Walberg gets Republican panel nod for House Education chair

Roll Call

Daniela Altimari

December 12, 2024

The House Republican Steering Committee on Thursday recommended Michigan Rep. Tim Walberg to lead the Committee on Education and the Workforce in the next Congress.

A former pastor who has a background in Christian education and has served on the committee for 16 years, Walberg prevailed over Utah Rep. Burgess Owens, a former NFL player just elected to his third term.

“It’s an honor to have been elected as the next Chairman of @EdWorkforceCmte,” Walberg said on social media after the vote. “The American people have given us a mandate, and we’re ready to deliver,” he added, vowing to work with President-elect Donald Trump and House GOP leaders “to get the job done.”

Walberg said in an interview last week that addressing campus antisemitism, protecting the rights of parents and expanding workforce development and training programs are among his priorities. He also said he intends to address student privacy concerns brought on by an increased reliance on data and technology within public schools.

“Having served under three Republican chairs of this committee, I understand both the privilege and responsibility now entrusted to me,” Walberg said in a statement shortly after the steering committee vote. “We have a unique opportunity to make substantive reforms to empower parents, incentivize workforce training, improve government efficiency, and unburden American innovators and job creators.”

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