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Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Walberg voted in support of H.R. 5021, the Highway and Transportation Funding Act, to provide nearly $11 billion for highway funding and continue federal highway and transportation infrastructure projects through May 2015. H.R. 5021 passed on a bipartisan vote of 367 to 55.
JACKSON, MI – The U.S. Post Office at 113 W. Michigan Ave. is one step closer to being named after late Jackson police officer James Bonneau.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed Monday, July 14, a resolution Rep. Tim Walberg introduced that would change the building's name to the "Officer James Bonneau Memorial Post Office."
(WLNS) - A U.S. Post Office in Jackson could soon could soon bear the name of a fallen Jackson police officer.
That's after the US House passed Congressman Tim Walberg's bill Monday to rename the post office that's located on West Michigan Avenue in Jackson in the officer's honor.
Officer James Bonneau was shot and killed in the line of duty in May of 2010 while following up on a domestic disturbance complaint.
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to honor the Jackson police officer shot and killed while responding to a domestic dispute call four years ago. The House passed a bill naming the post office on Michigan Avenue in Jackson after officer James Bonneau. Bonneau was shot on March 9, 2010. He was able to radio for help to save the life of Blackman Township public safety officer Darin McIntosh, who'd also been shot. Congressman Tim Walberg sponsored the bill. "Officer James David Bonneau gave his life in service to the Jackson community.
Washington, D.C. - Today, the House passed Rep. Walberg's bill, H.R. 3534, to rename the U.S. Post Office located at 113 West Michigan Ave in Jackson after police officer James Bonneau.
On March 9, 2010, Officer James Bonneau was killed while on duty as he and a fellow public safety officer followed up on a domestic disturbance complaint. Although he later succumbed to his wounds, Officer Bonneau was able to call for help and relay information about the scene that saved the life of his fellow officer who had also been shot.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Walberg voted in favor of H.R. 4718, legislation to make permanent a tax provision that would allow companies to deduct half the cost of new business investments. By permanently extending the 50 percent bonus depreciation, businesses will have better access to capital, invest in new facilities and create new jobs. H.R. 4718 amends the Internal Revenue Code to permanently allow businesses to expense half of the cost of new equipment purchases and lift some restrictions to allow certain tax credits to be used for reinvestment.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Walberg voted in favor of H.R. 803, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), a bipartisan, bicameral agreement to reform the nation's workforce development system and help workers gain the education and skills they need for today's economy. WIOA is a compromise with the Senate based on the House-passed Supporting Knowledge and Lifelong Skills (SKILLS) Act passed in March 2013. WIOA passed by a vote of 415-6 and now heads to the President for his signature.
Nearly 2 million students graduated from college or a university last year yet, in spite of reaching a major milestone, many of these college graduates are struggling to find work that reflects their skill set. In the latest jobs report, the unemployment rate for 20- to 24-year-olds totaled 11.9 percent — almost double the national average. Young people are tired of worrying about the economy as they realize that the best solution to their economic troubles is a good-paying job.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Walberg voted in favor of H.R. 4899, the Lowering Gasoline Prices to Fuel an America That Works Act, to lower prices for consumers by expanding production of America's energy resources. Specifically, H.R. 4899 will require that the Administration move forward with new offshore energy production in areas containing the most oil and natural gas resources, remove government roadblocks and ensure resources from Alaska are developed and are transported quicker and more efficiently.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Walberg voted in favor of H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act, a bipartisan effort to increase the flow of North American energy to markets and consumers. The legislation passed by a vote of 238-173.