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Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) expressed her strong opposition to the Raise the Wage Act of 2023, following the release of a Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report. In her statement, Foxx criticized the proposed legislation, calling it a "bureaucrat's daydream" that would have detrimental effects on the American economy.Foxx stated, "Bad ideas take their first breath in the Democrat-controlled Senate—that much is clear. S. 2488 might have a glossy exterior and a poll-tested title, but it’s nothing more than a bureaucrat’s...
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Today, the Education and the Workforce Committee, led by Chairwoman Virginia Foxx, expressed its disappointment with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona for delaying rulemaking that would protect Jewish students from antisemitism on college campuses. The Department's decision to postpone the implementation of President Trump's Executive Order on Combating Anti-Semitism, which was expected this month, has drawn criticism from the Committee.In a letter addressed to Secretary Cardona, the lawmakers stated, "This is particularly egregious in the face of increased anti-Jewish...
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WASHINGTON - Virginia Foxx, Chairwoman of the Education and the Workforce Committee, has criticized President Biden's final rule implementing Executive Order 14063. According to Foxx, this rule benefits union bosses at the expense of American workers, contractors, and taxpayers. Foxx stated, "Whenever union bosses call President Biden to do their bidding, he picks up on the first ring." She argues that the rule, which promotes project labor agreements on federal construction projects, is lopsided and unfair.Foxx further expressed her concern that the rule excludes...
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Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) expressed her concerns about the Department of Labor's (DOL) proposed rulemaking on registered apprenticeship regulations. Foxx criticized the DOL for succumbing to pressure from leftist mobs and implementing woke policies.Foxx stated, "It’s no secret that DOL has been trained like a dog to sit, shake, and roll over on command by leftist mobs. Look no further than the Department’s 779-page notice of proposed rulemaking that’s chock full of pandering buzzwords like ‘equity’ and ‘inclusion’ – telltale...
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Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx has expressed concerns over the United States Postal Service's (USPS) changes to its privacy policy. Foxx has raised questions about the potential release of customers' personal information to labor unions.In a letter addressed to USPS Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer Louis DeJoy, Foxx expresses her astonishment at the possibility of such a breach of personal information. She seeks clarification on USPS's collection and dissemination of information to labor unions.Foxx highlights that USPS has...
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Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) expressed her support for Conference Chair Elise Stefanik's resolution condemning the recent rise of antisemitism on college campuses. The resolution specifically addresses the testimony given by former President Magill, as well as Presidents Gay and Kornbluth of UPenn, Harvard, and MIT, during a Committee hearing on December 5, 2023.During her speech on the House floor, Chairwoman Foxx highlighted the disturbing response from these university presidents when questioned about their policies regarding...
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Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) has announced the establishment of a Committee-run email dedicated to reporting cases of antisemitism on college campuses. The email address, Report.antisemitism@mail.house.gov, is open to college students, faculty, and concerned community members who wish to share incidents of antisemitism.Chairwoman Foxx explained that the creation of this centralized reporting system is in response to the numerous messages received by the Committee from individuals across the country following a recent hearing with...
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WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 1147, known as the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023. This bipartisan legislation aims to promote the health, development, and education of young people by providing students, parents, and food service providers with the flexibility and choice of milk options needed for nutritious meals.Chairwoman Virginia Foxx of the Education and the Workforce Committee expressed her support for the bill, stating, "Passing the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act would be a critical step towards empowering parents and securing...
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WASHINGTON – Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) has voiced her support for the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, a bipartisan legislation that aims to provide school food service providers with simplicity, flexibility, and choice in serving all types of milk, including whole and 2 percent milk.In her remarks on the House Floor, Chairwoman Foxx highlighted the significance of whole milk during the Christmas season and its nutritional benefits for Santa Claus. She stated, "The nutrients in whole milk—like protein, calcium, and vitamin...
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WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives has passed a resolution, H. Res. 927, condemning antisemitism on campuses and the testimony of university presidents in the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution comes amid rising concerns about the safety and well-being of Jewish students on college campuses.According to the Anti-Defamation League and Hillel International, there has been a significant increase in antisemitic incidents targeting Jewish students. Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) highlighted this issue on the House floor, stating, "Jewish...
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Oberlin College has taken action against Professor Mohammad Jafar Mahallati, following a year-long investigation into his alleged ties to the Iranian regime. The decision to place Mahallati on "administrative leave" comes after Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx and Congressman Jim Banks demanded answers from Oberlin College regarding the professor's connections.The allegations against Mahallati are deeply concerning. He has been accused of being involved in covering up the mass murder of thousands of Iranian political prisoners in 1988. These...
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WASHINGTON – Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Bob Good (R-VA) criticized President Biden's union agenda during a hearing titled "Protecting Workers and Small Businesses from Biden's Attack on Worker Free Choice and Economic Growth." Good accused President Biden of favoring unions over workers and job creators, stating that the Biden administration is attempting to micromanage every employer-employee relationship in the country.Good highlighted the role of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), which is meant to provide a level playing field...
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The Education and the Workforce Committee has taken a significant step towards supporting job creators by advancing two bills. The bills in question are H.J. Res. 98, which aims to provide congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) regarding the "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status," and H.R. 3400, known as the Small Businesses before Bureaucrats Act.Committee Chairwoman, Virginia Foxx, expressed the importance of empowering workers and job creators by removing government barriers and bureaucratic red tape. She...
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Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) delivered a statement at the Committee's markup of several bills aimed at strengthening America's workforce. The bills discussed include the Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act, A Stronger Workforce for America Act, a Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify the National Labor Relations Board’s joint employer rule, and the Small Businesses before Bureaucrats Act.Chairwoman Foxx highlighted the importance of addressing the intersection of education and the workforce, stating that the first job out of...
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The Education and the Workforce Committee has made significant progress in advancing two bills aimed at bridging the gap between education and workforce needs. The bills in question are the Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act (H.R. 6585) and the A Stronger Workforce for America Act (H.R. 6655). These bills are designed to help students gain the skills necessary for employment and ensure that workers have the opportunity to succeed in the evolving job market.Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC), who is leading the Education and the Workforce Committee, expressed her satisfaction with...
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Tomorrow, the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, chaired by Rep. Bob Good (R-VA), will hold a hearing titled "Protecting Workers and Small Businesses from Biden's Attack on Worker Free Choice and Economic Growth." The hearing is scheduled to take place at 10:15 a.m. and aims to shed light on the Biden administration's radical union agenda.Chairman Good expressed his concerns about this agenda, stating, "The Biden administration’s radical union agenda is a threat to our most fundamental freedoms, including the right to work." He argued that by...
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The “vocational education” of years ago has evolved from wood shop and home economics into a powerful educational reform tool. Some 8.3 million high school students participated in what are now called career and technology education, or CTE, pathways in 2020-2021, up from 7.5 million the previous year, according to the U.S. Department of Education.