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Affordable Retirement Advice for Savers Act

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Far too many men and women are leaving the workforce without the financial security they need when they retire. In fact, according to a report by the Government Accountability Office, 29 percent of households with individuals over the age of 55 have no retirement savings or traditional pension. Read more »

Affordable Retirement Advice for Savers Act Bill Summary

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Introduced by Rep. Phil Roe (R-TN), the Affordable Retirement Advice for Savers Act (H.R. 2823) repeals the Obama administration’s fiduciary rule and protects access to affordable retirement advice for low- and middle-income families. The legislation also establishes a statutory definition of “investment advice” and ensures retirement advisors serve their clients’ best interests. Read more »

Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act

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BACKGROUND: In 2015, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) implemented the ambush election rule, imposing significant changes to the rules governing union elections. Read more »

Employee Privacy Protection Act

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BACKGROUND: During the Obama administration, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) implemented new policies that jeopardize the privacy of workers and their families. Read more »

Committee Leaders Write to President Trump on NLRB Nominees

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The Committee on Education and the Workforce is committed to working with your administration to promote job growth, encourage economic opportunity, and protect the rights of workers. We applaud the many steps your administration has taken thus far to accomplish these goals. In particular, we are pleased Phillip A. Miscimarra was named Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or the Board). However, we are concerned that two seats on the Board remain vacant, and we urge you to nominate expeditiously two qualified candidates for those vacancies. Read more »

EEOC Introductory Oversight Letter

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The Honorable Victoria A. Lipnic Acting Chair Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 131 M Street, NE Washington, DC 20507 Dear Acting Chair Lipnic: Th_e Committee on Education and the Workforce (Committee) congratulates you on President Trump's decision to name you as acting chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). As you know, the EEOC's day-to-day operations, Commission dec... Read more »

NLRB Introductory Letter

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The Honorable Philip A. Miscimarra Chairman National Labor Relations Board 1015 Half Street SE Washington, DC 20003 Dear Chairman Miscimarra: The Committee on Education and the Workforce (Committee) congratulates you on President Trump's decision to name you as chairman of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). As you know, the NLRB's day-to-day operations, Board decisions, and the general cou... Read more »

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