Press Releases
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Walberg helped pass a bipartisan, bicameral agreement to reauthorize the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) program. The CCDBG program has not been reauthorized since 1996 and S. 1086, the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act modernizes the CCDBG program and implements reforms which enhance parental choice, strengthen child safety and promote better care for our kids.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Walberg voted in favor of H.R. 5078, the Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act. H.R. 5078 upholds the successful federal-state partnership in place for 40 years and would prevent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers from expanding federal regulations to nearly all bodies of water without Congressional approval. The bill passed with bipartisan support by a vote of 262 -152.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Walberg voted for H.R. 5230 to provide funding to address our current crisis along the Southwest border. Specifically, H.R. 5230 will increase security along the border, address the needs of federal agencies to enforce immigration and customs laws, provide care for the thousands of unaccompanied children and families, and deliver tools to prevent further crises. H.R. 5230 is fully offset through cuts and rescissions of existing federal funds. It passed by a vote of 223-189.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Walberg voted in favor of the Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act, a bipartisan package to address problems within the Veterans Affairs (VA) and ensure veterans get the care they need.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Tim Walberg introduced H.R. 5212, the Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act, which seeks to restore personal property rights under the Fifth Amendment and ensure due process of law by reforming long-standing civil forfeiture policy. Under current law, agencies like the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Department of Justice (DOJ) may take property suspected to be in connection with a crime without charging, let alone convicting, the property owner of a crime.
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Walberg voted for a pair of bills to help ease the tax burden on families and allow them to better plan for their children's future. H.R. 4935, the Child Tax Credit Improvement Act, would simplify the child tax credit and make it available to more families. H.R. 3393, the Student and Family Tax Simplification Act, would make it easier for families to plan and save for their child's education.
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Walberg voted in support of H.R. 5021, the Highway and Transportation Funding Act, to provide nearly $11 billion for highway funding and continue federal highway and transportation infrastructure projects through May 2015. H.R. 5021 passed on a bipartisan vote of 367 to 55.
Washington, D.C. - Today, the House passed Rep. Walberg's bill, H.R. 3534, to rename the U.S. Post Office located at 113 West Michigan Ave in Jackson after police officer James Bonneau.
On March 9, 2010, Officer James Bonneau was killed while on duty as he and a fellow public safety officer followed up on a domestic disturbance complaint. Although he later succumbed to his wounds, Officer Bonneau was able to call for help and relay information about the scene that saved the life of his fellow officer who had also been shot.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Walberg voted in favor of H.R. 4718, legislation to make permanent a tax provision that would allow companies to deduct half the cost of new business investments. By permanently extending the 50 percent bonus depreciation, businesses will have better access to capital, invest in new facilities and create new jobs. H.R. 4718 amends the Internal Revenue Code to permanently allow businesses to expense half of the cost of new equipment purchases and lift some restrictions to allow certain tax credits to be used for reinvestment.