle would be my guiding light, the congressman added referring to former President Reagan. [12], After redistricting, Upton decided to run in the newly redrawn Michigan's 6th congressional district, winning reelection to a fourth term with 62% of the vote. [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. Rep. Fred Upton, one of the longest-tenured Republicans in the House of Representatives, has decided to retire rather than seek reelection in 2022. As unassuming as he is, however, he has been no pushover. So thats five electoral votes, thats committee representation on, whether it be ways and means or appropriations, or energy and commerce. He is the only person in American history to vote to impeach two presidents; he voted for the impeachment of Bill Clinton in 1998 and the second impeachment of Donald Trump in 2021, as one of ten Republicans who voted to impeach Trump. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. But this past spring, Upton announced that after 36-years serving the region in Washington, he was retiring. 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. 8297: Ensuring Access to Abortion Act of 2022. by Kelsey Carolan - 04/05/22 10:33 AM ET Greg Nash Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.), a longtime member of Congress who has served in the lower chamber since 1987, announced his retirement Tuesday in. "[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." Believing that Trump incited the mob on Jan. 6 to attack the Capitol, he voted to impeach him becoming one of just 10 House Republicans to do so and earning the presidents lasting ire. In this May 3, 2017, file photo, Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., left, speaks to reporters outside the White House in Washington. Glenn Beck called him all socialist. The conservative Club for Growth took out TV ads against him. If Upton ran, he would have faced off in the primary against Rep. Bill Huizenga, who was backed by Trump. Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., speaks at the Capitol in 2020. After that, his only plan is to stay close to the area that he represented faithfully for 36-years. A former chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Upton has played a major role in shaping post-Obamacare health care legislation. Speaking to reporters afterward, Upton pointed to redistricting as a key factor in his decision to retire,. [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. [39], Upton's website once stated: "I strongly believe that everything must be on the table as we seek to reduce carbon emissions. Only two of the 10 Republicans who voted for impeachment, Reps. David Valadao of California and Dan Newhouse of Washington, won reelection in November. One of the longest serving Republicans in the House, Upton has decided to retire . My advice is, find some friends on both sides of the isle, he said. 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. Thats put him in a tough place because he also has wanted to be a loyal member of his party. Whitmer activates State of Emergency Operations Center for several U.P. Even the best stories have. My decision was really based on redistricting, he said. Next: Ivanka Trump set to testify before Jan. 6 panel, AP sources say. Hes been an extraordinary leader.. Over the years, he faced several Republican challengers but always defeated them handily. Upton announced his retirement in a speech on the House floor Tuesday morning. Part of his political base in southwestern Michigan was parceled into another district. Redrawn into the 4th district, Upton did not seek reelection in 2022, and retired from Congress upon his 18th term's expiration in 2023. [28], Upton has been a member of moderate Republican factions The Tuesday Group and the Republican Main Street Partnership. 8373: The Right to Contraception Act. Carbon regulation, he said, "threatens to drive energy prices higher, destroy jobs and hamstring our economic recovery. He is a member of the Republican Party. 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. Thinking back on his legacy in Congress, Upton points to his shining accomplishment: the passage of the 21st Century Cares Act in 2016. [75] He was later censured by the Cass County Republican Party for voting to remove Marjorie Taylor Greene from the House Education Committee. [55], In 2019, Upton supported a bill that requires background checks for private firearm sales. During Uptons tenure, though, moderates went from being a dominant force to a dying breed. [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. [11] In the general election, he was reelected to a third term with 58% of the vote. Upton joins 16 other Republican members of the House who will not contest their seat this fall. 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. 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. When Michigans Fred Upton retires in a few weeks after 36 years in Congress, its possible Democrats will miss him more than his fellow Republicans. He cited several career highlights, including bipartisan passage of the 21st Century Cures . [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. But Carra later dropped out, and Trump switched his endorsement to GOP Rep. Bill Huizenga, as redistricting put Upton on a collision course with Huizenga for the newly drawn district. 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. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. "[69][70], On December 18, 2019, Upton voted against both articles of impeachment against Trump. "[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. [72][73] He ultimately did so alongside nine other Republicans on January 13. Upton won reelection with 50.2% of the vote against Democratic candidate Matt Longjohn (45.75%) and. 