shrm's survey shows repayment has doubled since 2018. some congressional offices currently offer student loan repayment, , however, there is room for improvement. shrm strong supports amply provided education systems include expanding the benefits of student loan repayment. education assistance is an important tool for employers to attract the best employees and build and educated diverse workforce especially in a situation or a work in front such as this we have the best of all talent. in addition to retirement plans and health care coverage remain the cornerstones of employers provided benefits which i discussed further in my written testimony. while benefits offerings are critical to securing top talent, it is equally important congress address inclusion and diversity when discussing a modern workforce. the 116th congress is the most racially and ethnically diverse in american history as the chairman pointed out. capitol hill staff should reflect a diverse workforce representing its constituents around the country. the employment proc

shrm's benefit survey shows student loan repayment was doubled since 2018. some congressional offices offer student loan repayment however there is room for improvement. shrm supports education assistance, an important tool for plo irs to attract the best employees and build a diverse workforce especially in a situation or work environment such as this where you have the best of all talent. in addition, retirement plans and healthcare coverage remain the corner stones of employers' provided benefits which i discussed further in my written testimony. while benefits offerings are critical, it is equally important that congress address inclusion and diversity when discussing a modern workforce. the 116th congress is the most racially and ethnically diverse in american history as the chairman has pointed out. capitol hill staff should reflect a diverse workforce representing its constituents around the country. the employment process for capitol hill is vastly different than the private sector. congress should explore the implementation of a centralized talent m