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Representative Timothy 'Tim' J. Walz

Full Name: Timothy 'Tim' J. Walz
Office: U.S. House (MN) - District 1, Democratic/Farmer/Labor
First Elected: 11/07/2006
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Gwen; 2 Children: Hope, Gus
Birth Date: 04/06/1964
Birth Place: West Point, NE
Home City: Mankato, MN
Religion: Lutheran

Recent Key Votes

HR 822 - Requiring State Reciprocity for Carrying Concealed Firearms
Legislation (Yea)

Nov. 16, 2011 - Authorizes an individual with a valid license to carry a concealed firearm to do so in any state other than his or her state ...

HR 627 - Allowing Loaded Guns in National Parks
Legislation (Yea)

May 20, 2009 - -Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from making any law restricting the possession of firearms or enforcing any such restrictions other than a state's pre-existing ...

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Recent Public Statements

Franken, Walz Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Tackle VA Backlog

May 16, 2013 - Today, U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) and Rep. Tim Walz (D-Minn.) announced the introduction of the Quicker Benefits Delivery Act, a bipartisan, bicameral bill aimed ...

Letter to Chairman Miller and Ranking member Michaud - Sexual Assault in the Military

May 16, 2013 - Thank you for your continued work to ensure the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) fulfills its commitment to provide veterans with the care they have ...

Walz Bill to Give Military Retirees the Honor They Deserve Passes Committee, Heads to House Floor

May 8, 2013 - Today, a bill introduced by Representative Tim Walz (D-MN) to give military retirees the honor they deserve passed through the Veterans Affairs Committee. The Honor ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 Gun Owners of America Key Votes Alignment on Gun Rights - Federal Vote Scorecard - 112th Congress 2nd Session 100%
2012 Gun Owners of America Ratings on Gun Rights - Elected to 113th Congress [12/2012] 33%
2012 National Rifle Association Candidate Positions on Gun Rights 92%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $1,975,606.21
Total Spent $1,930,830.56
Cash On Hand $63,236.95
Debt $0.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 12/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Tim Walz refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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View Timothy 'Tim' J. Walz's Congressional Election 2006 National Political Awareness Test
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Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail
https://forms.house.gov/walz/webforms/zip_auth.shtm

Washington, D.C. Website
http://walz.house.gov/

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/1529tjw

Capitol Website - Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/TimWalz4Congress

Washington, D.C.
1034 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2472

District
1130 7th Street, Northwest
Suite 208
Rochester, MN 55901
Phone: 507-206-0643

District
227 East Main Street, #220
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 507-388-2149

Key Staff
Peg McGlinch
Chief of Staff
1529 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2472
Fax: 202-225-3433

Key Staff
Meredith Salsbery
Press Secretary
1529 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2472
Fax: 202-225-3433

Key Staff
Craig McDonnell
Scheduler
1529 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2472
Fax: 202-225-3433

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