WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education released the following written testimony by Matt Kakabeeke, executive director of the Kalamazoo Optimist Hockey Association, from a June 30, 2026, hearing entitled "Field of Fees: Private Equity's Role in the Commercialization of American Youth Sports":

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Chairman Kiley, Ranking Member Bonamici, and Members of the Committee: