“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 »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI), delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled “The Future of College: Harnessing Innovation to Improve Outcomes and Lower Costs”: "Good morning and welcome to today’s Committee on Education and Workforce hearing. I want to thank our witnesses for joining us as we examine how innovation in highe... Read more »
Thursday, 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 »
Tomorrow, at 10:15 a.m., the Committee on Education and Workforce, chaired by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), will hold a hearing titled “The Future of College: Harnessing Innovation to Improve Outcomes and Lower Costs.” What: Full Committee hearing titled “The Future of College: Harnessing Innovation to Improve Outcomes and Lower Costs” When: 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 Where: 2175 Rayburn ... Read more »
Friday, at 9:00 a.m., the Committee on Education and Workforce, chaired by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), will hold a Member Day hearing. What: Full Committee Member Day hearing When: 9:00 a.m. on Friday, November 21, 2025 Where: 2261 Rayburn House Office Building Press: The hearing is open to the press and will be live-streamed on the Committee’s YouTube page. Read more »
Wednesday, 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 on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education hearing titled “From Classroom to Career: Strengthening Skills Pathways Through CTE” When: 2... Read more »
Wednesday, 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 Rayb... Read more »
