Press Releases

Jackson, MI—Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) today encouraged residents of Michigan's 7th District to participate in the DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 30 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The service provides an opportunity for citizens to safely and securely dispose of their expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs at an authorized disposal site in their community.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) introduced bipartisan legislation to bring more accountability to the federal prison system. H.R. 5042, the Federal Prisons Accountability Act, would require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to receive a presidential appointment and a confirmation by the U.S. Senate, as is the case for nearly all other top federal law enforcement agency officials. Currently, the Director of BOP is appointed by the Attorney General and not subject to Senate approval.

Ann Arbor, MI – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today co-hosted a Veterans Fair to provide veterans and their family members throughout Washtenaw County with access to resources earned through their service to our country. More than 20 different veterans employment specialists, Veterans Affairs counselors and veterans services organizations participated. Walberg and Dingell both represent parts of Washtenaw County, and this is the second Veterans Fair they have hosted for local veterans and their families.

Washington, D.C. – In celebration of March as Women's History Month, Congressman Tim Walberg has been recognizing some of the incredible women from Michigan's 7th District who have made and are making a lasting mark on our communities. Highlighted below are three of them: Helen Jedele from Washtenaw County, April Demers from Monroe County, and Mary Smith from Branch County.