Michigan’s 11th District is at the heart of the American auto industry, and its representative, Haley Stevens, brings a uniquely suited background to Congress. Her career was not forged in traditional politics, but in the heat of a national economic emergency that directly threatened her home state’s livelihood. This episode explores the career of a lawmaker whose deep expertise in manufacturing and economic policy shapes her pragmatic approach to legislating.

Before ever running for office, Haley Stevens played an integral role in modern economic history. In 2009, as a young staffer in the Obama administration, she was appointed Chief of Staff for the Presidential Task Force on the Auto Industry. She was a key player on the team that managed the federal rescue of General Motors and Chrysler, giving her an unparalleled education in crisis management and the inner workings of America’s industrial base. This foundational experience is the bedrock of her political identity.

After her time in government, Stevens dedicated her work to building the future of American manufacturing. She led a national workforce development program at a digital manufacturing institute, focusing on training workers for the high-tech jobs of the 21st century. This blend of experience—saving the old-line industry and preparing it for the future—provided a powerful platform for her successful 2018 campaign, when she flipped a key suburban Detroit congressional seat.

In Congress, Representative Stevens has put her expertise to work on the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Education and the Workforce. Her legislative priorities are laser-focused on strengthening the U.S. economy by investing in research and development, securing domestic supply chains for critical technologies like semiconductors, and funding robust job training and STEM education programs. Her career is a testament to a policy-driven, results-oriented approach aimed at ensuring Michigan remains a global leader in innovation and manufacturing for generations to come.

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