Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) today spoke on the House Floor in support of H.R. 7892, No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026, a simple and common-sense piece of legislation to fight fraud in our federal student aid system. Chairman Walberg’s remarks, as prepared for delivery: “This legislation, authored by Rep. Burgess Owens, also includes key provisions from Rep. Gl... Read more »
Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) today spoke on the House Floor in opposition to H.R. 5408, Faster Labor Contracts Act, legislation that allows government-appointed arbitrators to impose a union contract on workers and employers without their say. Chairman Walberg's remarks, as prepared for delivery: "I will give credit to whoever named this bill, because it certainly ... Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections held a hearing to examine the importance of locum tenens providers in the health care industry. Subcommittee Chairman Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA) started the hearing by explaining how locum tenens providers help address health care shortages, especially in rural communities. “The positions these providers often fill can be difficult to staff on a permane... Read more »
Tomorrow, at 10:15 a.m., the Committee on Education and Workforce, chaired by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), will hold a hearing titled "Breaking Trust: Attacks on Parental Rights, Inappropriate Content, and Legal Abuses in America’s Schools." What: Full Committee hearing titled "Breaking Trust: Attacks on Parental Rights, Inappropriate Content, and Legal Abuses in America’s Schools" When: 10:15 a.m. on... Read more »
Opposition to H.R. 5408, Faster Labor Contracts Act, spans the economy, with over 350 organizations—including employee rights advocates, HR professionals, franchise businesses, grocers, retailers, and conservative groups—raising concerns about the bill; here’s what they are saying: “The FLCA would empower the federal government to dictate the terms of contracts between unions and companies. It run... Read more »
Today, Workforce Protections Subcommittee Chairman Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled "On Call for America: Strengthening Access Through Locum Tenens Providers": "Today’s hearing will cover an important issue affecting our health care workforce and, ultimately, patient access to care. "Too often, patients struggle to obtain import... Read more »
The Committee on Education and Workforce field hearing titled "Calling the Fouls: Accountability and Transparency in NCAA Enforcement," scheduled for Friday, June 12, 2026, has been postponed until further notice. Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) hosted elementary, middle, and high school student winners of the Presidential Artificial Intelligence (AI) Challenge, a national competition that recognizes young Americans using AI to tackle real-world challenges. The event comes as the Trump administration advances a national effort to expand AI education and workforce develo... Read more »
Tomorrow, at 10:15 a.m., the Committee on Education and Workforce, chaired by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA), will hold a hearing titled “On Call for America: Strengthening Access Through Locum Tenens Providers.” What: Workforce Protections Subcommittee hearing titled "On Call for America: Strengthening Access Through Locum Tenens Providers" When: 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Where: 2175 Raybur... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Rick Allen (R-GA) sent a letter to David Heindel, President of Seafarers International Union, after reports raised concerns of embezzlement of workers’ money from two of the union’s political action committees (PACs). In the letter, Walberg and Allen write: “Recent... Read more »
