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Hearing Recap: “More Choices, Brighter Futures: Expanding Education Freedom”

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Every child deserves a high-quality education that meets his or her needs, regardless of ZIP code or family income. With the new federal Education Freedom Tax Credit taking effect in 2027, states have an opportunity to expand educational freedom.

Today, the Education and Workforce Committee held a field hearing in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to examine how giving parents more options can help students succeed.

In a powerful moment, one witness discussed how school choice changed her life and helped her become the first high school graduate in her family.

“My mother was an immigrant who understood the importance of a quality education. However, as a single mother, she faced significant financial hardships and struggled to provide for our family. At the same time, I was diagnosed with three autoimmune disorders as a child… Unfortunately, the public school I was initially zoned to attend could not accommodate my medical needs or consistently provide the medications and treatments I required during the school day… Through a school choice scholarship, I was able to attend a private school where a nurse could help manage my medical needs and my teachers understood my health challenges and limitations,” said Ms. Ilen Perez-Valdes, Future Leaders Fellow at AFC.

“I don’t know where I would be today without school choice,” she told Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI).

Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA) highlighted his bill, H.R. 7082, Fostering Learning and Excellence in Charter Schools (FLEX) Act, which would update the nearly 30-year-old Charter Schools Program statute.

Mr. Eric Paisner, Chief Legal Officer at the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, explained how the legislation would make sure tax dollars better serve students in charter schools.

“For example, schools can buy, based on real enrollment under the FLEX Act, things such as buses [and] digital subscriptions... Instead of before where they have to sort of guess what enrollment looked like before they even opened. Making sure that the dollars are actually matched to the students in the buildings,” explained Mr. Paisner.

Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) asked Mr. Nathan Benefield, Chief Policy Officer at the Commonwealth Foundation, how school choice benefits children with special needs.

“A higher percentage of students in school choice programs are special needs versus traditional public schools. That is because parents of students with special needs need to find a customized [education] opportunity… The school district of Philadelphia spent nearly $40 million sending students to private schools that they could not serve because they had severe special needs, so they would pay private schools to take those students,” said Mr. Benefield.

Bottom Line: Committee Republicans are committed to school choice, which gives parents more say, students more opportunities, and schools more reason to improve.

@EdWorkforceCmte Holds Pennsylvania Field Hearing on Expanding Education Freedom

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a field hearing in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania titled “More Choices, Brighter Futures: Expanding Education Freedom”:

"We should begin with a simple principle: Parents know what’s best for their kids. That’s especially true when it comes to education. Parents know better than anyone else when their child is thriving, when their child is struggling, and when a new approach is needed. Our education system should respect parents’ fundamental right to direct their children’s education.

"School choice policies empower families to select the educational environment best suited for their children’s unique needs and supplement their schooling with additional resources and services to support their learning.

"Fortunately school choice programs have seen remarkable growth across the country in recent years. In the last academic year, there were 75 private school choice programs across 34 states serving roughly 1.5 million students, almost three times as many students as just four years ago. Millions more benefit from charter schools, microschools, and homeschooling. Since 2005, the number of charter schools has doubled, and charter enrollment has tripled to nearly four million students.

"There’s a reason parents are so eager for more educational options. According to the most recent Nation’s Report Card, only 30 percent of eighth graders were proficient in reading and only 28 percent were proficient in math. Behind these numbers are millions of children whose futures depend on getting a high-quality education. School choice programs can put students back on track towards academic excellence. Studies indicate that students enrolled in private school choice programs achieve better academic results than their peers in traditional public schools, and they graduate from high school and college at higher rates. Research also shows that school choice programs improve traditional public schools by providing much-needed competition. School choice is a win for students, parents, and communities.

"And these programs are about to receive a critical boost. Starting in January, the Education Freedom Tax Credit, passed as part of the Working Families Tax Cuts package, will go live, allowing filers to receive up to $1,700 off their federal tax bill for donations to scholarship-granting organizations. In turn, these organizations will offer scholarships to K-12 students to cover a range of educational expenses, including private school tuition, homeschooling expenses, or enrichment programming at public schools. With billions projected to be made available for scholarships in the coming years, the program will help bring educational freedom within reach for millions of families.

