The Committee on Education and Workforce, chaired by Representative Tim Walberg, announced on May 7 that it will hold a field hearing in Fort Branch, Indiana titled “Protecting Workers and Powering America: The Future of Mining.” The event is scheduled for May 8 at 9:15 a.m. Central Time at the Vincennes University Gibson County Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics.
The hearing aims to address the future of mining with an emphasis on worker protection and energy needs. It is open to the press and will be live-streamed on the Committee’s YouTube page.
Witnesses scheduled to testify include Bruce Stevens, President of Resource Services LLC; Eric Carter, General Manager at Peabody Energy; Sam Petsonk, Owner of Petsonk PLLC; and Arthur Wolfson, Partner at Fisher Phillips LLP.
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 decisions related to student loans and worker protections. Additionally, it serves in the legislative sector with jurisdiction over education and labor matters according to the official website.
The upcoming hearing reflects ongoing efforts by lawmakers to address challenges facing workers in critical industries such as mining. Observers may expect further discussions about balancing economic growth with worker safety in future committee actions.
