He cited several career highlights, including bipartisan passage of the 21st Century Cures Act to speed up cures and treatments for many devastating diseases. Fred Upton, Michigans longest serving member of Congress, is retiring, he announced today from the House floor. To him, bipartisan and compromise are not forbidden words, Dingell said. 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. Hed be a friend even if we didnt serve in Congress together. [5] He earned a B.A. Ultimately, it saved hundreds of thousands of Americans, Upton said. [74] On January 21, 2021, the Allegan County Republican Party censured Upton for his vote to impeach Trump. Then, this fall, Upton said he followed up and called Alis widow, even though she no longer lives in Michigan, and left a voicemail on her cellphone: I just want to tell you that the governor and I cut the ribbon and the last leg of U.S. 31 is now open!, The Source for news on Capitol Hill since 1955. Someone asked my wife, Amy, what would be the next chapter? the outgoing lawmaker concluded, choking up as he spoke. 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? [2] Early life, education, and early political career Five other House Republicans who did not vote to impeach Trump are also retiring this cycle. 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. He thanked his staff and his supporters. [1] After Sander Levin retired at the end of the 115th Congress, Upton became the dean of Michigan's congressional delegation. Upton was reelected, defeating Democratic nominee Paul Clements, a political science professor at Western Michigan University, 58.5%36.4%. 4 down and 6 to go. Republicans in three counties in Uptons district voted to censure him after the vote to impeach Trump, but a committee of the Michigan GOP later voted 9-5 against a censure resolution by the state party. For a time, it appeared that running in the redrawn district was Uptons plan. Trump celebrated Uptons retirement on Tuesday, writing in a statement, UPTON QUITS! 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. Trump endorsed a Republican primary challenger against Upton, state Rep. Steve Carra. The decision follows months of Uptons hesitation to make an announcement about his political future. 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. 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. 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. "UPTON QUITS! A moderate in a toxic place, Fred Upton says goodbye to Congress, He built a bipartisan legacy and took flak for impeaching Trump. Indeed we will.. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Thats put him in a tough place because he also has wanted to be a loyal member of his party. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)AP. LANSING, MI After three decades representing West Michigan in Congress, U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, announced his plan to retire on Tuesday. [4] He attended Shattuck-Saint Mary's, graduating in 1971. For other persons with similar names, see, Early life, education, and early political career. I didnt want to get the news, she replied. [100][101] Open Secrets reported that Upton had a net worth of $78 million in 2018, making him one of Congress's richest members. Fred Upton is retiring after serving Michigan in Congress for 36 years. They were able to roll it out eight to 10 months earlier than it would have happened. Glenn Beck called him all socialist. The conservative Club for Growth took out TV ads against him. "[41] But "Upton has gradually retreated from his moderate stance on climate change and carbon emissions. [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. The decision follows months of Upton's . The idea of not having to raise money during his final months in office, along with the fact that he and his wife, Amey, now have three grandchildren, sealed the deal, said Upton, who turns 70 in April. [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. We changed the law allowing the process.. Upton, 68, is the fourth Republican. Huizenga thanked Upton for his service in a statement. Michigan's Fred Upton on Tuesday became the fourth of the 10 congressmen to announce his retirement. Even through our toughest discussions, Fred always found a way to make me laugh - except today. [6] He is a member of the Emil Verban Society.[99]. [39], Upton's website once stated: "I strongly believe that everything must be on the table as we seek to reduce carbon emissions. 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. 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. He falls into easy conversation about anything U-M sports, politics, whatever with just about anybody. Trump wasted no time gloating. The former president took a victory lap just moments after Upton announced his retirement. Fred Upton Mulls Possible Retirement. Upton attended the University of Michigan, obtaining a bachelors degree in journalism in 1975. 4 down and 6 to go," the former president . He first worked as a staffer for then-Rep. David Stockman, R-Mich., and then followed his boss to the Office of Management and Budget during the Reagan administration. [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. Upton won reelection with 50.2% of the vote against Democratic candidate Matt Longjohn (45.75%) and. View Comments. 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. "[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. One of the last acts signed into law by President Barack Obama, it would help pave the way for a COVID-19 vaccine to be speedily brought to the public beginning in late 2020. 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. 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. He is a member of the Republican Party. 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 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. The Michigan Republican is the fourth House GOP member who voted for Trumps impeachment to announce that they will not run for reelection. He dotes on his wife, Amey, and loudly sings the praises of his staff, calling it the best in the business, all while admitting that, when it comes to the details, Im a little bit of a micromanager.. [60], In 2021, Upton was one of 29 Republicans to vote to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. 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. 31 Democrats have announced they will not seek re-election. 1158: DHS Cyber Hunt and Incident Response Teams Act -- House Vote #690 -- Dec 17, 2019", "H.R. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Hes an authentic human being, hes unaffected by the position that he holds.. "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. The eNewspaper, a digital replica of the print paper, every day. She said, And they lived happily ever after. Indeed we will.. 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. More: Rep. Fred Upton pushing back against GOP downplaying Capitol riot. Rep. Fred Upton, one of the longest-tenured Republicans in the House of Representatives, has decided to retire rather than seek reelection in 2022. 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. So thats five electoral votes, thats committee representation on, whether it be ways and means or appropriations, or energy and commerce. The other three who have . 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. 