Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) applauded the U.S. Department of Education’s final rule to reform the nation’s higher education accreditation system, increase competition, and put student outcomes first. The final rule builds on the Committee’s efforts to challenge the accreditation status quo, eliminate ideological litmus tests, and put student success ahead of burea... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) released a report detailing widespread antisemitism and leadership failures at the American Psychological Association (APA), the nation's leading professional organization representing psychologists. The report reveals how radical activist-academics have co-opted the APA to push political ideology, demonize Israel, and minimize H... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement in response to the Department of Justice's announcement of indictments stemming from Operation Ghostbusters, an investigation into a large-scale scheme involving criminals using stolen identities to fraudulently obtain federal student aid: “Federal student aid should go to real students, not crimina... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) applauded the Department of Labor's final rule requiring pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to disclose hidden fees and compensation to employers, giving them greater transparency into prescription drug costs. “For too long, PBMs have been able to hide behind complicated pricing schemes while hardworking Americans pay the price,” s... Read more »
Every child deserves a high-quality education that meets his or her needs, regardless of ZIP code or family income. With the new federal Education Freedom Tax Credit taking effect in 2027, states have an opportunity to expand educational freedom. Today, the Education and Workforce Committee held a field hearing in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to examine how giving parents more options can help student... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a field hearing in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania titled “More Choices, Brighter Futures: Expanding Education Freedom”: "We should begin with a simple principle: Parents know what’s best for their kids. That’s especially true when it comes to education. Parents know better ... Read more »
Tomorrow at 10 a.m. ET, the Education and Workforce Committee will hold a field hearing in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, titled “More Choices, Brighter Futures: Expanding Education Freedom.” What: Field hearing titled “More Choices, Brighter Futures: Expanding Education Freedom” When: 10 a.m. ET on Friday, October 23, 2026 Where: Northampton Community College, Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 East T... Read more »
@EdWorkforceCmte Investigation Exposes Antisemitism, Political Indoctrination in K-12 Schools Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) released a new report exposing how antisemitism and radical activism have made their way into K-12 classrooms and the nation's largest teachers union. The report details findings from the Committee's investigations into the School Distri... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement after President Trump signed H.R.4307, Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act, bipartisan legislation that strengthens the Department of Labor’s (DOL) ability to identify human trafficking, protect vulnerable individuals, and combat exploitation: “Today, we took a collective step forward in ad... Read more »
In Case You Missed It, last summer, Republicans passed the Working Families Tax Cuts, which capped federal student loans for graduate degrees. This provision was enacted in direct response to ballooning college costs and the student debt crisis. For years, colleges have been able to spike tuition costs, knowing taxpayers would ultimately be on the hook when federal student loans went unpaid. The W... Read more »
