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- 2/13/26
- 02/13/2026
- 105 Minutes
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Overview: The US House Committee on Education & the Workforce meeting drew discussion over Section 14C of the Fair Labor Standards Act, which permits the employment of individuals with disabilities at wages below the minimum.
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- 2/10/26
- 02/10/2026
- 104 Minutes
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Overview: The recent meeting of the US House Committee on Education & the Workforce centered on the implications of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Mahmud v. Taylor, which has stirred significant controversy over parental rights in public education. The ruling, which granted parents the right to opt their children out of public school instruction conflicting with their religious beliefs, has sparked a debate over the balance between parental authority and the educational objectives of public schools. Discussions at the meeting highlighted a deep divide among committee members and witnesses on how this decision impacts the broader educational landscape.
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- 2/4/26
- 02/04/2026
- 139 Minutes
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Overview: The recent meeting of the US House Committee on Education & the Workforce focused on the escalating costs of higher education and the implications of proposed legislative changes on financial aid and student loans. Key discussions highlighted the challenges of college affordability, the growing burden of student debt, and the potential consequences of the Republican-backed HR1 bill, which aims to alter funding mechanisms for public higher education.
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- 1/22/26
- 01/22/2026
- 127 Minutes
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Overview: The recent US House Committee on Education & the Workforce meeting placed a spotlight on issues in mine safety and health, with specific focus on the resurgence of black lung disease among miners and the implications of regulatory changes. Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health, Wayne Palmer, testified about the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s (MSHA) initiatives.
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- 1/21/26
- 01/21/2026
- 265 Minutes
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Overview: The US House Committee on Education & the Workforce convened to deliberate on significant legislative proposals impacting charter schools and the boxing industry. Central to the discussions were two bills aimed at reforming the federal charter school program and a bill concerning boxer safety and career protections. The session saw discussion over accountability and transparency, as well as the balance between federal oversight and flexibility for educational and athletic institutions.