The First Amendment of the United States Constitution declares that Congress may make no law “respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” Our founding fathers reiterated this principle at every stage: that people are fundamentally free, and are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, among these, the ability to worship freely. Many of the ... Read more »
Today, Republican Leader of the Education and Labor Committee, Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), delivered the following remarks defending religious freedom and the First Amendment: To watch Republican Leader Virginia Foxx's remarks, click here. I must be honest, today’s proceedings have disheartened me. It’s one thing as politicians for us to debate and disagree on issue areas and ideas for how best to... Read more »
Today, Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Republican Leader of the Committee on Education and Labor, and Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-AL), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, along with Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, and Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-GA), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safet... Read more »
As the name of this subcommittee suggests, we all share the common goal of keeping hardworking Americans out of harm’s way at their jobs. We want to help ensure that all workers return home to their families safe and healthy. Workers in the mining industry have been an extremely important part of the American economy for decades. As someone who comes from a coal mining state, I have been a strong... Read more »
For too long, we’ve believed in the stereotype of college students as being young, bright-eyed youth, fresh out of high school, lounging in their dorms before heading to class in the quad. While true for some, this traditional image of postsecondary education is no longer the case for the majority of American students. Today, 37 percent of college students are 25 or older; 49 percent are financia... Read more »
Opening Remarks of Republican Leader Virginia Foxx Committee on Education and Labor Markup of H.R. 1230, the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act; H.R. 1390, the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Services Act; and H.R. 397, the Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act Faithful fans of this committee who attend in person or enjoy watching the proceedings ... Read more »
Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Republican Leader of the Committee on Education and Labor, released the following statement after Committee Chairman Bobby Scott invoked the nuclear option to shut down any debate or amendments to H.R. 397, the Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act: “This is an outrageous offense. This Committee has held one hearing on the issue, neglecting to fully examine such... Read more »
We sometimes forget, that when a natural disaster strikes an area, it doesn’t discriminate what it destroys in its path. Schools are central gathering places and they are just as vulnerable as homes, businesses, and churches when a natural disaster hits our communities. Hurricanes and fires, like the ones that have devastated the U.S. in recent years, demolished school buildings and displaced thou... Read more »
This week, Republican Members on the Committee on Education and Labor spoke on the House floor to praise bipartisan legislation aimed at preventing child abuse and neglect in the United States. The bill, Stronger CAPTA, passed in the House on Monday. WATCH Republican Leader Virginia Foxx and other Members speak below: To watch video, click here. Read more »
We’re all here today because we believe that every American should have the opportunity to pursue postsecondary education. We know doors are opened by a college degree, and we understand the importance of making this kind of opportunity achievable for everyone in our country. Higher education can help set individuals on the right path to achieve the American dream. While it's not the only pathway ... Read more »
