Representative Timothy 'Tim' J. Walz

Biographical

Full Name: Timothy 'Tim' J. Walz
Current Office: U.S. House - 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
Issue Category

Recent Key Votes

HR 6429 - STEM Jobs Act of 2012
Legislation (Nay)

Nov. 30, 2012 - Repeals the Diversity Immigrant Visa program, which provides visas to 55,000 randomly selected qualified immigrants from countries with low rates of immigration to the ...

HR 6429 - STEM Jobs Act of 2012
Legislation (Nay)

Sept. 20, 2012 - Repeals the Diversity Immigrant Visa program, which provides visas to 55,000 randomly selected qualified immigrants from countries with low rates of immigration to the ...

HR 5855 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for 2013
Legislation (Nay)

June 7, 2012 - Prohibits funds appropriated to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from being used in certain circumstances including, but not limited to, the following ...

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Recent Public Statements

Walz Opposes Bill that Would Make College More Expensive

May 23, 2013 - Today, Representative Tim Walz (D-MN) voted against H.R. 1911, a bill that would increase the cost of college for hardworking, middle class families and students, ...

Northen Route Approval

May 22, 2013 - BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT Mr. WALZ. I thank the ranking member for the time. I also thank him for his longtime commitment to American energy independence. ...

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 ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2009-2013 NumbersUSA [Americans for Better Immigration] Positions - Reduce Illegal Jobs and Presence (Feb 11, 2013) 44%
2009-2013 NumbersUSA [Americans for Better Immigration] Positions - Reduce Amnesty Enticements (Feb 11, 2013) 30%
2009-2013 NumbersUSA [Americans for Better Immigration] Positions - Reduce Illegal Immigration at the Border (Feb 11, 2013) 66%
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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

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