"However, the benefits of the Education Freedom Tax Credit may not be available in all 50 states. Governors must choose to opt their states into the program. Unfortunately, Pennsylvania is one of 19 states that has not yet opted in. Failing to opt in means leaving millions of dollars for students and families on the table and disregarding the 71 percent of Pennsylvania voters who want their state to participate. Tens of thousands of Pennsylvania families want access to state-level school choice programs but have been denied that opportunity because the state provides insufficient resources for these programs. Pennsylvania should not stand in the way of families seeking better educational opportunities for their children. The state should opt into the Education Freedom Tax Credit and provide a vital lifeline for these families.

"Today we will hear from our panel of witnesses about the promise of school choice for students and families, the remarkable track record of options such as charter schools, and the benefits the Education Freedom Tax Credit can offer states looking to support their students.

"At the heart of today’s discussion is a question that matters deeply to every parent: How do we give our children the best possible chance to succeed?"

@EdWorkforceCmte to Hold Hearing on Expanding Education Freedom Tomorrow at 10

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Tomorrow at 10 a.m. ET, the Education and Workforce Committee will hold a field hearing in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, titled “More Choices, Brighter Futures: Expanding Education Freedom.”

What:
Field hearing titled “More Choices, Brighter Futures: Expanding Education Freedom”

When:
10 a.m. ET on Friday, October 23, 2026

Where:
Northampton Community College, Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 East Third Street, 6th Floor, Room 605, Bethlehem, PA 18015

Witnesses:

Mr. Nathan Benefield, Chief Policy Officer, Commonwealth Foundation
Ms. Ilen Perez-Valdes, Future Leaders Fellow, AFC
Ms. Susan Spicka, Executive Director, Education Voters of Pennsylvania
Mr. Eric Paisner, Chief Legal Officer, National Alliance for Public Charter Schools

Press:
Media planning to cover the hearing must RSVP to sara@mail.house.gov. The hearing is open to the press and will be live-streamed on the Committee’s YouTube page.

@EdWorkforceCmte Investigation Exposes Antisemitism, Political Indoctrination in K-12 Schools

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

@EdWorkforceCmte Investigation Exposes Antisemitism, Political Indoctrination in K-12 Schools

Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) released a new report exposing how antisemitism and radical activism have made their way into K-12 classrooms and the nation's largest teachers union.

The report details findings from the Committee's investigations into the School District of Philadelphia, Berkeley Unified School District, and the National Education Association (NEA).

Chairman Walberg said: "Parents send their children to school to learn reading, writing, and math—not to be taught to hate Israel or embrace radical political causes. Yet that's exactly the kind of material our investigation uncovered. Jewish students deserve to feel safe in their classrooms, and parents deserve to know what their children are being taught. Schools that receive taxpayer dollars must be held accountable when they fail to protect students from antisemitism."

The Committee's investigation uncovered:

Philadelphia schools taught lessons excusing violence: A world history assignment asks students to honor a resistance movement, listing a Hamas-endorsed campaign as an option. Another lesson asks students to label the United States and Israel as terrorists.
Philadelphia forced to rethink its curriculum: After years of complaints, the district told the Committee it would stop allowing teachers and administrators to write social studies curricula. Its social studies curriculum director is also undergoing termination proceedings.
Berkeley lessons erase Israel from the map: An ethnic studies unit features a map labeling Israel as "Palestine" and praises figures with histories of antisemitic remarks.
Berkeley teachers keep parents in the dark: Teachers told colleagues they were "not at liberty to share" an Israel/Palestine lesson set directly with families. The Committee found that the lessons downplayed terrorism.
The NEA turns its back on an antisemitism watchdog: Internal documents show the union was already avoiding work with the Anti-Defamation League before members voted to cut ties in 2025.
The NEA bankrolls groups pushing antisemitic materials: Since October 7, 2023, the union has pledged thousands of dollars to Rethinking Schools and the Zinn Education Project, which the Committee identified as sources of antisemitic K-12 materials.

The Committee launched these investigations after antisemitic incidents surged following Hamas' October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks against Israel. In 2023 alone, antisemitic incidents in K-12 schools increased by 135 percent, according to the Anti-Defamation League.

The Committee will continue investigating antisemitism in K-12 schools and working to hold schools accountable for protecting Jewish students.

Read the full report HERE.

Read the Committee’s transcribed interview with School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington HERE.

