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Walberg, Allen Demand Answers from Union Leader on Reports of Embezzlement

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Rick Allen (R-GA) sent a letter to David Heindel, President of Seafarers International Union, after reports raised concerns of embezzlement of workers’ money from two of the union’s political action committees (PACs).

In the letter, Walberg and Allen write: “Recent reporting, including an article citing documents filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), has raised significant concerns regarding financial accountability, internal controls, and possible breaches of fiduciary duty involving these PACs. Workers’ political contributions should never function as a personal checking account for union insiders. The apparent absence of meaningful safeguards raises the troubling question of whether anyone was watching the money at all.”

The letter continues: “Based on the reporting, the Committee understands that this former treasurer of both PACs was your daughter, Chelsea Diab, also known as Chelsea Heindel. In her position as treasurer, she reportedly exercised substantial control over the financial operations of both PACs during the period in question. The Committee is particularly troubled that the suspected misconduct may have persisted for years before being detected.”

The letter concludes: “When union leadership fails to implement basic financial safeguards, it is rank-and-file workers who ultimately bear the cost. As such, the Committee expects labor organizations entrusted with the stewardship of members’ dues to maintain rigorous safeguards and uphold the highest standards of accountability. All union members deserve confidence that their contributions are protected from fraud, abuse, and mismanagement—not enriching insiders.”

Read the letter here.

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Chairman Walberg on May Jobs Report

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) released the following statement in response to the Department of Labor’s May jobs report:

“Today's employment report is welcome news for American workers, families, and job creators. The U.S. economy added 172,000 jobs in May, significantly outperforming expectations and demonstrating the continued strength and resilience of the American workforce. Simply put, today's report is proof that when government gets out of the way, businesses grow, jobs are created, and American workers benefit.

"By promoting economic freedom, expanding opportunity, and equipping workers with the skills they need to succeed, we can build on today's positive momentum and ensure long-term prosperity for all Americans."

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Hearing Recap: “Examining the Policies and Priorities of the NLRB”

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:50:00 GMT

Today, the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions held a hearing with National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Chairman James Murphy and General Counsel Crystal Carey—the first sitting Member or General Counsel of the NLRB to appear before the Committee in nearly 20 years.

Subcommittee Chairman Rick Allen (R-GA) started the hearing by asking General Counsel Carey, why negotiations for an initial union contract can take so long.

“From my experience I can tell you there are many things that come into play after a unit is certified or voluntarily recognized by an employer. That includes extensive requests for information relating to the specific employer, the industry, the business, the wants [and] needs of the employees in the union. Those take time to respond to and we need to provide time for the union also to put together their proposal,” Ms. Carey explained.

Simply put, the negotiation process shouldn’t be rushed. Workers deserve to have time to gather information and decide what to include in their contract.

Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) highlighted the need for government to stay out of union negotiations. “The Supreme Court said about collective bargaining and I quote, ‘it was recognized from the beginning that agreement might in some cases be impossible and it was never intended that the government would in such cases step in, become a party to the negotiations, and impose its own views of a desirable settlement,’” he said.

Unfortunately, several Members of Congress are pushing for legislation that puts a clock on union negotiations and requires a third party to step in if a first agreement is taking too long.

A recent report shows that the Biden-Harris NLRB pursued sweeping policy changes, allowing case backlogs to grow to thousands of unresolved labor disputes. Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) asked General Counsel Carey more about how mismanagement created a significant backlog of cases.

“Honestly, it was a mess…There were so many cases that were prioritized to be sent to advice because the former general counsel wanted to overturn precedent that cases were being stalled out in regions repeatedly…,” she explained.

Rep. Bob Onder (R-MO) highlighted his bill the Worker Enfranchisement Act, which requires two-thirds of eligible employees to be present in unionization elections for the results to be deemed valid.

“You’re absolutely right, the more voters present the better it is. That’s one reason why we have a preference for in-person manual ballot elections—[it creates] the highest participation rate,” said Chairman Murphy.

The Biden-Harris NLRB's Cemex decision expanded card-check organizing and mandatory union recognition, making it easier for unions to gain representation without traditional secret-ballot elections. Chairman Walberg raised concerns over the effects of the Cemex decision in a letter to Chairman Murphy in April after reports surfaced of a fraudulent card check certification. The Committee is protecting worker choice and the democratic process in the workplace.

