Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) voted today for the Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act, bipartisan legislation to help prevent foreign terrorists from entering the United States. The bill, which passed by an overwhelming 407-19 margin, addresses security shortcomings within the Visa Waiver Program, increases intelligence sharing between participating countries, and prohibits individuals who have traveled to terrorist hotspots in the last five years from using this expedited travel program.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) voted today for the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, a bipartisan agreement between the House and Senate to reauthorize and reform America's highway and public transportation systems. The FAST Act, which passed the House by a 359-65 margin, is a five-year plan that does not raise taxes on hardworking families.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) voted today for the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act, bipartisan legislation which will increase access to affordable and reliable energy by updating outdated policies and modernizing America's energy infrastructure. The landmark energy bill will also help protect our electricity system, strengthen our energy security, and improve energy efficiency and government accountability.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) released the following statement after voting for the American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act, which places a pause on the admission of Syrian refugees until the Obama administration can confidently assure the American people that the government's screening processes are secure and terrorists cannot take advantage of our refugee system.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) voted today for the Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015, a multi-year, fiscally responsible surface transportation bill to reauthorize and reform America's highway and public transportation systems.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) voted today for the Restoring Americans' Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act, which repeals some of the most harmful and unpopular provisions of the President's health care law. The legislation repeals the individual and employer mandates, the Cadillac Tax, the medical device tax, and other burdensome demands on employers and employees that are hurting jobs and efforts to grow a healthy economy.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) released the following statement in response to President Obama's veto of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which provides vital funding and authorities for America's military. The NDAA overwhelmingly passed Congress with large bipartisan majorities—in the House by a 270-156 margin and the Senate by a 70-27 margin.