View documents from the School District of Philadelphia HERE.

View documents from Berkeley Unified School District – Part 1 HERE.

View documents from Berkeley Unified School District – Part 2 HERE.

View documents from the NEA HERE.

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Walberg’s Bipartisan Bill to Combat Human Trafficking Signed into Law

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement after President Trump signed H.R.4307, Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act, bipartisan legislation that strengthens the Department of Labor’s (DOL) ability to identify human trafficking, protect vulnerable individuals, and combat exploitation:

“Today, we took a collective step forward in addressing the scourge of human trafficking,” said Chairman Walberg. “Very often, Department of Labor enforcement personnel are the first to encounter signs of human trafficking, forced labor, and exploitation; the Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act provides these employees with the tools and knowledge needed to detect and address this heinous crime. I’m proud this bipartisan legislation is now law, strengthening protections for the most vulnerable—including women and children—from exploitation.”

H.R. 4307, Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act:

Establishes guidelines to ensure DOL staff are provided needed training and equipped with sufficient tools and resources to report labor or sexual exploitation.
Establishes a clear framework for DOL employees to make referrals and further assist law enforcement in preventing labor or sexual exploitation.
Promotes DOL transparency and congressional oversight regarding DOL detection and response to human trafficking.

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ICYMI: The GOP’s Tuition Deflation Act

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

In Case You Missed It, last summer, Republicans passed the Working Families Tax Cuts, which capped federal student loans for graduate degrees. This provision was enacted in direct response to ballooning college costs and the student debt crisis.

For years, colleges have been able to spike tuition costs, knowing taxpayers would ultimately be on the hook when federal student loans went unpaid.

The Wall Street Journal perfectly outlines how the new law is lowering college costs.

The GOP’s Tuition Deflation Act
Wall Street Journal Editorial Board
October 18, 2026

Universities have raised prices time and again over the years to capture more student loan subsidies. Lo and behold, many are now slashing tuition for graduate programs in response to the new caps on student borrowing instituted by last year’s tax bill…

…Previously, borrowers could take out unlimited amounts of federal debt for graduate study. This spurred colleges to add more graduate programs and raise their prices…

The University of California-Irvine said it is cutting tuition for an MBA program “below the federal loan cap.” Santa Clara University will give incoming full-time law school students an annual $16,000 scholarship “to offset the impact of recent repeal of the Graduate Plus federal-loan program.”

Emory University said it will give full-time students pursuing online degrees in public health a $25,000 scholarship “in light of recent changes to graduate student loan programs” …

…This is a win for borrowers, and for taxpayers who stand behind the debt. It provides a lesson in how universities respond to financial incentives, as any other business.

Read the full op-ed here.

Chair Walberg Presses UCLA, UCSF on Discrimination Following Antisemitism Probe

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) is demanding answers from the University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine (UCLA Med) and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) over concerns about race and sex-based discrimination in their admissions and hiring practices.

In August 2025, Chairman Walberg launched investigations into antisemitism at UCLA Med and UCSF. That oversight, according to the Committee's new letters, “revealed a broader pernicious infrastructure at medical schools that perpetuates not only antisemitism but other forms of discrimination.”

At UCLA Med, the Committee cites a May 2026 Department of Justice finding that the medical school “discriminated against other applicants to benefit preferred race classes of Black and Hispanic.” The letter also points to whistleblower allegations that admissions officials pushed through unqualified candidates and used ZIP codes to identify applicants' race.

At UCSF, the Committee cites a September 2026 Department of Justice finding that “from 2023 through 2025, UCSF [School of Medicine] consistently accepted white and Asian applicants at far lower rates than black and Hispanic applicants.” The letter also raises concerns about guidance encouraging residency programs to set diversity targets and avoid relying strictly on standardized metrics.

Background:

Since 2023, the Committee has investigated antisemitism on college campuses through hearings, oversight letters, and reports. Most recently, in March 2026, the Committee released a majority staff report examining antisemitism in higher education and failures by university leadership to address it. In July, the Committee held a hearing examining the impact of DEI policies on medical education.

Read the letters to UCLA and UCSF.

@EdWorkforceCmte to Hold Pennsylvania Field Hearing on Expanding Education Freedom

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

On Friday, October 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET, the Education and Workforce Committee will hold a field hearing in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania titled “More Choices, Brighter Futures: Expanding Education Freedom.”

