On Monday, the House passed S. 1153, the Stop Student Debt Relief Scams Act, a bipartisan, bicameral bill that will crack down on third-party debt collection scammers who exploit vulnerable students. The Problem Over 40 million Americans owe $1.5 trillion in federal student loan debt. Hundreds of malicious third-party debt collection companies are selling students on the notion that their company ... Read more »
Today, Republican Leaders of the Committee on Education and Labor, Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA), issued the following statement applauding the Department of Labor’s (DOL) final rule to protect religious liberty for federal contractors: “The cornerstone of America’s representative republic is the First Amendment, which guarantees the free exercise of religion. Today’s final r... Read more »
Today, the House Republican Conference selected Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) to continue leading the Committee on Education and Labor Republicans in the 117th Congress. Following the announcement, Republican Leader Foxx released this statement: "Over the past few years, my Republican colleagues have entrusted me to lead the Committee on Education and Labor—an honor I do not take lightly. In the wake ... Read more »
During the Federal Student Aid office’s virtual conference held on Tuesday, Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos exposed the push for free college for what it is: a socialist takeover of higher education. Democrats have long pushed for free college at the expense of American taxpayers and students who are truly in need of assistance. Unlike Democrats, Committee Republicans and the Departm... Read more »
2020 has been a year of adversity. The strength of communities, businesses, and families alike have been tested in ways unseen before because of the coronavirus pandemic. We’ve witnessed frontline workers, job creators, and local community members step up in extraordinary ways to help our country heal. Throughout these difficult times, Committee Republicans remain committed to helping workers, job... Read more »
Today, Republican Leader of the Education and Labor Committee, Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), released the following statement after U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue announced new child nutrition program flexibilities, including sodium reduction in school-offered meals: “Millions of American families depend on school meals as a reliable source of nutrition for their childre... Read more »
Today, House Democrats passed H.R. 8294, legislation that doubles down on an 80-year-old system, closes pathways to apprenticeships, limits opportunities for jobseekers, and gives kickbacks to unions. Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Republican Leader of the Education and Labor Committee, said on the House floor prior to the vote: "Workforce programs like apprenticeships will aid in closing the skills g... Read more »
In an attempt to line the pockets of union bosses, House Democrats are advancing an amendment to require employers to partner with labor unions if they want to be eligible for apprenticeship grants. Below are excerpts of Republican Leader of the Education and Labor Committee Rep. Virginia Foxx’s (R-NC) remarks in opposition to the Levin amendment’s Big Labor giveaway. "Frankly, the amendment offer... Read more »
Tomorrow, the House will vote on H.R. 8294, the National Apprenticeship Act of 2020. This shortsighted legislation doubles down on a flawed 80-year-old system, mandates union giveaways, and limits employers’ abilities to create apprenticeship programs that meet the unique needs of their workers. On the House floor today, Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Republican Leader of the Education and Labor Commi... Read more »
Tomorrow, the House will vote on H.R. 8294, the National Apprenticeship Act of 2020. At the expense of job creators and workers, H.R. 8294 doubles down on a flawed 80-year-old system, mandates union giveaways, and limits employers’ abilities to create apprenticeship programs that meet the unique needs of their workers. H.R. 8294 will close potential pathways to work hurting our nation’s economic r... Read more »
