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... Read more »
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 regulatio... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) celebrated the Trump administration’s latest action to implement the Education Freedom Tax Credit, the first nationwide school choice program in American history. “Parents know their children best, and they deserve the freedom to choose the education that works best for their family,” said Chairman Walberg. “The Education Freedom... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued a statement in support of the Department of Education’s (ED) rule change restoring Title IX to its original intent. ED’s action follows a January 2025 federal court decision vacating the Biden-Harris administration’s 2024 Title IX regulations. “Title IX was enacted to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex and to ensu... Read more »
American colleges and universities receive billions in taxpayer dollars. Many also conduct research that is important to our economy and national security. So when foreign governments and other foreign sources give money to American schools, the public deserves to know about it. New investigations into Duke University (Duke) and the University of North Dakota (UND) show why that transparency matte... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) praised passage of S. 2403, Retire through Ownership Act, legislation that delivers clear, consistent rules for valuing employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) stock—protecting workers’ retirement savings, reducing legal risk, and expanding opportunities for employee ownership. Rep. Rick Allen (R-GA), Chairman of the Health, Employm... 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 “Who Gets the Scholarship? How the Global Shift in College Sports Affects Americans”: “College athletics provide important opportunities for young people to get an education and start on a path to success in life. “But those o... Read more »
In Case You Missed It, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) spoke on the House Floor in support of four bills to help workers build retirement wealth, protect children, keep kids active, and help kids learn to read. Helping Workers Build Retirement Wealth S. 2403, Retire through Ownership Act, the Senate companion to H.R. 5169 authored by Health, Employment, Labor, and Pen... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) praised House passage of H.R. 8775, Ending Predator Access to Union Power Act, legislation that keeps people convicted of sex crimes against children out of positions of trust and power in America’s workplaces and unions. The need for this legislation came to light when the Committee investigated a Service Employees International... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) praised House passage of H.R. 9723, Fit Future Act, legislation that codifies the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, restores the Presidential Fitness Test, and makes physical activity a lasting national priority—helping more kids build healthy habits and grow into healthier adults. “The Presidential Fitness T... Read more »
