Tomorrow, 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 »
Tomorrow at 1:00 p.m., Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) will participate in a press conference to address the rise of antisemitism on college campuses across the United States. The press conference will take place ahead of the Committee’s hearing titled “Beyond the Ivy League: Stopping the Spread of Antisemitism on American Campuses.” Chairman Walberg will be joined by... Read more »
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) released the following statement in response to the Department of Labor’s April jobs report: “President Trump is initiating policies that lay the groundwork for America’s great economic comeback. Following the return of President Trump, our economy has added jobs every month all thanks to policies that eliminate excessive regulat... Read more »
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 »
