The Committee on Education and Workforce, chaired by Representative Tim Walberg, will hold a hearing on May 14 to examine the policies and priorities of the Department of Education. The hearing is scheduled for 10:15 a.m. at the Rayburn House Office Building.
The event aims to review the Department's budget and policy direction with testimony from Secretary McMahon. The hearing will be open to members of the press and accessible via live stream on the Committee’s YouTube page.
According to the official website, the House Education and Workforce Committee manages federal programs concerning education, labor, health, and workforce development. The committee also influences policy decisions related to student loans and worker protections.
The committee serves in the legislative sector with jurisdiction over education and labor matters, according to its official website.
The upcoming hearing provides an opportunity for lawmakers to discuss funding allocations as well as strategic initiatives that impact schools, students, educators, and workers across the country.
