He told FOX 17 about his decision and his vote to impeach former President Trump after Jan. 6. Over his 35 years in the House, Upton previously served on the House GOPs leadership steering committee and chaired the Energy and Commerce Committee. 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. As for what comes next for Upton, even he isnt sure. But its important to remember his background. 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. Rules of the game have changed after banking Trump picks up two more endorsements from Senate Republicans, Here are the House, Senate members who have endorsed Trump for 2024, I consider Clarence Thomas a friend, and Im shocked by recent reports. [51] In 2018, he joined the Climate Solutions Caucus. 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. Thinking back on his legacy in Congress, Upton points to his shining accomplishment: the passage of the 21st Century Cares Act in 2016. 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. [77] Before the vote, he was one of few Republican lawmakers to openly express support for the commission. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. These 13 Republicans voted for it", "Gun background check bill has bipartisan support in Michigan delegation", "The eight Republicans who voted to tighten background checks on guns", "Do homophobic attack ads work? In making his announcement, Upton said he is looking forward to spending time with his family. Even the best stories have. We've received your submission. Upton is the fourth of the 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump for inciting an insurrection at the Capitol on January 6, 2021 to announce their retirement. Trump endorsed a Republican primary challenger against Upton, state Rep. Steve Carra. 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. Michigan GOP roiled as Trump injects. 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. 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. [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. Local Republican groups censured Upton. U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Dearborn, followed Upton at the podium after he announced the news Tuesday. "[46], On October 22, 2013, Upton introduced the North American Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. The closest he came to losing was in 2018, a wave year for Democrats nationally, when he beat Matt Longjohn 50%-46%. [18], Upton defeated former State Representative Jack Hoogendyk in the Republican primary, 57%43%. People dont really care if you have an R or a D, they just want the job done.. Ironically, it was a nasty campaign tactic by his Republican primary opponent that helped Upton win his first run for Congress in 1986. Freds statesman-like legacy will be remembered both in Michigan and our nations capital, Huizenga wrote. In this May 3, 2017, file photo, Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., left, speaks to reporters outside the White House in Washington. She said, And they lived happily ever after. Indeed we will.. "As a former boy scout, I believe in leaving thecampground better than one found it," Upton said in his floor remarks Tuesday. 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.. 8297: Ensuring Access to Abortion Act of 2022. 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. Oklahoma governor calls for resignations after county officials reportedly 10 key questions for this weeks historic UFO hearing. When I first ran, I thought Id be here 10.. 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. I didnt want to get the news, she replied. "[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." 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. Both did on Nov. 7, the day the Associated Press and other media outlets called the election for the Democrat. Hes a good person, said Ornstein. "[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. 8297: Ensuring Access to Abortion Act of 2022 -- House Vote #362 -- Jul 15, 2022", "H.R. Hes a friend. UPTON QUITS! Others losing badly, whos next?" 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. Follow him on Twitter @tsspangler. 4 down and 6 to go. Rep. Fred Upton, one of the longest-tenured Republicans in the House of Representatives, has decided to retire rather than seek reelection in 2022. [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. I mean, they really just sliced me up like Zorro, he said. In 2017, before voting for an ultimately unsuccessful attempt to repeal and replace Obamacare, he demanded (and got) an $8 billion commitment from an exasperated and angry Trump to reduce premiums for people with preexisting conditions. 1158),[85] which effectively prohibits ICE from cooperating with Health and Human Services to detain or remove illegal alien sponsors of unaccompanied alien children (UACs). [58], In 2004 and 2006, Upton voted for a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. Upton attended the University of Michigan, obtaining a bachelors degree in journalism in 1975. [59], In 2013, Upton condemned controversial anti-gay remarks by Republican National Committeeman David Agema. 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. This content is only available to subscribers. 