The Enlisted Association of the National Guard enthusiastically supports the PROSPER Act, a bill to reform higher education, provide accountability and protect student veterans. Unfortunately the bill is being described by some veterans’ groups as bad legislation. They have a few valid points; here’s what we think. Read more »
Today, the Committee on Education and the Workforce, held a bipartisan Innovation Forum and Showcase to highlight the accomplishments of 23 innovators from across the country. Read more »
Today, the House of Representatives sent to the President's desk H.R. 2353, the bipartisan Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act. Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, chaired by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), held a hearing to examine H.R. 4219, the Workflex in the 21st Century Act. Read more »
On Tuesday, July 24 at 10:00 a.m., the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions will hold a hearing on H.R. 4219, "Workflex in the 21st Century Act." Read more »
Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), chairwoman of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, and Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-PA), made the following joint statement on passage of H.R. 2353, the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act. Read more »
Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) today sent a letter to Department of Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta following up on the Committee’s ongoing oversight of the Job Corps program. The letter noted concerns about the Job Corps program’s failing safety record, and urged the Secretary to continue advancing reforms that will keep students safe. “Active congressional oversight is essential to making impr... Read more »