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January 6, 2017
It was a high honor to be sworn in for the 115th Congress this week, beginning my fifth term representing Michigan's 7th District.
January 5, 2017
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) voted today for the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act to reduce unaccountable, unnecessary red tape that hinders economic growth and job creation. The REINS Act gives Congress an up or down vote on any major new federal regulation with an economic impact of $100 million or more.
Issues:Jobs and Economy
January 4, 2017
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) was selected today to serve on the influential House Committee on Energy and Commerce for the 115th Congress. The oldest standing legislative committee in the U.S.
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January 3, 2017
It's a humbling experience to once again bring the voice and values of Michigan's 7th District to the halls of Congress.
Issues:Michigan Values
January 2, 2017
As 2016 draws to a close, and we look expectantly to the New Year, I'd like to thank you for the opportunity to continue to serve Michigan's 7th District and pause to reflect on the previous 12 months. In the past year, we hosted more than 40 coffee hours and townhall meetings in every corner of the district to listen to the people's priorities.
Issues:Local Issues
December 20, 2016
Jackson, Mich. – Congressman Tim Walberg's (MI-07) bipartisan legislation to ensure living Medal of Honor recipients receive timely access to their health benefits was signed into law by President Obama this past weekend. The Medal of Honor Priority Care Act was included as part of a larger bill to enhance care and resources for veterans, the Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act.
Issues:Veterans
December 13, 2016
Two members of Congress wrote to the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs on Monday demanding answers about why the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit has fallen to a one-star facility out of five stars based on an internal rating by the VA.
Issues:Veterans
December 13, 2016
A USA TODAY/Free Press report last week revealing a low quality rating at Detroit's John D. Dingell Veterans Affairs Medical Center led two members of Congress today to ask the agency for assurances that veterans are "being properly cared for and are not in danger."
Issues:Veterans
December 12, 2016
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Tim Walberg (MI-07) and Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Robert McDonald seeking answers about steps that are being taken to improve performance and quality of care at the Detroit VA.
Issues:Veterans