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Chairwoman Foxx: The Parents Bill of Rights Will Support Parents’ Rights Movements Across America
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) gave the following speech, as prepared for delivery, during a forum with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Members of the House Republican Conference, and concerned parents on the re-introduction of the Parents Bill of Rights Act and its impact on education freedom in America
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Foxx on Senate Passage of Resolution Protecting Retirees and Biden’s Veto Announcement
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed a Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify the Biden administration’s rule encouraging retirement fiduciaries to consider environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors when investing and exercising shareholder rights:
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Foxx, McClain Reintroduce the College Cost Transparency and Student Protection Act
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Secretary of the House Republican Conference Lisa McClain (R-MI) reintroduced H.R. 1311, the College Cost Transparency and Student Protection Act for the 118th Congress.
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WATCH: @EdWorkforceCmte Defend Parents’ Role in Their Children’s Education
This week, on the re-introduction of the Parents Bill of Rights Act, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) joined House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), a panel of Committee Republicans, and concerned parents to discuss how this bill gives power back to parents and reinforces their role in the decision-making process when it comes to their children’s education.
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ICYMI: @EdWorkforceCmte Celebrate National Career and Technical Education Month
In Case You Missed It, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Committee Republicans celebrated National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, highlighting the important role that CTE programs play in developing America’s next generation of workers.
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Foxx, Boozman Request More Time to Review Ag Rule, Cite Major Implications for Child Nutrition
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee Republican Leader Senator John Boozman (R-AR) sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack requesting an extension of the review period for the proposed rule, “Child Nutrition Programs: Revisions to Meal Patterns Consistent With the 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
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@EdWorkforceCmte to Hold First Markup on Bills Protecting Women’s Sports and Parental Rights
@EdWorkforceCmte to Hold First Markup on Bills Protecting Women’s Sports and Parental Rights
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Foxx Demands Answers on Hospital Promoting Life-Altering Transgender Procedures
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) sent a letter to Trish Lollo, President of St. Louis Children’s Hospital, to request information about the kinds of medical interventions provided by the hospital’s Transgender Center.
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Before Big Labor Testifies Today – Learn the Truth About the PRO Act
Workers are increasingly disenchanted with union bosses, who are pushing left-wing political agendas instead of representing the best interests of workers.
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Chairwoman Foxx Delivers Opening Remarks at Markup to Defend Parental Rights and Women's Sports
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at the Committee’s markup to consider H.R. 5, the Parents Bill of Rights, and H.R. 734, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act
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Biden Fights for Woke and Big Labor Interests in FY 2024 Budget Proposal
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement regarding President Biden's FY 2024 budget proposal
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@EdWorkforceCmte Advances Bills Protecting Women’s Sports and Parental Rights
Education and the Workforce Committee passed two bills to help empower parents, students, and women: H.R. 734, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023, and H.R. 5, the Parents Bill of Rights Act.
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Foxx, House Republican Leadership Hold First Signing Ceremony of the 118th Congress
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) joined Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA), and Members of the House Republican Conference to hold a signing ceremony for H.J. Res. 30, a joint resolution that would nullify the Biden administration’s rule encouraging retirement fiduciaries to consider environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors when investing and exercising shareholder rights.
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Republicans Uphold Commitment to America, Reintroduce Parents Bill of Rights
Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) introduced H.R. 5, the Parents Bill of Rights Act. With 73 Republican co-sponsors, Letlow’s bill delivers on a key promise of the Commitment to America and puts in place concrete legal protections that will ensure parents always have a seat at the table when it comes to their child’s education.