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Tim Walberg

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Tim Walberg is an American politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Michigan's 5th congressional district, a position he has held since January 5, 2011. A member of the Republican Party, Walberg has focused on various issues during his tenure, including education and fiscal policy. He has been vocal about the challenges facing education in the United States, recently commenting on the decline in NAEP scores in subjects like math and reading.

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Apr 14, 2021

I thank my friend from Florida for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 1215, Fraud and Scam Reduction Act, and thank my colleague and friend, Representative Blunt Rochester, as well as the Committee on Energy and Commerce…

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Apr 14, 2021

Occupational licensing reform has been an issue of particular interest of mine, and I recently cosponsored the TREAT Act, which would provide temporary State licensing reciprocity for licensed practitioners during COVID-19 public health…

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Apr 14, 2021

If there's one bright spot that we've discussed even this morning from the pandemic it's been the expansion of telehealth services which really has become a lifeline for ensuring access to healthcare during the pandemic.

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Mar 23, 2021

It is not the Republicans that are doing the demonstrations; it is the left are to stop mining, manufacturing of those resources that produce the alternatives.

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Mar 23, 2021

Like my colleagues on this committee, I support a diverse, all-of-the-above strategy for energy production.

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Mar 23, 2021

the goal of my Democrat colleague friends with this so-called CLEAN Future Act is really ultimately to eliminate jobs for utility workers like those you represent.

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Mar 21, 2021

I truly believe, investing in our Nation's infrastructure, instead of reaching out to Republicans to find areas of common ground.

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Mar 10, 2021

I thank the gentleman from Ohio for yielding. Mr. Speaker, there is no gun violence problem from legal gun owners. And this bill, as well as the prior bill, will do nothing to stop gun violence because it unnecessarily regulates…

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Mar 10, 2021

I sit here and listen to my colleagues, and that is what I want to do; but I become more frustrated with the fact that I think, Madam Speaker, we are in parallel universes. We are talking about gun crime. We all agree that gun crime is…

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Mar 10, 2021

When I first introduced the PROTECT Kids Act, there was a pressing need to modernize the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act to reflect the digital era.

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Mar 10, 2021

It is unacceptable for leaders in charge to be dragging their feet for political purposes at the expense of our children.

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Mar 10, 2021

I am proud to introduce, reintroduce, the Protect Kids Act with my good friend and colleague Congressman Rush.

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Mar 10, 2021

The bill represents, I believe, a reasonable, commonsense, and bipartisan agreement that better reflects the realities of today's online world.

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Feb 23, 2021

I perceive a deliberate attempt by the majority to sanitize the airwaves of content that does not conform to their preferred political philosophies.

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Feb 22, 2021

When President Biden visited the Kalamazoo facility last week, he called it a miracle of manufacturing. I guess that's a point that I can quickly jump in and say I agree with the President on.

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Feb 22, 2021

Operation Warp Speed was an unprecedented success.

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Feb 17, 2021

In my home State--in fact, my own district--America's largest electric utilities, like DTE in my district, have committed to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.

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Feb 4, 2021

In the midst of these hard times, we are especially grateful for the healthcare and frontline workers who have bravely answered the call. Thankfully, we see glimmers of hope with the discovery and distribution of multiple vaccines. Yet…

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Feb 1, 2021

This is an important hearing that we have here today. And I thank each of the panelists for being here as well.

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Feb 1, 2021

We need to expand beyond that. The fact that we're able to produce the doses before even approval has taken place.

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Jan 18, 2021

It is important that the Commission take careful steps now to ensure this happens.

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Dec 9, 2020

I thank the gentleman from Colorado for taking advantage of National Bible Week to give us a chance to talk about foundational principles. It was back in 1973--and this is a great book, the Bible. In 1973, a beloved mentor of mine brought…

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Dec 7, 2020

I was in my office just finishing up a meeting when I saw this going on down here, and I knew I had to come because Chairman Walden-- You don't mind if I call you chairman still? I don't know if that violates any House policy, Mr. Speaker…

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Nov 19, 2020

I rise in opposition to H.R. 8294, the National Apprenticeship Act. This bill, while well intentioned, fails to deliver on the goal of strengthening our registered apprenticeship system and expanding earn-and-learn opportunities for…

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