Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) applauded the withdrawal of the Biden-Harris joint employer rule and reinstatement of the 2020 Trump rule, calling it a major victory for small businesses, workers, and the American Dream: “For generations, the American Dream has meant the freedom to start a business, create jobs, and build a better life. The Biden-Harris joint e... Read more »
Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) applauded the Trump administration’s proposed rule on independent contracting, which strengthens economic opportunity, restores regulatory clarity, and empowers America’s workforce: “America has always thrived because of the ingenuity, grit, and entrepreneurial spirit of its people. Independent contractors represent the very best of the... Read more »
Wednesday, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, chaired by Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT), will hold the fifth hearing in a series examining artificial intelligence, titled "Building an AI-Ready America: Strengthening Employer-Led Training." What: Subcommittee hearing titled "Building an AI-Ready America: Strengthening Employer-Led Training" When: 10:15 a.m. on... Read more »
Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement ahead of President Trump’s State of the Union Address: “Over the past year, President Trump has made good on his promises to revolutionize American education and empower the American workforce. The Trump administration took bold action to return education to the states and put students, parents, and teache... Read more »
Today, Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Chairman Kevin Kiley (R-CA), delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at the fourth hearing in a series examining artificial intelligence, titled "Building an AI-Ready America: Teaching in the AI Age": "AI is transforming schools across America. According to a Walton Family Foundation report, 60 percent o... Read more »
Today, Workforce Protections Subcommittee Chairman Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA), delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled "Balancing Careers and Care: Examining Innovative Approaches to Paid Leave": "Today’s hearing will examine the many issues and challenges of our country’s paid family leave landscape. While the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) determines whe... 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 the fourth hearing in a series examining artificial intelligence, titled “Building an AI-Ready America: Teaching in the AI Age.” What: Subcommittee hearing titled “Building an AI-Ready America: Teaching in the AI Age” When: 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 2... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) sent a letter to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz following the Committee’s earlier investigation into the state’s failure to prevent fraud in two federal nutrition programs. In the letter, Chairman Walberg writes: “The U.S. House Committee on Education and Workforce (Committee) continues an investigation into the massive fraud perpet... 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 “Balancing Careers and Care: Examining Innovative Approaches to Paid Leave.” What: Subcommittee hearing titled “Balancing Careers and Care: Examining Innovative Approaches to Paid Leave” When: 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Where: 2175 Rayburn House Office Bu... Read more »
Tuesday, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, chaired by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA), will hold a hearing titled “Balancing Careers and Care: Examining Innovative Approaches to Paid Leave.” What: Subcommittee hearing titled “Balancing Careers and Care: Examining Innovative Approaches to Paid Leave” When: 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Where: 2175 Rayburn House Office Bui... Read more »
