Today, House Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) spoke on the House floor to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Title IX and to warn against the Biden administration’s misuse of the landmark legislation. Republican Leader Foxx's remarks: “Today is the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title IX, legislation that revolutionized women’s sports and women’s access to ed... Read more »
Today is the 75th anniversary of the landmark legislation that allowed states to pass right-to-work laws. Because of this legislation, 27 states allow all workers to choose not to join or pay fees to a union. Unfortunately, the Biden administration and its Big Labor allies put a damper on this momentous anniversary with their campaign to push all workers into unions. The Biden administration’s rad... Read more »
Freedom is on trial in America, and the Biden administration has assumed the roles of judge, jury, and executioner. The American people are brooding over one simple question: which of my freedoms will be the next to go? In Case you Missed It via the Washington Times, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) counts the ways the Biden administration is prosecuting America... Read more »
Today, House Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) spoke on the House floor in celebration of the right-to-work legislation, which led to unparalleled opportunities for workers and economic growth across the country. Republican Leader Foxx's remarks: “Madam Speaker, though what I’m about to say will surely cause a strong case of hypertension among my Democrat colleag... Read more »
Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement in response to the so-called “Good Jobs Principles” framework that was unveiled by the Department of Labor: “Coming from one of the most dysfunctional federal agencies on the planet, these so-called “Good Jobs Principles” are the epitome of dense. This hack job of a framework is a pitiful hom... Read more »
Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court striking down a prohibition against religious schools’ participation in a Maine tuition assistance program: “Religious freedom and school choice had their day in court—and they emerged as victors. Today’s decis... Read more »
Today, House Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Chairman Bobby Scott (D-VA), along with Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Republican Leader John Boozman (R-AR) and Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) announced an agreement to help school and summer providers keep kids fed. The Keep Kids Fed Act will provide important funding and flexibility for communi... Read more »
Today, House Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC); Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Republican Leader Rick Allen (R-GA); and Representative Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) sent a letter to U.S. Comptroller General Gene L. Dodaro requesting the Government Accountability Office (GAO) perform a study on the role of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in the p... Read more »
Today, House Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) cosponsored the Educational Choice for Children Act, introduced by Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-IN), which would support parents’ right to choose school options that work for their family. Specifically, this legislation would expand education freedom and opportunity for millions of students by providing a charitable dona... Read more »
Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Oversight and Reform Committee Republican Leader James Comer (R-KY) raised ethical questions about Biden administration officials poised to receive a financial windfall from the administration’s proposal to forgive at least $10,000 in student debt for millions of federal student loan borrowers. In a letter to the U.S. ... Read more »
