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WASHINGTON – Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee Chairman Burgess Owens (R-UT) issued the following statement after antisemitic groups released statements supporting Hamas and announced a Day of Resistance targeting Israel: “In the strongest possible terms, we condemn the numerous statements issued... Read more »

Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) sent a letter to Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) Assistant Secretary Lisa M. Gomez to raise concerns about the Department of Labor’s (DOL) potential regulations impacting retirement plans. Foxx argues DOL’s Request for Information (RFI) contemplates significant changes to DOL’s electronic delivery guidanc... Read more »

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WASHINGTON – Today, the House Education and the Workforce Committee released National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Inspector General (IG) David Berry’s report detailing findings of gross mismanagement in the NLRB’s administration of a mail ballot election. The report was given to the Committee after Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) called on Berry to provide a report that could be released to the p... Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement rebuking the Biden administration’s latest attempt to saddle taxpayers with $9 billion in unpaid student debt: “The Department of Education acts as if hardworking taxpayers are both willing and able to foot a tab worth billions of dollars that they do not owe. Either the Departm... Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) spoke on the House Floor regarding the Committee's oversight efforts to rid medical schools of harmful DEI mandates. "Medical education based on competency and merit is necessary to lead the world in health care and medical innovation. "Americans sign up for a health care system free of racial discrimination.... Read more »

In Case You Missed It, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) joined NewsNation’s The Hill to discuss the Committee’s newly released report that shows 63 percent of students believe the political and social climate on their campus prevents free speech and expression, and as many as 20 percent of students admit to self-censoring because of this atmosphere. This is a d... Read more »

The Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee convened yesterday to discuss the aftermath of Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard and Students for Fair Admissions v. UNC. In its decision, the Supreme Court held that race-based admissions are unconstitutional, signifying a major shakeup in postsecondary education. Chairman Burgess Owens (R-UT) led the hearing by condemning the old ... Read more »

Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) slammed President Biden for his unprecedented move to stand on the picket line with members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) in Michigan. The president’s attempt to score political points at the strike inappropriately tips the scale in favor of the UAW and comes with serious costs to the American taxpayer. In the letter, ... Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee Chairman Burgess Owens (R-UT) delivered the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled "How SCOTUS's Decision on Race-Based Admissions is Shaping University Policies": "The Committee has gathered today to discuss the aftermath of the Supreme Court decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard an... Read more »