WASHINGTON – Today, Workforce Protections Subcommittee Chairman Kevin Kiley (R-CA) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled "Combating Workplace Antisemitism in Postsecondary Education: Protecting Employees from Discrimination": "Since the evil, horrifying October 7 attack by Hamas terrorists on Israeli men, women, and children, America has witnessed a deepl... Read more »
WASHINGTON – Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) today is standing firm for the protection of female students in every classroom. In a letter to George Mason University’s President, Dr. Gregory Washington, and the Antonin Scalia Law School’s Dean, Kenneth C. Randall, Chairwoman Foxx is demanding answers following reports alleging that Joshua Wright, a former profe... Read more »
WASHINGTON – Tomorrow, at 3:00 p.m., the Committee on Education and the Workforce, chaired by Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), will hold a showcase titled “A.I. in Education.” The event will feature businesses from across the country that have utilized artificial intelligence (A.I.) to enhance education for all students. “A.I. is revolutionizing education and transforming how students learn,” said Chair... Read more »
WASHINGTON – Tomorrow, at 10:00 a.m., the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, chaired by Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA), will hold a hearing titled “Combating Workplace Antisemitism in Postsecondary Education: Protecting Employees from Discrimination.” “As employers, colleges have a legal duty and moral obligation to protect staff and faculty from discrimination and harassment,” said Chairman Kiley. “... Read more »
In Case You Missed It, as the nation recognizes the 52nd anniversary of Title IX, the landmark protections that have provided women and girls equal opportunities and safe single-sex spaces are under attack. The Committee on Education and the Workforce, chaired by Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), took action to defend the original intent of Title IX. H.J. Res. 165, a Congressional Review Act resolution ... Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC), joined by 23 members, sent a letter to Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su urging withdrawal of a proposed rule that will jeopardize the ability of many emergency service organizations, such as fire and EMS departments, to operate. The one-size-fits-all proposed rule mandates massive administrative burdens and c... Read more »
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, June 26, at 3:00 p.m., the Committee on Education and the Workforce, chaired by Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), will hold a showcase titled “A.I. in Education.” The event will feature businesses from across the country that have utilized artificial intelligence (A.I.) to enhance education for all students. “A.I. is revolutionizing education and transforming how students learn... Read more »
On Thursday, June 27, 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 “Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Employee Benefits Security Administration.” “Instead of advancing initiatives to strengthen and improve employer-sponsored health care plans, the Employee Benefits Security Administration’s (EBSA)... Read more »
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, June 26, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, chaired by Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA), will hold a hearing titled “Combating Workplace Antisemitism in Postsecondary Education: Protecting Employees from Discrimination.” “As employers, colleges have a legal duty and moral obligation to protect staff and faculty from discrimination and harassment,” said Chai... Read more »
WASHINGTON – Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) today applauded the enactment of S. 2051, the Missing Children’s Assistance Reauthorization Act, as a key step in fulfilling the nation’s promise to protect the most vulnerable children. The law, which was authored by Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Chairman Aaron Bean (R-FL) and... Read more »