What:
Field hearing titled “More Choices, Brighter Futures: Expanding Education Freedom”

When:
10:00 a.m. ET on Friday, October 23, 2026

Where:
Northampton Community College, Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 East Third Street, 6th Floor, Room 605, Bethlehem, PA 18015

Press:
Media planning to cover the hearing must RSVP to sara@mail.house.gov. The hearing is open to the press and will be live-streamed on the Committee’s YouTube page.

Walberg Statement on September Jobs Report

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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:

“Today’s jobs report is good news for American workers and families. The economy added jobs last month, which means more Americans are working, earning a paycheck, and providing for their families.

“We want to keep that progress going. The Committee is working to help more Americans get the education and training they need, find good jobs, and build successful careers.

“When Americans have more opportunities to work and get ahead, our families, communities, and economy are stronger.”

Chairman Walberg on Sonderling Confirmation

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Keith Sonderling as Secretary of Labor:

"Congratulations to Secretary Keith Sonderling on his Senate confirmation to lead the Department of Labor. Keith has already demonstrated his commitment to supporting American workers, creating jobs, and removing burdensome regulations that limit opportunity."

"Keith understands that when American workers and job creators succeed, our country succeeds. I look forward to continuing to work with Secretary Sonderling to advance policies that expand opportunity for hardworking families, strengthen our workforce, support job creators, and ensure workers—not Washington bureaucrats—come first."

“More Choices, Brighter Futures: Expanding Education Freedom”

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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Northampton Community College
Fowler Family Southside Center
511 East Third Street
6th Floor, Room 605
Bethlehem, PA 18015

Opening Statement:

Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI)

Witnesses:

Mr. Nathan Benefield, Chief Policy Officer, Commonwealth Foundation
Ms. Ilen Perez-Valdes, Future Leaders Fellow, AFC
Ms. Susan Spicka, Executive Director, Education Voters of Pennsylvania
Mr. Eric Paisner, Chief Legal Officer, National Alliance for Public Charter Schools

Hearing Recap:

Hearing Recap: "More Choices, Brighter Futures: Expanding Education Freedom"

Press:
Media planning to cover the hearing must RSVP to sara@mail.house.gov

“Who Gets the Scholarship? How the Global Shift in College Sports Affects Americans”

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:15:00 GMT

2175 Rayburn Office Building
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Opening Statement:

Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT)

Witnesses:

Mr. Patrick McEnroe, Broadcaster, ESPN
Mr. Tommy Brown, Owner and CEO, One Heartbeat Inc.
Mr. Aaron S. Ament, M.A., J.D., President, National Student Legal Defense Network
Mr. Douglas DePeppe, J.D., LL.M., Lieutenant Colonel (Retired), US Army, Special Counsel, Buchalter LLP

Hearing Recap:

Hearing Recap: "Who Gets the Scholarship? How the Global Shift in College Sports Affects Americans"

“Out of Touch: When Union Politics Leave Workers Behind”

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:15:00 GMT

2175 Rayburn Office Building
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Opening Statement:

Rep. Rick Allen (R-GA)

Witnesses:

Mr. Thomas Jones, President, American Accountability Foundation
Mr. Akash Chougule, President, Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity
Dr. Adam Dean, Associate Professor of Political Science, The George Washington University
Mr. Greg Mourad, Vice President of Federal Affairs, National Right to Work Committee

Hearing Recap:

Hearing Recap: “Out of Touch: When Union Politics Leave Workers Behind”

"Less Red Tape, More Opportunity: Unleashing American Workers and Job Creators"

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:15:00 GMT

2175 Rayburn Office Building
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Opening Statement:

Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA)

Witnesses:

Mr. Austen Bannan, Employment Policy Fellow, Americans for Prosperity (AFP)
Ms. Elizabeth Milito, Executive Director, National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Legal Center
Ms. Rebecca L. Reindel, Director of Occupational Safety and Health, AFL-CIO
Dr. Douglas Holtz-Eakin, President, American Action Forum (AAF)

Hearing Recap:

Hearing Recap: "Less Red Tape, More Opportunity: Unleashing American Workers and Job Creators"

"Supporting Working Families: State-Led Child Care Solutions"

