Today, the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development held a hearing to examine how apprenticeships are a workforce solution that benefits both workers and employers. Subcommittee Chairman Burgess Owens (R-UT) started the hearing by discussing how Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the skills needed to be successful in nearly every sector of the economy. “Researchers estima... Read more »
Wednesday, 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 “Direct Contracting: A Prescription for Lower Health Care Costs.” What: Subcommittee hearing titled “Direct Contracting: A Prescription for Lower Health Care Costs” When: 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Where: 2175 Rayburn House Office Building ... Read more »
Tomorrow, at 10:15 a.m., the Committee on Education and Workforce, chaired by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), will hold a markup of 11 bills to consider legislation addressing rising antisemitism in education, protecting the rights of student organizations, helping licensed professionals work across state lines, strengthening accountability in programs serving energy workers and injured federal employees... Read more »
Today, Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee Chairman Burgess Owens (R-UT) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled "Workforce Rewired: Modern Apprenticeships for a Modern Economy": "Across the country, millions of Americans are looking for pathways into long-lasting careers and employers are searching for workers with the key skills and th... Read more »
Tomorrow, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, chaired by Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT), will hold a hearing titled "Workforce Rewired: Modern Apprenticeships for a Modern Economy." What: Subcommittee hearing titled "Workforce Rewired: Modern Apprenticeships for a Modern Economy" When: 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Where: 2175 Rayburn House Office Bui... Read more »
WASHINGTON — Tuesday, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, chaired by Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-CA), will hold a hearing titled “Field of Fees: Private Equity’s Role in the Commercialization of American Youth Sports.” What: Subcommittee hearing titled “Field of Fees: Private Equity’s Role in the Commercialization of American Youth Sports” When: 10:15 a... Read more »
Thursday, at 10:15 a.m., the Committee on Education and Workforce, chaired by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), will hold a markup of 11 bills to consider legislation addressing rising antisemitism in education, protecting the rights of student organizations, helping licensed professionals work across state lines, strengthening accountability in programs serving energy workers and injured federal employees... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) introduced H.R. 9381, AI Workforce Assessment and Research Enhancement (AWARE) Act, legislation aimed at closing a critical data gap on how artificial intelligence is being used in workplaces and impacting American workers. On introduction, Chairman Walberg said: “Artificial intelligence is transforming workplaces across the coun... Read more »
Wednesday, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, chaired by Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT), will hold a hearing titled "Workforce Rewired: Modern Apprenticeships for a Modern Economy." What: Subcommittee hearing titled "Workforce Rewired: Modern Apprenticeships for a Modern Economy" When: 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Where: 2175 Rayburn House Office Bu... Read more »
In Case You Missed It, the House passed the Faster Labor Contracts Act (FLCA), legislation that allows government-mandated arbitrators to impose a union contract on workers and employers without their say. Over 350 organizations voiced their concern about the bill. The General Counsel for the National Labor Relations Board testified to the Committee that initial contract negotiations take time. Sh... Read more »
