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Allen Announces Hearing on Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Employee Benefits Security Administration

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Thursday, 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 “Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Employee Benefits Security Administration.”

What:
Full Committee hearing titled “Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Employee Benefits Security Administration”

When:
10:15 a.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2026

Where:
2175 Rayburn House Office Building

Press:
The hearing is open to the press and will be live-streamed on the Committee’s YouTube page.

Mackenzie Announces Hearing on Understanding AI’s Economic Impact on Workers and Employers

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, chaired by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA), will hold the sixth hearing in a series examining artificial intelligence, titled “Building an AI-Ready America: Understanding AI’s Economic Impact on Workers and Employers.”

What:
Subcommittee hearing titled “Building an AI-Ready America: Understanding AI’s Economic Impact on Workers and Employers”

When:
10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Where:
2175 Rayburn House Office Building

Press:
The hearing is open to the press and will be live-streamed on the Committee’s YouTube page.

Education & Workforce Committee Unveils WIOA Reauthorization

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) introduced A Stronger Workforce for America Act of 2026—legislation that makes critical updates to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

“The workforce is evolving rapidly, and legislation designed over a decade ago is no longer meeting today’s demands. This bill modernizes a struggling and underutilized workforce development system, delivering reforms that strengthen participant outcomes and ensure greater accountability for taxpayer dollars. This is a win for employers, job seekers, and taxpayers alike,” said Chairman Walberg.

Specifically, A Stronger Workforce for America Act of 2026:

Removes silos. This bill moves adult education to the Department of Labor—making it easier to connect adult education to apprenticeships, sector partnerships, and employer-led training especially as artificial intelligence reshapes skill demands.
Upgrades the skills of more Americans. This bill dedicates funding toward upskilling workers through “individual training accounts” (ITAs), on-the-job learning, and other employer-led and industry relevant initiatives. It also helps a currently employed workforce gain new skills to avoid displacement and advance their careers.
Delivers greater accountability and program quality. This legislation strengthens the law’s accountability system—holding states and local workforce boards responsible for delivering positive outcomes for workers and job seekers.

Background: When WIOA was enacted in 2014, it made critical improvements to streamline the maze of federal workforce development programs and enhance accountability through a single set of performance metrics. However, over a decade later, significant challenges persist that hamper the workforce system’s ability to provide high-quality services to workers and employers.

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Chairman Walberg Statement on March Jobs Report

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) released the following statement in response to the Department of Labor’s March jobs report:

“Today’s report shows job growth—proving that our economy and the American workforce are resilient and ready to grow. House Republicans and the Trump administration are continuing to advance solutions that support American workers and businesses of every size to ensure workers, families, and our nation’s job creators can succeed.”

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Walberg Statement on President’s FY 2027 Budget

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) released the following statement on President Trump’s FY 2027 budget proposal:

“Families across the country are sitting at their kitchen tables making tough decisions about how to stretch every dollar—we owe it to them to do the same in government. This budget proposal is a blueprint for cutting wasteful spending, improving government efficiency, and ensuring that every dollar spent delivers real value to taxpayers. I am eager to work with this administration to deliver on these shared goals.”

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ICYMI: Chairman Walberg Discusses Foreign Espionage on College Campuses

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

In Case You Missed It,Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) joined NewsNation’s Blake Burman to expose the efforts of America’s adversaries, including the Chinese Communist Party, to infiltrate American universities to steal critical research and undermine American values.

On deterring foreign interference on college campuses:

“We passed the DETERRENT Act… that puts stipulations on reporting any typeof monetary award [or] presentation that comes from any country to a university or college… but $0 on-up for from malign countries like China, North Korea, Russia, and others to make sure that we know what's taking place.”

On CCP efforts to harass and intimidate students:

"We had a student today from Stanford University, who has been followed, who has been harassed… because she—as the Stanford Review editor—undertook an investigation into Chinese involvement at Stanford…

“What she found caused great concern within her, and ultimately she began receiving pushback from the Chinese Communist Party… [She] was intimidated, and ultimately they tried to stop her from moving forward. Stanford has not helped her...”

Watch the full interview here.

Walberg Applauds DOL Action to Increase Investment Options for American Savers

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:15:00 GMT

Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) released the following statement after the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule to make it easier for American workers to invest their 401(k) savings in alternative assets such as private equity, real estate, cryptocurrencies, and more:

“Workers should be able to retire with sustainable and comfortable lifesavings, not endless worry and instability. This means giving employees the resources they need to achieve their savings goals. I applaud the Trump administration for modernizing retirement plans to reflect the wider range of ways Americans can invest and grow their savings."

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Hearing Recap: "U.S. Universities Under Siege: Foreign Espionage, Stolen Innovation, and the National Security Threat"

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Today, the Education and Workforce Committee held a hearing to examine the rising threats of foreign espionage on college campuses.

Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) started the hearing by spotlighting recent cases of these crimes.

"Last summer there were multiple disturbing instances of potential foreign espionage on U.S. campuses. At the University of Michigan students, employees, and faculty have been charged and sentenced for conspiracy and smuggling related crimes. At Stanford, students were approached by foreign nationals posing as peers in an effort to get students to travel to China and share research," he said.

Rep. Rick Allen (R-GA) discussed with Dr. Domenico Grasso, Interim President at the University of Michiganseveral trainings that are deemed optional by their university but could play a role in research security. "I will actually take your comment back to our team in Ann Arbor. [We will] look at those other modules that are labelled as optional and we will look to see if we can make those required," Grasso said.

Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) asked Ms. Cassandra Farley, Senior Director of Research Integrity, Security & Compliance at the University of Florida how state laws like what’s been passed in Florida are impacting universities. "At the times that the laws were passed we implemented a task force of senior leaders across the institution…[it] has since grown and evolved to implement the new requirements that were passed in 2023…we’ve done significant outreach and training across campus to help our campus partners, researchers, and facility understand the importance of these issues," she explained.

Rep. Michael Baumgartner (R-WA) highlighted his bill, the Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions (DETERRENT) Act–House passed legislation which would mitigate these threats by increasing reporting requirements. Dr. Grasso claimed his university was committed to transparency of funding but refused to provide verbal support for legislation. The University of Michigan receives over $1.17 billion in federal funds.

House Democrats spent the hearing pulling the wool over the eyes of the American people.

"I just have to ask what problem are we actually trying to solve today? Why are we here? Where is the evidence that American universities are under siege by foreign espionage at a scale that justifies this level of alarm?" said Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-FL).

This is exactly the type of ignorance that has made our nation vulnerable to security threats.

One witness explained her frightening experience with being targeted by the Chinese Communist Party.

"This past fall, the FBI informed me that I am being physically monitored on Stanford’s campus by agents of the Chinese Communist Party. They told me that my family is also at risk and is being monitored…I fear for my safety and for my family’s safety. The intimidation calls have not stopped," said Ms. Elsa Johnson, Editor-in-Chief at Stanford Review.

In 2018, then FBI Director Christopher Wray had said that his agents across the country are seeing "non-traditional collectors (of intelligence), especially in the academic setting."

Bottom line: America’s foreign adversaries are targeting our nation’s students. Committee Republicans are fighting back—protecting national security, demanding transparency, and holding institutions accountable.

Chairman Walberg Holds Hearing on Espionage in U.S. Universities

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI), delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled "U.S. Universities Under Siege: Foreign Espionage, Stolen Innovation, and the National Security Threat":

"Dominating global research rankings, American universities remain among the top academic institutions in the world. They are entrusted with hundreds of billions in taxpayer-funded research dollars and federal student aid to help develop the next generation of leaders and drive cutting-edge scientific discovery.

"The free exchange of ideas is a core American principle and a cornerstone of higher education. International collaboration, whether through welcoming international students or creating international research partnerships, can, when done right, have very positive effects for our country.

"However, it would be naïve and reckless to ignore the serious dangers facing our higher education system. Foreign adversaries, particularly geopolitical rivals like the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), are actively competing against our nation’s interests on the battlegrounds of our university campuses. They are unafraid to exploit American good intentions for ill-gotten gains.

"I’m proud that this Committee has been a leader in combatting malign foreign influence on college campuses. Last year the House passed the DETERRENT Act with a strong bipartisan vote for a second Congress in a row. DETERRENT would bring much-needed transparency to foreign gifts and contracts under section 117 of the Higher Education Act, and I will continue working to get it signed into law.

