Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) joined Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Republican Leadership at a press conference to discuss the devastating impacts of the Democrat Shutdown. Watch Chairman Walberg's full remarks here On the Democrat Shutdown Hurting Every Sector of Our Economy: “[B]usinesses across the country are facing mounting uncert... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement on the Trump administration's Public Service Loan Forgiveness rule: “As the name suggests, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) was intended to help meet workforce needs for employers who serve the public good. Unfortunately, the open-ended nature of PSLF has forced taxpayers—many of whom never we... Read more »
Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement on the two-year anniversary of Hamas’ brutal terrorist attack that unleashed antisemitism across America’s schools: “Two years after Hamas’ despicable terrorist attack, Jewish students and faculty members across the United States are still experiencing unprecedented antisemitic harassment. Hamas’ brutal bu... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) released the following statement on how the Democrat government shutdown is crippling jobs data: “Over the course of this administration, President Trump’s pro-growth policies have consistently connected American workers with good jobs. Unfortunately, Democrats refused to work with Republicans and the Trump administration to help... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement after radical Democrat demands forced a government shutdown: “House Republicans did our job nearly two weeks ago and passed legislation that would keep our government open while Congress continues to work its way through the appropriations process. “Unfortunately, Democrats chose to shut down the go... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI), along with Reps. Rick Allen (R-GA), Kevin Kiley (R-CA), Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Burgess Owens (R-UT), Mary Miller (R-IL), Bob Onder (R-MO), Michael Baumgartner (R-WA), Mark Harris (R-NC), and Randy Fine (R-FL), commenced an investigation with an initial inquiry addressed to Rebecca Pringle, President of the ... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) and House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) sent a letter to Dr. Alan Garber, President of Harvard University, requesting information about several incidents, entities, and partnerships at Harvard that have contributed to a hostile antisemitic environment on campus. In the letter, Walberg and Stefanik write: ... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) sent a letter to the president of Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 87, Olga Miranda, demanding information on its hiring practices after reports that the chapter employed convicted child molester Noelia Linares. SEIU’s website highlights that it is the second largest union of public service employees with more t... Read more »
Today, the Education and Workforce Committee passed six bills to strengthen retirement, improve worker safety conditions, and empower American workers. Following the markup, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) said: "Over the past several years, thanks to Biden-Harris failed policies, Americans were thrown into financial jeopardy—retirement savers were hit hard. Today, we... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a markup of six bills to strengthen retirement security, promote workplace safety, and support America's workforce: "Today the Committee will be marking up six important pieces of legislation that will provide certainty to Indian tribes, protect savers and retirees,... Read more »
