Today, the Education and Workforce Committee passed four bills to empower workers and protect opportunities for student-athletes: H.R. 1319, Modern Worker EmpowermentAct; H.R. 1320, Modern Worker Security Act; H.R. 4366, Save Local Business Act; and H.R. 4312, SCORE Act. On the passage of the bills, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) said: “Today marks another strong ste... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a markup of five bills to empower workers, protect opportunities for student-athletes, and address human trafficking: "Today the Committee will be marking up five important pieces of legislation. "H.R. 1319, the Modern Worker Empowerment Act, supports independent con... 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 "Restoring Trust: Enhancing Transparency and Oversight at EBSA": "Today’s hearing is about protecting the retirement savings of American workers and shielding the employers who voluntarily maintain retirement savings plans from abus... Read more »
Tomorrow, at 9:30 a.m., the Committee on Education and Workforce, chaired by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), will mark up five bills to empower workers, protect opportunities for student-athletes, and address human trafficking. What: Markup of H.R. 1319, Modern Worker Empowerment Act; H.R. 1320, Modern Worker Security Act; H.R. 4366, Save Local Business Act; H.R. 4312, Student Compensation and Opportunit... Read more »
Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement on today’s news that Columbia is reportedly disciplining students for the violent, antisemitic encampments and takeover of the library: "Columbia has more progress to make before Jewish students can truly feel safe on its campus. The Committee’s work has underscored the depth and breadth of antisemitism a... Read more »
Tomorrow, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, chaired by Rep. Rick Allen (R-GA), will hold a hearing titled “Restoring Trust: Enhancing Transparency and Oversight at EBSA.” What: Subcommittee hearing titled “Restoring Trust: Enhancing Transparency and Oversight at EBSA” When: 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Where: 2175 Rayburn House Office Building Witn... Read more »
Wednesday, at 9:30 a.m., the Committee on Education and Workforce, chaired by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), will mark up five bills to empower workers, protect opportunities for student-athletes, and address human trafficking. What: Markup of H.R. 1319, Modern Worker Empowerment Act; H.R. 1320, Modern Worker Security Act; H.R. 4366, Save Local Business Act; H.R. 4312, Student Compensation and Opportuni... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement on the House-passed rescissions package, which recoups more than $9 billion in taxpayer funds, heading to President Trump’s desk: “This clawback is another important step in correcting DC’s spending problem. As lawmakers, Americans expect us to be good stewards of their tax dollars—unfortunately, ou... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) released the following statement in response to the Trump administration taking steps to prohibit the use of taxpayer dollars to fund gender transitions for minors: “The Biden-Harris administration supported life-altering medications and surgeries for minors—often sidelining parental consent in the process. Today’s announcement h... Read more »
Today, Workforce Protections Subcommittee Chairman Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled "Safe Workplaces, Stronger Partnerships: The Future of OSHA Compliance Assistance": "Today’s hearing will explore compliance assistance programs offered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and its state partners. We will c... Read more »
