Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5]
Republican · MI · 15 bills sponsored
America the Beautiful Motorcycle Fairness Act
# America the Beautiful Motorcycle Fairness Act - Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill changes the rules for the America the Beautiful Annual Pass, which gives people access to federal parks and recreation areas. Specifically, it allows a motorcyclist with this pass to bring along a second motorcycle (with its passengers) when visiting these federal lands and waters. The pass would cover entrance and recreation fees for the main rider and their passengers, plus one additional motorcycle and its riders. The bill also officially confirms that the pass covers fees for a main pass holder and passengers traveling together in a regular vehicle. **Who It Affects & Background:** This bill primarily affects motorcycle owners and riders who use federal recreation areas. The change came about because the Department of the Interior changed its policy in 2024 to limit pass coverage to one motorcycle per pass (instead of two). This bill would reverse that limitation, restoring what riders consider fairer access for group motorcycle trips. **Current Status:** The bill has passed the House of Representatives and is currently moving through the legislative process. It would need Senate approval and the President's signature to become law.
Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act
# Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act (HR 4307) - Plain Language Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill requires the U.S. Department of Labor to train its employees to recognize and report potential cases of human trafficking. The training would teach Labor Department staff how to identify victims, spot signs of trafficking in their work, and properly refer suspected cases to law enforcement and the Department of Justice. Each employee's training would be tailored based on their specific job duties and the type of work environment they operate in. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects Department of Labor employees who, through their regular work, might encounter trafficking victims or suspicious activity. This could include labor inspectors, wage investigators, and other departmental staff. Indirectly, it aims to help human trafficking victims by increasing the chances they'll be identified and assisted through federal resources. **Current Status** The bill passed the House of Representatives and is proceeding through the legislative process. The measure received bipartisan attention and focuses on leveraging existing federal agencies to combat human trafficking—a widespread crime affecting thousands of victims in the United States.
To restore the integrity of the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes.
# HR 7638 Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** HR 7638 aims to protect Fifth Amendment rights, which include protections against self-incrimination and guarantee of due process. While the bill's specific provisions aren't detailed in the information provided, the title suggests it would address concerns about how Fifth Amendment protections are currently applied or enforced in the legal system. **Who It Affects:** This legislation would potentially affect anyone involved in the criminal justice system, including defendants, witnesses, and possibly federal agencies. The scope of impact would depend on the specific provisions once the full text is reviewed. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. At this stage, it remains in early legislative review. **Note:** Without access to the bill's full text and specific provisions, this summary reflects only what can be determined from the title and basic information. For complete details about what changes the bill would make, you would need to review the full legislative text on Congress.gov.
PROTECT Kids Act
# PROTECT Kids Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The PROTECT Kids Act (HR 2616) is a proposed federal law that would regulate how schools handle issues related to sex, gender, and sexual orientation. While the specific provisions aren't detailed in the information provided, bills with this title typically aim to establish rules about how schools discuss these topics with students and notify parents about student gender identity or sexual orientation matters. **Who It Affects** This bill would primarily affect elementary and secondary schools across the country, their staff, and students. It could also impact school policies and potentially involve parents in decisions related to their children's education on these topics. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full vote in the House of Representatives. It was sponsored by Representative Tim Walberg, a Republican from Michigan's 5th district. *Note: To understand the specific provisions and detailed impacts of this bill, you would need to review the full legislative text, as summary information alone doesn't capture all provisions.*
To rename the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Michigan Center, Michigan, as the "Captain Herbert Elfring VA Clinic".
# Bill Summary: HR 6482 **What the Bill Does** This bill would rename a Veterans Affairs (VA) community clinic located in Michigan Center, Michigan. Instead of its current name, the facility would be called the "Captain Herbert Elfring VA Clinic." The bill honors Captain Herbert Elfring, though specific details about who he is or why he's being honored are not included in this summary. **Who It Affects** The change primarily affects veterans in the Michigan Center area who use this VA clinic for outpatient medical services. It's largely a ceremonial change—the clinic's actual services, funding, and operations would remain unchanged. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was introduced by Representative Tim Walberg, a Republican from Michigan's 5th district.
