The House Committee on Education and Workforce, chaired by Representative Tim Walberg, will hold a markup session for five bills at 10:15 a.m. on May 21. The meeting will take place in room 2175 of the Rayburn House Office Building and is open to the press, with live streaming available on the committee’s YouTube page.
The markup will cover legislation aimed at expanding employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, strengthening civics and history education, increasing health care transparency, lowering prescription drug costs, and improving retirement security. The bills include the Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act; Civics and History Advancement to Restore Learning, Integrity, and Education (CHARLIE) Act; Form 5500 Filing Simplification Act; PBM Kickback Prohibition Act; and Transparency in Billing Act of 2026.
The committee manages federal programs concerning education, labor, health care policy, and workforce development according to the official website. It also influences policy decisions related to student loans and worker protections according to the official website.
Additionally, the committee serves in the legislative sector with jurisdiction over education and labor matters according to the official website.
The outcome of this markup could affect future policies related to employment access for people with disabilities as well as broader issues such as educational standards and health care costs.
