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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.
January 13, 2017
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) released the following statement after voting for a budget resolution that gives Congress the legislative tools to begin the process of repealing and replacing Obamacare with a better health care system.
Issues:Health Care
January 13, 2017
WASHINGTON – U.S. Reps. Debbie Dingell and Tim Walberg of Michigan have reintroduced legislation which requires Veterans Affairs hospital to provide reports on infection rates, surgical cancellations and other quality of care matters.
Dingell, D-Dearborn, and Walberg, R-Tipton, had previously proposed the legislation last year after concerns were raised about surgical cancellations due to particulate matter being found on surgical equipment trays at a VA center in Ann Arbor.
Dingell, D-Dearborn, and Walberg, R-Tipton, had previously proposed the legislation last year after concerns were raised about surgical cancellations due to particulate matter being found on surgical equipment trays at a VA center in Ann Arbor.
Issues:Veterans
January 12, 2017
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Tim Walberg (MI-07) and Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today reintroduced the VA Transparency Enhancement Act, which would require VA hospitals to improve reporting of infection rates, surgical cancellations, and other issues impacting quality of care. Public and private hospitals are required to report a variety of quality measures to the National Healthcare Safety Network, including surgical infections.
Issues:Veterans
January 9, 2017
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) released the following statement in honor of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on January 9th.
January 6, 2017
WASHINGTON D.C. - After being sworn in on Tuesday it was off to work for the 115th Congress.
Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI) introduced the first piece of legislation the Taxpayers Right-To-Know Act on Tuesday. The legislation was then passed unanimously on Wednesday.
The legislation H.R. 71, will provide the American people with a better understanding of how their tax dollars are spent. It requires each federal agency to annually report online and inventory of its federal programs and provide a description and cost of each program.
Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI) introduced the first piece of legislation the Taxpayers Right-To-Know Act on Tuesday. The legislation was then passed unanimously on Wednesday.
The legislation H.R. 71, will provide the American people with a better understanding of how their tax dollars are spent. It requires each federal agency to annually report online and inventory of its federal programs and provide a description and cost of each program.
Issues:Taxes & SpendingWorkforce