Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI), Chairwoman Emerita Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA), and Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI) sent a letter to Department of Labor (DOL) Acting Secretary Julie Su urging DOL to withdraw its proposed rule that would stop the issuance of 14(c) certificates, which expand employment opportunities for individuals with phys... Read more »
Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement calling out the Biden-Harris Department of Education for disregarding the law to impose disruptive policy changes to career and technical education (CTE) programs, which are critical to help fill America’s open jobs: “With only a handful of days left in office, the Biden-Harris Education Department is push... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at the Committee's Organizing Meeting for the 119th Congress: "Thank you everyone for attending the Education and Workforce Committee organizing meeting. Ranking Member Scott and all our new and returning members on both sides of the dais, I am excited to work with all ... Read more »
Today, the Education and Workforce Committee adopted the Committee Rules and the Committee Oversight Plan for the 119th Congress. Chairman Walberg also announced the Committee will consist of 37 Members, which includes 21 Republicans and 16 Democrats. During the Organizing Meeting, Chairman Walberg said: “The policies under this Committee’s jurisdiction affect EVERY aspect of people’s lives. That’... Read more »
Tomorrow, at 10:15 a.m., the Committee on Education and Workforce, chaired by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), will hold its organizing meeting for the 119th Congress. What: Full Committee Organizing Meeting When: 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 Where: 2175 Rayburn House Office Building Press: The meeting is open to the press and will be live-streamed on the Committee’s YouTube page. ### Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) spoke on the House Floor in support of Rep. Greg Steube’s H.R. 28, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, which maintains House Republicans’ commitment to defending safety and fairness in women’s athletics. Chairman Walberg’s remarks as delivered: “Mr. Speaker, I rise to speak in support of H.R. 28, the Protection of Wo... Read more »
Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) celebrated House Passage of H.R. 28, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. Authored by Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL), the legislation strengthens Title IX’s protections for women, ensures a level playing field for female athletes, and protects the law from current and future radical regulatory schemes. Chairman Walberg said: “The s... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) announced the following subcommittee assignments for the 119th Congress: Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) will serve as Chairman of the Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee. Members of the subcommittee are: Kiley (Chair) Miller (Vice) Foxx Thompson Owens Rul... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement slamming the Biden-Harris Education Department’s latest student loan “forgiveness” ploy, which brings the total cost of the administration’s student loan spending spree to almost $184 billion: “After using billions of taxpayer dollars for its student loan schemes, the Biden-Harris administration is ... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) announced the new and returning Republican Members appointed to serve on the Committee in the 119th Congress. The list has been recommended by the Republican Steering Committee and is expected to be officially adopted by the House. “Heading into the 119th Congress, America's families, workers, and job creators are hungry for oppo... Read more »