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. November 14, 2021 at 6:09 pm EST By Taegan Goddard. 8373: To protect a person's ability to access contraceptives -- House Vote #385 -- Jul 21, 2022", "Democrats' contraception bill would force taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood", "House passes antitrust bill that hikes M&A fees as larger efforts targeting tech have stalled", "H.R. Fred is a dear friend to me, he was Johns best friend. Others losing badly, whos next?. [citation needed], Upton was one of three Republicans to vote for H.R. Upton praised the salt of the earth people he has been blessed beyond measure to represent. Fred Upton is retiring after serving Michigan in Congress for 36 years. Upton defeated Shugars 66%32%. 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. Huizenga beat little-known Democrat Joseph Alfonso by 12 points in November. We made the right decision.. [78], In June 2021, Upton was one of 49 House Republicans to vote to repeal the AUMF against Iraq. [53][54] On November 5, 2021, Upton was one of 13 House Republicans to break with their party and vote with a majority of Democrats in favor of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. 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. He was there when John died. If he has taken more nuanced stances than some, he argues it belies the politics of his district generally conservative, but also independent. 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. 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. And he flew in from meetings in Cambodia to make it by game time. When I first ran, I thought Id be here 10.. [14] He won the general election with 69% of the vote. 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. [6] He is a member of the Emil Verban Society.[99]. I wish both he and Amey the best as they start their next chapter.. Fred Upton Mulls Possible Retirement. Ive worked with seven administrations, seven House speakers none of them would call me a rubber stamp. Gov. 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.. But in retelling stories about important bills, Uptons fondest memories are about the people who helped get them passed. For other persons with similar names, see, Early life, education, and early political career. THE FCC JUST KILLED NET NEUTRALITY. U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph has announced he would not seek another term in the U.S. Congress. 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. Fred Upton again for seat in Congress", "Southwest Michigan Politics: Mike O'Brien poll shows challenger in 'dead heat' with Congressman Fred Upton", "Michigan Election Results: Sixth House District", "House votes to remove Marjorie Taylor Greene from committee assignments", "With Enrollment Slow, Some Democrats Back Change in Health Law", "The 2 House Republicans who put it all on the line for Obamacare repeal could lose Tuesday", https://www.cbsnews.com/news/21st-century-cures-act-congress-health-care-passed/, https://wdet.org/posts/2018/05/24/86819-rep-fred-upton-and-rep-debbie-dingell-team-up-to-battle-opioid-addiction/, "Long Live the Lightbulb. This is it for me, said Upton (R-Mich.), who was first elected to Congress in 1986 but faced a strong primary challenge from fellow Michigan GOP Rep. Bill Huizenga. (But) Ive never been a rubber stamp.. 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. He was a member of the House Problem Solvers caucus. 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. 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. "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. He also served in the Subcommittee on Energy as a ranking member, the Subcommittee on Health, and the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. Copyright 2022 WILX. News, analysis and scores on Detroit and Michigan sports teams. Unlimited access to subscriber only articles on desktop, tablet and mobile web. in journalism from the University of Michigan in 1975. It is his civility that I, and Congress, will miss the most. 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. But suggesting John Dingell was in hell, as Trump did, and using the Dingell name in a dishonorable manner, he thought, was unacceptable from anyone." Upton had no desire to represent an area that didnt even slightly resemble the 6th district he had served reliably for so many years. 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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. Thanks again to the people of my district who placed their faith and confidence in me all these years, Upton said on the morning of April 5. 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. Trump endorsed a Republican primary challenger against Upton, state Rep. Steve Carra. Thats probably our biggest achievement, Upton said. 8297: Ensuring Access to Abortion Act of 2022 -- House Vote #362 -- Jul 15, 2022", "H.R. 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. Our district had to grow by about 20,000 people. Copyright 2023 CQ Roll Call. After 36 years representing St. Joseph, Michigan, Congressman Fred Upton is ready for a new chapter. For me, (Uptons departure) is more of a personal loss, said Kildee. It wasnt even close. "[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. Hes a friend. 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. Our baseball bats not as big as it used to be.. After the attack on the Capitol building on January 6th, 2021, Upton was one of only a handful of Republican lawmakers, including freshman Michigan Representative Peter Meijer, to impeach former President Donald Trump for his involvement in the days deadly events. During Uptons tenure, though, moderates went from being a dominant force a. 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