Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) gave the following statement after the Biden administration announced its decision to fix the so-called “family glitch” within the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a decision which would have major adverse consequences for employer-sponsored health insurance and for taxpayers, and which goes beyond the authority of the executive... Read more »
The establishment of Title IX in 1972 revolutionized women’s sports and implemented groundbreaking anti-harassment policies that advanced equal access to educational opportunities for women and men. Under the Trump administration’s 2020 rule, these protections and due process protections for those accused of harrassment that had been shredded by the Obama administration—were restored and strengthe... Read more »
Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) sent a letter to Department of Labor Secretary Walsh regarding his lack of transparency and accountability to taxpayers. Republican Leader Foxx writes: “Yesterday, I read an article discussing your official calendar and lack of attendance in Washington, D.C. from March 2021 through December 2021. As you know, I am deeply c... Read more »
Today, Republican Leader of the Education and Labor Committee Virginia Foxx (R-NC) gave the following statement in response to the passage of H.R. 6833, the Affordable Insulin Now Act, which imposes socialist drug controls, worsens the root problem of high insulin prices, and raises the cost of health care coverage for millions of Americans. Republican Leader Foxx made the following remarks during... Read more »
Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) spoke on the House Floor in opposition to H.R. 6833, the so-called Affordable Insulin Now Act, which would bring our country one step closer to a socialist health care system. Key Excerpts from Republican Leader Foxx's Remarks: “Americans are rightly concerned about the price of prescription drugs, but Democrats are trying... Read more »
Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) reacted to the Democrats’ introduction of workforce development legislation: “The majority’s decision to bypass a bipartisan opportunity is truly unfortunate. I will continue working toward substantive reforms for America’s workforce development system. I believe it is critical that a WIOA reauthorization increase employer... Read more »
Today, on the House Floor, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) condemned the Left's reinterpretation of Title IX to erase women from sports. Republican Leader Foxx’s Remarks: “The strides women have made across all corners of the sports world deserve to be celebrated, not torn to pieces by the far Left's radical ideological agenda. “This year officially marks the 5... Read more »
Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) hosted a roundtable discussion on the importance of protecting parental rights. Following the meeting, Republican Leader Foxx said: “Ideologically driven K-12 curriculum is unacceptable. Efforts to reform K-12 education should focus on increasing quality, safety, and better outcomes—not turning students into social justice... Read more »
Today, Republican Leader of the Education and Labor Committee Virginia Foxx (R-NC) gave the following statement in response to the Senate’s failed cloture vote on President Biden’s nomination of David Weil to run the Wage and Hour Division at the Labor Department: “David Weil’s open hostility to economic opportunity and innovation represents the worst impulses of Washington. As we know from his p... Read more »
Today, on the House Floor, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) highlighted Democrats’ attacks on religious liberty. Key Excerpts from Republican Leader Foxx's Remarks: “Today, religious organizations are under attack by the woke agenda of Democrats. Those on the left claim that faith-based organizations must abandon their conscience and amend their employment pract... Read more »
