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***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Committee to Mark Up Legislation to Strengthen Career and Technical Education, Discuss Regulatory Barriers to Retirement Security
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The House Committee on Education and the Workforce, chaired by Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), will meet this week to mark up H.R. 2353, the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act. Read more » Job Corps Still Failing Vulnerable Youth on Health and Safety
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Addressing systemic problems in a government program can often be — let’s just say — a challenge for the federal bureaucracy. Read more » Charter Schools: Providing Hope and Opportunity
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Parents should determine which school is best for their children – not zip codes. Read more » Byrne Introduces Legislation to Protect Access to Affordable Workers’ Compensation Coverage
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Rep. Bradley Byrne, chairman of the House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, today introduced the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Clarification Act (H.R. 2354), legislation to ensure workers and employers in the recreational marine repair industry have access to affordable workers’ compensation coverage. Read more » Foxx Statement on House Passage of American Health Care Act
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Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), chairwoman of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, issued the following statement after the House passed the American Health Care Act: Read more » Members Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Career and Technical Education
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Introduced by Reps. Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), the legislation reauthorizes the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act and will help more students gain the knowledge and skills they need to compete for in-demand jobs. Read more » Foxx Blasts ED, IRS Officials for Lack of Accountability in Security Breach of FAFSA Data Retrieval Tool
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Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), chairwoman of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, today questioned officials of the Department of Education and the Internal Revenue Service on the security breach that has led to the suspension of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Data Retrieval Tool. Read more » Freedom, Flexibility, & Fairness for America's Workers
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The American workforce has changed dramatically over the years, and the needs of workers in the 21st century have changed as well. Read more » House Passes Bill to Empower More Americans to Balance Work, Life, and Family
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The House today passed the Working Families Flexibility Act of 2017 (H.R. 1180) to reform outdated federal labor rules and extend workplace flexibility to more Americans. Read more » Witnesses Highlight Need to Improve Accountability in Higher Education
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The House Committee on Education and the Workforce, chaired by Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), held a hearing to examine the accreditation system and identify ways to improve accountability in higher education. This hearing is the latest step in the committee’s continued effort to help strengthen higher education for today’s and future generations of students. Read more » Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
