Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) demanded answers from Chicago Public Schools (CPS) over policies that may keep parents in the dark about important decisions involving their children. The Committee is investigating whether CPS policies comply with federal law and how those policies affect students and parents. In the letter, Walberg writes: “Within this context,... Read more »
Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Workforce Protections Subcommittee Chairman Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA) today requested the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of Inspector General (OIG) conduct an additional audit to determine whether the Biden-Harris DOL’s improper information sharing practices extended beyond the three agencies already reviewed. The request follows th... Read more »
Wednesday, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, chaired by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA), will hold a hearing titled “Less Red Tape, More Opportunity: Unleashing American Workers and Job Creators.” What: Subcommittee hearing titled “Less Red Tape, More Opportunity: Unleashing American Workers and Job Creators” When: 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Where: 2175 Rayburn H... Read more »
Today, the Education and Workforce Committee held a field hearing in Richmond, Michigan on standing up for servicemembers who serve our schools and communities. Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) started the hearing by outlining the problem. “This Committee has received troubling reports of elected school board members facing criticism, harassment, and intimidation because their military service required... 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 Richmond, Michigan titled “Deployed, Not Disqualified: Defending Servicemembers in Our Schools”: "Military servicemembers deserve our highest respect and our deepest gratitude for their service to our country. When servicemembers are deployed—leavi... Read more »
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 “Supporting Working Families: State-Led Child Care Solutions.” What: Subcommittee hearing titled “Supporting Working Families: State-Led Child Care Solutions” When: 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Where: 2175 Rayburn House Office ... Read more »
WASHINGTON — Tomorrow, at 11:30 a.m. ET, the Education and Workforce Committee will hold a field hearing in Richmond, Michigan titled “Deployed, Not Disqualified: Defending Servicemembers in Our Schools.” What: Field hearing titled “Deployed, Not Disqualified: Defending Servicemembers in Our Schools” When: 11:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Where: Richmond City Hall, 36725 Division Road, Ri... Read more »
After receiving no response to the Committee’s initial oversight inquiry, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Rick W. Allen (R-GA) today sent a second letter to Simcha Bendet, founder of the Perfect Child. The Committee is investigating allegations of predatory practices by autism therapy providers followin... Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, the Education and Workforce Committee and the Select Committee on China released a new investigation titled Compromised Independence: CCP Influence at Harvard University. The investigation reveals more details on Harvard University's relationship with Chinese Communist Party (CCP)-linked entities tied to China's military and human rights abuses. “Harvard created an entity in a... Read more »
WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. ET, the Education and Workforce Committee will hold a field hearing in Richmond, Michigan titled “Deployed, Not Disqualified: Defending Servicemembers in Our Schools.” What: Field hearing titled “Deployed, Not Disqualified: Defending Servicemembers in Our Schools” When: 11:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Where: Richmond City Hall, 3672... Read more »
