Committee Statements

Under No Child Left Behind, states and school districts were forced into a rigid one-size-fits-all accountability system that heavily dictated how they would gauge and address school performance. Read more »

The purpose of the resolution under consideration is simple: Reining in the federal role in education and protecting the state and local control promised to students, parents, and education leaders. Read more »

These are exciting times in higher education. Institutions across the country are providing their students new opportunities to earn a degree. Read more »

We are here today to stand up for workers, taxpayers, and small businesses. We all agree employers who do business with the federal government should be held to high standards, and their employees deserve strong protections. That is why for decades, the federal government has had a system in place to deny contracts to employers who violate federal labor laws. Time and again, Republicans in Congre... Read more »

In recent years, this subcommittee has helped advance positive, legislative solutions for America’s students and families. At the center of those efforts has always been the desire to make sure every child has the opportunity to receive an excellent education. That’s a mantra we repeat often around here, and for good reason. It’s a critical goal, and it guides much of the work we do on this subcom... Read more »

It is no coincidence that our first hearing is focused on our efforts to rescue Americans from a fatally flawed health care law and transition to a patient-centered system. Read more »

Allow me to begin by extending a warm welcome to all of our colleagues. As is always the case, there are many familiar faces and some new faces. We are fortunate to have a strong team, and I look forward to working with each and every one of you as we advance reforms to strengthen our nation’s schools and workplaces. In recent years, the committee has built a strong record of success. Together, we... Read more »

Today, we take the next step in the process of providing the American people a better way on health care. We’ve all heard from constituents and families struggling to get by as they suffer the consequences of the fatally-flawed health care law. In my home state of North Carolina, the average Obamacare premium has increased by a staggering 40 percent. Terry from Advance, North Carolina, is a 70-yea... Read more »

In 2014, the Department of Labor began an effort to update federal overtime rules. There would have been strong bipartisan support for that effort if the department had pursued a responsible approach. In fact, we have spent years engaging in this issue because we believe federal overtime rules need to be modernized—both to strengthen protections for workers and to provide more clarity and certaint... Read more »

I was proud to introduce this legislation to provide small businesses, colleges and universities, and nonprofit organizations much-needed relief from a fundamentally flawed rule that will do more harm than good. It’s unfortunate this legislation is necessary in the first place. For over two years, Republicans have urged the department to update our nation’s overtime rules responsibly. These rules ... Read more »