"This Committee’s oversight has also brought to light troubling partnerships between American universities and the CCPs defense-linked institutions, including 'joint research institutes' operating with American campuses. As a result of this work, many universities have taken steps to shut down these programs.

"The Trump administration and Secretary McMahon have also taken this issue seriously. The Education Department has launched multiple section 117 compliance investigations, improved the usability of disclosed data, and just last month announced an interagency agreement with the Department of State to incorporate the State Department’s national security expertise.

"Despite this progress, recent events make it clear that the threat remains active. Last summer there were multiple disturbing instances of potential foreign espionage on U.S. campuses. At the University of Michigan students, employees, and faculty have been charged and sentenced for conspiracy and smuggling related crimes. At Stanford, students were approached by foreign nationals posing as peers in an effort to get students to travel to China and share research. These instances must not be swept under the rug, and I’m excited to discuss them more in depth today at this hearing.

"Institutions must be proactive in addressing these threats. They should not wait for a Congressional inquiry or hearing before taking a hard look at their campus culture, vetting processes, and compliance with the law.

"Openness is one of our greatest strengths—but it cannot become our greatest weakness. We can—and must—ensure that academic collaboration strengthens America, not our adversaries."

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Chairman Walberg to Hold Hearing on Espionage in U.S. Universities — Tomorrow 10:15 AM

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:15:00 GMT

Tomorrow, at 10:15 a.m., the Committee on Education and Workforce, chaired by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), will hold a hearing titled "U.S. Universities Under Siege: Foreign Espionage, Stolen Innovation, and the National Security Threat."

What:
Full Committee hearing titled "U.S. Universities Under Siege: Foreign Espionage, Stolen Innovation, and the National Security Threat"

When:
10:15 a.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2026

Where:
2175 Rayburn House Office Building

Witnesses:

Dr. Domenico Grasso, Interim President, University of Michigan
Ms. Cassandra Farley, Senior Director, Research Integrity, Security & Compliance, University of Florida
Ms. Melissa Emrey-Arras, Director, Education, Workforce, and Income Security Team, Government Accountability Office
Ms. Elsa Johnson, Editor-in-Chief, Stanford Review, Stanford

Press:
Credentialed media planning to cover the hearing need to RSVP to Sara@mail.house.gov. The hearing is open to the press and will be live-streamed on the Committee’s YouTube page.

"Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Employee Benefits Security Administration"

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:15:00 GMT

2175 Rayburn Office Building
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"Building an AI-Ready America: Understanding AI’s Economic Impact on Workers and Employers"

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:15:00 GMT

2175 Rayburn Office Building
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"U.S. Universities Under Siege: Foreign Espionage, Stolen Innovation, and the National Security Threat"

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:15:00 GMT

2175 Rayburn Office Building
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Credentialed media planning to cover the hearing need to RSVP to Sara@mail.house.gov.

Opening Statement:

Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI)

Witnesses:

Dr. Domenico Grasso, Interim President, University of Michigan
Ms. Cassandra Farley, Senior Director, Research Integrity, Security & Compliance, University of Florida
Ms. Melissa Emrey-Arras, Director, Education, Workforce, and Income Security Team, Government Accountability Office
Ms. Elsa Johnson, Editor-in-Chief, Stanford Review, Stanford

Hearing Recap:

Hearing Recap: "U.S. Universities Under Siege: Foreign Espionage, Stolen Innovation, and the National Security Threat"

H.R. 7894, H.R. 7890, H.R. 7891, H.R. 7892, H.R. 7893, H.R. 7661 & H.R. 6084

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:15:00 GMT

2175 Rayburn Office Building
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Opening Statement:

Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI)

Agenda:

H.R 7894, Truman Scholarship Clean House Act

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H.R. 7890, Science of Reading Act of 2026

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H.R. 7891, Student Aid Fraud Oversight and Accountability Act of 2026

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H.R. 7892, No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026

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H.R. 7893, FAFSA Verification Efficiency Act

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H.R. 7661, Stop the Sexualization of Children Act