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:15:00 GMT

2175 Rayburn Office Building
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Opening Statement:

Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-CA)

Witnesses:

Ms. Ryan Page, Director of Child Care, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
Ms. Kate Shanks, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
Ms. Hanna Melnick, Senior Policy Advisor and Director of Early Learning Policy, Learning Policy Institute
Ms. Jude White, Assistant Commissioner for Child Care and Community Service, Tennessee Department of Human Services

Hearing Recap:

Hearing Recap: "Supporting Working Families: State-Led Child Care Solutions"

“Deployed, Not Disqualified: Defending Servicemembers in Our Schools”

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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Richmond City Hall
36725 Division Road
Richmond, MI 48062

Opening Statement:

Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI)

Witnesses:

Mr. Chris Neeley, Superintendent, South Carolina Public Charter School District, Columbia, South Carolina
Mrs. Amy Stier, Richmond, Michigan
Mr. Jonathan Butcher, Acting Director of the Center for Education Policy and Will Skillman Senior Research Fellow, Heritage Foundation, Greenville, South Carolina

Hearing Recap:

Hearing Recap: “Deployed, Not Disqualified: Defending Servicemembers in Our Schools”

Press:
Media planning to cover the hearing must RSVP to sara@mail.house.gov

H.R. 8781, H.R. 4986, H.R. 8747, H.R. 8183, H.R. 9723, H.R. 8660, H.R. 8347, H.R. 6213, H.R. 8775, & H.R. 5267

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:15:00 GMT

2175 Rayburn Office Building
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Opening Statement:

Chairman Walberg (R-MI)

Agenda:

H.R. 8781, Title IX Clarification Act of 2026
- ANS
H.R. 4986, Parents Opt-in Protection Act
- ANS
H.R. 8747, K-12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026
- ANS
H.R. 8183, Modernizing Access to Talents, Credentials, and Hiring (MATCH) Act of 2026
- ANS
H.R. 9723, Fit Future Act
- ANS
H.R. 8660, Valuing Employee Stock Today (VEST) Act
- ANS
H.R. 8347, Reinforcing Underserved, Rural, and Local (RURAL) Healthcare Act
- ANS
H.R. 6213, Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025
- ANS
H.R. 8775, Ending Predator Access to Union Power Act
- ANS
H.R. 5267, American Franchise Act
- ANS

