Union membership is at a record low and union membership has declined over the past 60 years. Despite the growing disillusionment among the American workforce, Committee Democrats re-introduced the PRO Act this week – a radical bill that caters to union leaders and ignores the free-will of workers. If enacted, the PRO Act would force workers into union contracts regardless of what a worker wants. ... Read more »
The Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development held its first hearing of the 119th Congress to examine the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) – key legislation that helps jobseekers find employment and businesses find skilled workers. After years of record-breaking inflation and a limping job market, Americans are hungry for opportunities to find good jobs. Many are re... Read more »
America’s workforce needs an upgrade. The pandemic brought the American economy to a standstill and many Democrat mandates compounded the problem. Businesses, workers, and taxpayers suffered as a result. Years later, employers still cannot hire enough skilled workers to fill in-demand jobs. For our economy to boom and continue leading the globe, we must make significant efforts to bolster our care... Read more »
The Committee held its first workforce hearing of the 119th Congress which contrasted the Biden-Harris administration’s heavy-handed mandates with President Trump’s promises to enact pro-growth policies. Too many businesses are struggling to fill the millions of open positions in the United States. This ongoing worker shortage was exacerbated by Democrats’ COVID policies that rewarded Americans fo... Read more »
Today, the Education and Workforce Committee kicked off its first hearing of the 119th Congress, which examined the state of American education. From preschool to law school, the state of this nation’s education system is deeply troubling. Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) began the hearing by highlighting that “many students are failing to graduate from high school or college with the skills needed to ... Read more »
“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 »
