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March 2, 2017
The House on Thursday passed legislation aimed at increasing transparency in the regulatory process.
The Regulatory Integrity Act, backed by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Mich.), requires federal agencies to shed light on what happens behind the scenes when they are crafting new rules. The measure also prohibits regulators from drumming up public support for those rules.
The House voted 246-176 to pass the bill, with 14 Democrats crossing party lines to support the measure, and one Republican opposing it.
Issues:Agriculture
March 2, 2017
Legislation to preserve health care access and protections for individuals with pre-existing conditions has been introduced by U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Tipton.
Congressman Walberg co-sponsored House Bill 1121 by Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden. Called the Pre-Existing Conditions Protection Act, the bill aims to reaffirm guaranteed health care access, ensure that enrollees cannot have benefits excluded from a plan due to a pre-existing condition and that patients will not pay more based on their health care status.
Congressman Walberg co-sponsored House Bill 1121 by Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden. Called the Pre-Existing Conditions Protection Act, the bill aims to reaffirm guaranteed health care access, ensure that enrollees cannot have benefits excluded from a plan due to a pre-existing condition and that patients will not pay more based on their health care status.
Issues:Health Care
February 28, 2017
JACKSON, MI -- U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg invited a Jackson resident to attend President Donald Trump's first Joint Address to Congress with him on Tuesday, Feb. 28.
Substance abuse prevention advocate Mike Hirst was invited to make the trip to Washington D.C. with Walberg.
Hirst is the founder of Andy's Angels, a non-profit foundation which educates the community on opioid and heroin abuse and provides support for families and individuals suffering from addiction.
Andy's Angels is named in memory of Hirt's son, Andy, who died of a heroin overdose at the age of 24.
Substance abuse prevention advocate Mike Hirst was invited to make the trip to Washington D.C. with Walberg.
Hirst is the founder of Andy's Angels, a non-profit foundation which educates the community on opioid and heroin abuse and provides support for families and individuals suffering from addiction.
Andy's Angels is named in memory of Hirt's son, Andy, who died of a heroin overdose at the age of 24.
Issues:Health CareLocal Issues
February 20, 2017
U.S. Representative Tim Walberg (MI-07) partnered with two other representatives Thursday to introduce two new pieces of legislation.
The first piece introduced with Debbie Dingell (MI-12) will help to reduce unnecessary paperwork burdens and bring down energy prices for Michigan families.
The first piece introduced with Debbie Dingell (MI-12) will help to reduce unnecessary paperwork burdens and bring down energy prices for Michigan families.
February 15, 2017
WASHINGTON — Two Michigan members of Congress have introduced a bill that would help parents and students save for tuition and other education expenses.
On Friday, U.S. Reps. Tim Walberg, R-Tipton, and Dan Kildee, D-Flint, reintroduced the Families Save for Education Act. The bill wants to expand the maximum annual contribution limit on Coverdell Education Savings Accounts from $2,000 to $10,000 and increase the age of eligibility from 18 to 22 years old.
The bill was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee.
On Friday, U.S. Reps. Tim Walberg, R-Tipton, and Dan Kildee, D-Flint, reintroduced the Families Save for Education Act. The bill wants to expand the maximum annual contribution limit on Coverdell Education Savings Accounts from $2,000 to $10,000 and increase the age of eligibility from 18 to 22 years old.
The bill was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee.
Issues:Education
January 24, 2017
ADRIAN - Students in the Lenawee Intermediate School District Tech Center's welding technology program now have more room and the latest technology to prepare them for their careers.
The Tech Center had a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday to celebrate the trade building's classroom expansion. The event was attended by U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Tipton; State Rep. Bronna Kahle, R-Adrian; State Sen. Dale Zorn, R-Ida; Michigan Talent and Economic Development Director Roger Curtis; and Lenawee County business and school representatives.
The Tech Center had a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday to celebrate the trade building's classroom expansion. The event was attended by U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Tipton; State Rep. Bronna Kahle, R-Adrian; State Sen. Dale Zorn, R-Ida; Michigan Talent and Economic Development Director Roger Curtis; and Lenawee County business and school representatives.
Issues:EducationLocal Issues
January 23, 2017
IDA - About 25 area growers and Farm Bureau members discussed agricultural issues at an informal meeting with U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg Jan. 16 at the Monroe County Farm Bureau office.
The Republican congressman from Tipton sat in a circle and answered questions for more than an hour about the future of international trade and the ability for agriculture to sell its products overseas.
Roger Bezek of Maybee, one of the farmers who attended, said access to farm labor workers, the future of healthcare and possible reform of burdensome federal regulations were also discussed.
The Republican congressman from Tipton sat in a circle and answered questions for more than an hour about the future of international trade and the ability for agriculture to sell its products overseas.
Roger Bezek of Maybee, one of the farmers who attended, said access to farm labor workers, the future of healthcare and possible reform of burdensome federal regulations were also discussed.
Issues:AgricultureLocal Issues