Press Releases
Washington, D.C. - Rep Walberg voted in favor of H.R. 882, the Contracting and Tax Accountability Act, to restore accountability within our tax system. Specifically, the legislation bans seriously tax delinquent companies from receiving new federal contracts.
"This bill will help bring greater accountability to Washington, but ultimately we must pass comprehensive tax reform to create a fairer, simpler tax system that will grow a healthier economy," commented Rep Walberg following the votes.
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Washington, D.C. - On Tuesday, April 9th at 9:00 a.m., Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI) will be joined by Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) to host a field hearing entitled, "Reviving our Economy: The Role of Higher Education in Job Growth and Development." The field hearing will take place at 173 Administration Building in Monroe County Community College, located at 1555 S. Raisinville Road in Monroe, Michigan.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep Walberg voted in favor of H.R. 803, the Supporting Knowledge and Investing in Lifelong Skills (SKILLS) Act. The legislation would reform the nation's workforce development system and better equip job-seekers with the skills they need for today's economy.
Washington, D.C. –Today, Rep Tim Walberg invited all high school students from the 7th district to participate in this year's annual Congressional Art Competition. The winning piece of art will be displayed in the Cannon Tunnel to the U.S. Capitol, along with the winners from the other congressional districts across the country. In addition, the winner will receive two round trip airline tickets to Washington, D.C. so that he or she can attend the ribbon cutting ceremony in June and see their artwork proudly displayed.
Washington, D.C. – Rep Walberg voted in favor of H.R. 273, which prevents Members of Congress, the President's Cabinet, the Vice President, and other non-military federal employees from receiving an automatic pay-raise. The legislation would overturn an Executive Order issued by President Obama in December 2012 to provide federal employees with a 0.5 percent pay raise. According to the Congressional Budget Office, the President's Executive Order will cost $11 billion over ten years.