Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the Department of Labor’s (DOL) attack on religious freedom. Republican Leader Foxx's Remarks: "I stand in strong opposition to the Department of Labor’s attack on religious freedom. The DOL’s proposal to rescind protections for religious federal contractors demonstrates how hostil... Read more »
Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) delivered the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the full Committee hearing on AmeriCorps’ latest failed audit: “We are here today because AmeriCorps, formerly known as the Corporation for National and Community Service, has failed yet another audit. After holding numerous oversight hearings on the fiscal sta... Read more »
Meanwhile, Democrats’ nearly $400 billion Washington mandates will drive up child care costs for working families WASHINGTON – The Biden administration’s inaction on approving crucial and routine state Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) plans is delaying essential funds for child care providers, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Ways and Means Committee Repub... Read more »
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, school shutdowns were a last resort—taking place only during severe weather or actual emergencies. But now, school districts across the country are shutting students out of the classroom for multiple reasons including staffing shortages, bad behavior, or staff burnout. From education losses to social isolation, remote learning has already taken a huge toll on our nati... Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement after three of the biggest automakers in Detroit announced they would not be mandating vaccines for their employees: “It is clear the federal government’s power grab has gone too far when even the President’s own pet groups won’t endorse his policy. “American job creators should ... Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, House Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Republican Leader Richard Burr (R-NC), Rep. Rick Allen (R-GA), and Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN) sent a letter to National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Chairman Lauren McFerran following the Chairman’s “completely inadequate response” to concerns that NLR... Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced its final rule to increase the minimum wage for federal contract workers to $15 an hour: “Mandating a $15 minimum wage for federal contractors will cost jobs, forcing additional burdens on small businesses. “With months of forced... Read more »
Committee Leaders to Biden administration: The surprise billing interim final rule “protects patients from surprise medical bills and properly balances the interests of all stakeholders” Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA) sent a letter to the Biden administration expressing bipartisan support for its interim final rule f... Read more »
Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 5376, the so-called Build Back Better Act, which will extend the reach of the federal government and enable the biggest expansion of welfare our country has seen in decades: “President Biden’s so-called Build Back Better bill is a travesty. This power grab simultan... Read more »
Congressional Democrats insist that their so-called Build Back Better bill is “for the children.” But their reckless spending bill will push private providers out of the market, give parents less choice, and destroy the faith-based providers that many parents prefer. In Case You Missed It via Newsweek, Democrats’ pre-k provision punishes faith-based child care providers and empowers teachers union... Read more »
