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 »
Today, in a speech on the House Floor, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) called out the failed agency AmeriCorps for being a drain on taxpayers and a massive disappointment: Excerpts from Republican Leader Foxx's Remarks: “This week, many people will be celebrating National AmeriCorps Week. I will not be one of them. AmeriCorps has been around for almost 30 years... Read more »
In a gambit to nationalize the health care market, President Biden and Congressional Democrats are working tirelessly to undermine Americans’ confidence in private health coverage, including employer-sponsored insurance, which over 155 million Americans rely on. In Case You Missed It via The Washington Times, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) pens an op-ed on the... Read more »
Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement after the Committee passed legislation regarding workers’ compensation programs, school safety, and Community Services Block Grants: “With the exception of H.R. 6087, the legislation Democrats advanced today will do little to improve the lives of Americans. These bills are more about creating layers... Read more »
Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement after a Texas federal judge overturned a Department of Labor (DOL) final rule that rescinded a Trump-era rule clarifying the classification of workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): “Independent contractors are an important part of the American workforce, ensuring that the U.S. ec... Read more »
Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) delivered the following opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at a full committee markup regarding workers’ compensation programs, school safety, and Community Services Block Grants: “Most of the bills being presented in this markup are missed opportunities for bipartisanship. Instead of improving taxpayer-funded pr... Read more »
The integrity of the U.S. academic system is under attack, yet President Biden is more concerned with pushing outrageous spending packages than he is with protecting students. Biden displayed this complacency last year by rescinding the Trump administration's proposal to strengthen the enforcement of foreign gift reporting requirements, even after a bombshell Department of Education report found ... Read more »
Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Republican Leader Rick Allen (R-GA) sent a letter to Department of Labor (DOL) Inspector General Larry D. Turner requesting that he review Secretary Marty Walsh’s participation in strike activity and ensure Walsh is following federal ethics laws. This letter comes af... Read more »
Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP): “Like pouring salt on an open wound, today’s anniversary of the American Rescue Sham is not sitting well with families across the country. According to the Department of Education, only four percent of th... Read more »
