Full Committee Markup of 10 Bills

The House Committee on Education & Workforce held a full committee markup session on July 21, 2026, to consider 10 bills addressing workforce development, education policy, labor standards, and union regulations. Key procurement-related discussions included the K-12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act (HR 8747), which clarifies that existing federal Title 4A funds may be used for AI education and training without new spending or mandates, and the Modernizing Access to Talents, Careers, and Hiring Act (HR 8183), which supports the development of talent marketplaces and workforce data systems to better connect workers with employment opportunities. The committee also considered the Value and Employee Stock Today Act (HR 8660), clarifying that restricted stock units are excluded from overtime pay calculations under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and the Reinforcing Underserved Rural and Local Health Care Act (HR 8347), which classifies locum tenens medical providers as independent contractors. Additionally, the committee reviewed the Heat Workforce Standards Act (HR 6213), which would prevent OSHA from enforcing a federal heat injury prevention standard, and the American Franchise Act (HR 5267), which limits joint employment liability for franchisors. The Ending Predator Access to Union Power Act (HR 8775) was also discussed, aiming to prohibit individuals convicted of sex offenses against minors from holding union or labor relations positions. Several amendments were proposed and debated, with votes taken on amendments and motions to report bills to the House. The session included extensive debate on policy implications, worker protections, and educational priorities, but no new appropriations or contract awards were made during the markup.