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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.
Mr. Speaker, again, I thank Representative Bean for introducing this important legislation. Again, anytime we have legislation that makes a foundational principle, an actual fact, that we support parents having transparency about what is…
Last month I traveled across Michigan's Fifth District to visit hardworking Michiganders who are excited about the benefits of the bill that will include working family tax cuts. I heard from a farmer in Horton who is relieved that it will…
Today’s NAEP scores continue to show a devastating decline in math, science, and reading scores.
Mr. Speaker, to Michiganders, the Great Lakes are more than just a natural resource. They are a source of pride for our State, a cornerstone of our identity, and a home to our world-class fisheries. From Lake Michigan to Lake Erie…
The Rescissions Act would prioritize the needs of American people instead of funding far-left foreign initiatives. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to pass this bill, which represents a vital step in reining in wasteful spending and Big…
I’m not OK with it. But we learned that we have to deal with reality. We know that we have to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill.
The committee recognizes that many burdensome regulations were developed at DOL during the Biden-Harris administration.
Mr. Speaker, I hear a lot of hyperbole today. Of course, we understand the louder we speak, the more fear we produce in people and the more ultimate power there is over them. As chair of the Education and Workforce Committee, I am…
I rise today to recognize Bryce Michael for his heroic actions and dedication to helping our Nation's students. Bryce is a bus driver for the Columbia School District in Brooklyn, Michigan, and was driving students home when a kindergarten…
Last year, the EPA finalized a rule which set aggressive emission standards for vehicles, amounting to a de facto EV mandate. While I am not against EVs or certainly against reducing emissions, we must not push misguided regulations that…
I thank the gentleman for his comments. Mr. Chair, I thank my colleagues who have come to speak today on such an important matter regarding not just higher education but national security. International collaboration is not inherently bad…
The DETERRENT Act ensures section 117 is aligned with existing statute. The four countries on the countries of concern list are rightfully in statute as unique threats to the United States. That is our concern. China, Russia, North Korea…
I know my good friend and colleague's concern is sincere about faculty involvement in reporting in institutions, of course, that know how to keep records of sports donors, boosters, and alumni who are contributing various things. I think…
I appreciate the concern and the passion of my colleague from Michigan. I concur that I and sponsors and cosponsors of this bill believe in First Amendment liberties and freedom of expression. This bill is about specific concerns, not all…
Again, this amendment is designed, I believe, to target Israel at a time when it is desperately seeking to defend its citizens against terrorists. Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to oppose this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my…
This is essentially the same amendment that my friend and colleague, Ranking Member Scott, offered last Congress on the floor as well as this Congress during committee markup. Sadly, the same serious problems remain, I believe. Instead of…
I appreciate the concerns of my colleague, but my committee has worked very closely with the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party to combat malign influence at our…
Over the past few weeks, DOGE has been hard at work locating wasteful spending and improving the efficiency of the Federal Government, something that has been a priority for me during my time in Congress. For many years, I have worked in a…
I thank my friend from Texas for yielding. Mr. Chairman, in November, the American people delivered a clear and resolute mandate to this Congress: Rein in out-of-control spending. For too long, bureaucrats in Washington recklessly spent…
By direction of the Republican Conference, I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 117 Resolved, That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected…
Certainly. That bill doesn't deal with this at all. It deals with men in sports.
May I inquire as to how much time I have remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Michigan has 3\1/2\ minutes remaining.
I continue to hear the talk about invasion of privacy of young kids. It is just not true. On the other hand, let me explain to my colleagues what is invasive. Last year, Riley Gaines, the former University of Kentucky swimmer, testified in…
I am shocked at that description of this legislation and would ask where in the world that information is found in this bill. There is no requirement for inspections, and there is no necessary effort other than going to a person's birth…
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