Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) released the following statement in response to the Department of Labor’s April jobs report: “This month continues to show job growth for American workers, once again proving the effectiveness of pro-growth policies of Republicans and the Trump administration. As the U.S. economy and our workforce continue to evolve, we remain st... 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 Fort Branch, Indiana titled "Protecting Workers and Powering America: The Future of Mining": "I would like to thank Vincennes University for hosting today’s hearing. It is great to be at an institution that is educating tomorrow’s leaders in the fi... Read more »
Tomorrow, May 8, at 9:15 a.m. CT, the Committee on Education and Workforce, chaired by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), will hold a field hearing in Fort Branch, Indiana titled “Protecting Workers and Powering America: The Future of Mining.” What: Field hearing titled “Protecting Workers and Powering America: The Future of Mining” When: 9:15 a.m. CT on Friday, May 8, 2026 Where: Vincennes University Gibso... Read more »
Thursday, at 10:15 a.m., the Committee on Education and Workforce, chaired by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), will hold a hearing titled “Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Department of Education.” What: Full Committee hearing titled “Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Department of Education” When: 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026 Where: 2175 Rayburn House Office Building Press:... 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 “Building a Safer Future: Private-Sector Strategies for Emerging Safety Issues.” What: Subcommittee hearing titled “Building a Safer Future: Private-Sector Strategies for Emerging Safety Issues” When: 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Where: 2175 Rayburn House ... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement in support of the Department of Education’s final rule implementing key student loan provisions of the Working Families Tax Cuts to reduce college costs and streamline student loan repayment: “This final rule delivers on the promise of the Working Families Tax Cuts by pairing meaningful tax relief w... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement on a new report released by the Trump administration’s Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias, which details rampant anti-Christian bias in the Biden-Harris administration: “For years, the Biden-Harris administration doggedly harassed and targeted Christians simply for living according to their... 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 "Speech or Silence? The Future of the First Amendment in Higher Education": "Colleges and universities should strive to cultivate intellectual diversity on campus by exposing students to new, and sometimes controversial, ideas... Read more »
Tomorrow, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, chaired by Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT), will hold a hearing titled “Speech or Silence? The Future of the First Amendment in Higher Education.” What: Subcommittee hearing titled “Speech or Silence? The Future of the First Amendment in Higher Education” When: 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Where: 2175 Ray... Read more »
Today, Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Chairman Kevin Kiley (I-CA) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled "Leveling Down: How Equity Policies Undermine Excellence and Harm Students": "Academic excellence is the foundation of K–12 education. Every student deserves access to a great education, to the highest-quality educatio... Read more »
