Press Releases
Today, Rep Walberg voted for H.R. 1775, the Stolen Valor Act, which would make it a crime for anyone to knowingly benefit financially from lying about military service, records or awards.
"Our nation's servicemen and women deserve our highest respect and gratitude for the sacrifices they make in exchange for our freedom. One way to show our appreciation is through medals and decorations. Another is to make sure that those who misrepresent their service for personal gain are held accountable. The Stolen Valor Act accomplishes both," commented Rep Walberg following the vote.
Today, Rep Tim Walberg voted in favor of H.R. 6213, the No More Solyndras Act. The legislation would phase out the Department of Energy's mismanaged loan guarantee program and provide added taxpayer protections to existing applications. Solyndra was a California-based solar panel manufacturer that went bankrupt after receiving a $535 million loan guarantee from the Department of Energy under the 2009 stimulus law.
Rep Tim Walberg released the following statement on the 225th Anniversary of the signing of the Constitution:
"For 225 years the Constitution has been this country's bedrock. Our founding fathers wrote it not only to address the issues of their day, but with the clear intent that it was to be used to address foreseen and unforeseen issues in the future. I believe we must continue to honor and celebrate the Constitution's principles of federalism, commitment to freedom and protection of individual liberties."
Today Rep Tim Walberg voted in favor or H.J. Res 118, a joint resolution he co-sponsored, that will block the Obama Administration's July 2012 decision to allow states to seek a waiver from the work requirements central to the success of 1996 welfare reform law.
Today Rep Tim Walberg voted in favor of H.R. 3409, a legislative package designed to stop costly regulations which threaten jobs and affordable electricity.
Rep Tim Walberg presented Private First Class Frank P. Durkee's family with a posthumous Purple Heart and World War I Victory Medal this week at the Onsted American Legion Post. He was killed in action 94 years ago while serving with the American Expeditionary Forces in France.
Rep Tim Walberg issued the following statement to commemorate Veterans Day:
"Today we remember the brave men and women that have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Our nation's veterans were willing to pay the ultimate price to preserve our liberties. Today we say thanks and that we will never forget. And as we remember those who served, let's not forget to thank those who selflessly continue the fight to keep our country safe here and abroad. God bless our nation's veterans."
The House of Representatives today approved the Streamlining Claims Processing for Federal Contractor Employees Act (H.R. 6371), legislation that moves responsibility for wage claims adjustments for workers employed by federal contractors from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to the Department of Labor. Sponsored by Representative Tim Walberg (R-MI), chairman of the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, the bill received bipartisan support in a vote of 361 to 3.
Rep Tim Walberg released the following statement on the 11th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks:
“My thoughts and prayers go out to those that lost husbands, wives, fathers, mothers, children and friends on September 11th. We will never forget them or the first responders who risked their lives to save others. It’s also important to remember the brave men and women in our armed services who continue to serve our country and defend our freedom.”
Today, the national debt hit the record high of $16 trillion, an increase of more than 50 percent since President Obama’s ‘stimulus’ went into effect. In response, Rep Walberg released the following statement: