Today, on National Girls and Women in Sports Day, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) celebrated the reintroduction of the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. The legislation, authored by Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) and cosponsored by Chairwoman Foxx, allows women and girls a fair playing field by ensuring that school athletics comply with the intent of Title... Read more »
On Wednesday at 10:15 a.m., the Education and the Workforce Committee will hold its first hearing, titled “American Education in Crisis,” which will discuss the state of K-12 and postsecondary education. “Our education system should work for students—not the other way around,” said Chairwoman Foxx. “Our K-12 education system should promote education freedom, protect parental rights, and provide co... Read more »
Tune in live tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. E.T. to hear from Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Members of the House GOP, and female athletes on National Girls and Women in Sports Day. They will be discussing the importance of protecting women's sports and the House Republican majority's commitment to doing so. To watch the event, go to Speaker.g... Read more »
Today, following the Education and the Workforce Committee’s Organizational Meeting for the 118th Congress, Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) released the full list of subcommittee assignments as well as the adopted Committee Rules and Committee Oversight Plan. Chairwoman Foxx also announced the committee will consist of 45 Members, with 25 Republicans and 20 Democrats. During the Organizational Mee... Read more »
Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at the Committee’s Organizational Meeting for the 118th Congress: “Thank you everyone for attending the Education and the Workforce Committee organizing meeting. Welcome, Ranking Member Scott and all of our new and returning members on both sides of the dais. “I... Read more »
On Tuesday at 2:00 p.m., the Education and the Workforce Committee will hold its Organizing Meeting, during which the Committee will consider and adopt the Committee Rules and a Committee Oversight Plan for the 118th Congress. What: Education and the Workforce Committee’s Organizational Meeting for the 118th Congress. When: 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Where: 2175 Rayburn House Office B... Read more »
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) spoke on the House Floor this week to condemn schools in Fairfax County, Virginia, for withholding National Merit Scholarship Commendation award letters from hundreds of students. Chairwoman Foxx’s Remarks: “I was appalled to learn that multiple schools in Fairfax County, Virginia withheld National Merit Scholarship Commendation... Read more »
On Tuesday at 2:00 p.m., the Education and the Workforce Committee will hold its Organizing Meeting, during which the Committee will consider and adopt the Committee Rules and a Committee Oversight Plan for the 118th Congress. What: Education and the Workforce Committee’s Organizational Meeting for the 118th Congress. When: 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Where: 2175 Rayburn House Office B... Read more »
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) sent letters yesterday to the Departments of Labor, Education, and Health and Human Services asking whether the Biden administration’s policy of making committee chairmen’s inquiries a priority will change now with the Republican majority in the House. During the 117th Congress, these agencies effectively stonewalled House Repub... Read more »
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) spoke on the House Floor this week in celebration of National School Choice Week. Chairwoman Foxx’s Remarks: “The benefits of school choice cannot be overstated—on average, students participating in school choice programs perform better academically and see higher college admission rates. These factors make school choice a no-br... Read more »
