Skip to Content

Latest News

Chairman Walberg on President Trump’s Executive Order to Restore Common Sense

| Posted in Press Releases

Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement on President Trump’s executive order to restore common sense: "Blatant and deliberate attempts to redefine our sons’ and daughters’ identities by questioning biology itself has done significant harm to our children and society. Today’s action by the Trump administration acknowledges the biological differen... Read More »

Chair Walberg and Reps. Foxx, Thompson, Grothman Urge DOL to Stop Drastic 14(c) Changes

| Posted in Press Releases

Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI), Chairwoman Emerita Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA), and Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI) sent a letter to Department of Labor (DOL) Acting Secretary Julie Su urging DOL to withdraw its proposed rule that would stop the issuance of 14(c) certificates, which expand employment opportunities for individuals with phys... Read More »

Walberg Calls Out ED for Sidestepping the Law, Hampering Key Education Programs that Help Fill U.S. Jobs

| Posted in Press Releases

Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement calling out the Biden-Harris Department of Education for disregarding the law to impose disruptive policy changes to career and technical education (CTE) programs, which are critical to help fill America’s open jobs: “With only a handful of days left in office, the Biden-Harris Education Department is push... Read More »

Recognizing Religious Freedom Day

| Posted in E&W Blog

“As we recognize National Religious Freedom Day, I am reminded, sadly, that religious freedom—a fundamental human right—is under attack in this country. Too many Americans are being forced to abandon their beliefs. This is wrong. Religious freedom is a non-negotiable right, and faith should be carried with us no matter where we may go. As a man of faith, whenever I see religious freedom protection... Read More »

Chairman Walberg Delivers Remarks at Organizing Meeting for 119th Congress

| Posted in Press Releases

Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at the Committee's Organizing Meeting for the 119th Congress: "Thank you everyone for attending the Education and Workforce Committee organizing meeting. Ranking Member Scott and all our new and returning members on both sides of the dais, I am excited to work with all ... Read More »

Education and Workforce Committee Adopts Rules, Oversight Plans for 119th Congress

| Posted in Press Releases

Today, the Education and Workforce Committee adopted the Committee Rules and the Committee Oversight Plan for the 119th Congress. Chairman Walberg also announced the Committee will consist of 37 Members, which includes 21 Republicans and 16 Democrats. During the Organizing Meeting, Chairman Walberg said: “The policies under this Committee’s jurisdiction affect EVERY aspect of people’s lives. That’... Read More »

Chairman Walberg to Hold Committee Organizing Meeting for 119th Congress – Tomorrow at 10:15AM

| Posted in Press Releases

Tomorrow, at 10:15 a.m., the Committee on Education and Workforce, chaired by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), will hold its organizing meeting for the 119th Congress. What: Full Committee Organizing Meeting When: 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 Where: 2175 Rayburn House Office Building Press: The meeting is open to the press and will be live-streamed on the Committee’s YouTube page. ### Read More »

WATCH: Chairman Walberg on Protecting Women’s Sports

| Posted in Press Releases

Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) spoke on the House Floor in support of Rep. Greg Steube’s H.R. 28, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, which maintains House Republicans’ commitment to defending safety and fairness in women’s athletics. Chairman Walberg’s remarks as delivered: “Mr. Speaker, I rise to speak in support of H.R. 28, the Protection of Wo... Read More »

Chair Walberg Celebrates House Passage of Bill to Protect Women’s Sports

| Posted in Press Releases

Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) celebrated House Passage of H.R. 28, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. Authored by Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL), the legislation strengthens Title IX’s protections for women, ensures a level playing field for female athletes, and protects the law from current and future radical regulatory schemes. Chairman Walberg said: “The s... Read More »

Chairman Walberg Announces Subcommittee Assignments

| Posted in Press Releases

Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) announced the following subcommittee assignments for the 119th Congress: Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) will serve as Chairman of the Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee. Members of the subcommittee are: Kiley (Chair) Miller (Vice) Foxx Thompson Owens Rul... Read More »

Chairman Walberg Slams Outgoing ED’s Student Loan Swan Song

| Posted in Press Releases

Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement slamming the Biden-Harris Education Department’s latest student loan “forgiveness” ploy, which brings the total cost of the administration’s student loan spending spree to almost $184 billion: “After using billions of taxpayer dollars for its student loan schemes, the Biden-Harris administration is ... Read More »

Chair Walberg Welcomes Education and Workforce Committee Members

| Posted in Press Releases

Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) announced the new and returning Republican Members appointed to serve on the Committee in the 119th Congress. The list has been recommended by the Republican Steering Committee and is expected to be officially adopted by the House. “Heading into the 119th Congress, America's families, workers, and job creators are hungry for oppo... Read More »

Chairman Walberg Announces Committee Organizing Meeting for 119th Congress

| Posted in Press Releases

Wednesday, at 10:15 a.m., the Committee on Education and Workforce, chaired by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), will hold its organizing meeting for the 119th Congress. What: Full Committee Organizing Meeting When: 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 Where: 2175 Rayburn House Office Building Press: The meeting is open to the press and will be live-streamed on the Committee’s YouTube page. ### Read More »

Chairman Walberg Celebrates Federal Court’s Decision to Protect Title IX

| Posted in Press Releases

Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) celebrated a federal court’s decision to overrule an attempt by the Biden-Harris administration’s Department of Education to rewrite Title IX. The proposed rewrite would have enabled biological males to compete against women and girls in athletic competitions, allow biological males into traditionally female venues, and threaten ... Read More »

Chair Walberg Calls Out Biden-Harris for Toothless Antisemitism Agreements

| Posted in Press Releases

Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement on recent Title VI antisemitism complaints being met with toothless agreements in an obvious effort to shield universities from real accountability by the incoming Trump administration: “It’s disgraceful that in the final days of the Biden-Harris administration, the Department of Education is letting unive... Read More »

Stay Connected