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Workforce Protections Subcommittee

Part ofEducation and Workforce CommitteeChairRyan Mackenzie(R)edworkforce.house.gov

Meetings

Hearings, markups, and business meetings, most recent first.

Sep 22026

Hearing“Less Red Tape, More Opportunity: Unleashing American Workers and Job Creators”

2175 Rayburn House Office Building2:15 p.m.Scheduled

WitnessesMr. Austen BannanEmployment Policy Fellow · Americans for Prosperity (AFP)Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness StatementMs. Elizabeth MilitoExecutive Director · National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Legal CenterWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness StatementMs. Rebecca ReindelDirector of Occupational Safety and Health · AFL-CIOWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness StatementDr. Douglas Holtz-EakinPresident · American Action Forum (AAF)Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

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Jul 222026

Hearing“Broken Trust: How the Biden-Harris DOL Leaked Confidential Information”

2175 Rayburn House Office Building2:15 p.m.Scheduled

WitnessesThe Honorable Anthony D'EspositoInspector General · U.S. Department of LaborWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

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Jun 92026

Hearing"On Call for America: Strengthening Access Through Locum Tenens Providers"

2175 Rayburn House Office Building2:15 p.m.Scheduled

WitnessesMs. Autumn BegaySenior Corporate Counsel · CHG HealthcareWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in TestimonyDr. Katie WellsSenior Fellow, AI and Healthcare · AI Now InstituteWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness StatementDr. Liya PalagashviliSenior Research Fellow · Mercatus Center at George Mason UniversityWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness StatementMr. Jonathan WolfsonVisiting Fellow · Institute for the American Worker (I4AW)Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

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Dr. Katie Wells | Questions and Responses for the Record — HHRG-119-ED10-20260609-QFR001-U1.pdf Hearing Notice Ranking Member Ilhan Omar | Submission for the Record | National Nurses United Statement Dr. Katie Wells | Questions and Responses for the Record — HHRG-119-ED10-20260609-QFR001.pdf

May 132026

Hearing"Building a Safer Future: Private-Sector Strategies for Emerging Safety Issues"

2175 Rayburn House Office Building2:15 p.m.Scheduled

WitnessesMs. Lorraine MartinCEO · National Safety CouncilWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in TestimonyMs. Melissa PetersShareholder · Ogletree DeakinsWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in TestimonyMr. Douglas ParkerSenior Research Fellow · Harvard Law School Center for Labor and a Just EconomyWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in TestimonyMr. Pat SughrueSenior Director of Health, Safety, and Environmental · Cianbro CorporationWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

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Hearing Notice Rep. Robert C. "Bobby" Scott | Submission for the Record | David Michaels Testimony Ranking Member Ilhan Omar | Submission for the Record | ACLC Report Ranking Member Ilhan Omar | Submission for the Record | Lexington Herald Leader Article Rep. Robert C. "Bobby" Scott | Submission for the Record | American Nurses Association Statement Chairman Ryan Mackenzie | Submission for the Record | TCIA Letter Ms. Lorraine Martin | Questions and Responses for the Record — HHRG-119-ED10-20260513-QFR001.pdf Ms. Lorraine Martin | Questions and Responses for the Record — HHRG-119-ED10-20260513-QFR001-U1.pdf

Apr 152026

Hearing"Building an AI-Ready America: Understanding AI’s Economic Impact on Workers and Employers"

2175 Rayburn House Office Building2:15 p.m.Scheduled

WitnessesMs. Chatrane BirbalSenior Vice President · CHRO AssociationWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness StatementMr. Matthew GizzoShareholder · Ogletree DeakinsWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness StatementMs. Sara SteffensWorker Power Director · We Build ProgressWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography Witness StatementMs. Rachel GreszlerSenior Research Fellow · Advancing American FreedomWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

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Mar 182026

Hearing"Strengthening Federal Workers' Compensation Programs: Ensuring Integrity, Efficiency, and Access"

2175 Rayburn House Office Building2:15 p.m.Scheduled

WitnessesMr. Christopher GodfreyDirector of Research · Workers' Injury Law and Advocacy GroupWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness StatementMr. Patrick HoweExecutive Vice President of Sales · Nuclear Clear PartnersWitness Biography — HHRG-119-ED10-Bio-HoweP-20260318.pdf Witness Biography — HHRG-119-ED10-Bio-HoweP-20260318.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony Witness StatementMr. Patrick HoweExecutive Vice President · Nuclear Clear PartnersMr. Robert JohnsonPresident · Sedgwick Government SolutionsWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness StatementMs. Stephanie McCloudAdministrator and CEO · Ohio Bureau of Workers' CompensationWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

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Feb 242026

Hearing"Balancing Careers and Care: Examining Innovative Approaches to Paid Leave"

2175 Rayburn House Office Building3:15 p.m.Scheduled

WitnessesMs. Greta KesslerVice President of Employee Health and Benefits · Marsh McLennan AgencyWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness StatementMs. Julie SquireVice President of Policy and General Counsel · National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA)Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness StatementMs. Elyse ShawDirector of the Education, Labor and Worker Justice Team · The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP)Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness StatementMs. Adrienne SchweerFellow · Bipartisan Policy CenterWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness StatementMs. Adrienne SchweerFellow · Bipartisan Policy CenterMs. Julie SquireVice President of Policy and General Counsel · National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA)Ms. Elyse ShawDirector of the Education, Labor and Worker Justice Team · The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP)Ms. Greta KesslerVice President of Employee Health and Benefits · Marsh McLennan Agency

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Feb 112026

Hearing“Building an AI-Ready America: Safer Workplaces Through Smarter Technology”

