Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement applauding the Senate confirmation of Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon: “For too long, the Department of Education has bowed down to bureaucrats rather than stand up for students. Secretary McMahon has demonstrated she is a fierce advocate for our youth. Her leadership and experience ... Read more »
Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement on the Education Department’s plans to examine Columbia University’s taxpayer funding given its ongoing antisemitism investigation: “Antisemitism has infected colleges and universities across this country – and pro-terrorist mobs have been verbally and physically harassing students. At universities like Co... Read more »
America’s workforce needs an upgrade. The pandemic brought the American economy to a standstill and many Democrat mandates compounded the problem. Businesses, workers, and taxpayers suffered as a result. Years later, employers still cannot hire enough skilled workers to fill in-demand jobs. For our economy to boom and continue leading the globe, we must make significant efforts to bolster our care... 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 National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Chairman Marvin Kaplan and Acting General Counsel William Cowen requesting an assessment of taxpayer dollars used in the previous administration’s attempts to unionize student-athletes by clas... Read more »
Wednesday, 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 “Strengthening WIOA: Improving Outcomes for America's Workforce.” What: Subcommittee hearing titled “Strengthening WIOA: Improving Outcomes for America's Workforce" When: 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Where: 2175 Rayburn House Office Bu... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled "Unleashing America's Workforce and Strengthening Our Economy”: "Good morning. We are here today to discuss the challenges that American workers and businesses faced over the last four years, as well as the opportunities before us as President Trump ... Read more »
The Committee held its first workforce hearing of the 119th Congress which contrasted the Biden-Harris administration’s heavy-handed mandates with President Trump’s promises to enact pro-growth policies. Too many businesses are struggling to fill the millions of open positions in the United States. This ongoing worker shortage was exacerbated by Democrats’ COVID policies that rewarded Americans fo... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the budget resolution: “The American people have been clear that they want to end wasteful government spending. This budget resolution delivers on that promise while providing relief to working families, students, and small businesses. This is only the fir... Read more »
Tomorrow at 10:15 a.m., the Committee on Education and Workforce, chaired by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), will hold a hearing titled “Unleashing America's Workforce and Strengthening Our Economy.” What: Full Committee hearing titled “Unleashing America's Workforce and Strengthening Our Economy” When: 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Where: 2175 Rayburn House Office Building Witnesses: Ms. Ro... Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Education and Workforce Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) met with President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of the Department of Education, Linda McMahon. Following the meeting, Chairman Walberg said: “As a successful business executive and the former head of the Small Business Administration, Linda McMahon is uniquely qualified to lead the Department of Education. The status quo isn... Read more »
