News from June 2023
Foxx Op-Ed: Democrat Student Loan Mismanagement is Hurting Students, Borrowers, Taxpayers
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
For years, militant progressives have blamed student loan servicers, for-profit schools, and virtually anyone else they can think of other than themselves for the failures of postsecondary education and the system they created. Taxpayers and borrowers have seen enough failures from this approach to know better, and the public is no longer willing to entertain Democrats’ lack of personal accountability.
Sanders, Jayapal and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Make College Tuition- and Debt-Free for Working Families
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
The College for All Act would be fully paid for by the Tax on Wall Street Speculation Act, also introduced today by Sanders in the Senate and Lee in the House
Ranking Member Cassidy, Colleagues Hold Press Conference on Landmark Package to Lower Education Costs and Student Debt
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
Today, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, along with U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) held a press conference to discuss their groundbreaking Lowering Education Costs and Debt Act, a package of five bills aimed at directly addressing the issues driving the skyrocketing cost of higher education and the increasing amounts of debt students take on to attend school. The senators, along with U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), introduced the legislation earlier today.
Ranking Member Cassidy Calls Out EEOC’s Failure to Fully Implement Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, is seeking answers from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on its failure to propose rules on worker accommodations as required by the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Cassidy was the lead Republican cosponsor of PWFA, which allowed access to reasonable workplace accommodations for pregnant workers or those affected with medical conditions related to childbirth.
Ranking Member Cassidy Seeks Answers from Julie Su on Alarming Status of Labor Dispute at West Coast Ports
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
Today, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, raised concerns to Department of Labor (DOL) Acting Secretary Julie Su regarding the stalled labor negotiations at West Coast ports, which have resulted in work stoppages and decreased productivity that has exacerbated the nation’s supply chain issues.
Media Advisory: Cassidy, Colleagues to Hold Press Conference on Legislative Solution to Lower College Costs and Student Debt
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
Tomorrow, June 14th, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, along with U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) will hold a press conference to discuss their legislative solution to address the skyrocketing cost of higher education and the increasing amounts of debt students take on to attend college.
Ranking Member Cassidy, Colleagues Unveil Landmark Package to Lower Education Costs and Student Debt
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
Today, U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Chuck Grassley (R-IA), John Cornyn (R-TX), Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), and Tim Scott (R-SC) introduced the groundbreaking Lowering Education Costs and Debt Act, a package of five bills aimed at directly addressing the issues driving the skyrocketing cost of higher education and the increasing amounts of debt students take on to attend school.
New Report Shows How Badly Big Pharma Is Ripping Off American People With Publicly Funded Medications
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
The American People Pay the Highest Prices in the World For Lifesaving Prescription Drugs That They Helped Create. Report shows, over the last 20 years, the average price of new medical treatments that NIH scientists helped invent is $111,000 – more than ten times the price that led the NIH to first introduce a reasonable pricing clause in 1989.
Senate HELP Committee to Mark Up Legislation on Thursday
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee on Thursday, June 15 will hold an Executive Session to mark up legislation at 10:00 a.m. ET.
Neal, Wyden, Smith, And Crapo Announce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation To Approve First Taiwan Trade Initiative Agreement
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
House Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA), Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR), House Ways & Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO), and Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-ID) today announced legislation to approve the first trade agreement signed under the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade and set robust transparency and consultation requirements for any future agreements negotiated under the initiative.
Neal Statement On Gop Tax Scam 2.0
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement responding to Republicans’ tax legislation that will be marked up in Committee next week:
Neal Opening Statement At Markup Of Gop Tax Scam 2.0
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. We don't want to disappoint you this morning. We do intend to refer to the tax plan as a tax scam first. This is the most ill-considered piece of legislation that I've witnessed in years in front of this committee. Just 10 days after our Republican colleagues were prepared to bring the nation to the brink of default to the precipice, if not over the edge, they now come back with a tax cut.
Neal Remarks On H.r. 3938 At Markup Of Gop Tax Scam 2.0
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
This bill is the real reason we are here today. Back in 2017, my colleagues needed to sunset some of their major giveaways in order to artificially lower the cost of the bill. Now, today, they must restore these provisions or risk corporations getting just a touch closer to paying their fair share.
Neal Remarks On H.r. 3936 At Markup Of Gop Tax Scam 2.0
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The title of this legislation is laudable, and a priority Committee Democrats share unequivocally. It sadly doesn’t live up to its bill, and with the proven success of the Child Tax Credit, I cannot accept this as an alternative for working families.
Neal Remarks On “united States – Taiwan Initiative On The 21st-century Trade First Agreement Implementation Act”
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Congressional Democrats are unwavering in their support for the people of Taiwan – a people who have built a robust and thriving democracy that serves as a beacon in the region. As Taiwan faces incredible pressure from their authoritarian neighbor, it is vital that this institution stand and support our democratic partner.
Ways and Means Committee Passes Tax Cuts for Working Families Act
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
The House Committee on Ways and Means, led by Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08), passed the Tax Cuts for Working Families Act today to provide American families with much-needed tax relief and alleviate the pain of the Biden inflation crisis. This legislation builds on successful provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act by increasing the doubled Guaranteed Deduction, which would put an additional $4,000 in the pockets of working Americans each year.
Rep. Van Duyne Leads Legislation to Prevent China, Other Adversarial Nations from Acquiring American Farmland
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
Today, Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (TX-24), a member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, introduced the Protecting American Farmland Act, which will prevent foreign adversaries from purchasing American farm and ranch land through a 60% excise tax paid by the buyer. Foreign ownership of U.S. farmland has risen steadily over the years, threatening the future of small family farms, and testing the strength of our agricultural supply chain.
Smith Introduces the American Families and Jobs Act to Cut Taxes for Working Families, Grow Main Street Businesses, and Protect American Innovation & Competitiveness
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
In response to specific concerns raised by American workers, families, farmers, and small businesses during field hearings across the country, Ways and Means Committee members have introduced legislation to help struggling families, grow jobs, and support a stronger economy. Today, these solutions are being combined as part of a new legislative tax relief and jobs package by Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08).
Smith, Crapo, Neal, and Wyden Announce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Approve First Taiwan Trade Initiative Agreement
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
U.S. House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) and Ranking Member Richard Neal (MA-01), along with U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR), announced legislation to approve the first trade agreement signed under the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade, and set robust transparency and consultation requirements for any future agreements negotiated under the initiative.
Smith, Crapo, Neal, and Wyden Announce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Approve First Taiwan Trade Initiative Agreement
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
U.S. House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) and Ranking Member Richard Neal (MA-01), along with U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR), announced legislation to approve the first trade agreement signed under the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade, and set robust transparency and consultation requirements for any future agreements negotiated under the initiative.