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 »
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 »
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 »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) praised House passage of H.R. 7890, Science of Reading Act of 2026, legislation that helps schools use proven methods to teach kids how to read—giving more students the strong start they need to succeed in school and beyond. “Test score after test score and study after study show that we are failing our children. Ignoring this re... Read more »
Today, Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Rick Allen (R-GA) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled “Out of Touch: When Union Politics Leave Workers Behind”: “We are here today to examine whether union leaders are truly representing the workers who pay their dues or advancing political agendas that many rank-and-file members do n... Read more »