2175 Rayburn House Office Building3:15 p.m.Scheduled

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Jan 222026

Hearing“Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Mine Safety and Health Administration”

2175 Rayburn House Office Building3:15 p.m.Scheduled

WitnessesThe Honorable Wayne PalmerAssistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health · Mine Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of LaborWitness Biography — HHRG-119-ED10-Bio-PalmerW-20260122.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-ED10-TTF-PalmerW-20260122.pdf Witness Statement — HHRG-119-ED10-Wstate-PalmerW-20260122.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-ED10-TTF-PalmerW-20260122.pdf Witness Biography — HHRG-119-ED10-Bio-PalmerW-20260122.pdf Witness Statement — HHRG-119-ED10-Wstate-PalmerW-20260122.pdfThe Honorable Wayne PalmerAssistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health · Mine Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor

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Hearing Notice Ranking Member Ilhan Omar | Submission for the Record | Central Appalachia Letter Ranking Member Ilhan Omar | Submission for the Record | Recommendations on Respirable Crystalline Silica The Honorable Wayne Palmer | Questions and Responses for the Record — HHRG-119-ED10-20260122-QFR001.pdf The Honorable Wayne Palmer | Questions and Responses for the Record — HHRG-119-ED10-20260122-QFR001-U1.pdf Ranking Member Ilhan Omar | Submission for the Record | National Coalition of Black Lung and Respiratory Disease Clinics Letter

Dec 42025

Hearing"In Their Corner: Creating More Opportunities for American Boxers"

2175 Rayburn House Office Building3:15 p.m.Scheduled

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Nov 192025

Hearing"E-Verify: Ensuring Lawful Employment in America"

2175 Rayburn House Office Building3:15 p.m.Scheduled

WitnessesMs. Rosemary JenksCo-Founder and Policy Director · Immigration Accountability ProjectWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in TestimonyMs. Jessie HahnSenior Counsel, Labor and Employment Policy · National Immigration Law CenterWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement Witness BiographyMrs. Jaime AndressVice President and Chief Human Resources Officer · Caddell ConstructionWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement Witness BiographyMr. Chris GamvroulasPresident · Ivory DevelopmentWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

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Ms. Rosemary Jenks | Questions and Responses for the Record — HHRG-119-ED10-20251119-QFR001.pdf Ms. Rosemary Jenks | Questions and Responses for the Record — HHRG-119-ED10-20251119-QFR001-U1.pdf Rep. Robert C. "Bobby" Scott | Submission for the Record | AFL-CIO Statement Rep. Tim Walberg | Submission for the Record | TrueBlue Statement Hearing Notice

Jul 162025

Hearing"Safe Workplaces, Stronger Partnerships: The Future of OSHA Compliance Assistance"

2175 Rayburn House Office Building2:15 p.m.Scheduled

WitnessesMr. Chris WilliamsCAE (Chief Association Executive), Executive Director · Voluntary Protection Program Participants' Association (VPPA)Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness StatementMr. Myron HarperNational Health and Safety Director · Cintas CorporationWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness StatementMs. Rebecca ReindelMS, MPH, Director of Occupational Safety and Health · AFL-CIOWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness StatementMr. Kevin SellSenior Manager, Corporate Development · Kwest GroupWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

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Chairman Ryan Mackenzie | Submission for the Record | NRF Letter Ranking Member Ilhan Omar | Submission for the Record | United Steelworkers Statement Hearing Notice

May 202025

Hearing"Empowering the Modern Worker"

2175 Rayburn House Office Building2:15 p.m.Scheduled

WitnessesMr. Nathan MehrensVice President, Workforce Policy · American Trucking AssociationsWitness Statement Witness Biography Witness Truth in TestimonyMs. Kim KavinFreelance Writer and EditorWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness BiographyMs. Laura PadinDirector of Work Structures · National Employment Law ProjectWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in TestimonyDr. Liya PalagashviliSenior Research Fellow · Mercatus Center at George Mason UniversityWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography

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May 152025

Hearing"Reclaiming OSHA's Mission: Ensuring Safety Without Overreach"

2175 Rayburn House Office Building2:15 p.m.Scheduled

WitnessesMr. Jake ParsonPresident, Northeast Division · CRH Americas MaterialsWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness StatementMr. Ben TresseltPresident and Owner · Arborist EnterprisesWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in TestimonyMs. Felicia WatsonSenior Counsel · Littler MendelsonWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness StatementMr. Jordan BarabFormer Deputy Assistant Secretary of OSHAWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

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May 62025

Hearing"FECA Reform and Oversight: Prioritizing Workers, Protecting Taxpayer Dollars"

2175 Rayburn House Office Building2:15 p.m.Scheduled

WitnessesMr. Brian RenfroeNational President · National Association of Letter CarriersWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement Witness BiographyMs. Tammy HullInspector General · U.S. Postal ServiceWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography Witness StatementMr. Scott SzymenderaCongressional Research Service · U.S. Library of CongressWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography Witness StatementMr. Luiz SantosActing Inspector General · U.S. Department of LaborWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

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Mar 252025

Hearing"The Future of Wage Laws: Assessing the FLSA's Effectiveness, Challenges, and Opportunities"

2175 Rayburn House Office Building2:15 p.m.Scheduled

WitnessesMs. Tammy McCutchenSenior Affiliate · Resolution EconomicsWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement Witness BiographyMs. Paige BoughanSenior Vice President and Director of Human Resources · Farmers and Merchants BankWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness StatementMr. Andrew StettnerDirector of Economy and Jobs · The Century FoundationWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness StatementMr. Jonathan WolfsonChief Legal Officer and Policy Director · Cicero InstituteWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement Witness Biography

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