Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) released the following statement on President Trump’s FY2026 budget proposal: “The American people sent Republicans to Washington to lower costs and rein in wasteful government spending. The budget proposal President Trump released today not only gives us a blueprint but shows us it is possible to deliver on this promise. I look... 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 "Investing for the Future: Honoring ERISA’s Promise to Participants": "Today’s hearing is about protecting the retirement savings of American workers from the previous administration’s attempt to water down ERISA’s cornerstone fidu... Read more »
Credentialed media planning to cover the hearing need to RSVP to Sara@mail.house.gov Wednesday, May 7, at 10:15 a.m., the Committee on Education and Workforce, chaired by Tim Walberg (R-MI), will hold a full Committee hearing titled “Beyond the Ivy League: Stopping the Spread of Antisemitism on American Campuses.” “For the past few years, our Committee has played a critical role in both uncovering... Read more »
America’s skills gap, which means workers don’t have the skills employers actually need, is projected to cost $1.2 TRILLION in GDP over the next 10 years, according to America Succeeds. Last Congress, the Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee Chairman Burgess Owens (R-UT) made this prescient statement: “Without swift action, the skills gap is in danger of becoming a skills canyon... Read more »
Today, the Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee held a hearing examining the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and the Left’s efforts to manipulate ERISA plans to push a radical political agenda. These benefit plans hold an estimated $14 trillion in assets and benefit 156 million workers, retirees, and dependents. The hearing started off with Subcommittee Chairman Ric... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a markup to advance President Trump's agenda by reining in skyrocketing college costs and saving taxpayers more than $330 billion: "The Student Success and Taxpayer Savings Plan, which saves over $330 billion to help advance President Trump’s agenda to provide tax re... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement recognizing the Trump administration’s accomplishments within its first 100 days: “The first 100 days of Trump’s presidency were a whirlwind of wins for families, students, and the American workforce. Within a few short months, the Trump administration delivered on its promises to depower the Depart... 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 "Investing for the Future: Honoring ERISA’s Promise to Participants." What: Subcommittee hearing titled "Investing for the Future: Honoring ERISA’s Promise to Participants" When: 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Where: 2175 Rayburn House Office ... Read more »
Tuesday, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, chaired by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA), will hold a hearing titled "FECA Reform and Oversight: Prioritizing Workers, Protecting Taxpayer Dollars." What: Subcommittee hearing titled "FECA Reform and Oversight: Prioritizing Workers, Protecting Taxpayer Dollars" When: 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 Where: 2175 Rayburn House Office ... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement after a Harvard task force issued a scathing report detailing widespread antisemitism while administrators put the wants of terrorist sympathizers over the safety of Jewish students, faculty, and staff: “This report shows what Committee Republicans have highlighted for years: antisemitism is running... Read more »
