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Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), chairwoman of the Committee on Education and the Workforce, issued the following statement following her appointment to the Joint Select Committee on the Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans by House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI): Read more »

Good morning, and thank you Chairman Walberg for beginning today’s joint subcommittee hearing. I’m pleased to be joining our witnesses and members of both subcommittees as we continue the discussion on the impact the opioid epidemic is having on American communities and workplaces. The alarming increase in the abuse and misuse of opioids is a matter of great national concern, and I am pleased that... Read more »

Good morning, and welcome to today’s joint subcommittee hearing with the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. I’d like to thank our witnesses for joining us for this important discussion on how the opioid epidemic is impacting workplaces, workers, and families cross this country. The tragic opioid epidemic has unfortunately become a major part of our national conversation, and a problem that we ... Read more »

The Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, chaired by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), and Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, chaired by Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-AL) held a joint hearing today on how the opioid epidemic is affecting workplaces, communities, and the lives of working Americans across the country. “Too many Americans – from all walks of life and from all parts of the coun... Read more »

Good morning, and welcome to today’s subcommittee hearing. I’d like to thank our witness, Mr. Tony Dearman, Director of the Bureau of Indian Education, and our members for joining today’s important discussion regarding 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... Read more »

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 »

In a special edition of Office Hours, Chairwoman Foxx talks about her Valentine. To watch the video, click here. 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 »