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Today marks the two-year anniversary of President Obama’s health care bill being signed into law. Rep Tim Walberg released the following statement in response to the event:

U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg voted in favor of the fiscal year 2013 Budget to cut government spending and protect taxpayer dollars. The budget will restore fiscal responsibility to the federal government, strengthen Medicare and repeal the President’s burdensome health care law. The bill passed 228 by 191.

Rep Tim Walberg voted in favor of H.R. 9, the Small Business Tax Cut Act, to help small businesses to grow and hire new workers. H.R. 9 provides companies with fewer than 500 employers with a one-year tax deduction equal to 20% of their active business income, regardless of how the business is organized. The bill passed by a vote of 235 -173-1.

Upon the Department of Labor announcing the withdrawal of the proposed rule dealing with children under the age of 16 who work in agricultural vocations, Rep. Tim Walberg released the following statement:

Today, Congressman Tim Walberg presented First Sergeant Jerry J. Richards, Jr., a Battle Creek native, with the Purple Heart medal for injuries he sustained while serving in Afghanistan.

“There is no greater privilege than honoring a war veteran for his bravery and faithful service to our country. It’s because of men like First Sergeant Richards that we enjoy such freedom in America. For that, we say thank you,” commented Congressman Walberg following the award presentation.

Today Rep Tim Walberg announced that Kaitlyn Slack, an 11^th grader at Grand Ledge High School is the winner of this year’s Congressional Art Competition for the 7^th district.

Kaitlyn’s piece, entitled “A Silent Hope” will be part of a yearlong display in the Cannon Tunnel to the U.S. Capitol with other winning pieces from high school students around the country.

Today, Congressman Walberg voted in support of H.R. 4310, the 2013 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which provides the pay, funding and authorities for America’s armed forces while rejecting the Administration’s attempts to further cut from our nation’s military. He also voted in support of amendments to promote competition in government contracts and clarify that the Defense Authorization does not deny habeas corpus or any Constitutional rights for citizens detained in the United States.