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. He was first elected in 1986. But what also stands out about Upton who turns 70 next year and as a University of Michigan journalism student dreamed of being a sportswriter covering the Cubs is just how well he has managed to get along with so many of his colleagues in what can be a rough business. "This is it for me," said Upton, R-St. Joseph. He is now a Libertarian and also is retiring this year. Among other things, it would allocate funding for research into new, non-addictive pain relievers. But he made no mention of Trump in his speech or his decision to impeach him. 4 down and 6 to go. But there was no question that he would have faced a tough, expensive primary race against a Trump-backed Huizenga. For the first time in 40 years, we lost the state House and the state Senate, Upton said. Carbon regulation, he said, "threatens to drive energy prices higher, destroy jobs and hamstring our economic recovery. 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.. I worked daily on all things Michigan, Upton said. "[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. U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph has announced he would not seek another term in the U.S. Congress. 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. The final results of Michigans 6th Congressional race left Upton with 58.1% of the vote and Democrat Jon Hoadley with 37.89% of the vote. No, no, its getting things done, he said. But he showed every indication he might run for another term until April an independent redistricting commission had redrawn his district, putting him and another incumbent Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Holland Township, in a fight for the same seat. 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. My decision was really based on redistricting, he said. Upton praised the salt of the earth people he has been blessed beyond measure to represent. Upton announced his retirement in a speech on the House floor Tuesday morning. 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. Isnt the country more important than this? [51] In 2018, he joined the Climate Solutions Caucus. 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. Subscribe to our News 10 newsletter and receive the latest local news and weather straight to your email every morning. [62], In 2021, Upton was one of 33 Republicans to vote for the LGBTQ Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment Act.[63]. I know that Mr. Upton will continue getting things done for Michiganders and leading on the issues that matter most in our great state.. [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. Upton was redrawn into the 4th district with Huizenga, who currently represents the 2nd district. This is it for me, Upton said on the floor. [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. Rep. Dingell noted how much Upton means to her and her family, as he was so close to her late husband. 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. [99] Upton's niece is supermodel Kate Upton. These folks are truly the salt of the earth, and I love them all. Upton thanked his constituents for placing their confidence in him. But, he said, its going to be a group that will have a seat at the table. His parents were watching the announcement Tuesday on C-SPAN, Upton said. 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. [78], In June 2021, Upton was one of 49 House Republicans to vote to repeal the AUMF against Iraq. [9], Upton won reelection to a second term with 71% of the vote. Upton defeated Shugars 66%32%. [40], In April 2009, Upton said that "climate change is a serious problem that necessitates serious solutions. A former chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Upton has played a major role in shaping post-Obamacare health care legislation. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. "Ive worked with seven administrations, seven House speakers, none of them would call me a rubber stamp. He also served in the Subcommittee on Energy as a ranking member, the Subcommittee on Health, and the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. Our district had to grow by about 20,000 people. 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. 3301; 113th Congress), a bill that would make changes to permitting requirements for pipelines and other energy infrastructure at international borders. We lost at least five Congressional seats, Upton said. Upton joins 16 other Republican members of the House who will not contest their seat this fall. [59], In 2013, Upton condemned controversial anti-gay remarks by Republican National Committeeman David Agema. 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. [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. Hes known as a problem solver, said McMorris Rodgers. Newsletters on topics that interest you most. 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.. [20], In 2011, Hoogendyk met with the Club for Growth, a conservative 501(c)4 organization, about running against Upton again. 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. 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. 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. 8297: Ensuring Access to Abortion Act of 2022. 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. [43], Upton and Ed Whitfield co-sponsored H.R. He thanked his wife, two kids and three grandkids for giving him so much to look forward to. Upton, R-St. Joseph, is Michigans longest serving member of Congress. [83][84], Upton voted for the Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. After Sander Levin retired at the end of the 115th Congress, Upton became the dean of Michigan's congressional delegation . Its something hed like to see more of after he leaves, and is telling incoming lawmakers as much. 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. VIDEO: Rep. Fred Upton makes emotional retirement announcement, Even the best stories have a last chapter: This is it for me.. Twenty-five contested elections yielded 25-consecutive wins for the 69-year-old. He also spent $3.2 million to Alfonsos $35,000 in campaign spending, a margin of more than 90-1. [79][80], On October 21, 2021, Upton was one of nine House Republicans who voted to hold Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress. 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. After 36 years representing St. Joseph, Michigan, Congressman Fred Upton is ready for a new chapter. Oklahoma governor calls for resignations after county officials reportedly 10 key questions for this weeks historic UFO hearing. Copyright 2023 CQ Roll Call. 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. Upton won by 16 percentage points. This content is only available to subscribers. [19] In the general election, he defeated Cooney, 62%34%. A free market no more? Redrawn into the 4th district, Upton did not seek reelection in 2022, and retired from Congress upon his 18th term's expiration in 2023. Rep. Fred Upton, one of the longest-tenured Republicans in the House of Representatives, has decided to retire rather than seek reelection in 2022. Democrats argued it wasnt enough and would strip many of affordable health care: Upton said his position had always been a consistent one. Scott Wong is a senior congressional reporter for NBC News. He says more time with family and possible a ski trip are immediately in order after his term expires. 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