House Education and Workforce Committee to consider bill on workforce modernization April 21

Tim Walberg, Chairman of The House Education and Workforce committee
Tim Walberg, Chairman of The House Education and Workforce committee
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The House Committee on Education and Workforce, chaired by Representative Tim Walberg, announced on Apr. 17 that it will hold a markup session for H.R. 8210, the Stronger Workforce for America Act of 2026. The session is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21 at 10:15 a.m. in the Rayburn House Office Building.

The proposed legislation aims to update the nation’s workforce system with an emphasis on improving results for workers, supporting economic growth, and ensuring responsible use of taxpayer funds.

The committee manages federal programs related to education, labor, health, and workforce development according to its official website. It also plays a role in shaping policy areas such as student loans and worker protections according to the official website.

Additionally, the committee serves within the legislative sector with jurisdiction over matters concerning education and labor according to the official website.

The markup session will be open to members of the press and available via livestream on the committee’s YouTube page.



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