Committee Statements | Education & the Workforce Committee

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Kline Statement: Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 3094, the Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act
Oct 26, 2011 - Before I explain the technical changes made in the substitute, I’d like to thank my colleagues for their participation at our recent legislative hearing. We assembled an excellent panel of witnesses whose experience and expertise were important contributions to the committee’s work. During that hear... More

Foxx Statement: Hearing on "Government-Run Student Loans: Ensuring the Direct Loan Program is Accountable to Students and Taxpayers"
Oct 25, 2011 - Good morning, and welcome to today’s subcommittee hearing. I’d like to thank our witnesses for joining us today. We appreciate the opportunity to hear your perspective on the Department of Education’s implementation of the Direct Loan program. Nineteen months ago, the Democrat-controlled Congress ap... More

Roe Statement: Hearing on "Regulations, Costs, and Uncertainty in Employer Provided Health Care"
Oct 13, 2011 - It was stated time and again: “If you like your current [health care] plan, you will be able to keep it. Let me repeat that. If you like your plan, you will be able to keep it.” Those remarks were delivered by President Obama and similar sentiments were expressed during the many months of Congress’ ... More

Kline Statement: Legislative Hearing on H.R. 3094, the Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act
Oct 12, 2011 - Good morning, and welcome to the committee’s legislative hearing on H.R. 3094, the Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act. I would like to thank our witnesses for joining us. We are here today for one simple reason: the National Labor Relations Board is wreaking havoc on the nation’s workforce and it ... More

Walberg Statement: Hearing on "Workplace Safety: Ensuring a Responsible Regulatory Environment"
Oct 5, 2011 - The policies and programs of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration touch upon virtually every private workplace across the country. That is a tremendous responsibility, not only for those of us in Congress who write the law, but for the agency officials charged with enforcing it. In an e... More

Walberg Statement: Hearing on "Workforce Challenges Facing the Agriculture Industry"
Sep 13, 2011 - Across the country, countless farmers and workers are beginning to bring in this fall’s harvest. Despite the rapid advances of farming technology, more than a million workers are still needed to bring crops to market each year. It is hard work that often goes unnoticed by the average consumer in the... More

Roe Statement: Hearing on "Redefining 'Fiduciary': Assessing the Impact of the Labor Department's Proposal on Workers and Retirees"
Jul 26, 2011 - Recently, we learned about the challenges confronting the retirement security of workers and retirees. The lingering effects of the recession and an uncertain regulatory environment reaffirm the need for policymakers to tread carefully as they consider changes to the rules that govern retirement inv... More

Walberg Statement: Hearing on "The Fair Labor Standards Act: Is It Meeting the Needs of the Twenty-First Century Economy?"
Jul 14, 2011 - Since the start of the 112th Congress, the Education and the Workforce Committee has actively examined federal laws, rules, and regulations within our jurisdiction. The intent of our oversight has been to take a close look at federal policies and their impact on the economy, job creation, and taxpay... More

Walberg Statement: Markup of H.R. 2465, the Federal Workers' Compensation Modernization and Improvement Act
Jul 13, 2011 - I appreciate the opportunity to speak briefly on the legislation before the committee this morning. I would like thank you, Mr. Miller, and Ms. Woolsey for your leadership, and for working with us to advance federal workers’ compensation reform. The Federal Employees’ Compensation Act has long repre... More

Kline Statement: Markup of H.R. 2465, the Federal Workers' Compensation Modernization and Improvement Act
Jul 13, 2011 - The committee will now consider H.R. 2465, bipartisan legislation that begins an important effort to modernize and reform the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act. The current debt limit debate is a stark reminder of the size and cost of the federal government. It is our responsibility as stewards of... More

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