Bottom line: The Biden-Harris NLRB prioritized expanding union power over protecting worker choice and maintaining longstanding labor-law precedent. The Trump administration is working to restore balance, worker freedom, and neutrality at the NLRB.

Allen Holds Hearing on Policies and Priorities of the NLRB

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Today, Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Rick Allen (R-GA) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled "Examining the Policies and Priorities of the NLRB":

"Today’s hearing will examine the policies and priorities of the National Labor Relations Board under the leadership of Chairman James Murphy and General Counsel Crystal Carey. The Biden-Harris NLRB worked tirelessly to prop up unpopular unions. The Trump NLRB has its work cut out for it, and today we will hear how the Board is working to fix the damage caused by the previous administration.

"The NLRB was designed to be a neutral arbiter of workplace disputes; however, during the Biden-Harris administration, the Board sided with union leaders, even when doing so meant undermining worker choice.

"The Board’s 2023 Cemex decision expanded card-check organizing and imposed mandatory union recognition—certifying unions that never won a vote. The Board also restored Obama-era policies, including the blocking charge rule, which often delayed votes to remove a union for months or years.

"The previous administration’s Board curtailed employers’ ability to speak freely with employees about what it means to choose union representation and limited employers’ ability to protect employees from discrimination and harassment at work.

"The 2024 Amazon.com Services LLC decision overturned 75 years of Board precedent, ruling that it is an unfair labor practice for an employer to require employees to attend a meeting during which the employer expresses its views on unionization. The Stericycle and Lion Elastomers decisions made it harder for employers to discipline employees who use racist, sexist, or sexually explicit language at work.

"Finally, the Biden-Harris Board waged an aggressive campaign to classify more Americans as employees under the National Labor Relations Act. They did so in an effort to increase the number of potential union members in the hopes of funneling additional millions of dollars to union leaders who turn around and funnel that money to the political priorities of the Democrat Party. In the view of the previous administration’s General Counsel and Board, graduate students, student athletes, and independent contractors should all be classified as employees, organized into unions, and required to pay union dues.

"The Biden-Harris Board is gone, but General Counsel Carey, Chairman Murphy, and the rest of the Board are left to deal with the consequences. During the Biden-Harris years, the case backlog tripled. Open non-postal employer cases rose from 5,900 at the end of 2020 to 17,409 at the end of 2024. Closed cases dropped below new filings every year from 2022 to 2024. Median processing time for closed cases nearly doubled. And the informal settlement rate plummeted from 8.2 percent to 3.6 percent.

"No matter how hard the Board works to reduce its case backlog, it can only decide so many cases while operating with three members instead of five and adhering to its tradition of overruling precedent only with three votes. I encourage the Senate to confirm President Trump’s additional nominees to fill the remaining vacancies so the Board can quickly reduce the backlog.

"Chairman Murphy and General Counsel Carey, you are the first sitting General Counsel and Member of the NLRB to appear before the Committee in nearly 20 years. I look forward to hearing your plans to address NLRB’s challenges and continue protecting the rights of workers."

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Walberg: House Moves to Shut Down Child Care Scams, Protect Families and Taxpayers

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) released the following statement after the House passed H .R. 7726, Stop Child Care Scams Act—legislation that cracks down on fraud, strengthens oversight, and protects taxpayer dollars in federal child care assistance programs:

“Americans deserve to know their taxpayer dollars are helping families—not lining the pockets of fraudsters. We’ve already seen bad actors exploit weak oversight, including schemes in Minnesota where so-called ‘learning centers’ stole millions meant for children.This legislation puts an end to those abuses by strengthening oversight, increasing accountability, and ensuring funds go where they’re intended. Cracking down on waste, fraud, and abuse will protect taxpayers, ensure opportunity, and help more parents access the child care they need to get to work. Simply put, this bill makes sure fraudsters don’t come before families.”

BACKGROUND:
Stop Child Care Scams Act includes eight reforms to crack down on fraud and force accountability:

Child Care Payment Integrity and Fraud Accountability Act (Rep. Messmer)
Current law masks fraud by lumping it in with other payment errors. This bill forces states to track and report fraud directly—because you can’t stop what you refuse to measure.

Combating Regulatory Abuse, Closing Known Deficiencies, and Overseeing Waste Nationwide (CRACKDOWN) Act (Rep. Grothman)
States that allow improper payments to spiral out of control will be held accountable. A clear 5 percent threshold ensures problems are addressed before they explode.

