Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) spoke on the House Floor today in support of the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022 (H.R. 2954), which includes the bipartisan Retirement Improvement and Savings Enhancement (RISE) Act (H.R. 5891), a bill led by Foxx and Chairman Scott (D-VA). Republican Leader Foxx’s Remarks: “H.R. 2954 includes the text of the RISE Act, a... Read more »
The United States has one of the most robust retirement systems in the world, yet many Americans still struggle to plan and save enough for a secure future. Today, the House will vote on the bipartisan Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022 (H.R. 2954). The bill incorporates the Retirement Improvement and Savings Enhancement (RISE) Act, which the Education and Labor Committee approved in Novembe... Read more »
It is part of Congress’ duty to provide oversight of the executive branch; Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) takes this duty seriously. She has led efforts to hold the Department of Labor, the National Labor Relations Board, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission accountable and to demand more transparency from Biden’s appointees. In case you missed it v... Read more »
Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement after President Biden released his FY 2023 budget: “Hardworking taxpayers are still reeling from the economic catastrophes borne out of Democrats’ 2021 spending splurge, and if we’ve learned anything since last year, it’s that policy atrocities are the forte of this administration. Today’s bu... Read more »
Today, in a speech on the House Floor, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) called Labor Secretary Marty Walsh to account for his inappropriate involvement in labor disputes: Republican Leader Foxx's Remarks: “Labor Secretary Marty Walsh needs to remember that he is a Cabinet member—not an activist. His one-sided involvement in active labor disputes is unfair and un... Read more »
Twelve years ago, Democrats unloaded the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, onto the American people. Since then, the costs of health care and insurance have skyrocketed. Here are five reasons why Obamacare has been an utter failure: 1. Obamacare has increased the cost of health care and health insurance. The ACA’s federal mandates and spending, including Medicaid expansion and su... Read more »
Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement after the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its proposed rule that would re-instate provisions of the controversial Obama-era recordkeeping rule: “The Biden administration’s affinity towards more bureaucratic red tape and regulatory burdens that suffocate job creat... Read more »
Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Oversight and Reform Committee Republican Leader James Comer (R-KY) sent a letter to the Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Charlotte Burrows, seeking information about EEOC’s plans to return to in-person work. The Members write: “We are concerned EEOC does not have an immediately executa... Read more »
Congress is an inherently collaborative institution, and elected leaders are most effective when they can deliberate face-to-face. Democrats’ permanent pandemic polices increase partisanship, reduce efficiency, and keep Congress from best serving the American people. In Case You Missed It via The Hill, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx lambasts Democrats for instituting... Read more »
Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) hosted a roundtable discussion on the importance of reforming multiemployer pension plans. Following the meeting, Republican Leader Foxx said: "During today’s briefing, Republican Members of the Education and Labor Committee expressed serious concerns about Democrats’ taxpayer-funded bailout of multiemployer pensions. This... Read more »