H.R. 8781, Title IX Clarification Act
VOTE ORDER		AMENDMENT HOLC ID	OFFERED BY		MOTION/ACTION	VOTE TOTAL
VOICE		H8781ANS_001	Rep. Mary Miller		Passed by Voice	VOICE
1		Final Passage	Rep. Jodey Arrington		Motion to Report bill, as amended	18Y – 15N
H.R. 4986, Parents Opt-in Protection Act
VOTE ORDER		AMENDMENT HOLC ID	OFFERED BY		MOTION/ACTION	VOTE TOTAL
VOICE		4986ANS_01	Rep. Mary Miller		Passed by Voice	VOICE
2		Final Passage	Rep. Mary Miller		Motion to Report bill, as amended	18Y – 15N
H.R. 8747, AI Literacy and Readiness Act
VOTE ORDER		AMENDMENT HOLC ID	OFFERED BY		MOTION/ACTION	VOTE TOTAL
3		SCOTT_8747AMD_02	Ranking Member Bobby Scott		Recorded Vote	15Y – 18N
VOICE		HAYES_HAYECT_071	Rep. Jahana Hayes		Failed by Voice	VOICE
VOICE		8747ANS_01	Rep. Burgess Owens		Passed by Voice	VOICE
4		Final Passage	Rep. Randy Fine		Motion to Report bill, as amended	18Y – 15N
H.R. 8183, Modernizing Access to Talents, Credentials, and Hiring (MATCH) Act
VOTE ORDER		AMENDMENT HOLC ID	OFFERED BY		MOTION/ACTION	VOTE TOTAL
VOICE		HR8183_ANS_2	Rep. Burgess Owens		Passed by Voice	VOICE
5		Final Passage	Rep. Burgess Owens		Motion to Report bill, as amended	33Y – 0N
H.R. 9723, *Fit Future Act*
VOTE ORDER		AMENDMENT HOLC ID	OFFERED BY		MOTION/ACTION	VOTE TOTAL
VOICE		MCBATH_9723AMD_03	Rep. Lucy McBath		Passed by Voice	VOICE
6		HAYES_HAYCT_072	Rep. Jahana Hayes		Recorded Vote	15Y – 18N
VOICE		MANNION_9723AMD_01	Rep. John Mannion		Passed by Voice	VOICE
VOICE		HR9723ANS_01	Rep. Glenn Grothman		Passed by Voice	VOICE
7		Final Passage	Rep. Ryan Mackenzie		Motion to Report bill, as amended	33Y – 0N
H.R. 8660, Valuing Employee Stock Today Act
VOTE ORDER		AMENDMENT HOLC ID	OFFERED BY		MOTION/ACTION	VOTE TOTAL
VOICE		8660ANS_01	Rep. Ryan Mackenzie		Passed by Voice	VOICE
8		Final Passage	Rep. Ryan Mackenzie		Motion to Report bill, as amended	18Y – 15N
H.R. 8347, Reinforcing Underserved, Rural, and Local Healthcare Act
VOTE ORDER		AMENDMENT HOLC ID	OFFERED BY		MOTION/ACTION	VOTE TOTAL
VOICE		8347ANS_01	Rep. Burgess Owens		Passed by Voice	VOICE
9		Final Passage	Rep. Burgess Owens		Motion to report bill, as amended	18Y – 15N
H.R. 6213, Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2026
VOTE ORDER	AMENDMENT HOLC ID			OFFERED BY	MOTION/ACTION		VOTE TOTAL
10	ADAMS_ADAMNC_612			Rep. Alma Adams	Recorded Vote		15Y – 18N
VOICE	HEAT_SAFETY_ANS			Rep. Mark Messmer	Passed by Voice		VOICE
11	Final Passage			Rep. Mark Messmer	Motion to report bill, as amended		18Y – 15N
H.R. 5267, American Franchise Act
VOTE ORDER	AMENDMENT HOLC ID			OFFERED BY	MOTION/ACTION		VOTE TOTAL
12	SCOTT_AMD_01			Ranking Member Bobby Scott	Recorded Vote		15Y – 18N
13	SCOTT_AMD_04			Ranking Member Scott	Recorded Vote		15Y – 18N
VOICE	HR5267_ANS			Del. James Moylan	Passed by Voice		VOICE
14	Final Passage			Rep. Kevin Hern	Motion to report bill, as amended		18Y – 15N
H.R. 8775, *Ending Predator Access to Union Power* *Act*
VOTE ORDER	AMENDMENT HOLC ID			OFFERED BY	MOTION/ACTION		VOTE TOTAL
N/A	ADAMS_HR8775AMD_03			Rep. Alma Adams	Offered and Withdrawn		N/A
VOICE	SCOTT_HR8775AMD_02			Ranking Member Bobby Scott	Failed by Voice		VOICE
15	SCOTT_HR8775AMD_01			Ranking Member Bobby Scott	Recorded Vote		15Y – 18N
VOICE	HR8775_ANS			Rep. Joe Wilson	Passed by Voice		VOICE
16	Final Passage			Rep. Joe Wilson	Motion to report bill, as amended		33Y – 0N

"Broken Trust: How the Biden-Harris DOL Leaked Confidential Information"

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:15:00 GMT

2175 Rayburn Office Building
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Opening Statement:

Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA)

Witness:

The Honorable Anthony P. D’Esposito, Inspector General, DOL

Hearing Recap:
Hearing Recap: Broken Trust: How the Biden-Harris DOL Leaked Confidential Information

H.R. 9607, H.R. 9609, H.R. 9602, H.R. 9603, H.R. 9605, H.R. 9606, H.R. 9611, H.R. 9610, H.R. 9608, & H.R. 9604

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:15:00 GMT

2175 Rayburn Office Building
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Opening Statement:

Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI)

Agenda:

H.R. 9607, Less Bureaucracy, Better Workforce Development Act
- ANS
H.R. 9609, Less Bureaucracy, Better Student Aid Act
- ANS
H.R. 9602, Less Bureaucracy, Better Foreign Gift Transparency Act
- ANS
H.R. 9603, Less Bureaucracy, Better International Education Oversight Act
- ANS
H.R. 9605, Less Bureaucracy, Better Foreign Medical Accreditation Act
- ANS
H.R. 9606, Less Bureaucracy, Better Child Care for Student Parents Act
- ANS
H.R. 9611, Less Bureaucracy, Better Higher Education Act
- ANS
H.R. 9610, Less Bureaucracy, Better K-12 Education Act
- ANS
H.R. 9608, Less Bureaucracy, Better Family Engagement Act
- ANS
H.R. 9604, Less Bureaucracy, Better Tribal Education Act
- ANS