Child Care Integrity Monitoring Act (Rep. Onder)
Ends the hands-off approach to oversight by requiring regular audits and labeling chronic violators as high-risk.

Safeguarding Taxpayer Dollars in Child Care Act (Rep. Foxx)
Fraudulent providers will no longer be able to game the system by jumping between programs. If you cheat one program, you’re out of both.

No Waivers for Fraud Act (Rep. Wilson)
No more free passes. States that fail to enforce the rules cannot use HHS waivers to doge accountability.

Stop Child Care Fraud Act (Rep. Rulli)
Fraud often goes undetected because agencies don’t communicate. This bill forces coordination so red flags aren’t ignored.

Closing the Provider Fraud Gap Act (Rep. Owens)
As taxpayer dollars continue to go out the door, this report identifies exactly where fraud is slipping through the cracks.

No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act (Rep. Miller)
Replaces bureaucratic discretion with mandatory action. If states fail to address fraud, funding consequences will follow—no exceptions.

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Hearing Recap: “Building an AI-Ready America: Higher Education in the Age of AI”

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Today, the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development held a hearing to examine how artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting higher education. This was the seventh hearing in a series examining artificial intelligence.

Subcommittee Chairman Burgess Owens (R-UT) started the hearing by highlighting how higher education is adapting to the AI era.

“AI can personalize instruction in ways that a single instructor teaching many students simply cannot do. It can identify students who are struggling before they fall behind. It can reduce the administrative burdens that consume faculty and staff time, freeing them to focus on students. AI can also help better align academic programs with the knowledge and skills employers need,” he said.

Rep. Mark Harris (R-NC) asked Dr. Dave Duke, Chief Product Officer for Higher Education at McGraw Hill, how higher education can better equip students with the skills, adaptability, and AI literacy necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing economy. “One way is to integrate it into the curriculum. We could define the set of skills the students need to make sure that they get them along the way,” Dr. Duke explained.

Rep. Bob Onder (R-MO) asked witnesses how to prevent students from outsourcing critical thinking skills to AI.

“When [AI is used] to support the kind of personalization we’ve discussed earlier, great! When it’s to do the cognitive automation where you’re not doing the work, that’s a huge problem,” said Mr. Michael B. Horn, Author & Adjunct Professor at Harvard Graduate School of Education. “Having a clear set of what’s the learning objective? what are the tools allowed? how are we going to assess it? [is critical].”

Innovation must be paired with responsibility. Clear policies and responsible implementation can help ensure AI strengthens, rather than undermines, educational outcomes.

In an exchange with Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Mr. Jonathan Fozard, Chief Information Officer at Florida State University, discussed how to keep people at the center of AI.

“We have to use critical thinking skills to be able to determine and differentiate fact from fiction…if we view AI through this lens of being the sole source of truth, we negate the human aspect,” Mr. Fozard said.

Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) summarized the issue at hand perfectly. “We should welcome this inevitable reality—technology has changed how the world works since the horse and buggy. We didn’t look back, we looked forward and that’s what we need to do here as well. Our education system has a challenge—to prepare [our students] for the reality, not train them for the jobs that will no longer exist,” he said.

Bottom line: The future workforce will be shaped by AI. Higher education has an opportunity to help America lead by preparing students for emerging careers, fostering innovation, and ensuring AI is used responsibly to strengthen learning and economic opportunity.

Chair Walberg: End Fraud in Child Care Programs

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) today spoke on the House Floor in support of H.R. 7726, Stop Child Care Scams Act, legislation that cracks down on fraud in federal child care assistance programs so taxpayer dollars reach the children and families they are intended to serve.

Chairman Walberg's remarks, as prepared for delivery:

"Fraud isn’t new—but what we’ve seen in recent years is staggering. Billions of dollars have been stolen from programs meant to help children and families. As Americans work day-in and day-out to put food on the table and support their families, fraudsters are lining their pockets with dollars meant to help hungry Americans and innocent children.

"And let me make one thing perfectly clear: every dollar stolen through fraud is a dollar that cannot help feed a hungry person or provide child care for kids and families who need it.

"Minnesota has become a glaring example of this failure. Fake businesses like the now-infamous "Quality Learning Center' claimed to serve children—but in reality, many of these facilities sat empty with no students and no staff.

