Tomorrow, at 10:15 a.m., the Committee on Education and Workforce, chaired by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), will mark up eight bills aimed at cracking down on fraud, strengthening oversight, and protecting taxpayer dollars in federal child care and nutrition programs. What: Full Committee markup of H.R. 7220, Child Care Payment Integrity and Fraud Accountability Act; H.R. 7721, Combating Regulatory Abu... Read more »
Today, Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee Chairman Burgess Owens (R-UT), delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at the fifth hearing in a series examining artificial intelligence, titled "Building an AI-Ready America: Strengthening Employer-Led Training": "Artificial intelligence isn’t coming in some distant future; it’s a tool that businesses are already... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement after House passage of H.R. 6392, Home School Graduation Recognition Act: “Home school graduates are high school graduates. Yet for too long, homeschoolers have been treated as second-rate in the college application process,” said Chairman Walberg. “Home schooling is becoming increasingly popular am... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement after House passage of H.R. 4307, the bipartisan Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act, which he co-sponsored alongside Congresswoman Lucy McBath (D-GA): “Today, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle took a stand in denouncing the scourge of human trafficking,” said Chairman Walberg. “Very oft... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) spoke on the House Floor in support of three bills to fight human trafficking, support homeschool graduates, and expand college access in U.S. territories. The legislation includes: H.R. 4307 – Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act H.R. 6392 – Home School Graduation Recognition Act H.R. 6472 – Territorial Student Access to... Read more »
Thursday at 10:15 a.m., the Committee on Education and Workforce, chaired by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), will mark up eight bills aimed at cracking down on fraud, strengthening oversight, and protecting taxpayer dollars in federal child care and nutrition programs. What: Full Committee markup of H.R. 7220, Child Care Payment Integrity and Fraud Accountability Act; H.R. 7721, Combating Regulatory Abus... 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 the fifth hearing in a series examining artificial intelligence, titled "Building an AI-Ready America: Strengthening Employer-Led Training." What: Subcommittee hearing titled "Building an AI-Ready America: Strengthening Employer-Led Training" When: 10:15 a.m. on ... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) applauded the withdrawal of the Biden-Harris joint employer rule and reinstatement of the 2020 Trump rule, calling it a major victory for small businesses, workers, and the American Dream: “For generations, the American Dream has meant the freedom to start a business, create jobs, and build a better life. The Biden-Harris joint e... Read more »
Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) applauded the Trump administration’s proposed rule on independent contracting, which strengthens economic opportunity, restores regulatory clarity, and empowers America’s workforce: “America has always thrived because of the ingenuity, grit, and entrepreneurial spirit of its people. Independent contractors represent the very best of the... 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 the fifth hearing in a series examining artificial intelligence, titled "Building an AI-Ready America: Strengthening Employer-Led Training." What: Subcommittee hearing titled "Building an AI-Ready America: Strengthening Employer-Led Training" When: 10:15 a.m. on... Read more »
