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Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) released the following statement after announcing the subcommittee assignments for the 117th Congress:
 
“The Education and Labor Committee is uniquely equipped to find bipartisan solutions for the most pressing issues facing American students, workers, and families, especially in the face of a public health emergency. During the 117th Congress, I look forward to working closely with each of our freshman and returning Members to foster opportunities for students to learn, workers to succeed, and job creators to thrive. Each of our subcommittee Ranking Members is a proven leader with vast knowledge in his respective area of jurisdiction. I am confident in these Members' ability to lead the Republican effort to combat the many challenges facing the American people as well as holding Democrats and the Biden administration accountable as they pursue socialist policies.”
 
See below for the Republican Subcommittee Rosters:
 
Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education
Rep. Owens (R-UT) will serve as the new ranking member of the Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee. Members of the subcommittee are:

• Rep. Grothman (R-WI)
• Rep. Allen (R-GA)
• Rep. Keller (R-PA)
• Rep. Miller (R-IL)
• Rep. Cawthorn (R-NC)
• Rep. Steel (R-CA)

Rep. Owens said, “As the son of an educator and a grandfather to 16 school-aged children, I’m thrilled for the opportunity to lead the Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee for the 117th Congress. From evidence-based policy that improves early learning to keeping K-12 programs strong, I will work hard to ensure our children get the quality education they need to power our nation’s future.”
 
Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Investment
Rep. Murphy (R-NC) will serve as the new ranking member of the Higher Education and Workforce Investment Subcommittee. Members of the subcommittee are:

• Rep. Grothman (R-WI)
• Rep. Stefanik (R-NY)
• Rep. Banks (R-IN)
• Rep. Comer (R-KY)
• Rep. Fulcher (R-ID)
• Rep. Miller-Meeks (R-IA)
• Rep. Good (R-VA)
• Rep. McClain (R-MI)
• Rep. Harshbarger (R-TN)
• Rep. Spartz (R-IN)

Rep. Murphy said, “As a former educator and small business owner, it is an honor to lead Republicans on the Higher Education and Workforce Investment Subcommittee. I look forward to working with my colleagues to address the many pressing issue areas in this subcommittee's jurisdiction, such as the cost of tuition and campus free speech. I thank my colleagues for giving me the opportunity to lead Republicans on this important panel.”
 
Subcommittee on Workforce Protections
Rep. Keller (R-PA) will serve as the new ranking member of the Workforce Protections Subcommittee. Members of the subcommittee are:

• Rep. Stefanik (R-NY)
• Rep. Miller-Meeks (R-IA)
• Rep. Owens (R-UT)
• Rep. Good (R-VA)
• Rep. Cawthorn (R-NC)
• Rep. Steel (R-CA)

Rep. Keller said, “I am honored to bring my 25 years of experience in private industry to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections as the Ranking Member. During my time working in the factory and managing operations at Conestoga Wood Specialties, I learned the importance of ensuring our employees had the necessary tools to do their jobs safely and efficiently. Every worker is essential as we continue to recover from this pandemic, and I look forward to working with my colleagues in this new role to strengthen our workforce and get Americans back to work.”
 
Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions
Rep. Allen (R-GA) will serve as the new ranking member of the Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee. Members of the subcommittee are:

• Rep. Wilson (R-SC)
• Rep. Walberg (R-MI)
  
• Rep. Banks (R-IN)
• Rep. Harshbarger (R-TN)
• Rep. Miller (R-IL)
• Rep. Fitzgerald (R-WI)

Rep. Allen said, “Prior to serving in Congress, I spent about 40 years building and operating a small business, so I know firsthand how federal policies impact employers and employees. Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, we had the greatest economy in the world, and I am laser-focused on ensuring we can rebuild to pre-pandemic levels by giving American workers the opportunity to secure a good-paying job, provide for their families and save for retirement, while protecting employer-sponsored benefits like health care. As Republican Leader, I look forward to working with members of the HELP subcommittee to fight against bureaucratic overreach that too often obstructs employers’ ability to create jobs and hurts working families.”
 
Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services
Rep. Fulcher (R-ID) will serve as the new ranking member of the Civil Rights and Human Services Subcommittee. Members of the subcommittee are:

• Rep. Thompson (R-PA)
• Rep. McClain (R-MI)
• Rep. Spartz (R-IN)
• Rep. Fitzgerald (R-WI)

Rep. Fulcher said, “It is an honor to be selected as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services. This subcommittee handles important issues-- many of which we have found bipartisan agreement on in the past. I look forward to continuing to support these areas of common ground, including the Older Americans Act to help seniors become self-empowered, and the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) to strengthen the efforts of local organizations advocating for our children. As businesses recover from a government shutdown, I will be a voice to ensure they aren’t further burdened by additional regulations and employment issues to impede their revival.”

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