Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement after radical Democrat demands forced a government shutdown: “House Republicans did our job nearly two weeks ago and passed legislation that would keep our government open while Congress continues to work its way through the appropriations process. “Unfortunately, Democrats chose to shut down the go... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI), along with Reps. Rick Allen (R-GA), Kevin Kiley (R-CA), Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Burgess Owens (R-UT), Mary Miller (R-IL), Bob Onder (R-MO), Michael Baumgartner (R-WA), Mark Harris (R-NC), and Randy Fine (R-FL), commenced an investigation with an initial inquiry addressed to Rebecca Pringle, President of the ... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) and House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) sent a letter to Dr. Alan Garber, President of Harvard University, requesting information about several incidents, entities, and partnerships at Harvard that have contributed to a hostile antisemitic environment on campus. In the letter, Walberg and Stefanik write: ... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) sent a letter to the president of Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 87, Olga Miranda, demanding information on its hiring practices after reports that the chapter employed convicted child molester Noelia Linares. SEIU’s website highlights that it is the second largest union of public service employees with more t... Read more »
Today, the Education and Workforce Committee passed six bills to strengthen retirement, improve worker safety conditions, and empower American workers. Following the markup, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) said: "Over the past several years, thanks to Biden-Harris failed policies, Americans were thrown into financial jeopardy—retirement savers were hit hard. Today, we... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a markup of six bills to strengthen retirement security, promote workplace safety, and support America's workforce: "Today the Committee will be marking up six important pieces of legislation that will provide certainty to Indian tribes, protect savers and retirees,... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Workforce Protections Subcommittee Chairman Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA) sent a letter to Comptroller General Gene L. Dodaro requesting the Government Accountability Office (GAO) review the drivers of hearing loss among American longshoremen, how compensation claims are awarded, and how to amend federal law to more effectively respo... Read more »
Tomorrow, at 10:15 a.m., the Committee on Education and Workforce, chaired by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), will mark up six bills to strengthen retirement security, promote workplace safety, and support America's workforce. What: Markup of H.R. 1723, Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2025; H.R. 2958, Balance the Scales Act; H.R. 2869, EBSA Investigations Transparency Act; H.R. 2844, Michael Enzi Volunta... Read more »
Today, Higher Education and Workforce Development Chairman Burgess Owens (R-UT) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled “No More Surprises: Reforming College Pricing for Students and Families”: "Good morning, and welcome to today’s hearing of the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development. I want to thank our witnesses for joining us to shin... Read more »
Wednesday, at 10:15 a.m., the Committee on Education and Workforce, chaired by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), will mark up six bills to strengthen retirement security, promote workplace safety, and support America's workforce. What: Markup of H.R. 1723, Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2025; H.R. 2958, Balance the Scales Act; H.R. 2869, EBSA Investigations Transparency Act; H.R. 2844, Michael Enzi Volunt... Read more »
