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 »
Today, the Education and Workforce Committee passed the Student Success and Taxpayer Savings Plan—a vital portion of Trump’s big, beautiful bill to provide tax relief for American families and small businesses, rein in wasteful spending, and reduce the federal budget deficit. The legislation now heads to the Budget Committee before it is considered on the House Floor. Following the markup, Educat... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) unveiled legislation to boost student success while safeguarding taxpayer money. The legislation saves over $330 billion to help advance President Trump’s agenda to provide tax relief for American families and small businesses, rein in wasteful spending, and reduce the federal budget deficit. In particular, the Committee’s Studen... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) sent a letter to Northwestern University President, Michael Schill requesting a transcribed interview about steps being taken to combat the antisemitic threats and harassment occurring on its campus. In the letter, Chairman Walberg writes: “The Committee seeks to understand both this disturbing climate of antisemitism at Northwes... Read more »
In Case You Missed It, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) joined Fox News to discuss antisemitism on college campuses and the Committee’s efforts to advance budget legislation that cuts wasteful spending and puts more money back in Americans’ pockets. On passing budget legislation to cut waste, fraud, and abuse: “We’re looking at some significant cuts that willin fact—I... Read more »
