The U.S. House Education and the Workforce Committee held a hearing today to examine the scope of federal education mandates, including data collection requirements and paperwork burdens, and analyze how compliance with these mandates creates unnecessary hurdles for K-12 schools, colleges, and universities. “We have to ensure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely and effectively. But we must also ensu... Read more »
Today’s hearing is the first in a series the committee will convene to examine federal rules and regulations that are undermining the strength of the nation’s education system. Education is critical to fostering a competitive workforce, encouraging a strong economy, and improving the prosperity of future generations. The further a student can advance in his or her education, the more likely he or ... Read more »
On Tuesday, March 1 at 10:00 a.m., the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce, chaired by Rep. John Kline (R-MN), will hold a hearing entitled “Education Regulations: Weighing the Burden on Schools and Students.” The hearing will take place in room 2175 of the Rayburn House Office Building. During the hearing, the Committee will examine the scope of federal education mandates, includi... Read more »
U.S. House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline (R-MN) issued the following statement after an amendment to deny funds for implementing and enforcing the gainful employment regulation passed by a bipartisan vote of 289 to 136: "Today's overwhelming bipartisan vote in support of a new approach to gainful employment is more than a victory for Congress; it is a victory on behalf ... Read more »
A bipartisan coalition of members of Congress took to the floor of the House of Representatives in opposition to a job-destroying education regulation. The regulation would impose arbritary requirements on proprietary schools, denying access to students and undermining the strength of the American workforce. Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-FL) “I rise in support of this amendment that will prohibit the use... Read more »
In an op-ed published in the Wall Street Journal, President Obama laid out his plan to conduct a comprehensive regulatory review to “remove outdated regulations that stifle job creation and make our economy less competitive.” I have pledged to be a partner in that effort. Job creation and American competitiveness are our top priorities. That is why I am offering an amendment to deny funds from bei... Read more »
U.S. House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline (R-MN) issued the following statement today after President Obama unveiled his budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2012: Blueprint for More Spending , More Taxes, and More Debt “The president’s budget denies the reality of the fiscal crisis we face. It is time we realized that Washington’s spending binge is contributing to economic u... Read more »
Members of the U.S. House Education and the Workforce Committee spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives today in support of H.Res. 72, a resolution that instructs various committees to investigate existing, pending, and proposed regulations that hurt job creation and economic growth. Members of the committee addressed various areas of education and workforce policies that are critical t... Read more »
Dear Secretary Duncan: Congress passed the Data Quality Act to ensure the federal government utilizes reliable and accurate data as it develops guidelines and regulations. Under the Act, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) requires federal agencies to publish guidelines for the purpose of “ensuring and maximizing the quality, objectivity, utility, and integrity of information (including sta... Read more »
U.S. House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline (R-MN) issued the following statement today on President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address: On education reform… “The quality of our schools has a direct impact on the competitiveness of our workforce, and as chairman, jobs and competitiveness will be leading priorities for the committee. The president’s vocal support wil... Read more »
