Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) made the following statement in response to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) announcement that schools can reopen safely with only three feet of social distancing, clearing the way for students to resume in-person learning: “After more than a year of school closures, I am pleased the CDC updated schoo... Read more »
Today, Workforce Protections Subcommittee Republican Leader Fred Keller (R-PA) delivered the following opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at a joint subcommittee hearing to discuss legislation related to workplace discrimination: "I’d first like to associate myself with the remarks made by Ranking Member Fulcher about the structure of the hearing unfolding here today. Only allowing the m... Read more »
Today, Civil Rights and Human Services Subcommittee Republican Leader Russ Fulcher (R-ID) delivered the following opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at a joint subcommittee hearing to discuss legislation related to workplace discrimination: "Republicans and Democrats agree that discrimination in any form is wrong. It should not be tolerated in America’s workplaces. That’s why there are l... Read more »
Today, Higher Education and Workforce Investment Subcommittee Republican Leader Greg Murphy (R-NC) delivered the following opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at a subcommittee hearing on the future of higher education post COVID-19: "America’s higher education system has been in desperate need of reform for years. The system’s weaknesses were further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.... Read more »
Republican Leader of the Education and Labor Committee Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA) issued the following statement after the House passed legislation that strengthens federal efforts to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect. The Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (Stronger CAPTA) provides greater funding and establishes new tools to combat the... Read more »
Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) spoke in support of H.R. 485, the Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA). Stronger CAPTA is bipartisan legislation to strengthen federal efforts to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect. On the House floor today, Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Republican Leader of the Education and Labor Committee, deliv... Read more »
Today, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee is considering President Biden’s nominee for Deputy Secretary of the Department of Labor, Julie Su. Ms. Su is currently serving as the head of California’s Department of Labor, an agency which has not only failed to come through for struggling Californians during the COVID-19 pandemic but has also cost California taxpayers tens of b... Read more »
This week marks the one-year anniversary of school closures across America. While the adjustment to remote learning took a toll on children’s grades, mental health, and futures, teachers unions and special interest groups trampled on school reopening plans as they pushed for their own radical demands. Today, we’re listening to Students on Shutdowns, refocusing the conversation on those who have th... Read more »
Today, Republican Leader of the House Education and Labor Committee, Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), and Republican Leader of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), penned a letter to Secretary Cardona, asking for details regarding the role and scope of the Education Department’s senior advisor for labor relations. In the letter, the Members write: "A ... Read more »
Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s speech on the one-year anniversary of COVID-19 lockdowns: “America’s students are suffering, Mr. President. What they need is action, not empty promises. Months ago, your own CDC director said that ‘vaccination of teachers is not a prerequisite for the safe reopening... Read more »
