This morning, Republican Leader of the House Committee on Education and Labor, Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), spoke on the House floor to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week and the important role apprenticeships play in connecting students with the skills they need to build a successful life. Republican Leader Foxx’s remarks as delivered: “This week, we celebrate the 5th year of National Apprentic... Read more »
Today, Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Rep. James Comer (R-KY), Republican Leaders of the Committee on Education and Labor, sent a comment letter to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) supporting the agency’s move to stop requiring businesses to collect and report employee pay data. Specifically, the letter argues the EEOC’s pay data collection is of no use in combatting pay disc... Read more »
Today, House Committee Education and Labor Democrats passed the so-called College Affordability Act. This partisan legislation will contribute to exploding college costs, exacerbate our nation’s skills gap, and allow failing programs to go unchecked. This approach will force students to spend more to learn less. “Students and families can no longer afford the status quo. The same tired idea of thr... Read more »
Today, Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Republican Leader of the Committee on Education and Labor, delivered the following opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at a committee markup of H.R. 4674, the College Affordability Act: “Our postsecondary education system is in desperate need of meaningful reform. Unfortunately, the legislation before us today doubles down on failed policies and hurts stu... Read more »
Today, Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-PA), Republican Leader of the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Investment, delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a committee markup of H.R. 4674, the College Affordability Act: “Our debate today on the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act (HEA) comes at a time when college costs are skyrocketing and current federal overrea... Read more »
Today, Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Republican Leader of the Committee on Education and Labor, delivered the following statement on the Republican Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute, as prepared for delivery, at a committee markup of H.R. 4674, the College Affordability Act: “Our nation’s postsecondary education system is in desperate need of comprehensive reform. Congress can no longer rubber ... Read more »
The average life expectancy in America today is higher than in any other period in history and our nation’s senior population is expected to double by 2060. The House today passed the Dignity in Aging Act (H.R. 4334), bipartisan legislation that provides critical social and nutrition services to millions of older Americans. “H.R. 4334, the Dignity in Aging Act, reflects Congress’ commitment to our... Read more »
Today, Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), Republican Leader of the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions delivered the following opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at a joint subcommittee hearing on worker protections in the modern economy: “Today, we are here to discuss the future of work. With the ever-evolving economic landscape, it is an important issue for us to consider. Ye... Read more »
Today, Rep. James Comer (R-KY), Republican Leader of the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services, delivered the following opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at the subcommittee's hearing to examine H.R. 2694, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: “I want to thank all the witnesses, including my fellow Kentuckian, for being here today. "Committee Republicans have long been committed ... Read more »
Today, Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Republican Leader of the Committee on Education and Labor, delivered the following opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at a committee markup of H.R. 3, Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019: "Before I begin, I want to take a moment to recognize Rep. Elijah Cummings. As someone who served with him on the Oversight and Reform Committee, I’m well aware of his pas... Read more »
