Press Releases

Walberg Votes to Maximize Affordable and Reliable American Energy
December 3, 2015
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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and Infrastructure Act, bipartisan legislation which will increase access to affordable and reliable energy by updating outdated policies and modernizing America's energy infrastructure.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.
Issues:Energy & Gas PricesJobs and Economy
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Walberg: Safety of Our Citizens is Top Priority
November 19, 2015
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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.
Issues:Foreign AffairsDefense and National Security
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Walberg Backs Bipartisan Transportation Bill to Improve Roads and Bridges
November 5, 2015
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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.
Issues:Jobs and EconomyLocal Issues
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Walberg, Roberts Fight for Affordable Home Care for Seniors and People with Disabilities
October 29, 2015
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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) and U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) today introduced legislation in the House and Senate to ensure seniors and individuals with disabilities have access to affordable in-home companion care. H.R. 3860, the Ensuring Access to Affordable and Quality Home Care for Seniors and People with Disabilities Act, would reverse harmful Department of Labor rules that place costly regulations on families and caregivers.

Issues:Health Care
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Walberg Votes to Provide Individuals, Families, and Small Businesses Relief from Obamacare
October 23, 2015
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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.
Issues:Health Care
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Walberg: President’s Veto of Military Funding is Reckless
October 22, 2015
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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.
Issues:Defense and National Security
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McClurg Family from Jackson Honored as Angels in Adoption
October 7, 2015
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) recognized Shawn and Sharon McClurg from Jackson as the 2015 Angels in Adoption from Michigan's 7th Congressional District.
Issues:Local IssuesMichigan Values
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Walberg Seeks Justice for Victims of Iranian Terrorism
October 1, 2015
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) voted today for the Justice for Victims of Iranian Terrorism Act, which prohibits President Obama from providing sanctions relief to Iran until he has certified to Congress that Iran has paid court-ordered damages it owes to victims of its terrorism. According to the Congressional Research Service, Iran has accumulated a debt of $43.5 billion in unpaid damages for attacks carried out by its terrorist proxies, including the 1983 bombing of the U.S. Marine Barracks in Beirut and 1996 bombing of the Khobar Towers in Saudi Arabia.
Issues:Foreign AffairsDefense and National Security
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Bipartisan Walberg Legislation to Increase Government Accountability Clears House
September 28, 2015
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Washington, D.C. –Today, the House passed the bipartisan H.R. 3089, the Grants Oversight and New Efficiency (GONE) Act, to bring accountability to the federal grant making process and rein in wasteful spending. A 2012 Government Accountability Office report identified nearly one billion dollars remaining in undisbursed funds within expired grant accounts. It is also estimated that federal agencies spend $2 million dollars per year to maintain accounts with no funds in them.

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Walberg Votes to Protect Dignity of Human Life
September 18, 2015
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Washington, D.C.—Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) voted today to place a one-year moratorium on all federal funding to Planned Parenthood while Congress completes its investigations into the organization's harvesting of baby parts for profit. H.R. 3134 also redirects and increases federal funding to the more than 13,000 community health centers and hospitals nationwide—including 421 in Michigan—that provide comprehensive women's health care but do not perform abortions.
Issues:Michigan Values
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