"The scale of this abuse is staggering. An estimated $9 billion lost to fraud. That’s $9 billion that could have supported real child care services or fed families in need. Instead, weak oversight allowed criminals to get rich at the expense of children and taxpayers.

"And it doesn’t stop there. During the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders of the nonprofit group Feeding Our Future stole more than $250 million in federal nutrition funds meant for hungry children. Instead, those dollars were spent lavishly on luxury cars and mansions. That is not just fraud, it is theft from the most vulnerable.

"Unfortunately, this problem extends far beyond one state. Across the country, fraudsters are taking advantage of gaps in oversight while taxpayers foot the bill.

"That is why this legislation is so important. In March, my Committee passed the eight bills included in this package. I want to thank Representatives Messmer, Grothman, Onder, Foxx, Wilson, Rulli, Owens, and Miller for their hard work to tackle this problem.

"Each of their bills is included in the Stop Child Care Scams Act, which delivers common-sense reforms to restore integrity to these programs. It strengthens auditing, data sharing, and increases reporting requirements to detect and prevent fraud.

"Just as importantly it kicks fraudsters out of assistance programs—ensuring bad actors can’t jump between federal assistance programs to defraud hardworking Americans.

"This bill is guided by a simple principle: taxpayer money meant for children and working families should never be lost to waste, fraud, or abuse.

"We know most child care providers are doing the right thing. But when fraud runs rampant, it drives up costs, reduces access, and undermines trust in the system. If we want to protect affordable, high-quality child care, we must first eliminate the fraud draining these programs.

"I urge my colleagues to support the Stop Child Care Scams Act to protect children, restore accountability, and ensure these programs serve those who truly need them."

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Allen to Hold Hearing on the Policies and Priorities of the NLRB — Tomorrow at 10:15

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Tomorrow, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, chaired by Rep. Rick Allen (R-GA), will hold a hearing titled “Examining the Policies and Priorities of the NLRB.”

What:
Subcommittee hearing titled “Examining the Policies and Priorities of the NLRB”

When:
10:15 a.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2026

Where:
2175 Rayburn House Office Building

Witnesses:

The Honorable James R. Murphy, Chairman, National Labor Relations Board
The Honorable Crystal S. Carey, General Counsel, National Labor Relations Board

Press:
The hearing is open to the press and will be live-streamed on the Committee’s YouTube page.

Owens Holds Hearing on Higher Education in the Age of AI

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Today, Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee Chairman Burgess Owens (R-UT) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at the seventh hearing in a series examining artificial intelligence, titled "Building an AI-Ready America: Higher Education in the Age of AI":

"In just a few years, AI use has grown dramatically across every segment of campus life. Students are using it to study, write, and problem-solve. Faculty are using it to redesign courses and rethink instruction, and administrators are using it to reduce paperwork burdens. This is not a passing trend—it is a seismic shift in how learning happens and how institutions operate.

"This shift brings extraordinary opportunities. AI can personalize instruction in ways that a single instructor teaching many students simply cannot do. It can identify students who are struggling before they fall behind. It can reduce the administrative burdens that consume faculty and staff time, freeing them to focus on students.

"AI can also help better align academic programs with the knowledge and skills employers need. The students in classrooms today will need to understand not only how to use AI, but also how to evaluate it critically, recognize its limitations, and exercise the kind of judgment that automation cannot replace.

"At the same time, the challenges of AI are significant. If students can produce polished work without genuine learning, the value of a credential is diminished for employers, institutions, and students. Academic integrity frameworks built for a previous era are under significant strain, and institutions are still working out how to respond. Concerns about bias, data privacy, and cybersecurity remain unresolved. And many educators are rightly asking what widespread use of AI could mean for foundational skills like writing, critical thinking, and problem solving.

"The right response is neither knee-jerk prohibition, nor careless adoption. It is thoughtful leadership, grounded in a commitment to student success. Some institutions are already demonstrating what that looks like with AI literacy initiatives, faculty development programs, and partnerships with employers designed around evolving workforce needs.

"Our global competitors are investing heavily in AI and integrating it into their educational systems. Employers are building their operations around it. Higher education has both the opportunity and the obligation to help lead this transition rather than simply endure it.

"Today’s hearing gives us an opportunity to examine how higher education can rise to this challenge, uphold the core mission of higher education, and ensure students are prepared to succeed in an AI-driven world."