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H.R. 6084, ERISA Litigation Reform Act

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Amendments and Motions Offered:

H.R. 7894, Truman Scholarship Clean House Act
VOTE ORDER		AMENDMENT HOLC ID	OFFERED BY		MOTION/ACTION	VOTE TOTAL
1		7894_AMD_01	Ranking Member Bobby Scott		Recorded Vote	13Y – 18N
2		7894_AMD_02	Ranking Member Bobby Scott		Recorded Vote	13Y – 18N
N/A		7894_AMD_04	Ranking Member Bobby Scott		Failed by Voice	Failed by Voice
VOICE		7894ANS_01	Rep. Randy Fine		Passed by Voice	VOICE
3		Final Passage	Rep. Elise Stefanik		Motion to Report bill, as amended	19Y – 13N
H.R. 7890, Science of Reading Act of 2026
VOTE ORDER		AMENDMENT HOLC ID	OFFERED BY		MOTION/ACTION	VOTE TOTAL
VOICE		7890ANS_01	Rep. Ryan Mackenzie		Passed by Voice	VOICE
4		Final Passage	Rep. Erin Houchin		Motion to Report bill, as amended	33Y – 0N
H.R. 7891, Student Aid Fraud Oversight and Accountability Act
VOTE ORDER		AMENDMENT HOLC ID	OFFERED BY		MOTION/ACTION	VOTE TOTAL
N/A		SCOTTVA_056	Ranking Member Bobby Scott		Offered and Withdrawn	N/A
N/A		SCOTTVA_057	Ranking Member Bobby Scott		Offered and Withdrawn	N/A
VOICE		7891ANS	Rep. Glenn Thompson		Passed by Voice	VOICE
5		Final Passage	Rep. Glenn Thompson		Motion to Report bill, as amended	33Y – 0N
H.R. 7892, No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026
VOTE ORDER		AMENDMENT HOLC ID	OFFERED BY		MOTION/ACTION	VOTE TOTAL
VOICE		SCOTVA_058 & SCOTVA_59	Ranking Member Bobby Scott		Failed by Voice	Failed by Voice
VOICE		7892ANS	Rep. Burgess Owens		Passed by Voice	VOICE
6		Final Passage	Rep. Burgess Owens		Motion to Report bill, as amended	30Y – 3N
H.R. 7893, FASFA Verification Efficiency Act
VOTE ORDER		AMENDMENT HOLC ID	OFFERED BY		MOTION/ACTION	VOTE TOTAL
7		SCOTT_FASFA_AMD_04	Ranking Member Bobby Scott		Recorded Vote	13Y – 19N
8		SCOTT_FASFA_SUB_01	Ranking Member Bobby Scott		Recorded Vote	13Y – 19N
VOICE		7893_ANS01	Chairman Tim Walberg		Passed by Voice	VOICE
9		Final Passage	Chairman Tim Walberg		Recorded Vote	19Y – 13N
H.R. 7661, Stop the Sexualization of Children Act
VOTE ORDER		AMENDMENT HOLC ID	OFFERED BY		MOTION/ACTION	VOTE TOTAL
10		TAKANO_7661_AMD_02	Rep. Mark Takano		Recorded Vote	13Y - 18N
11		SCOTT_7661_AMD_03	Ranking Member Scott		Recorded Vote	13Y – 18N
12		SCOTT_7661_AMD_04	Ranking Member Scott		Recorded Vote	31Y – 0N
13		SCOTT_7661_AMD_05	Ranking Member Scott		Recorded Vote	13Y – 18N
14		SCOTT_7661_AMD_07	Ranking Member Scott		Recorded Vote	13Y – 18N
VOICE		7661ANS_01	Rep. Mary Miller		Passed by Voice	VOICE
15		Final Passage	Rep. Mary Miller		Motion to report bill, as amended	18Y – 13N
H.R. 6084, ERISA Litigation Reform Act
VOTE ORDER	AMENDMENT HOLC ID			OFFERED BY	MOTION/ACTION		VOTE TOTAL
16	COURTNEY_HR6084_AMD_01			Rep. Joe Courtney	Recorded Vote		13Y – 19N
17	SCOTVA_055			Ranking Member Bobby Scott	Recorded Vote		13Y – 19N
VOICE	HR6084_ANS			Rep. Randy Fine	Passed by Voice		VOICE
18	Final Passage			Rep. Randy Fine	Motion to report bill, as amended		19Y – 13N

