Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) spoke on the House floor this week in opposition to the Biden administration’s harmful rule against independent contractors.
Republican Leader Foxx’s Remarks:
“This administration won’t be happy until it controls how, when, and where you work. It’s hard to know if it’s sheer arrogance that drives this administration to think it knows better than you or if Biden is so beholden to Big Labor that he refuses to see what’s best for the rest of America. Regardless, this administration’s attack on independent contractors is wrong. And Republicans aren’t standing for it.
“Many workers, especially women, have come to rely on the flexibility the independent contracting model provides. A regular 9-to-5 schedule does not work for every American.
“Forcing all workers into a one-size-fits-all model, while a dream for union bosses, is a mistake.
“This debate is about freedom. Workers deserve the freedom to choose how they work.
“I am pushing back against Democrats’ assault on entrepreneurial opportunity and their attempts to control the lives of Americans from birth until death.
“Because I’ve seen firsthand that when the federal government steps aside and allows job creators and industry leaders to innovate, the workforce and U.S. economy will thrive.
“We’ve had enough of this Washington-knows-best mentality.
“Remember when President Obama told Americans, ‘You didn’t build that.’ He ridiculously claimed that businesses need the government’s help to be successful. As if this wasn’t bad enough, now the Biden administration is telling America’s entrepreneurs, ‘You can’t build that.’
“This is unacceptable. We must do everything we can to stop this proposed rule—and I encourage everyone to get involved. Get on the phone, call your representative and senator, and submit a comment. We must put pressure on the Biden administration to withdraw this proposed rule.
“Enough is enough. The livelihoods of real people are at risk.
“Americans should be able to build the future they want for themselves. It’s time for Washington to get out of the way.”
