Today, the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, chaired by Rep. Todd Rokita (R-IN), held a hearing on “Examining the Government’s Management of Native American Schools.” “Under the Department of Interior, the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is tasked with providing Native American children with a high-quality education that upholds their tribes’ traditions and cul... Read more »
PROSPER Featured on C-SPAN's Newsmakers Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) recently sat down with reporters on C-SPAN's Newsmakers to discuss the PROSPER Act. Foxx spoke about reforming the Higher Education Act and how institutions can better serve students and the community. To watch the entire show, click here. Simplifying student aid provides an easier path for students to know their options and ... Read more »
On Wednesday, February 14 at 10:00 a.m., the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education will hold a hearing on "Examining the Government's Management of Native American Schools." The hearing will take place in room 2175 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing will explore opportunities for the Bureau of Indian Education to focus on school improvement. Witness Mr... Read more »
Regulatory Relief: Check Tax Reform: Check What else can we do to help industry grow and people succeed? Chairwoman Foxx has the answer. To watch video, click here. Read more »
American Action Forum recently conducted a study to examine the apprenticeship grant programs within the PROSPER Act, and how the bill would promote earn and learn opportunities for students seeking good-paying jobs that can lead to a successful career. Here are some of the highlights from their findings: Earn and Learn: A Review of a Proposal to Expand Apprenticeships in High-Growth Industries By... Read more »
Hard Lessons From the Federal Student-Loan Program’s Coming $36 Billion Shortfall By Josh Mitchell — Sunday, February 4, 2018 U.S. officials have long maintained the federal government would make a profit on its $1.4 trillion student loan portfolio or at least break even, but two recent reports suggest just the opposite will be the case. Government lending to college and graduate students could s... Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, chaired by Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-AL), held a hearing on “Reviewing the Policies and Priorities of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).” “Mining is not only essential for America’s homes and businesses; it is an essential industry for the economy. This is an industry that literally keeps the lights on, and it deserves our gratitude,” sa... Read more »
Good morning, and welcome to today’s subcommittee hearing. I’d like to thank our witness, David Zatezalo, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health, and our members for joining today’s important discussion regarding the policies and priorities of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). Mining is not only essential for America’s homes and businesse... Read more »
On Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 1:30 p.m., the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections will hold a hearing on “Reviewing the Policies and Priorities of the Mine Safety and Health Administration.” The hearing will take place in room 2175 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing will examine the policies and priorities of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration. W... Read more »
