WASHINGTON – Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) today celebrated the Supreme Court’s decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo to overturn Chevron deference: “There are three branches of government, not four, and only one has the power to make laws. For years, the Biden administration has used Chevron deference to justify the actions of its rogue admini... Read More »
WASHINGTON — In response to the Biden administration’s student loan scheme related to SAVE Plans, Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement: “The definition of ‘Biden insanity’ is trying the same unlawful debt schemes over and over again and expecting a different result. “President Biden's false promises have left borrowers and loan ser... Read More »
WASHINGTON– Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), former Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, former NCAA swimmer and advocate Riley Gaines, and International Women’s Forum chairwoman Heather Higgins to celebrate the 52nd anniversary of the enactment of Title IX and discuss the importance of protecting the law from the Biden admin... Read More »
WASHINGTON – The Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) today welcomed U.S. Representative Michael Rulli (R-OH) as the newest member of the Committee. Rep. Rulli was sworn in to serve Ohio’s Sixth Congressional District. “Representative Rulli will be a welcomed voice on our Committee as we work to improve education for students of all ages,” said Dr. Foxx. “He bri... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Bob Good (R-VA) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled "Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Employee Benefits Security Administration": "Thank you to my fellow Subcommittee members for coming together to examine the policies and priorities of the Employee Benefits Se... Read More »
Today’s Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee hearing examined the actions of the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) under EBSA chief Lisa Gomez. Under Assistant Secretary Gomez, costly EBSA rules are burdening American workers and retirees. The expensive regulations include—but are not limited to—a woke investment rule, an expansive fiduciary rule, and myriad stifling... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Tomorrow, at 10:00 a.m., the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, chaired by Rep. Bob Good (R-VA), will hold a hearing titled “Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Employee Benefits Security Administration.” “Instead of advancing initiatives to strengthen and improve employer-sponsored health care plans, the Employee Benefits Security Administration’s (EBSA... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Workforce Protections Subcommittee Chairman Kevin Kiley (R-CA) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled "Combating Workplace Antisemitism in Postsecondary Education: Protecting Employees from Discrimination": "Since the evil, horrifying October 7 attack by Hamas terrorists on Israeli men, women, and children, America has witnessed a deepl... Read More »
Today, the Workforce Protections Subcommittee held a hearing that exposed antisemitic discrimination festering in the workplace—and notably in the university setting—in potential violation of the Civil Rights Act. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination in the workplace based on religion, national origin, or race. It applies to both direct antisemitic discrimination and ... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) today is standing firm for the protection of female students in every classroom. In a letter to George Mason University’s President, Dr. Gregory Washington, and the Antonin Scalia Law School’s Dean, Kenneth C. Randall, Chairwoman Foxx is demanding answers following reports alleging that Joshua Wright, a former profe... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Tomorrow, at 3:00 p.m., the Committee on Education and the Workforce, chaired by Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), will hold a showcase titled “A.I. in Education.” The event will feature businesses from across the country that have utilized artificial intelligence (A.I.) to enhance education for all students. “A.I. is revolutionizing education and transforming how students learn,” said Chair... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Tomorrow, at 10:00 a.m., the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, chaired by Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA), will hold a hearing titled “Combating Workplace Antisemitism in Postsecondary Education: Protecting Employees from Discrimination.” “As employers, colleges have a legal duty and moral obligation to protect staff and faculty from discrimination and harassment,” said Chairman Kiley. “... Read More »
In Case You Missed It, as the nation recognizes the 52nd anniversary of Title IX, the landmark protections that have provided women and girls equal opportunities and safe single-sex spaces are under attack. The Committee on Education and the Workforce, chaired by Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), took action to defend the original intent of Title IX. H.J. Res. 165, a Congressional Review Act resolution ... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC), joined by 23 members, sent a letter to Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su urging withdrawal of a proposed rule that will jeopardize the ability of many emergency service organizations, such as fire and EMS departments, to operate. The one-size-fits-all proposed rule mandates massive administrative burdens and c... Read More »
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, June 26, at 3:00 p.m., the Committee on Education and the Workforce, chaired by Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), will hold a showcase titled “A.I. in Education.” The event will feature businesses from across the country that have utilized artificial intelligence (A.I.) to enhance education for all students. “A.I. is revolutionizing education and transforming how students learn... Read More »