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REMINDER: Walberg to Hold Hearing on Superintendents Breaking Trust in America's Schools

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, 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 Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Where:
2175 Rayburn House Office Building

Republican Witnesses:

Dr. Aaron Spence, Superintendent, Loudoun County Public Schools
Dr. Maria Su, Superintendent, San Francisco Unified School District
Dr. Macquline King, Superintendent and CEO, Chicago Public Schools

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

"On Call for America: Strengthening Access Through Locum Tenens Providers"

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:15:00 GMT

2175 Rayburn Office Building
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Witnesses:

Mr. Jonathon Wolfson, Visiting Fellow, Institute for the American Worker (14AW)
Ms. Autumn Begay, Senior Corporate Counsel, CHG Healthcare
Dr. Katie Wells, Senior Fellow, AI and Healthcare, AI Now Institute
Dr. Liya Palagashvili, Senior Research Fellow, Mercatus Center at George Mason University

"Calling the Fouls: Accountability and Transparency in NCAA Enforcement"

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Memphis, TN
This hearing will begin at 9:00 AM CDT
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Credentialed media planning to cover the hearing need to RSVP to Audra.McGeorge@mail.house.gov

“Examining the Policies and Priorities of the NLRB"

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:15:00 GMT

2175 Rayburn Office Building
Watch

Opening Statement:

Rep. Rick Allen (R-GA)

Witnesses:

The Honorable James R. Murphy, Chairman, National Labor Relations Board
The Honorable Crystal S. Carey, General Counsel, National Labor Relations Board

Hearing Recap:

Hearing Recap: "Examining the Policies and Priorities of the NLRB"

"Building an AI-Ready America: Higher Education in the Age of AI"

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:15:00 GMT

2175 Rayburn Office Building
Watch

Opening Statement:

Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT)

Witnesses:

Mr. Jonathan Fozard, Chief Information Officer, Florida State University
Dr. Dave Duke, Chief Product Officer for Higher Education, McGraw Hill
Dr. Bridget Burns, CEO, University Innovation Alliance
Mr. Michael B. Horn, Author & Adjunct Professor, Harvard Graduate School of Education

Hearing Recap:

Hearing Recap: "Building an AI-Ready America: Higher Education in the Age of AI"

H.R. 8736, H.R. 8705, H.R. 7362, H.R. 7895, & H.R. 8684

Thu, 21 May 2026 14:15:00 GMT

2175 Rayburn Office Building
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Agenda:

H.R. 8736; Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act

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H.R. 8705; Civics and History Advancement to Restore Learning, Integrity, and Education (CHARLIE) Act

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H.R. 7362; Form 5500 Filing Simplification Act

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H.R. 7895; PBM Kickback Prohibition Act

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H.R. 8684; Transparency in Billing Act of 2026

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Amendments and Motions Offered:

H.R. 8736, Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act
VOTE ORDER	AMENDMENT HOLC ID	OFFERED BY	MOTION/ACTION	VOTE TOTAL
1	MCBATH_AMD_EMPTA	Rep. McBath	Recorded Vote	15Y – 18N
N/A	SCOTVA_063	Ranking Member Bobby Scott	Offered and Withdrawn	Offered and Withdrawn
VOICE	ANS8736_01	Rep. Glenn Grothman	Passed by Voice	VOICE
2	Final Passage	Rep. Glenn Grothman	Motion to Report bill, as amended	18Y – 15N
H.R. 8705, Civics and History Advancement to Restore Learning, Integrity, and Education (CHARLIE) Act
VOTE ORDER	AMENDMENT HOLC ID	OFFERED BY	MOTION/ACTION	VOTE TOTAL
3	BONAMI_100	Rep. Suzanne Bonamici	Recorded Vote	15Y – 19N
4	ADAMNC_587	Rep. Alma Adams	Recorded Vote	15Y – 19N
5	GRIJAZ_114	Rep. Adelita Grijalva	Recorded Vote	15Y – 19N
6	SCOTT_AMD_03	Ranking Member Bobby Scott	Recorded Vote	15Y – 19N
7	SCOTT_AMD_04	Ranking Member Bobby Scott	Recorded Vote	15Y – 19N
8	SCOTT_AMD_06	Ranking Member Bobby Scott	Recorded Vote	15Y – 19N
VOICE	MUANS8705_01	Rep. Burgess Owens	Passed by Voice	VOICE
9	Final Passage	Rep. Burgess Owens	Motion to Report bill, as amended	19Y – 15N
H.R. 7362, Form 5500 Filing Simplification Act
VOTE ORDER	AMENDMENT HOLC ID	OFFERED BY	MOTION/ACTION	VOTE TOTAL
VOICE	HR7362_ANS	Rep. Glenn Grothman	Passed by Voice	VOICE
10	Final Passage	Rep. Glenn Grothman	Motion to Report bill, as amended	22Y – 12N
H.R. 7895, *PBM Kickback Prohibition Act*
VOTE ORDER	AMENDMENT HOLC ID	OFFERED BY	MOTION/ACTION	VOTE TOTAL
11	DESAULNIER_HR7895_AMD_1	Rep. Mark DeSaulnier	Recorded Vote	15Y – 19N
VOICE	HR7895_ANS	Rep. Rick Allen	Passed by Voice	VOICE
12	Final Passage	Rep. Rick Allen	Motion to Report bill, as amended	34Y – 0N
H.R. 8684, Transparency in Billing Act of 2026
VOTE ORDER	AMENDMENT HOLC ID	OFFERED BY	MOTION/ACTION	VOTE TOTAL
VOICE	HR8684_ANS	Rep. Virginia Foxx	Passed by Voice	VOICE
13	Final Passage	Rep. Virginia Foxx	Motion to Report bill, as amended	34Y – 0N

