Tim Walberg

Older speeches

1. H.R. 9607, "Less Bureaucracy, Better Workforce Development Act"; H.R. 9609, "Less Bureaucracy, Better Student Aid Act"; H.R. 9602, "Less Bureaucracy, Better International Foreign Gift Transparency Act"; H.R. 9603, "Less Bureaucracy, Better International Education Oversight Act"; H.R. 9605, "Less Bureaucracy, Better Foreign Medical Accreditation Act"; H.R. 9606, "Less Bureaucracy, Better Child Care for Student Parents Act"; H.R. 9611, "Less Bureaucracy, Better Higher Education Act"; H.R. 9610, "Less Bureaucracy, Better K-12 Education Act"; H.R. 9608, "Less Bureaucracy, Better Family Engagement Act"; H.R. 9604, "Less Bureaucracy, Better Tribal Education Act" · U.S. House of Representatives · 15 July 2026

   • Opening: Walberg frames 10-bill agenda

     “The committee will please come to order. A quorum is present. The committee meets today pursuant to notice to consider ten bills. The chair announces that requests for recorded votes may be postponed pursuant to clause two of rule eleven…”

     Watch from 27:20

   • Ranking Member: Scott’s global objections

     “Without objection, and hearing none, they'll be entered. I yield back. Gentleman yields, thank you. Without objection, all other members who wish to insert written opening statements into the record may do so by submitting them to the committee clerk…”

     Watch from 40:15

   • H.R. 9607 (Workforce): OCTAE to Labor

     “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. I now recognize myself…”

     Watch from 41:25
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2. “Training Activists, Not Physicians: The Impact of DEI on Medical Schools” · U.S. House of Representatives · 14 July 2026

   • Chair Walberg: hearing convened and DEI/antisemitism framing

     “The committee will please come to order. A quorum is present. The committee meets today pursuant to notice. Without objection, the chair may recess the committee at any point. Last August, the Education and Workforce Committee opened investigations into the…”

     Watch from 32:03

   • Democratic opening: defend DEI, condemn OCR hollowing-out

     “I thank the gentleman. Pursuant to committee rule 8C, all members who wish to insert written statements into the record may do so by submitting them to the committee clerk electronically in Microsoft Word format by 5:00 PM, 14 days…”

     Watch from 44:05

   • Procedural rules and witness introductions

     “Our second witness is Sam Hawgood, Chancellor of the University of California San Francisco in San Francisco, California. Our third witness is Dr. Roger A. Mitchell Jr., President of the National Medical Association in Silver Spring, Maryland. Our last witness…”

     Watch from 44:48
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3. “Direct Contracting: A Prescription for Lower Health Care Costs” · U.S. House of Representatives · 1 July 2026

   • Rep. from California: coverage losses, uncompensated care, and rural access

     “The gentleman yields. I now call on our chairman, Mr. Walberg, for his five minutes of questioning.”

     Watch from 40:45

   • Rep. Walberg: Michigan savings, HSAs, and market competition

     “Though I have to say, Mr. Woodhouse, your numbers are absurd. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thanks the panel for being there. I checked with Dr. Onder here and he found very easily, because media won't do the research, but…”

     Watch from 40:49

   • Rep. Walberg: Michigan savings, HSAs, and market competition

     “Common sense like other products and purchases. If we ran restaurants like health care, every restaurant would be out of business in America. Let's not start that then. Thank you. Dr. Savage, thanks for coming in all the way from…”

     Watch from 43:53
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4. H.R. 8476, "No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026"; H.R. 4795, "Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2025"; H.R. 9203, "Student Protection and University Accountability Act"; H.R. 2555, "Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2025"; H.R. 5505, "Equal Campus Access Act of 2025"; H.R. 2332, "States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment (SHARE) Act of 2025"; H.R. 4122, "Health Care for Energy Workers Act of 2025"; H.R. 8822, "Federal Workers’ Compensation Integrity and Care Act"; H.R. 8823, "Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act"; H.R. 9381, "AI Workforce Assessment and Research Enhancement (AWARE) Act"; H.R. 9228, "Health Data Access, Transparency, and Affordability Act of 2026" · U.S. House of Representatives · 25 June 2026

   • Speech

     “Please come to order. A quorum is present. The committee meets today pursuant to notice to consider 11 bills. The chair announces that requests for recorded votes may be postponed pursuant to clause 2 of rule 11 of the Rules…”

     Watch from 10:40

   • Opening of markup: agenda and scope

     “Good morning and welcome to the Committee on Education and Workforce. We'll mark up 11 bills that address antisemitism in educational institutions, protect college students' freedom of association, help licensed professionals work across state lines, strengthen oversight of federal workers'…”

     Watch from 11:06

   • Chair’s overview of 11 bills and policy aims

     “The first three bills we'll consider address the ongoing problem of antisemitism within education and harassment, the harassment of Jewish students and faculty. First, we'll consider H.R. 8476, No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026, introduced by Representative Randy Feenstra.…”

     Watch from 11:33
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5. “Workforce Rewired: Modern Apprenticeships for a Modern Economy” · U.S. House of Representatives · 24 June 2026

   • Chair Walberg Q&A: technician shortages and workplace-based higher education

     “Thank you. Now I'd like to recognize my friend from Michigan, the chairman of the full committee, Mr. Walberg. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thanks for this, this hearing today, this panel. I think the pendulum has swung. It's swung…”

     Watch from 46:08

   • Chair Walberg Q&A: technician shortages and workplace-based higher education

     “Yeah, it can also be huge frustration to the consumer. So to get it done right and efficient way is so important. Thanks for the work you do. Mr. Ross, it's it's as a Michigander, it's a delight to finally…”

     Watch from 48:56

6. "Breaking Trust: Attacks on Parental Rights, Inappropriate Content, and Legal Abuses in America’s Schools" · U.S. House of Representatives · 10 June 2026

   • Chair opening : parental rights and gender policies

     “The committee will please come to order. A quorum is present. The committee meets today pursuant to notice. Without objection, the chair may recess the committee at any point. Across the school districts in the country, school districts seem to…”

     Watch from 13:59

   • Ranking member opening : attacks on Trump education agenda

     “I thank the gentleman. Pursuant to committee rule 8C, all members who wish to insert written statements into the record may do so by submitting them to the committee clerk electronically in Microsoft Word format by 5:00 PM 14 days…”

     Watch from 31:42

   • Procedural matters and witness introductions

     “Our second witness is Dr. Aaron Spence, Superintendent of Loudoun County Public Schools in Ashburn, Virginia. Our third witness is Mr. Jonathan Smith, Director for Education and Federal Strategic Advocacy at the National Center for Youth Law in Chevy Chase,…”

     Watch from 32:28
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