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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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May 27, 2026

Policies like no tax on tips, overtime, and Social Security will help Michigan families pocket more of their hard-earned money, increasing their take-home pay, and boosting the economy.

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May 27, 2026

These critical bills will ensure that they have the support they need to keep criminals off our streets by closing loopholes and enhancing transparency regarding bail policies that endanger our communities and help release dangerous…

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May 27, 2026

Michael Fry’s life of service is a testament to the Marine Corps motto of Semper Fidelis — Always Faithful.

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May 27, 2026

Congratulations to Wyatt and Tyler for sharing their creative abilities and showcasing the talents of students from across Southern Michigan.

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May 27, 2026

Each year, I continue to be impressed by the incredible student artists in our district.

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May 27, 2026

This tax season, millions of working-class Americans are benefiting from the critical relief delivered in the Working Families Tax Cuts, making it the largest tax refund season in history.

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May 27, 2026

This once-in-a-generation legislation also prevented residents of Michigan’s 5th Congressional District from seeing a 27% tax hike to make life more affordable for families across the district.

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May 27, 2026

At a time when threats around the world are multiplying, this bill strengthens our military readiness and supports those who have valiantly fought for our freedoms.

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May 21, 2026

The bill takes monumental strides to restore parental rights and educational sanity.

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May 21, 2026

The measure takes monumental strides to restore parental rights and educational sanity.

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Mar 25, 2026

I rise today to recognize Nathan Martin, a dedicated cross-country coach and substitute teacher at Jackson High School, who has earned national recognition by winning the 41st Los Angeles Marathon. Nathan's story is one of grit, heart, and…

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Mar 24, 2026

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ``float like a butterfly'' and ``sting like a bee'' in support of H.R. 4624, the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act of 2026. For much of the 20th century, boxing stood at the heart of American sports and…

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Mar 24, 2026

I express my appreciation to Ranking Member Scott for his efforts and work on this bill. It is always good to work with him. I greatly appreciate the work of the sponsor of the bill, Mr. Jack, and his cosponsor Representative Davids, as…

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Mar 3, 2026

Mr. Speaker, as a lifelong motorcycle rider, it is a privilege to be here today and to speak in support of my legislation, the America the Beautiful Motorcycle Fairness Act, which will ensure fair access to our Nation's national parks and…

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Mar 3, 2026

Mr. Speaker, every student deserves to have their hard work recognized. Unfortunately, many homeschooled students face unjust barriers when applying to college simply because they didn't attend a traditional school. On average…

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Mar 3, 2026

Mr. Speaker, as President Trump said in his State of Union Address last week, America's military is the strongest in the world, but we continue to have enemies around every corner of the globe who would like to undermine our power. That is…

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Jan 22, 2026

Mr. Speaker, I will make a few factual comments in response and also provide some information relative to my colleague's previous comments. Republicans just passed working families tax cuts, which gave American families the largest tax cut…

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Jan 22, 2026

Mr. Speaker, I just have to go back to the same argument that we had in committee. We don't prohibit schools from giving a full panoply of information. Our concern is that they haven't been. Pregnant students have been left without full…

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Jan 13, 2026

In closing, I would like to highlight how access to affordable childcare benefits job creators and our Nation's economy. For employers, the return on investment is well documented. Companies that offer care solutions see lower turnover…

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Jan 13, 2026

H.R. 2270 is a narrowly tailored solution to the growing challenge working families are facing when it comes to childcare. I fail to see, again, how excluding the value of an employer-sponsored childcare subsidy in the calculation of an…

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Jan 13, 2026

Hardworking Americans should never be barred from voluntarily pursuing professional development or training opportunities. In fact, we should be giving workers more opportunities to get the skills they need to thrive in a rapidly changing…

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Dec 18, 2025

as I travel across Michigan's Fifth District, I have heard from many Michiganders who are thrilled about the economic relief that House Republicans are providing. Earlier this year, we passed the working families tax cut legislation, which…

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Dec 17, 2025

Most Americans rely on employer-provided healthcare, but government-driven costs are making that coverage more expensive every year. Families are paying more, and small businesses are struggling to keep up with the mandates and the red…

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Dec 15, 2025

Mr. Speaker, as I close, I thank my colleagues, including my ranking member, Bobby Scott, for this work in a bipartisan way. We have worked to reauthorize the Congressional Award Act, including Representative Richard Hudson of North…

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Dec 4, 2025

to my friend and colleague, I think she knows that I share her grief and cannot fathom the grief of the loss of her son, especially during the past 12 years. Protecting kids is a multifaceted process. We are talking about just one aspect…

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