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May 12, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) voted today for the Regulatory Integrity Protection Act, a bipartisan bill that stops the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) harmful Waters of the United States (WOTUS) proposed rule that would give the federal government authority to regulate nearly all bodies of water in the United States.
Issues:Agriculture

May 12, 2015
They gather in memory of a young man who died serving his community.

"He always wanted to be a policeman, ever since he was very little," said Marc Bonneau, the officer's dad.

Officer James Bonneau worked at Jackson Police Department for around two years.

"He had a great smile," said Chief Matthew Heins. "He always wanted to do a great job, and he put his best foot forward."

"It's a very great honor for us," said Marc Bonneau. "It's nice that the community is going to remember him this way."

May 11, 2015
CHARLOTTE, MI (WLNS) – If you are a veteran of if you know one, Charlotte may be the place to be this morning.

Congressman Tim Walberg wants to connect Michigan vets with more available resources. In an effort to be more accessible and provided first class service to his constituents, Congressman Walberg will host a veterans' fair this morning. The fair is for any veteran looking for more information on veterans' services or maybe even a job and you get signed up right on site.
Issues:Veterans

May 11, 2015
LANSING, Mich. — Lawmakers at both the state and federal level are looking to reform civil asset forfeiture laws to make it more difficult for police agencies to seize property from individuals believed to be involved in criminal activity, even if they have not been charged with a crime.

In February, Wally Kowalski of Van Buren County told FOX 17 his home had been raided by the Michigan State Police before he had ever been charged with a crime.

April 30, 2015

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) voted today for H.R. 2029, the FY2016 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill, to ensure our military has the infrastructure they need, boost funding for veterans programs, and to make the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) more accountable. H.R. 2029 also includes a Walberg-sponsored amendment to boost veterans' job training and services to help them transition into the civilian sector.

Issues:Veterans

April 30, 2015
CAMBRIDGE TWP. — Medicare, Social Security, and government accountability were some of several topics addressed Tuesday at a town hall meeting hosted by U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg Tuesday at the Cambridge Township Hall.

Walberg, R-Tipton, spent an hour answering questions 38 members of the audience wrote down on note cards.

Walberg said representatives in Washington have had "three good weeks. We've accomplished a number of things that are important to deal with."

April 30, 2015

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg's (MI-07) bipartisan legislation to dramatically reform our nation's civil asset forfeiture laws to protect against unlawful seizures has been backed by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and Americans for Tax Reform (ATR). The Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration Act (FAIR Act) was introduced on January 27 in both the House and Senate by Congressman Walberg and Senator Rand Paul.


April 23, 2015

Washington, D.C.—Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) introduced the Flexibility to Farm Act today to protect farmers from EPA overreach and restore common sense to farm regulations. H.R. 1993 would allow individual states to opt-out of regulations stemming from the Clear Air Act and Clean Water Act if the state's governor finds them to be excessively burdensome to the farming community. The legislation is supported by farmers across the 7th District and also the Michigan Farm Bureau.

Issues:Agriculture

April 23, 2015
Jackson, MI – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) announced today that his office will be hosting three events for constituents in the coming weeks: a Military Academy Night in Monroe, Mobile Office Hours in Monroe, and a Veterans Fair in Eaton County.