Association Health Plans Act
# Association Health Plans Act Summary **What It Would Do** The Association Health Plans Act (HR 2528) would allow small businesses and self-employed individuals to band together to form "association health plans" that would operate under federal rules rather than state insurance regulations. The goal is to help these groups negotiate better rates and access more affordable health insurance options. Under current law, small businesses and self-employed workers often pay higher premiums than large corporations because they lack bargaining power in the insurance market. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** This bill primarily affects small business owners, self-employed workers, and their employees who currently struggle with high insurance costs. The key change is shifting regulatory authority from individual states to the federal government for these pooled insurance plans. This could allow smaller groups to band together across state lines, potentially lowering costs through increased buying power. However, critics worry it might reduce consumer protections and allow less comprehensive coverage options. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House. It was introduced by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI) and has been referred to the relevant committees for review and consideration. Similar proposals have been debated in previous Congressional sessions with mixed support.
Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act
# Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act Summary **What It Would Do:** This bill aims to strengthen privacy protections for children and teenagers online. It would establish new rules for how websites, apps, and social media platforms collect, use, and share personal information from young users. The legislation would likely give the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) authority to enforce these protections and could allow parents, teens, or state attorneys general to take legal action against companies that violate the rules. The bill also addresses concerns about targeted advertising to minors and data security practices. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects social media companies, tech platforms, and websites that collect data from users under 18. It would also impact parents and teenagers by giving them greater control over personal information online. Advertisers and marketing companies that target young audiences could face new restrictions on how they use data. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 6291 remains in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Representative Tim Walberg (R-MI) in the 119th Congress. Until it moves forward in the legislative process, it remains a proposal rather than law.
Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2025
# Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2025 **What the Bill Does** This bill aims to improve how federal government employees receive workers' compensation benefits when they are injured on the job. Workers' compensation is insurance that provides medical care and income replacement for employees hurt while working. The bill focuses on making it easier for federal workers to access these benefits, though the specific changes are not detailed in the available summary information. **Who It Affects** The legislation directly impacts federal government employees across various agencies, including health and nursing personnel. It may also affect the federal agencies that administer these benefits and manage workers' compensation claims. **Current Status** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Tim Walberg (R-MI) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House. The bill has not advanced to a vote or received final passage. To learn the specific changes proposed, you would need to review the full legislative text, as the detailed provisions are not summarized in this overview.
POW Priority Care Act of 2025
# POW Priority Care Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The POW Priority Care Act of 2025 would establish or enhance priority healthcare access for former prisoners of war (POWs). While specific details aren't available in the summary provided, bills with this title typically aim to ensure that veterans who were held as prisoners of war receive expedited or specialized medical treatment through the Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the unique health challenges many POWs face as a result of their captivity. **Who It Affects:** This legislation would primarily affect U.S. military veterans who were captured and held as prisoners of war during any U.S. military conflict. It could also impact the Department of Veterans Affairs, which would likely administer any new benefits or priority programs created by the bill. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 5539 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Representative Tim Walberg (R-MI) in the 119th Congress. *Note: Complete legislative details are limited in this summary. For full provisions and legislative language, consult Congress.gov.*
Equal Campus Access Act of 2025
# Equal Campus Access Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Equal Campus Access Act of 2025 (HR 5505) aims to ensure equal access to college campuses for all groups. While specific details are limited in the available information, bills with this title typically address campus access policies, potentially affecting student organizations, visiting speakers, or facility usage rights on college campuses. **Who It Affects:** This bill would primarily affect college and university students, student organizations, campus administrators, and potentially external groups seeking access to campus facilities. Depending on its final provisions, it could also impact how colleges allocate resources and manage campus space. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill is in committee review, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a floor vote in the House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Representative Tim Walberg (R-Michigan). **Note:** The publicly available information about this bill's specific provisions is limited. For detailed information about what aspects of campus access it addresses, you may want to check Congress.gov or the bill's official text once more detailed summaries become available.
Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act
# Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill would streamline the process for deploying broadband internet infrastructure on "brownfields"—abandoned or underutilized properties with environmental contamination or cleanup concerns. The legislation aims to reduce regulatory barriers and environmental review requirements that might otherwise slow down broadband installation on these sites, making it faster and potentially cheaper to expand internet access to underserved areas. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily impact broadband companies, property developers, and communities in areas with brownfield sites that lack reliable internet access. It would also affect environmental regulators and historic preservation officials, as the bill appears to modify their review procedures. Rural and economically disadvantaged communities that might benefit from expanded broadband could be among the intended beneficiaries. **Current Status** As of now, HR 4211 remains in committee and has not advanced to a full House vote. The bill was introduced by Representative Tim Walberg (R-MI) in the current (119th) Congress. No further action has been taken at this time.
PLAN for Broadband Act
# PLAN for Broadband Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The PLAN for Broadband Act (HR 2805) is a legislative proposal aimed at expanding broadband internet access across the United States. While specific details about the bill's provisions are limited in the information available, broadband bills typically address issues like funding for infrastructure development, coordination between government and private providers, and strategies to bring high-speed internet to underserved rural and urban areas. **Who It Affects and Current Status** This bill would potentially impact millions of Americans living in areas with limited or no broadband access, as well as telecommunications companies, internet service providers, and local governments involved in broadband deployment. It could also affect federal budgets and programs related to infrastructure. Currently, the bill is in the committee stage, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was sponsored by Representative Tim Walberg (R-Michigan). *Note: For complete details on specific provisions, funding amounts, and implementation strategies, you would need to review the full legislative text on Congress.gov.*
Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025
# Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025 - Summary **What the bill would do:** This bill would restrict the EPA's power to set emissions rules for new cars and trucks. Specifically, it would prevent the EPA from requiring automakers to use particular technologies (like electric vehicle batteries) or from creating regulations that significantly reduce the availability of certain vehicle types (such as gas-powered cars). Essentially, the bill aims to limit how strict the EPA can be when regulating what comes out of vehicle tailpipes. **Who it affects:** The bill would impact the EPA's regulatory authority, automakers, and consumers. Automakers would have more flexibility in how they meet emissions standards, while consumers might have broader vehicle choices. Environmental groups and those seeking stricter pollution controls would likely oppose it, while those concerned about increased regulations on industry would support it. **Current status:** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Tim Walberg (R-MI) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. It has not advanced to a vote at this time.
Protecting International Pipelines for Energy Security Act
# Protecting International Pipelines for Energy Security Act (HR 1587) **What the Bill Would Do** This bill, sponsored by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Michigan), aims to protect international energy pipeline projects from certain restrictions or sanctions. While specific details aren't provided in the summary, bills with this title typically seek to limit the federal government's ability to block or regulate pipelines that transport energy across international borders, often framing pipeline development as important for energy independence and economic interests. **Who It Affects** The legislation would primarily impact energy companies involved in international pipeline construction and operation, as well as countries that supply energy to the United States. It could also affect U.S. foreign policy and relationships with other nations involved in energy trade. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full House vote. No action has been taken on it at this time. For the most current and detailed information about specific provisions, you would need to consult Congress.gov or the bill's official text.
Social Security and Medicare Lock-Box Act
# Social Security and Medicare Lock-Box Act Summary **What the bill would do:** This bill would create separate "lock-box" accounts within the Social Security and Medicare trust funds to protect any yearly surpluses (extra money) from being used for other government purposes. It would require that any annual surplus automatically be transferred to these protected accounts and kept separate from the general treasury. The bill would also establish a commission to study alternative investment options for these trust funds beyond the traditional U.S. government bonds currently used. **Who it affects and key provisions:** The bill primarily affects Social Security and Medicare beneficiaries and taxpayers. Its main goal is preventing Congress from spending Social Security and Medicare surpluses on unrelated government expenses. Currently, any surplus in these trust funds can potentially be redirected. Under this bill, those surpluses would be locked away. However, the funds still couldn't be invested in new ways until Congress passes a separate law approving different investment vehicles. A new commission would research what those alternative investments might be. **Current status:** The bill was introduced by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives.