Combating Fentanyl Abuse

June 13, 2025

Combating Fentanyl Abuse

Illicit fentanyl poisonings are now the number one cause of death among adults ages 18-49. To address this epidemic, this week, the House passed the HALT Fentanyl Act to make the temporary class-wide scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances permanent and give law enforcement the tools they need to keep Americans safe. The bill would also ensure that practitioners can research fentanyl-related substances so we can better understand their health effects. Please know I will continue to work to keep these lethal and dangerous substances off our streets.

Eliminating Waste, Fraud, and Abuse

This week, House Republicans passed the Rescissions Act to codify $9.4 billion of savings identified by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). After passing significant spending reductions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, this legislation continues to build on House Republicans' efforts to tackle the federal government's spending crisis. The Rescissions Act would prioritize the needs of the American people by targeting wasteful foreign aid initiatives and biased news coverage that fails to represent a balanced spectrum of viewpoints. We'll continue working to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse.

Preserving the Great Lakes

On Thursday, I participated in a Natural Resources Committee hearing and was able to ask Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum about the Department's efforts to protect the long-term health of the Great Lakes. President Trump recently signed a memorandum directing the US Fish and Wildlife Service to prioritize research and management to prevent the migration of invasive carp into the Great Lakes. Secretary Burgum committed to following this directive and supporting the Brandon Road Interbasin Project to ensure we can continue to have healthy fisheries in the Great Lakes.

Recognizing the 2025 Congressional Art Competition Winners

On Wednesday, I announced the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Michigan’s 5th District, Hailey Robbins from Buchanan. Hailey received first place for her entry, Northern Lights over Michigan. The impressive work features her interpretation of the Northern Lights that she saw over a farm in Michigan and will be displayed in the Cannon Tunnel to the U.S. Capitol Building.

Second place was awarded to Ava Kramer from Jonesville High School. Her entry, Downtown Michigan, will be displayed in Congressman Walberg's Jackson District Office. Ava's art teacher at Jonesville High School is Sarah Sundberg. Thank you to all the students who participated!

Raising Motorcycle Awareness

As a chair of the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus, I helped host the second annual Ride to Work Day at the U.S. Capitol to promote motorcycle safety and awareness. It was an honor to bring together members of the riding community and give voice to the millions of Americans across the country who ride. Thank you to the U.S. Park Police Motorcycle Unit, which was established in 1917, for assisting with the ride!