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Stop Child Care Fraud Act
June 4, 2026
The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7726, the Stop Child Care Scams Act, a sweeping legislative package aimed at rooting out rampant fraud and strengthening oversight within federal child care assistance programs.

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Natural Resources hearing
May 20, 2026
Congressman Tim Walberg has introduced new legislation intended to help prevent the spread of invasive species in the Great Lakes.
Issues:Local Issues

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Sheriff Blankenship
May 17, 2026
During National Police Week, Congressman Tim Walberg voted for two House bills focused on bail policies and law enforcement transparency.

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House floor debate
May 15, 2026
Michigan 5th District Congressman Tim Walberg also voted in favor of the legislation.

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E&W Committee
May 13, 2026
House Education and Workforce Chair Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) subpoenaed the head of Chicago Public Schools on Wednesday to appear before the panel next month.
Issues:Education

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E&W Chair
May 13, 2026
Chairman of the House Committee on Education and Workforce Tim Walberg has written a letter to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz stating that Walz’s office has failed to adequately comply with its investigation into alleged improper payments and misuse of federal taxpayer childcare funds under the Child Care Assistance Program.

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E&W Chair
May 10, 2026
Committee Chairman U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg, Michigan, and committee member U.S. Rep. Mark Messmer, Jasper, hosted the hearing in Gibson County after a tour of the Francisco mine operations.
Issues:Workforce

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Walberg Speaking
May 6, 2026
Legislation aimed to curb work by cormorants to damage fish populations in the Great Lakes has been filed by a Michigan congressman.
Issues:Local Issues

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E&W Hearing
May 5, 2026
Under the bill sponsored by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, the Labor secretary would tailor training for the departmentʼs Wage and Hour Division by taking into account the needs of those operating in states where oppressive child labor has recently surged.

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Charles Scott VOTM
May 5, 2026
U.S. Army veteran and Coldwater native Charles R. Scott was honored Monday as the “Veteran of the Month” for May  by U.S. Representative Tim Walberg.
Issues:Veterans