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HearingHELD · 3H 11MOPEN TO THE PUBLICOPENHOUSE · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE ·

Workforce and economic growth

The committee examines ways to strengthen the workforce and economy.

Wed, Feb 26, 2025 · 10:15 AM – 1:18 PM ETRayburn House Office Building, Room 2175Rayburn 2175

CHAIRTim Walberg R-MI-5
Bobby Scott D-VA-3
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HOURS
3:11
WITNESSES
4
MEMBERS
37
STORIES
0

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OFFICIAL COMMITTEE VIDEO · 3:11:05
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Why this hearing

On the record: 4 witnesses: 3 from advocacy groups and think tanks and 1 from a business or trade group.

Witnesses represent two economic policy organizations, a small-business legal center and the hotel and lodging industry.

Real oversight or theater?

Did this hearing get real answers, or was it mostly speeches?

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What each witness said

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Who asked what

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Question logs come from the committee’s official video.

The committee

37 members · 20 Republicans, 16 Democrats, 1 independent

Witnesses

  • Dr. William BeachSenior Fellow in Economics, Economic Policy Innovation CenterFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
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  • Dr. Heidi ShierholzPresident, Economic Policy InstituteFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
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  • Elizabeth MilitoExecutive Director, National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Legal CenterFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
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  • Rosanna MaiettaPresident and Chief Executive Officer, American Hotel and Lodging AssociationFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
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In the news

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Timeline & documents

  1. Hearing noticed (done)
  2. Held (done)FEB 26, 2025 · 10:15 AM – 1:18 PM
  3. Video posted (done)FEB 26, 2025 · 1:18 PM
  4. Written testimony posted (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
  5. Questions for the record (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
  6. Printed transcript (done)PUBLISHED JUL 29, 2025

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