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April 26, 2016
The U.S. House has voted to extend for an additional five years a program designed to improve water quality in the Great Lakes and make progress on resolving their biggest environmental threats.

The measure authorizes spending $300 million annually on the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, although separate votes would be needed each year to provide the funding.
Issues:Local Issues

April 26, 2016
Opinion Editorial
By Rep. Tim Walberg and Rep. Mike Bishop

For too many Americans, an underperforming economy has diminished opportunities to pursue their dreams and leave behind a better future for the next generation.
Issues:Jobs and Economy

April 26, 2016
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) today applauded the unanimous passage of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act, legislation that authorizes resources for local programs to protect and restore the Great Lakes ecosystem.
Issues:Local Issues

April 26, 2016

Jackson, MI—Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) today encouraged residents of Michigan's 7th District to participate in the DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 30 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.


April 25, 2016
Opinion Editorial
Talk to nearly any small business owner or employee and they'll tell you how challenging it has become to grow and create jobs.

The combination of heavy-handed regulations, confusing paperwork requirements, and a complex and unfair tax code make it harder and harder to succeed.
Issues:Jobs and EconomyLocal Issues

April 22, 2016
JACKSON, Mich (WLNS) – Congressman Tim Walberg will be in Jackson this morning for his 6th annual job fair from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

51 local employers will be there ready to meet people looking for jobs.

The job fair will take place at the Commonwealth Commerce Center.

No registration is required but you should bring some resumes and dress to impress.

April 22, 2016

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) introduced bipartisan legislation to bring more accountability to the federal prison system. H.R. 5042, the Federal Prisons Accountability Act, would require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to receive a presidential appointment and a confirmation by the U.S.


April 12, 2016
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) today supported bipartisan legislation to add the Zika virus to the Food and Drug Administration's Priority Review Voucher Program, which would help expedite the development of vaccines and treatments for the mosquito-borne virus. It passed the House unanimously and now heads to the President's desk.
Issues:Health Care