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Tim Walberg marks Constitution Day and comments on Fed rate cut and crime legislation

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Tim Walberg U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan | official facebook

Tim Walberg U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan | official facebook

Rep. Tim Walberg, U.S. Congressman representing Michigan’s 5th district since 2011, marked Constitution Day and commented on recent economic and legislative developments in a series of posts on September 17, 2025.

In his first post commemorating the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution, Walberg stated: "Happy Constitution Day! On this day in 1787, delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the Constitution in Philadelphia. I remain committed to upholding and defending the Constitution." (September 17, 2025)

Later that day, Walberg addressed monetary policy following an announcement by the Federal Reserve: "Today’s decision by the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates by a quarter point is long overdue.

Lowering rates will make homeownership more affordable for working Americans, empower Main Street America, and stimulate economic growth." (September 17, 2025)

In his final post of the day, Walberg discussed legislative efforts aimed at public safety in Washington D.C.: "We must reverse soft-on-crime policies and restore safety to our nation’s capital. This week, @HouseGOP passed four bills to restore law and order

DC CRIMES Act

D.C. Juvenile Sentencing Reform Act

District of Columbia Policing Protection Act

District of Columbia" (September 17, 2025)

Tim Walberg has served as a member of Congress since replacing Mark Schauer in 2011 and previously held office 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.

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