Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) released the following statement in response to the Department of Labor’s September jobs report: “I cannot stress enough how deeply unfortunate it is that because of the Democrat shutdown we are now just looking at September jobs numbers and don’t have current figures. This gap in information makes it significantly harder for lea... Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education held a hearing to examine how Career and Technical Education (CTE) can boost careers. Subcommittee Chairman Kevin Kiley (R-CA) started the hearing by highlighting how CTE can help bridge the skills gap. “In a dynamically changing economy, we must reimagine student programs to meet the demands of today’s and tomorrow’s ... Read more »
Tomorrow, at 10:15 a.m., the Committee on Education and Workforce, chaired by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), will mark up three bills to expand flexibility for families, boost earnings for tipped workers, and ensure workers get paid faster when payroll mistakes occur. What: Full Committee markup of H.R. 2870, the Working Families Flexibility Act; H.R. 2312, the Tipped Employee Protection Act; and H.R. 2... Read more »
Democrats had four years to secure the border and tackle inflation—they didn't. President Trump did. Now, Republicans are securing American wages too—thanks to E-Verify, which was the focus of today’s Subcommittee on Workforce Protections hearing. Subcommittee Chairman Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA) started the hearing by explaining his legislation to expand E-Verify. “An area where mandatory E-Verify make... Read more »
Today, Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Chairman Kevin Kiley (R-CA), delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled “From Classroom to Career: Strengthening Skills Pathways Through CTE”: "The notion that every student should go to college was perhaps well-intended. But it was never compatible with the needs of young people or of our country. "W... Read more »
Today, Workforce Protections Chairman Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA), delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled “E-Verify: Ensuring Lawful Employment in America”: "Today’s hearing will examine the E-Verify program and how it can empower legal employment and protect American workers. Since the start of this year, our nation has made unprecedented strides in the fight t... Read more »
“How can we better use innovation to lower college costs and increase student success?” was the main question at today’s Education and Workforce Committee hearing. Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) opened the hearing by discussing how students are failing to finish their degree. “The need for innovation is clear. Across our higher education system, only about 61 percent of first-time students earn a deg... Read more »
Tomorrow, at 2:00 p.m., the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, chaired by Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA), will hold a hearing titled “From Classroom to Career: Strengthening Skills Pathways Through CTE.” What: Subcommittee hearing titled “From Classroom to Career: Strengthening Skills Pathways Through CTE” When: 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Where: 2175 Ray... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement in support of the Trump administration’s announcement to put students first by right-sizing the Department of Education: “The past few decades have made one thing clear: the status quo is broken. As the bureaucracy swelled, left-wing bureaucrats were emboldened to waste taxpayer dollars on a radical... Read more »
Tomorrow, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, chaired by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA), will hold a hearing titled “E-Verify: Ensuring Lawful Employment in America.” This hearing was previously scheduled for Tuesday, July 8, 2025. What: Subcommittee hearing titled “E-Verify: Ensuring Lawful Employment in America” When: 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Where: 2175 Raybu... Read more »
