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Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at the Committee's Member Day hearing:

"Thank you all for being here for this year’s Member Day hearing.

"Today is about listening. Member Day gives our colleagues who aren’t on the Committee a chance to share what’s happening back home—the stories, ideas, and challenges shaping their communities. These real-world perspectives help guide our work as we shape policies that actually meet people where they are.

"Every district is different, and no one knows its needs better than the Member who represents it. That’s why your input matters—it keeps this Committee grounded in what’s really happening across the country. 

"I maintain my belief that the Committee on Education and Workforce is the hardest working Committee in Congress. So far this year, we’ve passed 29 bills and resolutions, held dozens of hearings, led more than 50 oversight letters, and played a pivotal role in the reconciliation process that saved Americans trillions. 
 
"In fact, the Working Families Tax Cuts tackle the rising costs of higher education and student debt by increasing accountability for colleges and making education more affordable. The bill also strengthens our nation’s workforce by increasing access to high-quality job training programs that prepare students for well-paying careers without forcing them into a baccalaureate degree. If America is going to lead in the 21st century it needs to ensure students have practical skills aligned with high-demand jobs.
 
"In addition, we have pushed back against the radical indoctrination happening in schools, protected women’s sports, deterred foreign influence that allowed our enemies to infiltrate our universities, and combated the disturbing rise of antisemitism on our college campuses.
 
"On the workforce side, the Committee has advanced legislation to improve the lives of American workers, reduce burdens on small businesses, address critical workforce shortages, and stimulate economic growth. The Biden-Harris administration’s radical regulatory agenda coupled with its reckless spending spree, left American families and businesses rocked by record-high inflation. Workers saw their standard of living decline as inflation outpaced average wage growth. Many of the challenges from the last four years remain. But the Committee is dedicated to advancing pro-growth economic policies that will unleash the ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit of the American workforce.

"To sum up, from early learning to lifelong careers, our work touches the lives of Americans at every stage of life. And that’s exactly why the ideas shared today are so important. 

"I’m looking forward to hearing your thoughts and working together to provide students, workers, and job creators with the opportunities to reach their full potential."

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