H.R. 9607, Less Bureaucracy, Better Workforce Development Act
VOTE ORDER		AMENDMENT HOLC ID	OFFERED BY		MOTION/ACTION	VOTE TOTAL
1		COURTNEY_9607AMD_05	Rep. Joe Courtney		Recorded Vote	16Y – 18N
2		SCOTT_9607AMD_01	Ranking Member Bobby Scott		Recorded Vote	17Y – 18N
3		SCOTT_9607AMD_04	Ranking Member Bobby Scott		Recorded Vote	16Y – 19N
4		SCOTT_9607AMD_02	Ranking Member Bobby Scott		Recorded Vote	16Y – 19N
VOICE		HR9607ANS_01	Chairman Tim Walberg		Passed by Voice	VOICE
5		Final Passage	Chairman Tim Walberg		Motion to Report bill, as amended	19Y – 16N
H.R. 9609, Less Bureaucracy, Better Student Aid Act
VOTE ORDER		AMENDMENT HOLC ID	OFFERED BY		MOTION/ACTION	VOTE TOTAL
6		ADAMS_9609AMD_06	Rep. Alma Adams		Recorded Vote	16Y – 19N
7		ADAMS_9609AMD_08A	Rep. Alma Adams		Recorded Vote	16Y – 19N
8		ADAMS_9609AMD_04	Rep. Alma Adams		Recorded Vote	17Y – 18N
9		SCOTT_9609AMD_05	Ranking Member Bobby Scott		Recorded Vote	16Y – 19N
10		SCOTT_9609AMD_09	Ranking Member Bobby Scott		Recorded Vote	16Y – 19N
11		MCBATH_9609AMD_01	Rep. Lucy McBath		Recorded Vote	16Y – 19N
12		COURTN_049	Rep. Joe Courtney		Recorded Vote	16Y – 19N
13		SCOTT_9609AMD_07	Ranking Member Bobby Scott		Recorded Vote	17Y – 18N
VOICE		HR9609ANS_01	Chairman Tim Walberg		Passed by Voice	VOICE
14		Final Passage	Chairman Tim Walberg		Motion to Report bill, as amended	19Y – 16N
H.R. 9602, Less Bureaucracy, Better International Foreign Gift Transparency Act
VOTE ORDER		AMENDMENT HOLC ID	OFFERED BY		MOTION/ACTION	VOTE TOTAL
VOICE		HR9602ANS_01	Rep. Michael Baumgartner		Passed by Voice	VOICE
15		Final Passage	Rep. Michael Baumgartner		Motion to Report bill, as amended	20Y – 16N
H.R. 9603, Less Bureaucracy, Better International Education Oversight Act
VOTE ORDER		AMENDMENT HOLC ID	OFFERED BY		MOTION/ACTION	VOTE TOTAL
VOICE		HR9603ANS_01	Rep. Joe Wilson		Passed by Voice	VOICE
16		Final Passage	Rep. Joe Wilson		Motion to Report bill, as amended	20Y – 16N
H.R. 9605, *Less Bureaucracy, Better Foreign Medical Accreditation Act*
VOTE ORDER		AMENDMENT HOLC ID	OFFERED BY		MOTION/ACTION	VOTE TOTAL
17		BONAMICI_9605AMD_01	Rep. Suzanne Bonamici		Recorded Vote	16Y – 20N
VOICE		HR9605ANS_01	Rep. Glenn Grothman		Passed by Voice	VOICE
18		Final Passage	Rep. Glenn Grothman		Motion to Report bill, as amended	20Y – 16N
H.R. 9606, Less Bureaucracy, Better Child Care for Student Parents Act
VOTE ORDER		AMENDMENT HOLC ID	OFFERED BY		MOTION/ACTION	VOTE TOTAL
19		BONAMICI_H9606AM_001	Rep. Suzanne Bonamici		Recorded Vote	16Y – 20N
20		SCOTT_9606AMD_01A	Ranking Member Bobby Scott		Recorded Vote	17Y – 19N
VOICE		HR9606ANS_01	Rep. Bob Onder		Passed by Voice	VOICE
21		Final Passage	Rep. Bob Onder		Motion to Report bill, as amended	20Y – 16N
H.R. 9611, Less Bureaucracy, Better Higher Education Act
