House Education and Workforce Committee

U.S. House Democrats called for increased protections for transgender and diverse students, criticizing Republican-led efforts to eliminate diversity initiatives. They highlighted a recent bill blocking federal funding for schools that allow updates to student pronouns or gender markers without parental consent and condemned policies labeled as attacking 'gender ideology.'

Loudoun County Superintendent Aaron Spence testified before the House Education and Workforce Committee about school policies, facing questions from Republican lawmakers regarding a transgender student incident and content policies. Democrats countered by criticizing cuts to education funding, while Republicans expressed skepticism about school systems' handling of transgender student policies.

U.S. House Democrats, including Reps. Delia Ramirez, Mark Takano, and Summer Lee, urged Congress to enhance protections for transgender and diverse students, criticizing efforts to dismantle diversity initiatives and restricting federal funding for schools. They opposed a recent bill requiring parental sign-off for student pronoun updates and banning 'gender ideology' teachings.

House Democrats called for increased protections for transgender and diverse students, criticizing congressional Republican efforts to dismantle diversity initiatives. They highlighted a recent bill requiring parental consent for updating student pronouns and banning federal funds for 'gender ideology' teachings. Lawmakers emphasized support for school districts implementing inclusive policies.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon stated states could set conditions for scholarship organizations under a federal tax-credit scholarship program. The Treasury Department has not finalized rules for the program, and New York Governor Kathy Hochul is considering participation but awaits details.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon testifies before the House Education and Workforce Committee on the Trump administration's education priorities. The administration has reduced the Education Department through layoffs, program cuts, and funding reductions. This testimony comes after significant changes to the department.

Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) questioned HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during a House hearing about President Trump's mental fitness, citing recent social media posts and urging the invocation of the 25th Amendment. The exchange occurred amid a budget discussion for the Department of Health and Human Services.

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will testify before the House Education and Workforce Committee on the administration’s healthcare priorities. He previously testified before two other House committees on Thursday, his first appearances in 2026, where he faced questions about the President's policies.