WASHINGTON – Today, the House passed H.J. Res. 98, a Congressional Review Act resolution that will nullify the National Labor Relation Board’s (NLRB) joint employer rule, which recklessly piles extra costs, liabilities, and regulatory burdens on America’s small businesses and entrepreneurs. Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) made the following statement on the Ho... Read more »
WASHINGTON – – Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) spoke on the House Floor in support of Rep. John James’ (R-MI) H.J. Res. 98, a Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify the National Labor Relation Board’s (NLRB) joint employer rule. This rule will impose unnecessary costs and liabilities on job creators, dissuade millions from pursuing the American ... Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement on President Biden’s newest debt cancellation scheme that will only serve to exacerbate college costs while putting America on an even more blatant trajectory into bankruptcy: “President Biden is downright desperate to buy votes before the election – so much so that he greenligh... Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Chairman Aaron Bean (R-FL), and Rep. Brandon Williams (R-NY) sent a letter to New York City Mayor Eric Adams after his administration’s decision to close James Madison High School—forcing students into remote learning—in order to house migrant... Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement after introducing H.R. 6951, the College Cost Reduction Act, legislation that provides a comprehensive solution that will lower college costs for students and families: “Democrats and Republicans agree that student loan debt in America has reached astronomical levels – the pursu... Read more »
WASHINGTON — On Thursday, January 18, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, chaired by Rep. Aaron Bean (R-FL), will hold a hearing titled: “Preparing Students for Success in the Skills-Based Economy.” “In order to prepare students for the demands of the workforce, we must equip them with the knowledge and skills they need to compete. Career and te... Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Bob Good (R-VA) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled "Lowering Costs and Increasing Access to Health Care with Employer-Driven Innovation": "President Ronald Reagan once said, 'the nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the government and I’m here ... Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Chairman Aaron Bean (R-FL), and Rep. Brandon Williams (R-NY) released the following statement on confirmed reports of illegal aliens being shepherded into a New York high school as a result of the Biden administration’s failed border policies,... Read more »
WASHINGTON — Tomorrow, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, chaired by Rep. Bob Good (R-VA), will hold a hearing titled: “Lowering Costs and Increasing Access to Health Care with Employer-Driven Innovation.” “Nearly 14 years after the passage of the Affordable Care Act, health care coverage is less affordable than ever. With dwindling options, employers and e... Read more »
WASHINGTON –Today, the Education and the Workforce Committee passed H.R. 6914, the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act, to ensure that pregnant students are aware of their rights on campus and are supported in pursuing motherhood while completing their education. The Committee also passed H.R. 443, the Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act to ensure DOL personnel have the resources and education... Read more »
