“As we recognize National Religious Freedom Day, I am reminded, sadly, that religious freedom—a fundamental human right—is under attack in this country. Too many Americans are being forced to abandon their beliefs. This is wrong. Religious freedom is a non-negotiable right, and faith should be carried with us no matter where we may go. As a man of faith, whenever I see religious freedom protection... Read more »
In case you missed it, this week H.R. 8932, the FAFSA Deadline Act, was signed into law. It gives students, families, and schools much-needed clarity by ensuring the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is fully operational by October 1 each year. The FAFSA is designed to make postsecondary education accessible and affordable for countless students across the United States. But the Bid... Read more »
WASHINGTON – Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) joined Fox Business’ “The Big Money Show” to discuss the push from the Left to have the Biden-Harris administration “cancel” student loan debt and suggestions to abolish the Education Department. Excerpts from the interview are below: On Biden “canceling” student loans in his final days: “This is [the Biden-Harris a... Read more »
America’s national debt is more than $36 trillion. That’s an unsustainable and unacceptable problem. Thankfully, on January 20, President Trump, Elon Musk, and Vivek Ramaswamy will get to work improving government efficiency and cutting wasteful spending. Today’s hearing, chaired by Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT), highlighted a program that should certainly be on the Department of Government Efficiency... Read more »
In Case You Missed It, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) spoke to Rick Hess for Education Week’s Straight Up opinion blog regarding her accomplishments, frustrations, and takeaways during her tenure as Chairwoman of the Education and the Workforce Committee. The Trump Administration Should ‘Devolve the Ed Dept.'s Responsibilities to the States’ Rick Hess Decembe... Read more »
Students are falling behind. The latest Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) confirmed it again today: American students had the lowest test scores in two decades. Why then, are so many students being forced to spend their valuable time in the classroom focused on things like “slavocracy” and radical sexual ideology instead of the basics in reading, math, and civics? That ... Read more »
Students are falling behind. The latest Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) confirmed it again today: American students had the lowest test scores in two decades. Why then, are so many students being forced to spend their valuable time in the classroom focused on things like “slavocracy” and radical sexual ideology instead of the basics in reading, math, and civics? That ... Read more »
ICYMI: Chair Foxx Talks AmeriCorps and DOGE on Fox Business In Case You Missed It, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) spoke to Fox Business about the abysmal record of AmeriCorps and recommended the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) take a good look at the program as Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk seek out ways to shrink the federal government. On the... Read more »
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is designed to make postsecondary education accessible and affordable for students. But under the Biden-Harris administration, the FAFSA has been plagued by delays and uncertainty. As a result, hundreds of thousands of students may never enter postsecondary education. In fact, roughly 430,000 fewer students submitted a FAFSA for the 2024-2025 aw... Read more »
In a shocking report, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) highlighted the abysmal failures of several so-called elite universities in addressing antisemitism. From hummus boycotts to anti-Israel faculty members derailing disciplinary decisions, the findings have sent shockwaves through the nation and raised serious questions about the operations of and support for... Read more »
