Today, the House passed H.R. 7309, the reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). This partisan legislation fails to protect taxpayers at a time of rampant inflation, pushes a radical progressive agenda, expands federal control over the workforce, and embraces the failed status quo rather than pursuing opportunities for innovation. On the House floor prior to the vote,... Read more »
Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) spoke on the House Floor in opposition to H.R. 7309, the reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), which gives Big Labor and Washington bureaucrats more power over our nation’s workforce development system. Republican Leader Foxx’s remarks: “Republicans are committed to preparing America’s wor... Read more »
Today, House Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Workforce Protections Subcommittee Republican Leader Fred Keller (R-PA) sent a comment letter to the Department of Labor regarding its proposed rule revising the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts regulations. In the letter the Members write: “Despite claiming to ‘modernize’ the Davis-Bacon regulations, the proposed ru... Read more »
Today, Civil Rights and Human Services Subcommittee Republican Leader Russ Fulcher (R-ID) delivered the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, at a subcommittee hearing on improving America’s juvenile justice system and supporting America’s youth: “Promoting safe communities for America’s children is a national priority. Every child should have the space to grow into becoming a productive me... Read more »
Today, the House passed H.R. 5129, the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Modernization Act of 2022. This flawed legislation attacks religious freedom, limits resources for those most in need, and uses taxpayer dollars irresponsibly. Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) said on the House floor prior to the vote: “Republicans support commonsense efforts to fight p... Read more »
Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) spoke on the House floor in opposition to H.R. 5129, the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Modernization Act. This flawed bill attacks religious liberty which could mean fewer low-income Americans receive the help they need. H.R. 5129 also shirks accountability, forcing taxpayers to fund programs that do not work. Repu... Read more »
Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Republican Leader Richard Burr (R-NC), Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Republican Leader Rick Allen (R-GA), and Employment and Workplace Safety Subcommittee Republican Leader Mike Braun (R-IN) sent a letter to National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)... Read more »
Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) hosted a roundtable discussion on the importance of telehealth. Members heard from the Alliance for Connected Care and the American Benefits Counsel. Following the meeting, Republican Leader Foxx said: “The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically changed the way Americans access remote care. Over the past two years, employers provi... Read more »
During a meeting for H.R. 4521, the America COMPETES Act, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) urged conferees to address disastrous provisions that will harm job creators and put students in danger. Republican Leader Foxx delivered the following remarks (as prepared for delivery) at today’s COMPETES conference meeting: “In its current form, the House-passed COMPETE... Read more »
Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) spoke on the House Floor in opposition to H.R. 2499, the Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2022, which throws out important accountability measures for the federal workers’ compensation program. Below are key excerpts from Republican Leader Foxx’s remarks: “Federal firefighters deserve our utmost respect and admiration ... Read more »
