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Jackson, MI—Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) today encouraged residents of Michigan's 7th District to participate in the DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 22 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The service provides an opportunity for citizens to safely and securely dispose of their expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs at an authorized disposal site in their community.
Monroe, Mich.—Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) presented a donation of new books and financial literacy resources to the Monroe County Learning Bank on Tuesday. The books were obtained as part of the Library of Congress Surplus Book Program, which makes surplus books available for Members of Congress to request and donate to eligible organizations and educational institutions free of charge.
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) today voted for the Water Resources Development Act, bipartisan legislation to address the needs of our ports, harbors, and other waterway infrastructure critical to Michigan jobs and our state's economic competitiveness. The bipartisan bill, which passed the House by a 399-25 vote, also included provisions to reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, dedicate resources to the Great Lakes Navigation System, and provide support for the people of Flint.
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) voted today to successfully override President Obama's veto of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA), bipartisan legislation to allow the victims and families of terrorist attacks on U.S. soil to sue foreign states that aided and abetted acts of terror. The veto override passed the House by a 348-77 vote and the Senate by a 97-1 vote.
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) voted today for the No Veterans Crisis Line Call Should Go Unanswered Act, bipartisan legislation to bring critical improvements and quality control measures to the Veterans Crisis Line, the 24-hour support hotline for veterans seeking suicide prevention and crisis assistance. According to the hotline's former director, more than one-third of calls are rolled over to a back-up call center and not being answered by the best trained staffers.