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. Ultimately, it saved hundreds of thousands of Americans, Upton said. [55], In 2019, Upton supported a bill that requires background checks for private firearm sales. We lost at least five Congressional seats, Upton said. As unassuming as he is, however, he has been no pushover. Others losing badly, whos next? Trump wrote. Rep. Dingell noted how much Upton means to her and her family, as he was so close to her late husband. I was a Reagan domestic guy, he said. Upton laments that those kinds of personal attacks have become common in politics today. November 14, 2021 at 6:09 pm EST By Taegan Goddard. Upton announced his retirement in a speech on the House floor Tuesday morning. Even the best stories have the last chapter, Upton said. News, analysis and scores on Detroit and Michigan sports teams. Upton announced his retirement in a speech on the House floor Tuesday morning. Starting his career in politics working for the Office of Budget Management in the administration of President Ronald Regan, Upton says hes seen a great change in politics since he first arrived in Washington. Upton praised the salt of the earth people he has been blessed beyond measure to represent. CQ Roll Call is a part of FiscalNote, the leading technology innovator at the intersection of global business and government. Upton was reelected, defeating Democratic nominee Paul Clements, a political science professor at Western Michigan University, 58.5%36.4%. 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. [6] He is a member of the Emil Verban Society.[99]. Freds a mensch. Michigan is just cratering, he said. [37], In 2007 Upton co-sponsored the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, which, among other things, mandated phased-in energy efficiency standards for most light bulbs. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Hes known as a problem solver, said McMorris Rodgers. But no, this was our decision, independent of what I did with Trump, added Upton, who was first elected in 1986. I really do, even the few that dont always love me," he said. Five other House Republicans who did not vote to impeach Trump are also retiring this cycle. [1] After Sander Levin retired at the end of the 115th Congress, Upton became the dean of Michigan's congressional delegation. 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. Its something hed like to see more of after he leaves, and is telling incoming lawmakers as much. We could all learn something from his tenure and strive to live and lead with the values he embodies. 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. 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.. 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. When Politico recently suggested that his name might be floated as a candidate for House speaker if Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy of California cant get the votes he needs anyone can be named speaker, theoretically, with a majority vote in the entire House and the suggestion was that the well-liked Upton might be able to peel off enough Democratic and Republican votes to win he waved it off casually. Among other things, it would allocate funding for research into new, non-addictive pain relievers. [59] In 2019, he voted against the Equality Act, which would extend existing civil rights legislation to protect LGBT individuals from discrimination. [31] The essence of his bill was to allow insurance companies to maintain their individual insurance market policies according to state insurance rules that were in effect as of 2013. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. 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. "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.". Hes been an extraordinary leader.. [29] On February 4, 2021, he joined 10 other Republican House members voting with all voting Democrats to strip Marjorie Taylor Greene of her House Education and Labor Committee and House Budget Committee assignments in response to controversial political statements she had made. My advice is, find some friends on both sides of the isle, he said. Upton made the announcement. Upton had no desire to represent an area that didnt even slightly resemble the 6th district he had served reliably for so many years. The decision to indict the then-president made him a target of Trump and his supporters. Freds statesman-like legacy will be remembered both in Michigan and our nations capital. 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. [39], Upton's website once stated: "I strongly believe that everything must be on the table as we seek to reduce carbon emissions. 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. [34] In 2016, Obama signed the 21st Century Cures Act[35] into law, a bill Upton co-sponsored. Trump had endorsed a GOP primary challenger against Upton, state Rep. Steve Carra. Four were defeated in primaries, and four, including Upton, opted to retire. Even through our toughest discussions, Fred always found a way to make me laugh - except today. [9], Upton won reelection to a second term with 71% 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. 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. April 5, 2022, 8:07 AM PDT By Scott Wong and Kyle Stewart Michigan Rep. Fred Upton, a centrist stalwart who later was one of 10 Republicans who voted to impeach Donald Trump over his role in. 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. 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. Friends you can trust, and you can accept their word.. 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. Contact Todd Spangler: tspangler@freepress.com. All rights reserved (About Us). You know, this place is more toxic than ever before, he said. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)AP. From 2010-16, Upton was selected by House colleagues to serve as Chairman of the Committee of Energy and Commerce. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.), a longtime member of Congress who has served in the lower chamber since 1987, announced his retirement Tuesday in an emotional speech on the House floor. Its in no small part due to a genial nature, close relationships and a willingness to cross the political aisle, even if it meant a Democrat might score points, too a fact he readily concedes, even if its a quality that has alienated Trump and other Republicans whom he says too often seek political pelts over accomplishments. Thompson Dennis; Congress passes 21st Century Cures Act with billions for new research, treatments; CBS News; December 8, 2016; Rep. Fred Upton and Rep. 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Environmental Protection Agency, North American Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 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. If he has taken more nuanced stances than some, he argues it belies the politics of his district generally conservative, but also independent. So far, 31 Democrats have announced they will not seek re-election. Is there a worldwide run on the Bank of the United States of America? [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. Upton, who previously chaired the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee, leaves behind a record of bipartisan legislation. 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. He asked his wife, Amey, what their next chapter would be. 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. "[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. Fred Upton is retiring after serving Michigan in Congress for 36 years. [61] This bill expanded legal protections for transgender people, and contained provisions allowing transgender women to use women's shelters and serve time in prisons matching their gender identity. [2] Early life, education, and early political career 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. [62], In 2021, Upton was one of 33 Republicans to vote for the LGBTQ Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment Act.[63]. This is my home; this is where Im going to be, he said with a smile. Longtime Michigan Rep. Fred Upton, one of the 10 House Republicans to vote to impeach former President Donald Trump after the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, announced Tuesday he will not. "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. It was out of our hands, I mean, it is what it is, he said. He and his wife have two children. [36] In 2018, Upton and Representative Debbie Dingell worked together on legislation designed to combat opioid addiction. After Sander Levin retired at the end of the 115th Congress, Upton became the dean of Michigan's congressional delegation . 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. Fred really believed that he was an American first, Dingell said. The same goes for the Democrats he faced. When we passed it, I called him, and Lonnie, his wife, answered the phone, Upton 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.. The negativity, amplified by social media and cable news channels, led to a spate of fringe and in Uptons view, unelectable candidates winning Republican primaries this year. 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.. 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. [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. Someone asked my wife, Amy, what would be the next chapter? the outgoing lawmaker concluded, choking up as he spoke. Whitmer activates State of Emergency Operations Center for several U.P. Upton said his choice had nothing to do with the animosity coming from Trump and his supporters. If you want a rubber stamp as your congressman, Im the wrong guy, Upton continued in the ad, which touted his work in Congress on taxes, law enforcement and fighting diseases. 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. He said he worked alongside real giants who put principal over politics. Rep. Fred Upton, a Republican from Michigan, listens during a news. Our baseball bats not as big as it used to be.. This is it for me.. Thats put him in a tough place because he also has wanted to be a loyal member of his party. Have House Republicans learnedthe lessons of their own history? 1158: DHS Cyber Hunt and Incident Response Teams Act -- House Vote #690 -- Dec 17, 2019", "H.R. He is now a Libertarian and also is retiring this year. ", "To him, bipartisan and compromise are not forbidden words," she said. [6] He served on the congressional staff of U.S. Representative David Stockman from 1976 to 1980. Our district had to grow by about 20,000 people. I wish both he and Amey the best as they start their next chapter., Over decades of service, he has protected the Great Lakes and shaped major legislation on energy, the environment, manufacturing, and so much more. And he flew in from meetings in Cambodia to make it by game time. 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. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. [2], Upton was born in St. Joseph, Michigan, the son of Elizabeth B. [47][48] He said the bill "is a sincere effort to focus a targeted solution to lessons learned from the Keystone Pipeline No one can rightly argue that the current presidential permit process as the State Department is not broken, no matter what side of the climate debate you're on. [30], Upton voted against passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and has since voted in favor of its complete repeal. During his 35-year tenure on Capitol Hill, Upton voted to impeach two presidents: Bill Clinton and Donald Trump, during Trumps second impeachment. Upton, 68, has had a storied career in Washington and is that rare lawmaker who is respected on both sides of the aisle on Capitol Hill. [10], Upton defeated Ed Fredricks in the Republican primary, 63%37%. Upton, R-St. Joseph, is Michigans longest serving member of Congress. He is a member of the Republican Party. 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