Tim Walberg

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1. “Who Gets the Scholarship? How the Global Shift in College Sports Affects Americans” · U.S. House of Representatives · 16 September 2026

   • Adams Q&A (part 2): default crisis and collections

     “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thanks to the panel for being here. And Mr. Chairman, thank you for holding this hearing today, even though my friends on the other side of the aisle don't want to compete on the same playing…”

     Watch from 53:35

   • Chair Walberg: introduce TEAM USA Act and question witnesses

     “But we're talking about something totally different here today, something that I think is very important. I didn't get the wrestling scholarship I wanted to the university that I wanted to go to. But it wasn't because of international students…”

     Watch from 53:59

   • Chair Walberg: introduce TEAM USA Act and question witnesses

     “That ought to wake us up, absolutely. Thank you. Mr. Brown, you mentioned in testimony that this is not only a Division I issue. Why is it happening in smaller schools too? Thank you. Mr. DePipp, do you trust schools…”

     Watch from 57:53

2. "Out of Touch: When Union Politics Leave Workers Behind" · U.S. House of Representatives · 15 September 2026

   • Chair Walberg Q&A: union politics versus member choice

     “Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thanks for the hearing. I think it's worth talking about. I've mentioned numerous times that when I worked at US Steel South Works, South Side of Chicago, same place my dad had, I had a…”

     Watch from 49:30

3. “Supporting Working Families: State-Led Child Care Solutions” · U.S. House of Representatives · 1 September 2026

   • Rep. Walberg (MI): CCDBG flexibility and employer-based care models

     “Thank you, Mr. Chair, and thanks to the panel for being here on an important issue. My first question is for the state witnesses, Ms. Page, Shanks, and White. A strength of CCDBG is the flexibility that it provides, and…”

     Watch from 1:13:40

4. “Broken Trust: How the Biden-Harris DOL Leaked Confidential Information” · U.S. House of Representatives · 22 July 2026

   • Chairman Walberg Q&A: untracked agreements and Yale case conflict

     “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And it's good to see you back, Inspector General Esposito. In its review of the Biden DOL, the OIG identified roughly 48 common interest agreements. However, your report found that, and I quote, "SOL did not…”

     Watch from 1:14:34

   • Chairman Walberg Q&A: untracked agreements and Yale case conflict

     “Interesting outcome. Appreciate your work on that. It's also my understanding that many of the cases in which information was provided outside parties remain open enforcement actions. If DOL shares non-public information about a company with a law or advocacy…”

     Watch from 1:18:11

5. Legislative Hearing on: • H.R. 7332 (Rep. Matsui), “Whale CHARTS Act of 2026” • H.R. 7466 (Rep. Jackson of TX), “SAFE CATTLE Act” • H.R. 8876 (Rep. Walberg), “Aquatic Invasive Species Control and Prevention Act of 2026” • H.R. 9621 (Rep. Baumgartner), “Northwest Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act of 2026” · U.S. House of Representatives · 21 July 2026

   • Late-round debate: 9621 safeguards, AIS lessons, Whale CHARTS, and adjournment

     “Thank you. The chair now calls on Mr. Walberg for five minutes of questioning. Thank you, Madam Chair. I appreciate the committee considering my bill H.R. 8876, the Aquatic Invasive Species Control and Prevention Act, and I would have loved…”

     Watch from 2:28:07

   • Late-round debate: 9621 safeguards, AIS lessons, Whale CHARTS, and adjournment

     “So those fill some of the gaps that are in the federal program right now.”

     Watch from 2:31:55

   • Late-round debate: 9621 safeguards, AIS lessons, Whale CHARTS, and adjournment

     “And our record, record walleye and perch population there shows some of the results of that type of work. Thank you. I know my time has expired, but Madam Chair, I'd like to ask unanimous consent to enter two documents,…”

     Watch from 2:33:00

6. H.R. 8781, "Title IX Clarification Act of 2026"; H.R. 4986, "Parents Opt-in Protection Act"; H.R. 8747, "K-12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026"; H.R. 8183, "Modernizing Access to Talents, Credentials, and Hiring (MATCH) Act of 2026"; H.R. 9723, "Fit Future Act"; H.R. 8660, "Valuing Employee Stock Today Act"; H.R. 8347, "Reinforcing Underserved, Rural, and Local (RURAL) Healthcare Act"; H.R. 6213, "Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025"; H.R. 8775, "Ending Predator Access to Union Power Act"; H.R. 5267, "American Franchise Act" · U.S. House of Representatives · 21 July 2026

   • Chair opening: agenda and ten workforce bills

     “First, the committee will consider H.R. 8781, Title IX Clarification Act of 2026. This bill codifies the Supreme Court ruling, recent ruling, that the term sex under Title IX refers to biological sex. Next, the committee will consider H.R. 4986,…”

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   • Ranking Member Scott: overall critique and bill-by-bill positions

     “I thank the gentleman. Without objection, all other members who wish to insert written opening statements in the record may do so by submitting them to the committee clerk electronically by the end of the day today. Pursuant to House…”

     Watch from 56:05

   • Title IX Clarification (H.R. 8781): GOP ANS and initial opposition

     “Without objection, the first reading of the bill is dispensed with. Without objection, the bill will be considered as read and open for amendment at any point, and any amendment offered shall be considered as read. Does anyone seek to…”

     Watch from 57:21
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