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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Tim Walberg introduced H.R. 5212, the Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act, which seeks to restore personal property rights under the Fifth Amendment and ensure due process of law by reforming long-standing civil forfeiture policy. Under current law, agencies like the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Department of Justice (DOJ) may take property suspected to be in connection with a crime without charging, let alone convicting, the property owner of a crime.
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Walberg voted for a pair of bills to help ease the tax burden on families and allow them to better plan for their children's future. H.R. 4935, the Child Tax Credit Improvement Act, would simplify the child tax credit and make it available to more families. H.R. 3393, the Student and Family Tax Simplification Act, would make it easier for families to plan and save for their child's education.
The U.S. contains more oil, coal and natural gas resources than any other nation in the world, yet hardworking families across Michigan are still struggling to pay the price at the pump. With these abundant resources and a workforce yearning for new opportunities, Americans shouldn't be forced to choose between filling the gas tank or putting food on the table.
For many Americans, the dream of a comfortable middle-class existence seems increasingly out of reach. I've heard from many people at my town hall meetings and coffee hours who are disappointed with the inability of a big federal government to help bring the dream back. Washington is actually making it tougher to make ends meet through misguided policies which raise household costs while decreasing take-home pay.
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Walberg voted in support of H.R. 5021, the Highway and Transportation Funding Act, to provide nearly $11 billion for highway funding and continue federal highway and transportation infrastructure projects through May 2015. H.R. 5021 passed on a bipartisan vote of 367 to 55.
JACKSON, MI – The U.S. Post Office at 113 W. Michigan Ave. is one step closer to being named after late Jackson police officer James Bonneau.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed Monday, July 14, a resolution Rep. Tim Walberg introduced that would change the building's name to the "Officer James Bonneau Memorial Post Office."
(WLNS) - A U.S. Post Office in Jackson could soon could soon bear the name of a fallen Jackson police officer.
That's after the US House passed Congressman Tim Walberg's bill Monday to rename the post office that's located on West Michigan Avenue in Jackson in the officer's honor.
Officer James Bonneau was shot and killed in the line of duty in May of 2010 while following up on a domestic disturbance complaint.
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to honor the Jackson police officer shot and killed while responding to a domestic dispute call four years ago. The House passed a bill naming the post office on Michigan Avenue in Jackson after officer James Bonneau. Bonneau was shot on March 9, 2010. He was able to radio for help to save the life of Blackman Township public safety officer Darin McIntosh, who'd also been shot. Congressman Tim Walberg sponsored the bill. "Officer James David Bonneau gave his life in service to the Jackson community.
Washington, D.C. - Today, the House passed Rep. Walberg's bill, H.R. 3534, to rename the U.S. Post Office located at 113 West Michigan Ave in Jackson after police officer James Bonneau.
On March 9, 2010, Officer James Bonneau was killed while on duty as he and a fellow public safety officer followed up on a domestic disturbance complaint. Although he later succumbed to his wounds, Officer Bonneau was able to call for help and relay information about the scene that saved the life of his fellow officer who had also been shot.