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 »
WASHINGTON – Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) spoke on the House Floor in support of the Trump-endorsed House budget resolution. Chairman Walberg's Remarks: "In November, the American people delivered a clear and resolute mandate to this Congress: rein in out-of-control government spending. "For too long, bureaucrats in Washington recklessly spent Americans’ har... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) are calling on the leaders of Eastern Michigan University, Oakland University, and the University of Detroit Mercy to end their schools’ partnerships with Chinese universities. In these partnerships, the Michigan universities are directly interact... 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 the newly confirmed Attorney General Pamela Bondi seeking an update from the Department of Justice (DOJ) about its recovery of taxpayer dollars from a Biden-Harris led bailout that improperly paid union pension plans for thousands... Read more »
Wednesday, 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 Press: The hear... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) sent a letter to Columbia University administrators requesting disciplinary records for numerous antisemitic incidents, including the January 21 disruption of a History of Israel class, at which flyers inciting the murder of Jews were distributed. In the letter, Chairman Walberg writes: “For more than a year, [Columbia] leaders h... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a markup to limit foreign influence in American education and protect child nutrition: "The Committee meets today to consider five bills that will enhance the safety and health of America’s students. "Before we begin, I would like to welcome Delegate James Moylan to ... Read more »
