Tim Walberg

Less Bureaucracy, Better Student Aid Act

The proposal would transfer control of all federal student loans and student debt management from the Department of Education to the Treasury Department, and would give Treasury authority over policies that determine who qualifies for student aid. This change would consolidate student loan operations under a different federal agency, potentially affecting millions of borrowers and how student aid programs are administered. The bill is currently being reviewed by two congressional committees to determine its feasibility and implications.

Less Bureaucracy, Better Workforce Development Act

The Department of Labor would take over management of career training, technical education, and adult learning programs currently handled by the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education. This change would affect workers seeking job training, students pursuing vocational skills, and adults looking to improve their education or learn new trades. The shift aims to consolidate these education and workforce programs under one federal agency.

Aquatic Invasive Species Control and Prevention Act of 2026

The proposal would strengthen federal efforts to prevent, manage, and eliminate invasive aquatic species like zebra mussels and Asian carp that damage waterways, fisheries, and infrastructure across the country. It updates existing laws to give government agencies and states better tools and coordination to stop these species from spreading and to remove them where they've already taken hold. The changes would affect water management agencies, fishing communities, power plants, and anyone who uses lakes and rivers for recreation or commerce.

FAFSA Verification Efficiency Act

FAFSA Verification Efficiency Act This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to verify the Social Security number (SSN) and citizenship status of any individual who is required to provide information to ED for federal student aid. Currently, ED must work with the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify the SSN of a student who is applying for federal student aid. This bill expands the requirement so that ED must work with the SSA to verify the SSN and citizenship status of any individual who is required to provide information to ED on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, including contributors. A contributor refers to anyone (the student, the student’s spouse, the student's biological or adoptive parent, or a parent’s spouse) who is required to provide information on the FAFSA form.

AWARE Act

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Equal Campus Access Act of 2025

The legislation would require colleges and universities to ensure that students with disabilities have equal access to campus facilities, programs, and services. It would establish standards for physical accessibility, technology accommodations, and support services that schools must provide to comply with federal disability laws. The bill affects college students with disabilities, universities, and educational institutions across the country.

Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act

Parental Rights Over The Education and Care of Their Kids Act or the PROTECT Kids Act This bill requires public elementary and middle schools, as a condition of receiving certain federal funds for elementary and secondary education, to obtain parental consent before changing a student's gender on school forms or changing a student's sex-based accommodations. Specifically, an elementary school or a school consisting of only grades 5-8 must obtain parental consent before changing a minor student's (1) gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form; or (2) sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms.

Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month".

This resolution expresses support for the designation of a Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. It also recognizes the contribution of motorcycles to transportation.

A Stronger Workforce for America Act of 2026

Based on the title and subject matter, this bill likely aims to strengthen America's workforce through changes to labor and employment policies, though the specific provisions are not yet detailed in public materials. The bill has been referred to committees that typically handle worker training, education, labor standards, and tax incentives related to employment. Once the committees review it, they will determine which parts fall under their jurisdiction and develop the legislation further.

Responsible Cormorant Management and Control Act of 2026

This bill would allow wildlife officials to more easily manage and control cormorant populations, likely through expanded hunting, culling, or other removal methods, to address concerns about these birds damaging fish populations and commercial fishing operations. The legislation would primarily affect fishing communities, wildlife agencies, and environmental groups who have different views on how to balance cormorant conservation with protecting fish stocks and fishing livelihoods.

Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act This bill requires the Department of Labor to provide training and education to its employees on how to effectively assist law enforcement in detecting human trafficking. The bill directs Labor to determine which employees should receive the training and education based on their official duties. Further, it requires the training and education to include information that is appropriate for the employees' location or environment; that reflects current trends and best practices for the location or environment; and that is relevant to detecting human trafficking, identifying suspected victims, and referring potential cases to the Department of Justice and other appropriate authorities.

America the Beautiful Motorcycle Fairness Act

America the Beautiful Motorcycle Fairness Act This bill allows an additional motorcycle, including passengers, to accompany a motorcyclist with an America the Beautiful Annual Pass when visiting federal recreational lands and waters. In 2024, the Department of the Interior limited the pass coverage to one motorcycle per pass rather than two. The bill specifies that the pass must cover the entrance fee and standard amenity recreation fee for the passholder and any passengers on the motorcycle along with one additional motorcycle with its passengers. The bill also codifies current Interior policy that the pass covers the fees for a passholder and any accompanying passengers in a noncommercial vehicle.

FAIR Act of 2026

Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration Act of 2026 or the FAIR Act of 2026 This bill establishes more stringent requirements for the federal government with respect to civil asset forfeiture. Civil asset forfeiture generally refers to the seizure and forfeiture of property in connection with federal crimes. Specifically, the bill makes various changes to the general rules governing civil forfeiture proceedings. Among the changes, the bill generally requires the government to notify interested parties within 7 days (currently, 60 days) of a seizure, requires an indigent property owner to be represented by counsel regardless of whether the owner requests counsel, requires the government to meet a higher evidentiary standard in order to prove that seized property is connected to a crime, and expands the factors courts must consider in determining whether a forfeiture of property is constitutionally excessive. Additionally, the bill eliminates statutory authority for equitable sharing (i.e., sharing of federally forfeited assets with state, local, or tribal law enforcement agencies that participate in law enforcement efforts resulting in a forfeiture). It directs forfeiture proceeds to be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury instead of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Assets Forfeiture Fund. The bill requires a prompt probable cause hearing following the seizure of money involved in a structuring offense (i.e., structuring currency transactions to evade currency reporting requirements). Finally, the bill requires the annual report on deposits to the DOJ Assets Forfeiture Fund to specify total deposits from each type of forfeiture.

Association Health Plans Act

This bill would allow small businesses and self-employed workers to band together to purchase health insurance as a group, potentially lowering costs by giving them the bargaining power of larger employers. The change would let these associations operate across state lines and with fewer regulatory requirements than traditional group health plans. Small business owners and self-employed individuals could benefit from more affordable coverage options, though consumer protections might be reduced compared to standard health insurance plans.

Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2025

Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2025 This bill expands the role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants in providing services to injured federal workers under the federal workers' compensation program. Specifically, under the program, nurse practitioners and physician assistants acting within the scope of their practice may (1) prescribe or recommend treatment for injured federal workers; (2) certify the nature of an injury and probable extent of disability; (3) provide prescribed treatment for injured federal workers; and (4) participate, with a physician designated by the Department of Labor, in a mandatory workers' compensation examination of an injured worker. In general, only physicians may fulfill these roles under current law.

Expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month".

This resolution expresses support for the designation of a Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. It also recognizes the contribution of motorcycles to transportation.

Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025

Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025 This bill limits the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with regard to regulating emissions standards for new motor vehicles. Specifically, the EPA is prohibited from prescribing a regulation related to new motor vehicle emissions standards that (1) mandates the use of any specific technology, or (2) results in limited availability of new motor vehicles based on the type of new motor vehicle engine.

Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

This resolution elects Representative Michael Guest of Mississippi as Chair of the Committee on Ethics.