U.S. Representative for Michigan’s 5th District
Tim Walberg
Position · +0.50
- In office
- House 2007–now
17 years in CongressMore senior than 85% of the House - Breaks on
- Agriculture and Food 25% · Economics and Public Finance 18%
- Committees
- Education and Workforce · Natural Resources
- Bills on
- Education · Transportation and Public Works · Science, Technology, Communications
- Age
- 75
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
Where Walberg has influence
Bills on the move
- H.R. 4307 Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 5505 Equal Campus Access Act of 2026 · Out of committee
- H.R. 2805 PLAN for Broadband Act · Out of committee
- H.R. 8195 Responsible Cormorant Management and Control Act of 2026 · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Walberg’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Walberg breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Walberg voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Agriculture and Food 25% · 2 of 8 party 13%
- Economics and Public Finance 18% · 9 of 50 party 7%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Walberg broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 09/16/26 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".On Passage · This joint resolution revokes the partial authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Commercial Harbor… | Yea |
| 09/16/26 | PROOF ActOn Passage · Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds Act or the PROOF Act | Yea |
| 07/15/26 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 04/30/26 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment, as Modified · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Yea |
| 04/30/26 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Nay |
| 04/30/26 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Nay |
| 01/22/26 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 01/14/26 | Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for activities and programs related to financial…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Walberg is saying
All 11 statements and posts-
Walberg Honors Hillsdale County Veteran
Honored Hillsdale County veteran Turner Korotzer as September Veteran of the Month.
“It is a privilege to honor Turner as the Veteran of the Month for September.”
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Introduced bipartisan bill to designate Great Lakes Commission as official regional partnership within NOAA.
“As the largest freshwater system in the world, the Great Lakes are central to Michigan’s economy, identity, and long‑term prosperity.”
Regional Great Lakes Partnership ActEnvironmental ProtectionAI-read
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Walberg, Smith, Owens, and Cassidy Lead Bicameral Effort to Expand Educational Opportunities
Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI) joined Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT), and Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) in introducing the Educational Opportunities Expansion Package, two bills to strengthen his Federal Scholarship Tax…
“Last year, Republicans' Working Families Tax Cuts became law, delivering the largest expansion of school choice in history. I support giving every family the opportunity to benefit, providing parents with greater flexibility to choose the educational environment that best supports their child’s needs. All children…”
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Walberg's Legislation to Bridge the Digital Divide Advanced by Energy and Commerce Committee
Today, the Energy and Commerce Committee voted to pass the Proper Leadership to Align Networks (PLAN) for Broadband Act.
“We cannot let Michigan's rural communities get left behind in today's digital age due to fragmented and overlapping broadband deployment efforts.”
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Walberg Votes to Strengthen Oversight and Crack Down on Fraud
Today, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) voted in favor of two bills that would strengthen federal oversight of taxpayer-funded programs and crack down on fraud.
“As Chair of the Education and Workforce Committee, I helped usher multiple bills through the House earlier this year to strengthen oversight and institute safeguards against fraud in federal student aid and child care programs. These bills would build upon these efforts to further identify and crack down on fraud and…”
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Walberg-Backed Ratepayer Protection Act Passes House
Today, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) voted to pass the Ratepayer Protection Act, legislation that would require state public utility commissions to consider a strategy to make data centers pay their own way instead of passing costs on to…
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Walberg voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 58 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 24 majority-party committee chairs
How far Walberg’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 24
- Action in committee 18
- Action beyond committee 13
- Passed chamber 3
- Became law 0
24 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 23 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 28 sponsored billsSponsored 28 (House median 25) · cosponsored 120 (median 289), 10 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Education, Transportation and Public Works, Science, Technology, Communications.
- H.R. 10639 Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act of 2026Introduced Sep 28, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10351 TEAM USA ActSports and Recreation · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9609 Less Bureaucracy, Better Student Aid ActReduces federal student aid application and reporting requirements for educational institutions. AI-readEducation · Introduced Jul 9, 2026 Out of committee
- H.R. 9607 Less Bureaucracy, Better Workforce Development ActReduces federal requirements and reporting for workforce development programs. AI-readEducation · Introduced Jul 9, 2026 Out of committee
- H.R. 2165 Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025Environmental Protection · Introduced Jun 23, 2026 Introduced
- H.R. 9381 AWARE ActEstablishes workplace awareness and reporting requirements for employment practices. AI-readLabor and Employment · Introduced Jun 22, 2026 Out of committee
- H.R. 8876 Aquatic Invasive Species Control and Prevention Act of 2026Establishes federal programs to control and prevent aquatic invasive species in U.S. waters. AI-readPublic Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced May 19, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1236 Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month".Transportation and Public Works · Introduced Apr 29, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 157 | 89% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 53% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 60 | 75% | Pro |
| Energy | 38 | 76% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 85% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 76% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 87% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 86% | Pro |
| Commerce | 26 | 92% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 26 | 50% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 24 | 79% | Pro |
| Education | 16 | 63% | Pro |
| Immigration | 16 | 75% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 64% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% | Pro |
| Health | 8 | 63% | Pro |
| Taxation | 8 | 100% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 100% | Pro |
| Law | 7 | 71% | Pro |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Native Americans | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Animals | 4 | 75% | Pro |
| Families | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Procedural | 3 | 33% | Pro |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-4100%agreement
- RRobert E. LattaOH-5100%agreement
- RCliff BentzOR-299%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Walberg most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Walberg’s campaign raised $1.7M: $862K (49%) from individuals and $787K (45%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $994K.
Through Jul 15, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Walberg
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 208.
- Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. Political Action Committee (Abc PAC) Trade association PAC
- CMS Energy Corporation Corporate PAC
- International Franchise Association Franchising Political Action Committee Inc Trade association PAC
See how much each organization gave Walberg this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inWalberg’s own leadership PAC: Truth Is Markets Work Fund. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare Walberg’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, MI-5Republican2023–present
- U.S. House, MI-7Republican2007–2023
Seat
- State
- Michigan
- District
- 5
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 75
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-6276
2266 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Jackson, Niles
- Website
- walberg.house.gov
- RepWalberg
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- YouTube
- RepWalberg
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