Floor Statements | Education & the Workforce Committee

Workplace Safety

Foxx Statement: Consideration of H. J. Res 83
Mar 1, 2017 - I rise today in support of this resolution because it will reverse an unlawful power grab and restore responsible worker health and safety policies. Article one of the Constitution is clear. It is the members of this body — the legislative branch — who write the law. Why? Because we are closest to t... More

Walberg Statement: H.R. 4157, the Preserving America's Family Farms Act
Jul 24, 2012 - I want to first thank my colleague from Iowa, Congressman Tom Latham, for introducing this important legislation. Representative Latham is a long-time advocate for farmers and his leadership in Congress is greatly appreciated. According to a report on MLive.com, a news site from my home state of Mic... More

Kline Statement: H.R. 6495, the Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2010
Dec 8, 2010 - On April 5th of this year, a tragedy struck Montcoal, West Virginia. On that day, an explosion at the Upper Big Branch coal mine killed 29 miners and provided a stark reminder that coal mining is a profession marked by risks and dangers. And while steps have been taken to strengthen protections for ... More

Kline Statement: Consideration of H.R. 5851, the Offshore Oil and Gas Worker Whistleblower Protection Act of 2010
Jul 30, 2010 - Whistleblower protections are a longstanding part of our federal safety and health laws. Simply put, they protect workers’ ability to speak freely about dangers in the workplace. They allow working men and women to protect themselves and their coworkers. The ultimate goal of our worker safety laws s... More

Kline Statement: Consideration of H. Res. 1236, Honoring the Coal Miners Who Perished in the Upper Big Branch Mine
Apr 14, 2010 - I rise today to honor the memory of the 29 miners who lost their lives in the Upper Big Branch mine and to express our gratitude to the rescue teams who bravely pursued a tragic recovery mission. The nation watched in collective apprehension last week as mine rescue teams rushed from the coal fields... More

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