Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Civil Rights and Human Services Subcommittee Republican Leader Russ Fulcher (R-ID) sent a letter to Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary Marty Walsh expressing opposition to the DOL’s proposed rescission of religious liberty protections for federal contractors. In the letter, the Members write: “We write in strong opposition t... Read more »
Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) spoke on the House Floor in support of First Amendment rights on college campuses. Republican Leader Foxx’s Remarks: "The attempt to stifle free speech at colleges and universities continues to be a major problem. "Too many universities are more committed to liberal indoctrination than to providing an education. "One of th... Read more »
In last week’s Full Committee hearing, AmeriCorps’ Inspector General, Deborah J. Jeffrey, confirmed what we already knew — AmeriCorps is a failed experiment. Inspector General Jeffrey made clear that AmeriCorps’ latest failed audit is part of a pattern of inefficient use of taxpayer funds and overall mismanagement. Even more concerning, she stated that to her knowledge, AmeriCorps does not have a ... Read more »
The Biden administration’s permanent pandemic policies are exacerbating our supply chain crisis as well as inflation. If the administration responds to the Omicron variant with “emergency measures,” such as more spending and lockdowns, hardworking Americans will feel the brunt of it. Not to mention that main street businesses are already feeling the effects of President Biden’s failed policies. I... Read more »
Too many school districts are not placing the needs of students first. Shutting schools down should be the exception, not the rule. In Case You Missed It via the Wall Street Journal, read Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx’s (R-NC) response to School Closures Aren’t Just for COVID Anymore. No Excuse for the New Non-Covid School Closures By: The Editorial Board December 2... Read more »
Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC), and Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary Education Subcommittee Republican Leader Burgess Owens (R-UT), and Civil Rights and Human Services Subcommittee Republican Leader Russ Fulcher (R-ID) sent a letter to Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona in response to the Department’s recent proposal to halt the coll... Read more »
Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) spoke on the House Floor in support of H.R. 6056, the Parents Bill of Rights Act. Republican Leader Foxx's Remarks: “There has been a push to silence parents around the country. Powerful teachers unions, several school boards, Democrat politicians, and the Biden Justice Department have all voiced opposition to the rights o... Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Workforce Protections Subcommittee Republican Leader Fred Keller (R-PA) delivered the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing on ineffective and mismanaged federal workers’ compensation programs: “The hearing today takes a kitchen-sink, spaghetti-on-the-wall approach to a wide variety of federal workers compensation programs, including legislation which purpor... Read more »
American businesses are united against Democrats’ unprecedented attempt to control drug prices. Allowing the federal government to police prices will eliminate choice and jeopardize future cures. Socialized medicine has no place in America. In Case You Missed It via RealClear Health, Democrats’ drug price controls will curb medical innovation. Businesses Are United Against the Attack on Drug Innov... Read more »
Democrats’ war on for-profit colleges is unreasonable and hurts students looking to prepare for a career with a flexible education. This report from the American Consumer Institute Center (ACI) highlights the importance of for-profit colleges and examines several overly burdensome rules being pushed by the Biden administration that will negatively affect these institutions and the students they se... Read more »
