Chairman Walberg Statement on December Jobs Report

Image January 9, 2026 Press Release Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) released the following statement in response to the Department of Labor’s December jobs report: "Today’s job report once again shows how Republican policies are strengthening job creators, empowering the workforce, and fostering sustained economic growth. While December’s job growth is encouraging, we’re not done until costs come down even further for working families. Congressional Republicans and the Trump administration are working tirelessly to ensure the economy is improving on both fronts." Issues : Jobs and Economy