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February 14, 2017
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg's (MI-07) legislation to provide greater transparency and help restore the integrity of the federal government's rulemaking process advanced through the Oversight and Government Reform Committee today. H.R. 1004, the Regulatory Integrity Act, requires agencies to post, in a central location, all communications they issue during the proposed rule stage so that the public can fully participate and trust that the rulemaking process is neutral and unbiased. Congressman Walberg introduced the legislation on Monday.
Issues:Agriculture
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February 13, 2017
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Tim Walberg (MI-07) and Dan Kildee (MI-05) have reintroduced the Helping Families Save for Education Act, bipartisan legislation to give families increased opportunities to save for and afford the rising cost of education. H.R. 999 will expand the annual contribution limits on Coverdell Education Savings Accounts from $2,000 to $10,000 and increase the age of eligibility from 18 to 22 years old. Earnings in Coverdell ESAs grow tax-free and can be use on tuition, books, and other educational expenses.
Issues:Education
February 10, 2017
This week I introduced bipartisan legislation with my Michigan colleague, Congressman Dan Kildee, to give families increased opportunities to save for and afford the rising cost of education.
January 24, 2017
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) today voted for H.R. 7, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act, which makes the Hyde Amendment permanent and prohibits taxpayer dollars from being used to perform an abortion.
Issues:Michigan Values
January 24, 2017
ADRIAN - Students in the Lenawee Intermediate School District Tech Center's welding technology program now have more room and the latest technology to prepare them for their careers.
The Tech Center had a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday to celebrate the trade building's classroom expansion. The event was attended by U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Tipton; State Rep. Bronna Kahle, R-Adrian; State Sen. Dale Zorn, R-Ida; Michigan Talent and Economic Development Director Roger Curtis; and Lenawee County business and school representatives.
The Tech Center had a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday to celebrate the trade building's classroom expansion. The event was attended by U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Tipton; State Rep. Bronna Kahle, R-Adrian; State Sen. Dale Zorn, R-Ida; Michigan Talent and Economic Development Director Roger Curtis; and Lenawee County business and school representatives.
Issues:EducationLocal Issues
January 24, 2017
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) released the following statement in response to President Trump's executive action to advance the Keystone and Dakota Access pipelines.
Issues:Energy & Gas Prices
January 23, 2017
By Tim Walberg, Mike Bishop, Paul Mitchell, Dave Trott
In 2010, Nancy Pelosi famously said of Obamacare, "We have to pass the bill so you can find out what is in it." Seven years later, we now know what's in it: rising costs, fewer options and, for many, more uncertainty than ever before.
With a GOP majority in both chambers of Congress and a Republican president-elect, America stands at a crossroad. We can fix the problem, or we can maintain the status quo as the system collapses.
In 2010, Nancy Pelosi famously said of Obamacare, "We have to pass the bill so you can find out what is in it." Seven years later, we now know what's in it: rising costs, fewer options and, for many, more uncertainty than ever before.
With a GOP majority in both chambers of Congress and a Republican president-elect, America stands at a crossroad. We can fix the problem, or we can maintain the status quo as the system collapses.
Issues:Health Care
January 23, 2017
IDA - About 25 area growers and Farm Bureau members discussed agricultural issues at an informal meeting with U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg Jan. 16 at the Monroe County Farm Bureau office.
The Republican congressman from Tipton sat in a circle and answered questions for more than an hour about the future of international trade and the ability for agriculture to sell its products overseas.
Roger Bezek of Maybee, one of the farmers who attended, said access to farm labor workers, the future of healthcare and possible reform of burdensome federal regulations were also discussed.
The Republican congressman from Tipton sat in a circle and answered questions for more than an hour about the future of international trade and the ability for agriculture to sell its products overseas.
Roger Bezek of Maybee, one of the farmers who attended, said access to farm labor workers, the future of healthcare and possible reform of burdensome federal regulations were also discussed.
Issues:AgricultureLocal Issues
January 19, 2017
WASHINGTON - Two of Michigan's members of Congress reintroduced on Thursday a bill aimed at compelling Veterans Affairs hospitals to report quarterly surgery statistics.
Issues:Veterans
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January 13, 2017
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx announced the selection of Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) to serve as Chairman of Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions for the 115th Congress.