Friday, February 13, at 10:15 a.m., the Committee on Education and Workforce will hold a field hearing in Wisconsin titled "Work, Dignity, and Choice in Disability Employment." What: Field hearing titled "Work, Dignity, and Choice in Disability Employment" When: 10:15 a.m. (CST) on Friday, February 13, 2026 Where: Green Valley Enterprises,1223 Madison Street, Beaver Dam, WI 53916 Press: The hearin... Read more »
Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) sent a letter to Mayor Daniel Biss requesting a briefing after Committee documents revealed that Biss refused to clear Northwestern University’s violent and antisemitic encampment in 2024 in order to “shore up” his “progressive credentials.” In the letter, Chairman Walberg writes: "I write with grave concern regarding your failure to pr... 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 “Runaway College Spending Meets the Working Families Tax Cuts.” What: Subcommittee hearing titled “Runaway College Spending Meets the Working Families Tax Cuts” When: 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Where: 2175 Rayburn House Office Bui... Read more »
Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI), Congressional School Choice Caucus Co-Chair John Moolenaar (R-MI), and Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee Chairman Burgess Owens (R-UT) introduced a resolution to recognize January 25 to January 31 as National School Choice Week. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) will introduce the resolution in the U.S. Senate. "When paren... Read more »
Tuesday, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, chaired by Rep. Rick Allen (R-GA), will hold the second hearing in a series examining artificial intelligence, titled “Building an AI-Ready America: Adopting AI at Work.” What: Subcommittee hearing titled “Building an AI-Ready America: Adopting AI at Work” When: 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Where: 2175 ... Read more »
Mining plays a critical role in supporting our economy and America’s energy independence. Today, the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections held a hearing on how the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is working to protect every miner through the effective enforcement of its safety and health standards, compliance assistance, and smarter use of technology. Subcommittee Chairman Ryan Macke... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) applauded House passage of H.R. 6359, Pregnant Students’ Rights Act, which protects pregnant students’ right to pursue an education. “Women should never have to choose between continuing their education or carrying their child to term. This legislation empowers and supports them in building the best possible future for themselves... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI), spoke on the House Floor in support of H.R. 6359, Pregnant Students' Rights Act, which protects pregnant students’ right to pursue an education: "I rise today in support of the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act—legislation that affirms a simple but powerful principle: expecting mothers should be encouraged to pursue their education... Read more »
Today, Workforce Protections Subcommittee Chairman Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled “Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Mine Safety and Health Administration”: "We all share the goal of keeping hardworking Americans safe. Today’s hearing examines the federal agency responsible for ensuring the safety of the men and wom... Read more »
Today, the Education and Workforce Committee passed three bills to make it easier to open high-quality charter schools and preserve the integrity of professional boxing. Following the markup, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) said: “Every student in America deserves a strong, high-quality education. By passing these bills, my colleagues and I are continuing to advocate ... Read more »
