The Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, chaired by Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT), is set to hold a hearing titled “No More Surprises: Reforming College Pricing for Students and Families.” The session will take place at 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, in room 2175 of the Rayburn House Office Building.
The hearing aims to address issues related to college pricing and its impact on students and families. Testimony will be provided by Mr. Justin Draeger, Senior Vice President of Affordability at Strada Education Foundation; Mr. Lee S. Wishing III, Vice President for Student Recruitment and Chief Marketing Officer at Grove City College; Ms. Amy Laitinen, Senior Director of Higher Education at New America; and Dr. Andrew Gillen, Research Fellow at the Cato Institute.
The event is open to members of the press and will also be available for live streaming on the Committee’s YouTube page.



