The Committee on Education and Workforce, chaired by Representative Tim Walberg, will hold a hearing titled "U.S. Universities Under Siege: Foreign Espionage, Stolen Innovation, and the National Security Threat" at 10:15 a.m. on March 26.
The hearing aims to address concerns about foreign espionage activities targeting American universities and the potential risks these pose to national security. The issue is significant as it involves safeguarding academic research and innovation from external threats.
Scheduled witnesses include Dr. Domenico Grasso, Interim President of the University of Michigan; Ms. Cassandra Farley, Senior Director for Research Integrity, Security & Compliance at the University of Florida; Ms. Melissa Emrey-Arras, Director of the Education, Workforce, and Income Security Team at the Government Accountability Office; and Ms. Elsa Johnson, Editor-in-Chief of the Stanford Review.
The House Education and Workforce Committee manages federal programs concerning education, labor, health and workforce development according to the official website. The committee also influences policy on issues such as student loans and worker protections according to its official website. In addition, it serves in the legislative sector with jurisdiction over education and labor matters according to its official website.
Credentialed media are required to RSVP in advance if they plan to cover the event in person at Room 2175 Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing will also be live-streamed for public viewing.
