WASHINGTON — On Thursday, January 18, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, chaired by Rep. Aaron Bean (R-FL), will hold a hearing titled: “Preparing Students for Success in the Skills-Based Economy.” “In order to prepare students for the demands of the workforce, we must equip them with the knowledge and skills they need to compete. Career and te... Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Bob Good (R-VA) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled "Lowering Costs and Increasing Access to Health Care with Employer-Driven Innovation": "President Ronald Reagan once said, 'the nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the government and I’m here ... Read more »
Today, the Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee held a hearing to discuss innovative health care solutions to bring down costs for small businesses and working Americans. As premium prices spike, business owners are turning to new and interesting ways to cut health care costs. One potential solution growing in popularity is direct contracting, which involves an employer that... Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Chairman Aaron Bean (R-FL), and Rep. Brandon Williams (R-NY) released the following statement on confirmed reports of illegal aliens being shepherded into a New York high school as a result of the Biden administration’s failed border policies,... Read more »
WASHINGTON — Tomorrow, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, chaired by Rep. Bob Good (R-VA), will hold a hearing titled: “Lowering Costs and Increasing Access to Health Care with Employer-Driven Innovation.” “Nearly 14 years after the passage of the Affordable Care Act, health care coverage is less affordable than ever. With dwindling options, employers and e... Read more »
WASHINGTON –Today, the Education and the Workforce Committee passed H.R. 6914, the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act, to ensure that pregnant students are aware of their rights on campus and are supported in pursuing motherhood while completing their education. The Committee also passed H.R. 443, the Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act to ensure DOL personnel have the resources and education... Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at the Committee's markup of H.R. 6914, the Pregnant Students' Rights Act and H.R. 443, the Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act: "Welcome to today’s markup in which we will be considering two important pieces of legislation. "The first bil... Read more »
WASHINGTON — Tomorrow, at 10:15 a.m., the Education and the Workforce Committee will mark up the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act and H.R. 443, the Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act. “The consideration of these two bills will help protect vulnerable adults and children in workplaces and in postsecondary education. The first bill, the Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act, would ensu... Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) sent a letter to Harvard Corporation Senior Fellow Penny Pritzker and Interim President Dr. Alan Garber requesting documents and information regarding Harvard University’s response to antisemitism on its campus and its failure to protect Jewish students, faculty, and staff. In the letter, Foxx writes: “We hav... Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Workforce Protections Subcommittee Chairman Kevin Kiley (R-CA) issued the following statement after the Department of Labor (DOL) released its final rule for determining worker classification: “The modern economy is rapidly changing, and America’s workforce requires flexibility to thrive. The DOL’s ... Read more »
