WASHINGTON - Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) sent a letter to Department of Labor (DOL) Acting Secretary Julie Su urging the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to abandon its proposed federal heat rule. Not only does the proposed rule adopt one-size-fits-all mandates that are unworkable, but it also imposes massive paperwork burdens that will... Read More »
WASHINGTON - Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement after the Biden-Harris administration announced it was withdrawing a rule that would hurt women’s sports: “The Biden-Harris administration’s proposed rule to hurt women’s sports is antithetical to the cornerstone of sports—fairness. Allowing men to compete against women undermines and ... Read More »
In response to the U.S. Department of Education’s attempt to go back on its promise to students across the country, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement: “Liars always get caught in the end, and today’s the end for the Biden administration and its illegal student loan schemes. Instead of being honest with the American people from the ... Read More »
Today, Speaker Johnson, House GOP Leadership, Chairwoman Virginia Foxx, Chairman Jim Jordan, Chairman James Comer, Chairman Mike Bost, Chairman Jason Smith, and Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Chairman Morgan Griffith unveiled findings and recommendations originating from a more than 7-months long investigation into antisemitism on American college campuses. Speaker Johnson announced this House-w... Read More »
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC), on the House Floor, criticized the Biden-Harris Education Department for spending $1 billion in taxpayer money on so-called “diversity, equity, and inclusion” initiatives. Chairwoman Foxx’s Remarks: “A new report from Parents Defending Education (PDE) revealed that the Biden-Harris administration spent over $1 billion of taxpay... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) celebrated House passage of three bills to help children and students: S. 3448, the Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023; S. 1147, the Jenna Quinn Law; and S. 5355, the National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE) Improvement Act. S. 3448, the Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023, ... Read More »
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA) released the following statements regarding the inclusion of the bipartisan A Stronger Workforce for America Act within the House’s continuing resolution: “Meeting the demands of the 21st century economy requires a targeted approach that sufficiently equips the hardworking men an... Read More »
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Representative Bob Good (R-VA) are continuing to pressure Attorney General Merrick Garland to recover taxpayer funds that were used to make improper payments to multiemployer pension plans. In a letter to Garland, Foxx outlines the ongoing investigation of the Biden-Harris administration’s implementation of the Special Finan... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement regarding a new report from Parents Defending Education (PDE) revealing that the Biden-Harris administration spent over $1 billion of taxpayer money on so called “diversity, equity, and inclusion” programming: “DEI is the woke addiction that the Biden-Harris administration simply canno... Read More »
In case you missed it, this week H.R. 8932, the FAFSA Deadline Act, was signed into law. It gives students, families, and schools much-needed clarity by ensuring the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is fully operational by October 1 each year. The FAFSA is designed to make postsecondary education accessible and affordable for countless students across the United States. But the Bid... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) joined Fox Business’ “The Big Money Show” to discuss the push from the Left to have the Biden-Harris administration “cancel” student loan debt and suggestions to abolish the Education Department. Excerpts from the interview are below: On Biden “canceling” student loans in his final days: “This is [the Biden-Harris a... Read More »
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) applauded Representative Tim Walberg (R-MI) as the Republican Steering Committee selected him to lead the Committee in the 119th Congress: “Congratulations to Rep. Walberg! He’s been a collaborative, effective, and hardworking member of the Committee for 16 years, and I am excited to see him step into this leadership role. Tim h... Read More »
America’s national debt is more than $36 trillion. That’s an unsustainable and unacceptable problem. Thankfully, on January 20, President Trump, Elon Musk, and Vivek Ramaswamy will get to work improving government efficiency and cutting wasteful spending. Today’s hearing, chaired by Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT), highlighted a program that should certainly be on the Department of Government Efficiency... Read More »
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement on House passage of the National Defense Authorization Act: “Our adversaries will stop at nothing to undermine our national interests, so ensuring the nation’s military is prepared to combat new and serious threats is paramount. At the Education and the Workforce Committee, we know the modern battl... Read More »
In response to Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s last-ditch effort to keep labor bosses happy, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement: “President Trump was given a mandate by the American people, and that means that Big Labor knows the days of having the federal government do its bidding are numbered. I’m not surprised, but I am disappoin... Read More »
