South Michigan News

Rep. Tim Walberg, who represents Michigan’s 5th district in the U.S. Congress, posted a series of updates on July 24, 2025, highlighting recent legislative developments and policy decisions impacting both his constituents and national priorities.

In a post published at 20:45 UTC on July 24, Walberg announced the passage of key legislation in the House: "ICYMI: Yesterday, the House passed the Coast Guard Authorization Act which builds on the historic investments made in the One Big, Beautiful Bill to provide the Coast Guard with the resources they need to stop the flow of deadly drugs, protect our waters, and uphold our national".

Later that evening at 21:19 UTC, he commented on a major fiscal policy development: "President @realDonaldTrump just signed the Rescissions Act into law. This legislation eliminates $9 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse. We’ll continue to work to restore fiscal responsibility to Washington."

At 22:30 UTC on July 24, Walberg addressed an energy issue affecting his home state: "This decision comes as great news for Michiganders. The Palisades nuclear plant will help address Michigan’s critical need for baseload power and ensure that Michigan has access to affordable and reliable energy. Thank you to President @realDonaldTrump and @SecretaryWright for".

Tim Walberg has represented Michigan’s 5th District since 2011 after succeeding Mark Schauer. Before his tenure in Congress, he served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 1983 to 1999. Born in Chicago in 1951 and currently residing in Tipton, Walberg holds a BA from Taylor University.