The Committee on Education and Workforce, chaired by Rep. Tim Walberg, will hold a hearing titled “Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Department of Health and Human Services” at 9:00 a.m. on April 17, according to an announcement released April 16.
The hearing will focus on reviewing the current policies and priorities set by the Department of Health and Human Services. This is significant because the committee manages federal programs concerning education, labor, health, and workforce development, according to the official website.
The session will take place in Room 2175 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is scheduled to testify as a witness during this event.
The House Education and Workforce Committee plays an important role in influencing policy related to student loans, worker protections, education programs, labor issues, health initiatives, and workforce development as reported by its official website.
In addition to its legislative duties over education and labor matters according to its official website, the committee’s oversight extends into areas that affect millions across the country through its jurisdiction over key federal programs.
Members of the press are invited to attend in person or follow via live stream on the Committee’s YouTube page.
