Walberg Supports Great Lakes Legacy Act Renewal
Sep 18, 2008
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U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI) today issued the following statement after voting for the Great Lakes Legacy Act Renewal.
"The Great Lakes are a treasure essential to both Michigan and the entire nation. The lakes hold nearly one-fifth of the world’s surface water and forty-two million people...
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WALBERG TO VOTE FOR GREAT LAKES RESTORATION, PROTECTING MICHIGAN WATER
Nov 6, 2007
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U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI) announced today that will he vote to override President George W. Bush’s veto of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007. The bill would help eliminate existing and prevent future aquatic invasive species from entering the Great Lakes while restoring wetlands ...
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WALBERG SUPPORTS BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO FIGHT INVASIVE SPECIES
Oct 22, 2007
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U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI) today praised passage of the Refuge Ecology Protection, Assistance, and Immediate Response Act, H.R. 767. This legislation would establish a grant program aimed at eradicating harmful nonnative species. H.R. 767 passed the House Representatives.“Michig...
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WALBERG WEEKLY WRAP-UP
Sep 7, 2007
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Sex Offender Prohibition ActThis week I supported legislation requiring a mandatory penalty of 5 to 20 years in prison for any person required to register as a sex offender who knowingly uses an Internet website in an effort to communicate with children under the age of 18. The Associated Press rece...
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WALBERG SUPPORTS WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT
Aug 2, 2007
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U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI) today made the following statement after voting for the Water Resources Development Act conference report that passed the House Wednesday night. The legislation will now go to the Senate, and if approved, would go to the President’s desk to be signed into law.“Our...
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WALBERG SIGNS LETTER ASKING PRESIDENT TO PROVIDE GREATER LEADERSHIP IN RESTORING GREAT LAKES
Jul 27, 2007
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U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement today after signing a letter asking President George W. Bush to provide more systematic collaboration and better integration of effort in the environmental restoration and management programs in the Great Lakes.“The Great Lakes are a...
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WALBERG WEEKLY WRAP-UP
Jun 8, 2007
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Before I get to the legislative wrap-up for this week, I wanted to mention that many of you have expressed frustration to both me and my staff about current procedures and how long it takes to obtain a passport. While I do not have anything new to report today, please be advised I am working with ot...
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WALBERG WEEKLY WRAP-UP
May 11, 2007
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It has been another busy week on the legislative front in the House. Allow me to provide a quick update:Working Against the Largest Tax Increase in American HistoryNext week the Democratic Budget Resolution that passed the House in March is scheduled to be voted on in a bi-cameral conference.&...
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WALBERG DISCUSSES GREAT LAKES RESTORATION IN RADIO INTERVIEW
May 9, 2007
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Congressman Walberg discussed Great Lakes Restoration in a recent interview with David Fair of WEMU of Ann Arbor.Click here to listen to the interview.
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WALBERG SUPPORTS LEGISLATION EMPOWERING NATIONAL PARKS SERVICE TO COMBAT INVASIVE SPECIES
Mar 20, 2007
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U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI7) supported the Natural Resource Protection Cooperative Agreement Act (H. R. 658) during votes last night in the House.“Sadly, our lakes, rivers and the land surrounding our waterways suffer damage every day through untreated sewage, toxic pollutants and aquatic in...
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