Civility, unity, and a bipartisan path forward. During his inaugural address earlier this week, President Joe Biden preached that very message to the nation as he called for an end to “this uncivil war.” Just minutes after being sworn in, President Biden demanded that National Labor Relations Board General Counsel Peter Robb resign from his Senate-confirmed, four-year appointment, or be fired. Rep... Read more »
Today, Republican Leader of the Education and Labor Committee, Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), issued the following statement strongly criticizing the Biden administration’s demand that National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel Peter Robb resign from his Senate-confirmed, four-year appointment: “President Biden’s continuous calls for unity and civil discourse upon taking his oath of office ... Read more »
Today, Republican Leader of the Committee on Education and Labor, Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), issued the following statement after press reports that President-elect Joe Biden will nominate Marty Walsh to serve as the next Secretary of Labor: “As our nation continues to recover from COVID-19, American workers and job creators need a Secretary of Labor who will support free-enterprise and bolster ef... Read more »
Today, Republican Leader of the Education and Labor Committee, Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), made the following statement after the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule to establish criteria for determining whether workers are employees or independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act: “The COVID-19 pandemic has created an urgency, greater than ever before, to increase opportuni... Read more »
Like many, we are ready to shake off 2020 and embrace the new year ahead. For @EdLaborGOP that includes kicking off 2021 with an improved, more user-friendly website. Whether you are a student, worker, or job creator we want you to have the best experience when following Committee Republicans’ efforts to empower all Americans to succeed. This new, mobile-friendly website includes an improved searc... Read more »
Today, Republican Leader of the Education and Labor Committee, Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), issued the following statement after voting in support of the bipartisan, bicameral COVID-19 relief and government funding package: “Despite Speaker Pelosi’s previous partisan responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and lack of leadership, today’s legislation will provide critical relief to workers, students, and ... Read more »
Today, Republican Leader of the Education and Labor Committee, Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), issued the following statement after reports circulated that the Justice Department reached a civil settlement regarding widespread corruption within the United Auto Workers (UAW): “While I am encouraged to hear the Justice Department has set up a system to help monitor and combat fraud and corruption within ... Read more »
Today, key House and Senate Committee leaders announced a bipartisan agreement on legislation to protect patients from surprise medical bills and establish a fair framework to resolve payment disputes between health care providers and health insurance companies. The deal was agreed to by House Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott... Read more »
Today, the House Republican Conference selected Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) to continue leading the Committee on Education and Labor Republicans in the 117th Congress. Following the announcement, Republican Leader Foxx released this statement: "Over the past few years, my Republican colleagues have entrusted me to lead the Committee on Education and Labor—an honor I do not take lightly. In the wake ... Read more »
In an attempt to line the pockets of union bosses, House Democrats are advancing an amendment to require employers to partner with labor unions if they want to be eligible for apprenticeship grants. Below are excerpts of Republican Leader of the Education and Labor Committee Rep. Virginia Foxx’s (R-NC) remarks in opposition to the Levin amendment’s Big Labor giveaway. "Frankly, the amendment offer... Read more »