VOTE ORDER		AMENDMENT HOLC ID	OFFERED BY		MOTION/ACTION	VOTE TOTAL
22		TAKANO_9611AMD_03	Rep. Mark Takano		Recorded Vote	16Y – 20N
23		ADAMS_9611AMD_01	Rep. Alma Adams		Recorded Vote	16Y – 20N
24		ADAMS_ADAMNC_610	Rep. Alma Adams		Recorded Vote	16Y – 20N
25		SCOTT_9611AMD_05	Ranking Member Scott		Recorded Vote	16Y – 20N
VOICE		HR9611ANS_01	Rep. Mark Harris		Passed by Voice	VOICE
26		Final Passage	Rep. Mark Harris		Motion to report bill, as amended	20Y – 16N
H.R. 9608, Less Bureaucracy, Better Family Engagement Act
VOTE ORDER	AMENDMENT HOLC ID			OFFERED BY	MOTION/ACTION		VOTE TOTAL
27	SCOTT_9608AMD_01			Ranking Member Scott	Recorded Vote		15Y – 20N
28	MCBATH_9608AMD_02			Rep. Lucy McBath	Recorded Vote		15Y – 20N
29	SCOTT_9608AMD_05			Ranking Member Scott	Recorded Vote		15Y – 20N
VOICE	HR9608ANS_01			Rep. Burgess Owens	Passed by Voice		VOICE
30	Final Passage			Rep. Mary Miller	Motion to report bill, as amended		20Y – 15N
H.R. 9604, Less Bureaucracy, Better Tribal Education Act
VOTE ORDER	AMENDMENT HOLC ID			OFFERED BY	MOTION/ACTION		VOTE TOTAL
31	SCOTT_9604AMD_02			Ranking Member Scott	Recorded Vote		15Y – 20N
VOICE	HR9604ANS_01			Rep. Burgess Owens	Passed by Voice		VOICE
32	Final Passage			Rep. Burgess Owens	Motion to report bill, as amended		20Y – 15N
H.R. 9610, Less Bureaucracy, Better K-12 Education Act
VOTE ORDER	AMENDMENT HOLC ID			OFFERED BY	MOTION/ACTION		VOTE TOTAL
33	ADAMS_9610AMD_01			Rep. Alma Adams	Recorded Vote		16Y – 19N
34	TAKANO_9610AMD_02			Rep. Mark Takano	Recorded Vote		16Y – 19N
35	SCOTT_9610AMD_04			Ranking Member Scott	Recorded Vote		15Y – 20N
36	MANNION_9610AMD_05			Rep. John Mannion	Recorded Vote		16Y – 19N
37	BONAMICI_9610AMD_09			Rep. Suzanne Bonamici	Recorded Vote		15Y – 20N
38	SCOTT_9610AMD_03			Ranking Member Scott	Recorded Vote		15Y – 20N
39	SCOTT_9610AMD_06			Ranking Member Scott	Recorded Vote		15Y – 20N
40	SCOTT_9610AMD_08			Ranking Member Scott	Recorded Vote		15Y – 20N
VOICE	HR9604ANS_01			Rep. Mark Harris	Passed by Voice		VOICE
41	Final Passage			Rep. Mark Harris	Motion to report bill, as amended		19Y – 16N

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Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center
Hull McKnight Building
Augusta University
1 11th Street
Augusta, GA 30901

Opening Statement:

Rep. Rick Allen (R-GA)

Witnesses:

Mr. Ajikumar Parayil, Founder and CEO, Manus Bio, Boston, Massachusetts
Mr. Brad Edenfield, Farmer and General Manager, RT Farms Inc., Burke County, Georgia
Mr. Tony Barlow, Vice President, Communications Workers of America, Local 3204, Atlanta, Georgia
Dr. Jeffery Talbert, Professor and Department Chair in AI and Health, Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar, Department of Artificial Intelligence and Health, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia