Sep 17, 2024Voted no
(S.2861)
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RepublicanMichigan · U.S. Representative
Tim
Walberg
U.S. Representative for Michigan
In office
15 yrsSince Jan 2011
Next election
2027Re-elected 2021
Age
75Born Apr 12, 1951
Party
Republican
What they stand for
Walberg has spent years focused on a few core fights. Each is tied to bills actually introduced or votes actually cast.
- 01Supports congressional oversight of federal rulemakingWalberg sponsored two resolutions invoking the Congressional Review Act to disapprove specific federal regulations. H.J.Res.199 and H.J.Res.166 each attracted between 50 and 99 cosponsors, reflecting substantial House interest in the measures. Both resolutions were referred to committee.
- 02Sponsored legislation on broadband infrastructure accessWalberg introduced two broadband-related bills: the Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act (H.R.4211), which addresses broadband deployment on brownfield sites, and the PLAN for Broadband Act (H.R.2805). Both bills were reintroduced and referred to committee, indicating continued attention to broadband policy.
- 03Introduced children's online privacy protection measureWalberg sponsored the Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act (H.R.6291), a reintroduced bill addressing privacy protections for minors in online environments. The bill was referred to committee.
- 04Sponsored Social Security and Medicare funding protection billWalberg introduced the Social Security and Medicare Lock-Box Act (H.R.1221), a reintroduced measure related to the funding or designation of Social Security and Medicare resources. The bill was referred to committee.
- 05Voted against party on appropriations and honors measuresWalberg voted against final passage of the Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 (H.R.7463), which became law, placing him in opposition to the majority of House Republicans. He also voted against the Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal Act (S.2861), which likewise became law, again diverging from his party's majority.
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01 · Background
Who they are, where they came from
Tim Walberg represents Michigan's 5th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party, he has served in the House since 2011 and previously held the seat from 2007 to 2009, making him the longest-tenured House member from Michigan. His district was renumbered from the 7th to the 5th following redistricting in 2023. Walberg has sponsored legislation on a range of policy areas. He introduced H.J.Res.199 and H.J.Res.166, measures providing for congressional disapproval of federal rules under the Congressional Review Act, each drawing more than 50 cosponsors. He sponsored the Social Security and Medicare Lock-Box Act (H.R.1221), the FAIR Act of 2026 (H.R.7638), and the Protecting International Pipelines for Energy Security Act (H.R.1587). In the area of technology and communications, he sponsored the Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act (H.R.4211), the PLAN for Broadband Act (H.R.2805), and the Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act (H.R.6291). He also sponsored the POW Priority Care Act of 2025 (H.R.5539) and the Equal Campus Access Act of 2025 (H.R.5505). On appropriations, Walberg voted against final passage of the Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 (H.R.7463), a vote that placed him against the majority of his party. He similarly voted against the Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal Act (S.2861), again diverging from his party's majority position.
02 · Recent significant work
What they’ve done lately
Aug 2, 2024Sponsored
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks for Model Years 2027 and Beyond and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Heavy-Duty Pickup Trucks and Vans for Model Years 2030 and Beyond".
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Jun 5, 2024Sponsored
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees".
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Feb 29, 2024Voted no
(HR.7463)
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Feb 20, 2026Sponsored
FAIR Act of 2026
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03 · What's coming up
Bills they’ll vote on next
Bills that have cleared committee and are heading for a floor vote. See all upcoming votes →
House·HR.1071Reported to floor
No Censors on our Shores Act of 2025
Would bar entry and allow deportation of foreign officials who suppressed U.S. citizens' speech.
House·HR.151Reported to floor
Equal Representation Act of 2025
Would base House seat apportionment on citizen population rather than total population.
House·HR.2071Reported to floor
Save Our Shrimpers Act
Would bar U.S. funds to international institutions financing foreign shrimp operations.
House·HR.2076Reported to floor
Lulu’s Law
Would require the FCC to explicitly authorize wireless emergency alerts for shark attacks.
House·HR.2159Reported to floor
Count the Crimes to Cut Act
Would require public databases listing all federal criminal statutory and regulatory offenses.
04 · Money
Where the campaign funds come from
Walberg raised $1.4M this cycle, split nearly evenly between individuals (47.1%) and PACs (46.5%), with itemized contributions accounting for 92.3% of individual giving. Top PAC contributors include Walberg Victory Fund (a joint fundraising committee) at $85,216, NORPAC at $31,600, and Ford Motor Company Civic Action Fund at $8,000. Top employer concentrations include Full Sail University, Grand Canyon Education, and University of Phoenix, among others in the for-profit and private education sector. House Majority PAC spent $514,332 opposing Walberg in independent expenditures, separate from contributions to his own campaign.
Total raised · 2026
$1.4M
Cash on hand
$953K
Spent
$1.4M
By source
- Individuals$677K · 47.1%
- PACs$669K · 46.5%
- Other$93K · 6.4%
Individual donor mix
Small-donor share (under $200)7.7%
Top PAC contributors
- WALBERG VICTORY FUNDFEC ↗$85K
- NORPACFEC ↗$32K
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY CIVIC ACTION FUNDFEC ↗$8K
- EQUITABLE HOLDINGS INC. PACFEC ↗$8K
- REPUBLICAN JEWISH COALITION PACFEC ↗$7K
- CATERPILLAR INC. PACFEC ↗$5K
- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS OF U.S.A. POLITICAL FUNDFEC ↗$5K
- CALPORTLAND COMPANY PACFEC ↗$5K
- MASON CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA PACFEC ↗$5K
- CONCORDE CAREER COLLEGES AND UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE INC PACFEC ↗$5K
Top employer concentrations
- FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY$28K· 13 donors
- PRINCETON ENTERPRISES LLC$21K· 9 donors
- GRAND CANYON EDUCATION$16K· 12 donors
- FIELDVIEW CAPITAL MANAGEMENT$11K· 3 donors
- PENN HILL GROUP$10K· 6 donors
- UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX$10K· 4 donors
- MIAMI REGIONAL UNIVERSITY$8K· 4 donors
- HAWORTH INC$7K· 2 donors
- PRINCETON MANAGEMENT$7K· 3 donors
- CAROLYN ROWAN COLLECTION LLC$7K· 3 donors
Self-reported employer data. Categories like “Retired” and “Not Employed” are excluded — these reflect demographic patterns rather than industry concentrations.
Outside spending · 2016
Opposing Walberg
- HOUSE MAJORITY PACFEC ↗$514K
Independent expenditures from super PACs and other groups, separate from contributions to the candidate’s own campaign. These committees may not coordinate with the campaign.
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