House Education and Workforce Committee to consider workforce bill on 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, will meet on April 21 at 10:15 a.m. to mark up H.R. 8210, the Stronger Workforce for America Act of 2026. The session will take place in Room 2175 of the Rayburn House Office Building and is open to the press, with a live stream available on the committee’s YouTube page.

The committee said this legislation aims to modernize the workforce system with an emphasis on improving outcomes for workers, strengthening the economy, and ensuring accountability for taxpayer dollars.

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 to these responsibilities, the committee serves in the legislative sector with jurisdiction over education and labor matters according to its official website.

The markup session provides an opportunity for lawmakers to discuss proposed changes or amendments before moving forward with potential legislation that could impact workers across various sectors.



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