Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) has welcomed the withdrawal of the Biden-Harris joint employer rule and the return to the 2020 Trump administration policy. Walberg described this development as a positive outcome for small businesses, workers, and those pursuing entrepreneurial goals.
“For generations, the American Dream has meant the freedom to start a business, create jobs, and build a better life. The Biden-Harris joint employer rule made that harder by piling on red tape and legal uncertainty. Withdrawing it is good news for workers, small business owners, and the communities they serve," Walberg said in a statement.
He emphasized the importance of franchises and small businesses in providing initial employment opportunities and potential pathways to business ownership. “Franchises and small businesses often give Americans their first shot at a job—and a chance to one day own a business of their own. These businesses are rooted in local communities and provide real pathways to work, advancement, and entrepreneurship."
Walberg credited the change with restoring confidence among independent business operators. “By rescinding the Biden rule and restoring the 2020 Trump rule, the Trump administration is helping ensure: greater certainty for small and independent businesses, stronger job growth and local investment, and continued opportunities for workers to start, build, and succeed.”
The House Education and Workforce Committee oversees federal programs related to education, labor, health, workforce training, student loans, worker protections, school options, vocational programs, employee safeguards, as well as monitoring government agencies involved in these areas. The committee plays a significant role in shaping policies that affect both students and workers across the country (official website).
Walberg also noted ongoing efforts by his committee: “The Education and Workforce Committee has worked to advance policies that empower workers, support job creators, and expand opportunity without unnecessary federal overreach.”
“Hard work, innovation, and risk-taking are the backbone of the American Dream. Today’s action moves us closer to an economy where small businesses can grow and workers have more opportunities to succeed,” he added.
