Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement on the death of Charlie Kirk: “Today we lost a true champion of free speech. Charlie Kirk’s commitment to engaging in honest and productive debate was courageous and noble, especially since today’s ‘open dialogue’ too often means censorship. “Charlie inspired thousands of students to speak their minds, ask... Read more »
Today, Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Chairman Kevin Kiley (R-CA) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled "From Playground to Classroom: The Spread of Antisemitism in K-12 Schools": "Over the past two years, the Committee on Education and Workforce has been instrumental in investigating the horrifying rise in antisemitism... Read more »
Tomorrow, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, chaired by Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA), will hold a hearing titled "From Playground to Classroom: The Spread of Antisemitism in K-12 Schools." What: Subcommittee hearing titled "From Playground to Classroom: The Spread of Antisemitism in K-12 Schools" When: 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 Whe... Read more »
Tuesday, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, chaired by Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT), will hold a hearing titled “No More Surprises: Reforming College Pricing for Students and Families.” What: Subcommittee hearing titled “No More Surprises: Reforming College Pricing for Students and Families” When: 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Where: 2175 Raybur... Read more »
Today, Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Rick Allen (R-GA) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled “Unmasking Union Antisemitism”: "Today’s hearing will examine the ways in which unions are using federal labor law to pursue their anti-Israel political agenda and to harass and discriminate against Jewish workers. Today we will hea... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement after the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)—designed to measure student achievement—revealed historic drops in math, science, and reading scores: “Today’s NAEP scores continue to show a devastating decline in math, science, and reading scores. Low academic skills don’t just hurt gr... Read more »
Tomorrow, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, chaired by Rep. Rick Allen (R-GA), will hold a hearing titled “Unmasking Union Antisemitism.” What: Subcommittee hearing titled “Unmasking Union Antisemitism” When: 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Where: 2175 Rayburn House Office Building Witnesses: Ms. Kyle Koeppel Mann, Senior Staff Attorney, New York ... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) released the following statement in response to the Department of Labor’s August jobs report: “President Trump’s pro-growth agenda continues to bolster our economy and restore pride in the American workforce. Even after inheriting the beleaguered Biden-Harris economy, this administration continues to implement policies that put w... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) released the following statement after Northwestern University President Michael Schill announced he was stepping down: “President Schill will leave behind a legacy of not only failing to deter antisemitism on campus but worsening it. These students not only deserve better, but the law requires it. Northwestern’s next president ... Read more »
Today, the Education and Workforce Committee released the transcript of the transcribed interview with Northwestern University President Michael Schill. On April 28, Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) requested a transcribed interview with President Schill to discuss steps being taken to combat the antisemitic threats and harassment occurring on its campus. Read the full transcript here. ### Read more »
