On Thursday, April 21 at 9:00 a.m., the Committee on Education and the Workforce, chaired by Rep. John Kline (R-MN), will consider a resolution (H.J. Res. 88) that would block the Department of Labor’s controversial “fiduciary” rule. The resolution was introduced by Rep. Phil Roe (R-TN), chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions, along with Reps. Charles Boustany (R-LA... Read more »
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline (R-MN) and Rep. Carlos Curbelo (R-FL) today released the following joint statement after President Obama signed into law the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2016 (S. 192), legislation that strengthens support services for seniors and their caregivers: This law renews and improves upon our commitment to help Americans stay safe, h... Read more »
Rep. Phil Roe (R-TN), chairman of the Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, along with Rep. Charles Boustany, chairman of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Tax Policy, and Rep. Ann Wagner (R-MO), today introduced a resolution, under the Congressional Review Act, to block the Department of Labor’s (DOL) controversial rule restricting access to investm... Read more »
The Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, chaired by Rep. Phil Roe (R-TN), held a hearing this week to discuss innovations employers are implementing to control costs and provide higher quality coverage to their employees. The hearing is part of the ongoing work by the Task Force on Health Care Reform to develop responsible reforms that will expand affordable coverage and lead t... Read more »
Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-AL), a member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, today introduced a resolution (H.J. Res. 87) under the Congressional Review Act to block a controversial new rule by the Department of Labor. Known as the “persuader” rule, the regulation will make it harder for employers to communicate with employees and undermine the right of workers to make informed decis... Read more »
On Thursday, April 14 at 10:30 a.m., the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, chaired by Rep. Phil Roe (R-TN), will hold a hearing entitled, “Innovations in Health Care: Exploring Free-Market Solutions for a Healthy Workforce.” The hearing will take place in room 2175 of the Rayburn House Office Building. An estimated 155 million Americans receive health insurance coverage thro... Read more »
Rep. John Kline (R-MN), chairman of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, and a bipartisan delegation of House members, traveled to the Philippines and Australia to exchange ideas on a variety of education and workforce policies. The congressional delegation participated in meetings with government officials, nongovernmental stakeholders, and education and business leaders, including... Read more »
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline (R-MN), Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Phil Roe (R-TN), Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX), and Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Peter Roskam (R-IL) issued the following statement in response to the Department of Labor’s final “fiduciary” rule: Helping more Americans plan for retirement is a p... Read more »
The Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, chaired by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), held a field hearing in Lansing, Michigan, this week to explore how current regulations implementing federal wage and hour standards are impacting workplaces in the state and across the country. Witnesses offered a variety of perspectives on challenges related to the current regulatory structure, concerns regarding the ... Read more »
On Tuesday, March 29 at 10:00 a.m., Subcommittee on Workforce Protections Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) will host a field hearing entitled, “The 21st Century Workforce: How Current Rules and Regulations Affect Innovation and Flexibility in Michigan’s Workplaces.” The hearing will take place in room M119-M120 of Lansing Community College-West Campus, 5780 Cornerstone Drive, Lansing, MI. The Fair Labo... Read more »
