Times of uncertainty require government leaders to step up and provide security. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today that borrowers can temporarily suspend student loan payments without financial penalty. This, combined with last week’s announcement from the Trump administration that it will waive all interest on federal student loans, will provide relief to tens of millions of borr... Read more »
During this unprecedented health crisis, our nation’s schools, students, and teachers are grappling with unique challenges. The novel coronavirus has led to at least 114,000 school closures, affecting over 50 million students, so students are turning to online learning. But they face a roadblock. Current federal rules prohibit schools from accepting anything of value—like improved Wi-Fi hotspots a... Read more »
Union bosses have a long history of cheating workers out of millions of dollars in hard-earned union dues. It’s no surprise that yesterday’s top headlines included federal prosecutors charging former UAW President Gary Jones, the leader of the union, with embezzling more than $1 million in union dues, racketeering, and tax evasion. Over the past six months, Education and Labor Committee Republican... Read more »
Heart wrenching stories of American workers and families who have been devastated by surprise medical bills are far too common throughout our country. This harmful and increasing practice leaves patients with uncertainty and apprehension about how to meet their health care expenses. It’s understandable that surprise medical bills are the leading health care concern for Americans, surpassing worrie... Read more »
House Democrats will vote later today on H.R. 2474, the so-called Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. At the expense of worker rights and economic freedom, H.R. 2474 contains dozens of harmful provisions. Don’t just take our word for it, here’s what others are saying: “The PRO Act would harm the economy in myriad ways by enacting a slew of harmful labor policies…” –U.S. Chamber of Commerc... Read more »
On the eve of a vote on the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka threatened lawmakers to either vote yes on the PRO Act, or they’ll face consequences from Big Labor: “Those who would oppose, delay or derail this legislation, do not ask us — do not ask the labor movement — for a dollar or a door knock,” Trumka said. “We won’t be coming.” Unfortunately, Mr. Tr... Read more »
On this #ReligiousFreedomDay, nine federal agencies under President Trump’s administration have issued rules to ensure that religious organizations receive equal and fair treatment as guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution. Among the nine agencies to issue rules that bolster religious freedom, five fall under the jurisdiction of the Education and Labor Committee, which includes the U.S. Department... Read more »
Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR), Ways and Means Committee Republican Leader Kevin Brady (R-TX), and Judiciary Committee Republican Leader Doug Collins (R-GA) have introduced the Lower Costs, #MoreCures Act (H.R. 19), to lower drug costs for Americans without limiting access to cures. Watch Repu... Read more »
The bad news: our national skills gap has resulted in more than seven million unfilled jobs. The good news: apprenticeships offer a pathway to filling these positions. In an Education and Labor Committee hearing this week, members heard from Mr. John Pallasch, Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training in the Department of Labor, that registered and innovative-employer led apprenticeships are... Read more »
In case you missed it... Education and Labor Committee Republicans took to the house floor last week to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week and the important role apprenticeships play in connecting students with the skills they need to build a successful life. Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC): “Our nation has seven million unfilled jobs. A 2018 survey of U.S. employers showed that nearly ... Read more »
