Press Releases
Today, Congressman Tim Walberg presented First Sergeant Jerry J. Richards, Jr., a Battle Creek native, with the Purple Heart medal for injuries he sustained while serving in Afghanistan.
“There is no greater privilege than honoring a war veteran for his bravery and faithful service to our country. It’s because of men like First Sergeant Richards that we enjoy such freedom in America. For that, we say thank you,” commented Congressman Walberg following the award presentation.
Today Rep Tim Walberg announced that Kaitlyn Slack, an 11th grader at Grand Ledge High School is the winner of this year’s Congressional Art Competition for the 7th district.
Kaitlyn’s piece, entitled “A Silent Hope” will be part of a yearlong display in the Cannon Tunnel to the U.S. Capitol with other winning pieces from high school students around the country.
Today, Congressman Walberg voted in support of H.R. 4310, the 2013 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which provides the pay, funding and authorities for America’s armed forces while rejecting the Administration’s attempts to further cut from our nation’s military. He also voted in support of amendments to promote competition in government contracts and clarify that the Defense Authorization does not deny habeas corpus or any Constitutional rights for citizens detained in the United States.
Congressman Tim Walberg has launched Doing Business in MI-07, a new website feature offering resources for both businesses and job seekers tailored specifically to the 7th district. The new webpage can be found at: /doing-business-in-mi07/.
U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg voted favor of H.R. 5, the Protecting Access to Healthcare (PATH) Act. The legislation passed by 223 to 181.
H.R. 5 will repeal the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) created under President Obama’s health care law. The legislation will lower the cost of health care by reforming the medical liability system. Specifically it will cut costs by reducing lawsuits and eliminating defensive medicine.
U.S. Rep Tim Walberg released the following statement after touring Dexter and the surrounding areas affected by last night’s tornado with Governor Rick Snyder:
Today, the President released his FY2013 Budget proposal. The $3.8 trillion budget marks the fourth consecutive year deficits have been over a trillion dollars.
In response to the President’s budget, Congressman Tim Walberg released the following statement:
Today marks the third anniversary of President Obama’s $1.2 trillion stimulus bill.
In response to the anniversary Rep Tim Walberg released the following statement:
Rep Walberg is encouraging high school students from the 7th district to enter the 2012 Congressional Artwork Competition. Each district chooses a winner whose art will be displayed for an entire year in the Cannon Tunnel to the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
In addition, the winner will be provided with two roundtrip airline tickets to attend the official ribbon cutting ceremony and reception in the Capitol. After the winner has been chosen, all other submitted artwork will be displayed in the Jackson District Office for constituents to enjoy.
U.S. House Workforce Protections Subcommittee Chairman Tim Walberg released the following statement in memory of his colleague, the late Rep. Donald Payne (D-NJ):
“My thoughts and prayers go out to Congressman Donald’s Payne’s family and friends today on his passing. He faithfully served his district by tirelessly advocating for his constituents for more than twenty years. I had the privilege to serve with Congressman Payne on the Education and Workforce Committee where his passion for education and workers will always be remembered.”