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December 8, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) voted today for the Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act, bipartisan legislation to help prevent foreign terrorists from entering the United States. The bill, which passed by an overwhelming 407-19 margin, addresses security shortcomings within the Visa Waiver Program, increases intelligence sharing between participating countries, and prohibits individuals who have traveled to terrorist hotspots in the last five years from using this expedited travel program.
December 3, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) voted today for the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, a bipartisan agreement between the House and Senate to reauthorize and reform America's highway and public transportation systems. The FAST Act, which passed the House by a 359-65 margin, is a five-year plan that does not raise taxes on hardworking families.
Issues:Local Issues
December 3, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) voted today for the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act, bipartisan legislation which will increase access to affordable and reliable energy by updating outdated policies and modernizing America's energy infrastructure. The landmark energy bill will also help protect our electricity system, strengthen our energy security, and improve energy efficiency and government accountability.
November 19, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) released the following statement after voting for the American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act, which places a pause on the admission of Syrian refugees until the Obama administration can confidently assure the American people that the government's screening processes are secure and terrorists cannot take advantage of our refugee system.
November 18, 2015
In going about our regular routines, we depend daily on our roads, bridges and public transportation to get us where we need to go. Our local businesses also depend on them to grow, create good-paying jobs and remain competitive.
While the deteriorating shape of our roads and bridges has been a hotly debated issue in Lansing, the federal government also must do its part to ensure states like Michigan can continue forward with funding and reforms for important projects.
While the deteriorating shape of our roads and bridges has been a hotly debated issue in Lansing, the federal government also must do its part to ensure states like Michigan can continue forward with funding and reforms for important projects.
Issues:Jobs and EconomyLocal Issues
November 11, 2015
Michigan is home to an estimated 680,000 veterans. In exchange for their selfless service to our country, we have an obligation to provide world-class care when they return home from the battlefield.
Sadly, far too many of our veterans are falling through the cracks as they start the next chapter of their lives. In fact, many who qualify for benefits don't know they're eligible or aren't taking advantage of them.
Sadly, far too many of our veterans are falling through the cracks as they start the next chapter of their lives. In fact, many who qualify for benefits don't know they're eligible or aren't taking advantage of them.
Issues:Veterans
November 10, 2015
Tenneco Inc. is constantly changing to stay competitive, officials said.
While standing at the Wall of Innovation, Joseph Bacarella, manager of product training and technical assistance, told Congressman Tim Walberg, R-Tipton, about the company's long history in Monroe.
"We have hundreds of patents over the years dating back to the early 1900s," Mr. Bacarella told the Congressman who visited the facility Monday. "We are constantly releasing new patents as vehicles change to stay competitive."
While standing at the Wall of Innovation, Joseph Bacarella, manager of product training and technical assistance, told Congressman Tim Walberg, R-Tipton, about the company's long history in Monroe.
"We have hundreds of patents over the years dating back to the early 1900s," Mr. Bacarella told the Congressman who visited the facility Monday. "We are constantly releasing new patents as vehicles change to stay competitive."
Issues:Local Issues
November 5, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) voted today for the Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015, a multi-year, fiscally responsible surface transportation bill to reauthorize and reform America's highway and public transportation systems.
Issues:Jobs and EconomyLocal Issues
October 29, 2015
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) and U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) today introduced legislation in the House and Senate to ensure seniors and individuals with disabilities have access to affordable in-home companion care. H.R. 3860, the Ensuring Access to Affordable and Quality Home Care for Seniors and People with Disabilities Act, would reverse harmful Department of Labor rules that place costly regulations on families and caregivers.
Issues:Health Care
October 23, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) voted today for the Restoring Americans' Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act, which repeals some of the most harmful and unpopular provisions of the President's health care law. The legislation repeals the individual and employer mandates, the Cadillac Tax, the medical device tax, and other burdensome demands on employers and employees that are hurting jobs and efforts to grow a healthy economy.
Issues:Health Care