The House Appropriations Committee, Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee held a hearing on “FY 2022 Budget Request for the Department of Education” with testimony by Secretary Miguel Cardona. Republicans were not supportive of the proposed 41% funding increase by the Biden Administration or cancelling student debt. Democrats focused their discussions on K-12 funding disparities, refinancing of student loans, mental health services, and CTE/workforce development. Overall, there was general consensus to support expansion of Pell and workforce development.