Additional Items:

@EdWorkforceCmte Passes Bills Spanning Reading to Retirement

"Strengthening Federal Workers’ Compensation Programs: Ensuring Integrity, Efficiency, and Access"

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:15:00 GMT

2175 Rayburn Office Building
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Opening Statement:

Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA)

Witnesses:

Mr. Robert Johnson, President, Sedgwick Government Solutions
Ms. Stephanie McCloud, Administrator and CEO, Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
Mr. Christopher Godfrey, Director of Research, Workers’ Injury Law and Advocacy Group
Mr. Patrick Howe, Executive Vice President, Nuclear Care Partners

Hearing Recap:

Hearing Recap: “Strengthening Federal Workers’ Compensation Programs: Ensuring Integrity, Efficiency, and Access”

H.R. 7720, H.R. 7721, H.R. 7722, H.R. 7723, H.R. 7724, H.R. 7725, H.R. 7677, H.R. 7726

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:15:00 GMT

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Opening Statement:

Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI)

Agenda:

H.R. 7720, Child Care Payment Integrity and Fraud Accountability

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H.R. 7721, Combating Regulatory Abuse, Closing Known Deficiencies, and Overseeing Waste Nationwide (CRACKDOWN) Act

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H.R. 7722, Child Care Integrity Monitoring Act

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H.R. 7723, Safeguarding Taxpayer Dollars in Child Care Act

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H.R. 7724, No Waivers for Fraud Act

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H.R. 7725, Stop Child Care Fraud Act

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H.R. 7677, Closing the Provider Fraud Gap Act

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H.R. 7726, No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act

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Amendments and Motions Offered:

H.R. 7720, Child Care Payment Integrity and Fraud Accountability Act
VOTE ORDER		AMENDMENT HOLC ID	OFFERED BY		MOTION/ACTION	VOTE TOTAL
1		SCOTT_H7720AM_004	Ranking Member Bobby Scott		Recorded Vote	15Y – 19N
VOICE		H7720_ANS	Rep. Mark Messmer		VOICE	Passed by Voice
2		Final Passage	Rep. Mark Messmer		Motion to Report bill, as amended	19Y – 15N
H.R. 7721, *Combatting Regulatory Abuse, Closing Known Deficiencies, and Overseeing Waste Nation Wide* (CRACKDOWN) Act
VOTE ORDER		AMENDMENT HOLC ID	OFFERED BY		MOTION/ACTION	VOTE TOTAL
3		SCOTT_H7721AM_007	Ranking Member Bobby Scott		Recorded Vote	15Y – 19N
VOICE		H7721_ANS	Rep. Glenn Grothman		VOICE	Passed by Voice
4		Final Passage	Rep. Glenn Grothman		Motion to Report bill, as amended	19Y – 15N
H.R. 7722, *Child Care Integrity Monitoring Act*
VOTE ORDER		AMENDMENT HOLC ID	OFFERED BY		MOTION/ACTION	VOTE TOTAL
5		DESAULNIER_H722AM_004	Rep. DeSaulnier		Recorded Vote	15Y – 19N
VOICE		H7722_ANS	Rep. Bob Onder		VOICE	Passed by Voice
6		Final Passage	Rep. Bob Onder		Motion to Report bill, as amended	20Y – 15N
H.R. 7723, *Safeguarding Taxpayer Dollars in Child Care Act*
VOTE ORDER		AMENDMENT HOLC ID	OFFERED BY		MOTION/ACTION	VOTE TOTAL
7		SCOTT_H7723AM_002	Ranking Member Bobby Scott		Recorded Vote	15Y – 19N
VOICE		PROVIDER_ANS_01	Rep. Virginia Foxx		VOICE	Passed by Voice
8		Final Passage	Rep. Virginia Foxx		Motion to Report bill, as amended	20Y – 15N
H.R. 7724, No Waivers for Fraud Act
VOTE ORDER		AMENDMENT HOLC ID	OFFERED BY		MOTION/ACTION	VOTE TOTAL
N/A		SCOTT_H7724AM	Ranking Member Scott		Offered and Withdrawn	N/A
9		Final Passage	Rep. Joe Wilson		Recorded Vote	20Y – 15N
H.R. 7725, Stop Child Care Fraud Act
VOTE ORDER		AMENDMENT HOLC ID	OFFERED BY		MOTION/ACTION	VOTE TOTAL
10		LEE_H7725AM_005	Rep. Summer Lee		Recorded Vote	15Y – 20N
VOICE		H7725_ANS	Rep. Michael Rulli		VOICE	Passed by Voice
11		Final Passage	Rep. Michael Rulli		Motion to report bill, as amended	35Y – 0N
H.R. 7677, Closing the Provider Fraud Gap Act
VOTE ORDER	AMENDMENT HOLC ID			OFFERED BY	MOTION/ACTION		VOTE TOTAL
12	MANNION_AMD_02			Rep. John Mannion	Recorded Vote		15Y – 20N
VOICE	ANS			Rep. Burgess Owens	VOICE		Passed by Voice
13	Final Passage			Rep. Burgess Owens	Motion to report bill, as amended		35Y – 0N
H.R.7726, No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act
VOTE ORDER	AMENDMENT HOLC ID			OFFERED BY	MOTION/ACTION		VOTE TOTAL
14	SCOTT_H7726AM_001			Ranking Member Bobby Scott	Recorded Vote		16Y – 19N
VOICE	H7726_ANS			Rep. Mary Miller	VOICE		Passed by Voice
15	Final Passage			Rep. Mary Miller	Motion to report bill, as amended		20Y – 15N

