The House Committee on Education and the Workforce, founded in 1867, is chaired in the 119th Congress by Rep. Tim Walberg (R‑MI), with Rep. Bobby Scott (D‑VA) as the Ranking Member. The committee has 45 members and oversees federal policy on education, labor, workforce development, and employee protections, including issues like schools, job training, and workplace regulations. It plays a central role in shaping national policy on how Americans learn, work, and access economic opportunity.