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March 21, 2016
We've repeatedly heard the same campaign rhetoric for seven years, but President Obama finally submitted a plan to Congress in late February to close down Guantanamo Bay. The eight-page proposal, however, lacked specificity on several critical items, including how much it would cost to implement and where in the United States the remaining prisoners would be transferred-pretty significant details to leave out.
March 18, 2016
Jackson, MI – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) is seeking submissions from high school students in the 7th District for 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.
Issues:Local Issues
March 17, 2016
Issues:Local Issues
March 17, 2016
Lawmakers in the House and Senate today introduced the Protecting Workplace Advancement and Opportunity Act, legislation that will ensure the Department of Labor pursues a balanced and responsible approach to updating federal overtime rules. The sponsors of the legislation—members of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions—released the following statements upon introduction:
March 15, 2016
By Tim Walberg and Mark Swanson
In today's all-too-often divisive political environment, the people of Michigan and across the country can be forgiven for their frustration.
But there is reason to take heart, because there are issues where the majority of Republicans and Democrats are committed to finding common ground. Among the most important is Medicare Advantage, which is why we – a member of Congress and a Medicare Advantage enrollee from Michigan – are happy to share the success of this healthcare program.
In today's all-too-often divisive political environment, the people of Michigan and across the country can be forgiven for their frustration.
But there is reason to take heart, because there are issues where the majority of Republicans and Democrats are committed to finding common ground. Among the most important is Medicare Advantage, which is why we – a member of Congress and a Medicare Advantage enrollee from Michigan – are happy to share the success of this healthcare program.
Issues:Health Care
March 15, 2016
At a House Oversight Committee hearing today, Rep. Walberg continued to press for answers and accountability at every level on the Flint water crisis, including why the EPA didn't intervene and take action as soon as they knew this human tragedy was happening. Over the weekend, Rep. Walberg visited Flint and met with the mayor and other local officials, toured the water treatment facility, and talked with residents at a community meeting.
Issues:Local Issues
March 14, 2016
HILLSDALE — Congressman Tim Walberg (R), 7th District, met with students of the Hillsdale College chapter of the Student Veterans of America Thursday afternoon.
The informal meeting was organized by Hillsdale College senior Michael Aavang who is currently participating in a Legislative Fellowship through the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Aavang himself is a former active duty United States Marine.
Aavang opened up discussion by introducing a draft legislative piece aimed at balancing out privatization of health care through the Veterans Affairs administration.
The informal meeting was organized by Hillsdale College senior Michael Aavang who is currently participating in a Legislative Fellowship through the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Aavang himself is a former active duty United States Marine.
Aavang opened up discussion by introducing a draft legislative piece aimed at balancing out privatization of health care through the Veterans Affairs administration.
Issues:Veterans
March 3, 2016
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07), a member of the Bipartisan Task Force to Combat the Heroin Epidemic, cosponsored another bipartisan bill in his ongoing commitment to combat the heroin and prescription opioid epidemic. The Promoting Responsible Opioid Prescribing (PROP) Act, introduced by Congressman Alex Mooney (R-WV), removes a harmful provision from the Affordable Care Act that could offer payment incentives for doctors and hospitals to overprescribe opioid drugs.
Issues:Health CareLocal Issues
March 3, 2016
By Charles Owens
Lots of government agencies are watching the clock this year, working to get new rules and regulations approved before the occupant in the White House changes early next year. The lame-duck rush to regulate has become a Washington ritual with its own name — midnight regulations.
Lots of government agencies are watching the clock this year, working to get new rules and regulations approved before the occupant in the White House changes early next year. The lame-duck rush to regulate has become a Washington ritual with its own name — midnight regulations.
Issues:Jobs and Economy
March 2, 2016
A Republican-backed bill to block a burst of last-minute "midnight regulations" from the Obama administration advanced in the House on Tuesday.
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee passed the Midnight Rule Relief Act that Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) introduced last week with Sens. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Ron Johnson (R-Wis.).
The bill establishes a post-election moratorium on new regulations that cost the economy $100 million or more annually. Any rules necessary for imminent health or safety threats would be exempt.
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee passed the Midnight Rule Relief Act that Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) introduced last week with Sens. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Ron Johnson (R-Wis.).
The bill establishes a post-election moratorium on new regulations that cost the economy $100 million or more annually. Any rules necessary for imminent health or safety threats would be exempt.