Additional Items:

@EdWorkforceCmte Cracks Down on Child Care Fraud

"Building an AI-Ready America: Strengthening Employer-Led Training"

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:15:00 GMT

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Opening Statement:

Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT)

Witnesses:

Mr. Tim House, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Wireless Infrastructure Association
Dr. Scott Ralls, President, Wake Technical Community College
Mr. Brent Parton, President, CareerWise
Ms. Mary Kate Morley Ryan, Managing Director, Talent & Organization, Transformation Americas, Accenture

Hearing Recap:

Hearing Recap: "Building an AI-Ready America: Strengthening Employer-Led Training"

"Building an AI-Ready America: Teaching in the AI Age"

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT

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Opening Statement:

Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA)

Witnesses:

Ms. Michele Blatt, State Superintendent of Schools, West Virginia Department of Education
Mr. Aneesh Sohoni, CEO, Teach for America
Dr. David Slykhuis, Dean, Dewar College of Education and Human Services, Valdosta State University, on behalf of the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education - AACTE
Mrs. Allyson Knox, Senior Director of Education and Workforce Policy, Microsoft

Hearing Recap:

Hearing Recap: “Building an AI-Ready America: Teaching in the AI Age”

"Balancing Careers and Care: Examining Innovative Approaches to Paid Leave"

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:15:00 GMT

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Opening Statement:

Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA)

Witnesses:

Ms. Adrienne Schweer, Fellow, Bipartisan Policy Center
Ms. Julie Squire, Vice President of Policy and General Counsel, National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA)
Ms. Elyse Shaw, Director of the Education, Labor and Worker Justice Team, The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP)
Ms. Greta Kessler, Vice President of Employee Health and Benefits, Marsh McLennan Agency, on behalf of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Hearing Recap:

Hearing Recap: “Balancing Careers and Care: Examining Innovative Approaches to Paid Leave”

"Building an AI-Ready America: Safer Workplaces Through Smarter Technology"

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:15:00 GMT

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Opening Statement:

Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI)

Witnesses:

Mr. Johan Land, Senior Vice President, Product and Engineering, Safety and AI, Samsara
Mr. Eric Hoplin, President and CEO, National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors
Mr. Doug Parker, Senior Advisor, National Employment Law Project
Mr. Jeff Buczkiewicz, President and CEO, Mason Contractors Association of America

Hearing Recap:

Hearing Recap: “Building an AI-Ready America: Safer Workplaces Through Smarter Technology”