Federal Workforce Update as of March 24
Mar 24, 2025
On March 20, 2025, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) sent a letter to newly confirmed Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, outlining key priorities and oversight concerns. Highlights include:
Strengthening worker training opportunities and expanding healthcare access
Reforming the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, with H.R. 6655 passing in April 2024
Advancing Association Health Plans (AHPs) through legislative and regulatory efforts
Addressing oversight concerns such as federal employee work policies, workforce data security, and pension overpayments
In the letter, Chairman Walberg writes: “Among many issues of interest to the Committee, I look forward to working with the Trump administration to improve training opportunities for workers, to expand access to health care, and to develop more robust compliance assistance. As you know, the House in the 118th Congress strongly supported reforming the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act through passage of H.R. 6655, A Stronger Workforce for America Act, by a vote of 378-26 in April 2024. I am hopeful that the new Congress will consider similar legislation."
You can read the complete press release HERE.
Additionally, Chair Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA) has scheduled a hearing on March 25, 2025, titled “The Future of Wage Laws: Assessing the FLSA’s Effectiveness, Challenges, and Opportunities.” This discussion will focus on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and its impact. We will be monitoring the hearing and will share key takeaways.
As you know, information regarding new Executive Orders and changes occurring within multiple federal agencies has been moving at the speed of light. Please know that the NYATEP team, along with our national partners, and our D.C.- based lobbyist are keeping a tight watch on the impact of these policy updates and how they will affect our members. We will continue to update you as relevant information comes to light.
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