House Committee on Education and Workforce

Education experts and advocates criticized recent federal student loan changes under the GOP’s tax and spending cut law, warning they will push borrowers to private lenders and disrupt higher education. Rep. Bobby Scott highlighted concerns over Treasury Department taking over loan collections and reduced federal borrowing limits for graduate students.

Education experts and advocates criticized recent federal student loan changes under the GOP’s tax and spending law, arguing they shift borrowers to private lenders and disrupt higher education access. Rep. Bobby Scott highlighted concerns over the Education Department’s restructuring, including transferring loan collection to the Treasury Department and implementing new loan limits and repayment systems.

Education experts and advocates criticized recent federal student loan changes, warning they push borrowers to private lenders and disrupt higher education plans. Rep. Bobby Scott of Virginia highlighted the transfer of student aid functions to the Treasury Department and regulations from the GOP’s tax and spending law as compounding issues for borrowers.

The House Committee on Education and Workforce is investigating allegations that the AFT used union dues to support President Randi Weingarten in writing and promoting her book. The probe centers on potential misuse of union funds for personal or political purposes.

The U.S. House passed a bill requiring parental consent for public schools to update student pronouns, gender markers, or preferred names on records to receive federal funding. The bill also prohibits using federal funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to teach 'gender ideology,' defined as concepts separating gender from biological sex, and drew opposition from LGBTQ+ advocacy groups and some Democrats.

Education Department Secretary Linda McMahon stated that the Trump administration is working to dismantle the 'failed' $3 trillion education bureaucracy and return authority to parents, teachers, and local leaders. The administration aims to deliver on its vision of educational renewal. McMahon testified before the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Education Department Secretary Linda McMahon testified before the House Committee on Education and Workforce, stating that the Trump administration is working to dismantle the 'failed' $3 trillion education bureaucracy. The administration aims to return authority to parents, teachers, and local leaders. McMahon emphasized that essential federal support and programs will continue.