Today, Workforce Protections Subcommittee Chairman Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled "Building a Safer Future: Private-Sector Strategies for Emerging Safety Issues": "Today’s hearing will examine emerging workplace safety risks and the need for collaborative, practical policymaking to better prevent serious injuries and fatalitie... Read more »
Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) sent today a second letter to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz after the state failed to adequately respond to the Committee’s initial January 5, 2026, oversight request regarding misuse of federal funds authorized in the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Act program. The follow-up letter details significant deficiencies in Minnesot... 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 “Building a Safer Future: Private-Sector Strategies for Emerging Safety Issues.” What: Subcommittee hearing titled “Building a Safer Future: Private-Sector Strategies for Emerging Safety Issues” When: 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Where: 2175 Rayburn House O... Read more »
June 10, at 10:15 a.m., the Committee on Education and Workforce, chaired by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), will hold a hearing titled “Breaking Trust: Attacks on Parental Rights, Inappropriate Content, and Legal Abuses in America’s Schools.” What: Full Committee hearing titled “Breaking Trust: Attacks on Parental Rights, Inappropriate Content, and Legal Abuses in America’s Schools” When: 10:15 a.m. on ... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement celebrating National Charter Schools Week: “This week, we celebrate the incredible opportunities charter schools provide for students across the nation. Too many students are stuck in bloated, failing schools that don’t meet their needs. Even worse, Democrats and the Biden-Harris administration push... Read more »
Today, the Education and Workforce Committee held a field hearing in Fort Branch, Indiana, on the future of mining. Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) opened the hearing by highlighting how Republican leadership and the Trump administration have worked to create an environment where the mining industry can thrive and continue to deliver for local communities. “Last year, President Trump issued three exec... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) released the following statement in response to the Department of Labor’s April jobs report: “This month continues to show job growth for American workers, once again proving the effectiveness of pro-growth policies of Republicans and the Trump administration. As the U.S. economy and our workforce continue to evolve, we remain st... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a field hearing in Fort Branch, Indiana titled "Protecting Workers and Powering America: The Future of Mining": "I would like to thank Vincennes University for hosting today’s hearing. It is great to be at an institution that is educating tomorrow’s leaders in the fi... Read more »
Tomorrow, May 8, at 9:15 a.m. CT, the Committee on Education and Workforce, chaired by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), will hold a field hearing in Fort Branch, Indiana titled “Protecting Workers and Powering America: The Future of Mining.” What: Field hearing titled “Protecting Workers and Powering America: The Future of Mining” When: 9:15 a.m. CT on Friday, May 8, 2026 Where: Vincennes University Gibso... Read more »
Thursday, at 10:15 a.m., the Committee on Education and Workforce, chaired by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), will hold a hearing titled “Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Department of Education.” What: Full Committee hearing titled “Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Department of Education” When: 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026 Where: 2175 Rayburn House Office Building Press:... Read more »
