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 »
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 “No More Surprises: Reforming College Pricing for Students and Families.” What: Subcommittee hearing titled “No More Surprises: Reforming College Pricing for Students and Families” When: 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Where: 2175 Raybur... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development Chairman Burgess Owens (R-UT) hosted a roundtable in Salt Lake City, Utah to discuss how the Working Families Tax Cuts are unlocking opportunities for all Americans – students, parents, workers, and job creators. Reps. Walberg and Owens heard from a range of communit... Read more »
Today, Committee on Education and Workforce Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI), and Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) released a new report revealing how U.S. universities are continuing to aid China's military ambitions through joint institutes and academic partnerships. "I’m pleased to publish this report with Chairman Moolenaar," said Chairman Walberg. "It highlights the ever- g... 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 International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) President Shawn Fain demanding answers for the union’s apparent failure to re-invest unused strike funds back into the stock mar... Read more »
