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@EdWorkforceCmte Holds Field Hearing in Wisconsin on Disability Employment

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Today, Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a field hearing, titled "Work, Dignity, and Choice in Disability Employment": "Today’s hearing examines the benefits, opportunities, and impact that section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act provides to workers with disabilities. "Work is not a dirty word. It is an opportunity for individuals to ... Read more »

@EdWorkforceCmte to Hold Field Hearing on Disability Employment in Wisconsin

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Tomorrow, the Committee on Education and Workforce will hold a field hearing in Wisconsin titled "Work, Dignity, and Choice in Disability Employment." What: Field hearing titled "Work, Dignity, and Choice in Disability Employment" When: 10:15 a.m. (CST) on Friday, February 13, 2026 Where: Green Valley Enterprises,1223 Madison Street, Beaver Dam, WI 53916 Witnesses: Mr. Kit Brewer, Vice President, ... Read more »

Walberg, Allen, Kiley Investigate CalPERS After $330 Million in Worker Pension Losses 

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Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI); Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Rick Allen (R-GA); and Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Chairman Kevin Kiley (R-CA) sent a letter to Theresa Taylor, President and Vice Chair of Investment for the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), to examine Cal... Read more »

Workforce Protections Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Building Safer Workplaces Through Smarter Technology

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Today, Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at the third hearing in a series examining artificial intelligence, titled "Building an AI-Ready America: Safer Workplaces Through Smarter Technology": "Today’s hearing will focus on how artificial intelligence (AI) and other advanced technologies are improving efforts to keep America’s workers safe and ... Read more »

Chairman Walberg Statement on January Jobs Report

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Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) released the following statement in response to the Department of Labor’s January jobs report: “Unfortunately, the January jobs report was delayed as our nation grapples with the fallout of Democrats’ partisan attempts to shut down parts of our federal government. Despite this, our economy is booming as our economy gained a huge ... Read more »

Mackenzie to Hold Hearing on Building Safer Workplaces Through Smarter Technology — Tomorrow 10:15 AM

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Tomorrow, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, chaired by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA), will hold the third hearing in a series examining artificial intelligence, titled “Building an AI-Ready America: Safer Workplaces Through Smarter Technology.” What: Subcommittee hearing titled “Building an AI-Ready America: Safer Workplaces Through Smarter Technology” When: 10:15 a.m. on Wedn... Read more »

Kiley Holds Hearing on Defending Faith and Families Against Government Overreach

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Today, Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Chairman Kevin Kiley (R-CA), delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled "Defending Faith and Families Against Government Overreach: Mahmoud v. Taylor": "Parental rights are fundamental. That means parents have a right to direct their child’s education, and a right to the information nece... Read more »

Kiley to Hold Hearing on Defending Faith and Families Against Government Overreach — Tomorrow 10:15 AM

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Tomorrow, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, chaired by Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA), will hold a hearing titled “Defending Faith and Families Against Government Overreach: Mahmoud v. Taylor.” What: Subcommittee hearing titled “Defending Faith and Families Against Government Overreach: Mahmoud v. Taylor” When: 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 202... Read more »

Mackenzie Announces Hearing on Building Safer Workplaces Through Smarter Technology

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Wednesday, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, chaired by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA), will hold the third hearing in a series examining artificial intelligence, titled “Building an AI-Ready America: Safer Workplaces Through Smarter Technology.” What: Subcommittee hearing titled “Building an AI-Ready America: Safer Workplaces Through Smarter Technology” When: 10:15 a.m. on Wed... Read more »

Owen Holds Hearing on Runaway College Spending

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Today, Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee Chairman Burgess Owens (R-UT) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled "Runaway College Spending Meets the Working Families Tax Cuts": "Today we will acknowledge a simple fact – college has gotten too expensive. "Since 1970, college tuition has increased fivefold, far outpacing the rate of inflat... Read more »

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