Additional Items:

@EdWorkforceCmte Passes Five Bills on Disability Employment, Civics Education, Health Care, and Retirement Security

“Bad Medicine: Politics, Unions, and Antisemitism in Health Care”

Wed, 20 May 2026 14:15:00 GMT

2175 Rayburn Office Building
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Opening Statement:

Rep. Rick Allen (R-GA)

Witnesses:

Ms. Deena Margolies, Litigation Staff Attorney, Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law
Dr. Jacob Agronin, Cardiology Fellow
Ms. Jamie Beran, Chief Executive Officer, Bend the Arc
Ms. Eveline Shekhman, Chief Executive Officer, American Jewish Medical Association

Hearing Recap:

Hearing Recap: “Bad Medicine: Politics, Unions, and Antisemitism in Health Care”

"Breaking Trust: Attacks on Parental Rights, Inappropriate Content, and Legal Abuses in America’s Schools"

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:15:00 GMT

2175 Rayburn Office Building
Watch

Credentialed media planning to cover the hearing need to RSVP to Sara@mail.house.gov.

Republican Witnesses:

Dr. Aaron Spence, Superintendent, Loudoun County Public Schools
Dr. Maria Su, Superintendent, San Francisco Unified School District
Dr. Macquline King, Superintendent and CEO, Chicago Public Schools

"Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Department of Education"

Thu, 14 May 2026 14:15:00 GMT

2175 Rayburn Office Building
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Opening Statement:

Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI)

Witness:

The Honorable Linda McMahon, Secretary, U.S. Education Department

Hearing Recap:

Hearing Recap: “Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Department of Education”

“Building a Safer Future: Private-Sector Strategies for Emerging Safety Issues”

Wed, 13 May 2026 14:15:00 GMT

2175 Rayburn Office Building
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Opening Statement:

Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA)

Witnesses:

Ms. Lorraine Martin, CEO, National Safety Council
Ms. Melissa K. Peters, Shareholder, Ogletree Deakins
Mr. Douglas Parker, Senior Research Fellow, Harvard Law School Center for Labor and a Just Economy
Mr. Pat Sughrue, Senior Director of Health, Safety, and Environmental, Cianbro Corporation, testifying on behalf of Associated Builders and Contractors

Hearing Recap:

Hearing Recap: “Building a Safer Future: Private-Sector Strategies for Emerging Safety Issues”

"Protecting Workers and Powering America: The Future of Mining"

Fri, 08 May 2026 13:15:00 GMT

Fort Branch, Indiana
This hearing will begin at 9:15 AM CT
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Opening Statement:

Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI)

Witnesses:

Mr. Bruce Stevens, President, Resource Services, LLC
Mr. Eric Carter, General Manager, Peabody Energy
Mr. Sam Petsonk, Owner, Petsonk PLLC
Mr. Arthur Wolfson, Partner, Fisher Phillips LLP

Hearing Recap:

Hearing Recap: Protecting Workers and Powering America: The Future of Mining"