News from 2023
Foxx Decries Students’ Record-Low History and Civics Scores
By DOL Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
On the House Floor, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) spoke in opposition to the Biden administration’s efforts to radicalize the federal American history and civics grant priorities amidst the record drop in students’ history and civics scores.
Cardona to Testify at Hearing as Foxx Conducts Oversight of the Education Department
By DOL Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Cardona to Testify at Hearing as Foxx Conducts Oversight of the Education Department Full Committee Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Page Share by Email WASHINGTON, D.C., May 9, 2023 On Tuesday, May 16, at 10:15 a.m., the Committee on Education and the Workforce, chaired by Virginia Foxx (R-NC), will hold a full committee hearing titled “Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Department of Education.” Secretary Miguel Cardona will testify at the hearing.
@EdWorkforceCmte to Hold Markup on CRA to Nullify Biden’s Student Loan Debt Scheme — Tomorrow at 10:15A.M.
By DOL Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Tomorrow at 10:15 a.m., the Education and the Workforce Committee will markup H.J. Res. 45, a Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn Biden’s student loan debt transfer scheme.
Americans Agree: Protect Equality in Women’s Sports
By DOL Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
A recent poll from the Washington Post found that 60 percent of Americans believe that—at all levels—boys and men should not be allowed to compete in girls’ and women’s sports.
Chairwoman Foxx Delivers Opening Remarks at Markup to Nullify Biden’s Student Loan Debt Scheme
By DOL Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Today, 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.J. Res. 45, a Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn Biden’s student loan debt transfer scheme:
Chair Owens to Hold Hearing on Workforce Development Programs — Tomorrow at 10:15A.M.
By DOL Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Tomorrow at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, chaired by Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT), will hold a hearing titled “Examining America’s Workforce Challenges: Looking for Ways to Improve Skills Development.”
@EdWorkforceCmte Advances CRA Resolution to Overturn Biden’s Student Loan Bailout
By DOL Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Today, the Education and the Workforce Committee passed H.J. Res. 45, a Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify Biden’s unlawful student loan debt transfer scheme.
Foxx Leads Letter to Ag Secretary Over Harmful Revision to School Meal Patterns
By DOL Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC), joined by 12 Committee Members, sent a letter to Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack raising concerns over the agency’s proposed rule, “Child Nutrition Programs: Revisions to Meal Patterns Consistent With the 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.”
Ranking Member Cassidy, Tuberville Request Memo from Julie Su Directing Staff to Obstruct Federal Immigration Officials
By DOL Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Today, U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) requested the California Labor & Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) to provide a memo from then-California State Labor Commissioner Julie Su directing her staff to obstruct U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) officials who visited state labor offices.
Ranking Member Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Executive Session on Generic Drug and PBM Reform
By DOL Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks during today’s executive session on generic drugs and pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform.
Ranking Member Cassidy Requests Information on Impact of TikTok on Louisiana Students
By DOL Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Today, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, requested information from Louisiana educators regarding the impact of TikTok on the physical and mental health of Louisiana students.
Ranking Member Cassidy, Colleagues Request Information to Ensure Proper Use of COVID-19 Education Funds
By DOL Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Today, U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Mike Braun (R-IN), Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS), Mitt Romney (R-UT), Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), and Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) requested information on the Department of Education (ED)’s oversight of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) program to ensure proper protocols are in place to prevent abuse and mismanagement of federal funds.
Ranking Member Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Hearing on PAHPA Reauthorization
By DOL Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks during today’s hearing on reauthorizing the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA).
Ranking Member Cassidy, Scott, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Celebrating National Charter School Week
By DOL Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Today, U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Tim Scott (R-SC), and 25 colleagues introduced a resolution celebrating National Charter Schools Week and commending charter schools for their contributions to education.
Ranking Member Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Hearing to Address Cost of Insulin in America
By DOL Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks during today’s hearing to address the cost of insulin in America.
Uncovered Julie Su Memo Reveals DOL Secretary Nominee’s Effort to Hinder ICE Investigations
By DOL Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, today released a statement following the California Labor & Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) fulfilling the Senator’s request to provide a reported 2017 memo from then-California State Labor Commissioner Julie Su in which she directed her staff to obstruct U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) officials who visited state labor offices.
Ranking Member Cassidy Rebukes Use of HELP Committee Room for Divisive Rashida Tlaib Event
By DOL Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released the following statement upon learning the Senate HELP Committee Room was used by Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) for a “Nakba Day” event after the previous venue was canceled by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA).
Sanders to Make Announcement on Federal Minimum Wage
By DOL Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
AFL-CIO and SEIU Presidents to Join HELP Committee Chairman
HELP Committee to Hold Markup of Bipartisan Legislation to Lower Cost of Prescription Drugs
By DOL Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee on Tuesday, May 2 will hold an Executive Session to mark up legislation that would lower drug prices in America, following a bipartisan deal by HELP Chairman Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Ranking Member Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.) to consider the bills.
HELP Committee to Hold Hearing on Reauthorizing the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act and Preparing for the Next Public Health Emergency
By DOL Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Committee to hear testimony from experts including CDC Director, FDA Commissioner, and Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response at HHS