News from 2023
Foxx, Walberg, Chavez-DeRemer Demand Answers from Su on Trafficking of Migrant Children
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), and Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR) sent a letter to Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su demanding information about recent reports that migrant children – many of whom were under the care of the Department of Health and Human Services – are being trafficked and working illegally in the United States.
Teachers Unions, Education Department Sweep Sexual Abuse Under the Rug as K-12 Cases Spike
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) made the following statement in response to the Defense of Freedom Institute’s (DFI) new report that uncovered evidence of teachers unions, school districts, and the Department of Education concealing cases of sexual abuse in K-12 public schools:
Su to Testify at Hearing as Foxx Conducts Oversight of the Department of Labor
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
On Wednesday, June 7th, 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 Labor.” Acting Secretary Julie Su will testify at the hearing.
Foxx: Fiscal Responsibility Act Means Greater Stewardship of Taxpayer Dollars
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement on the passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act, specifically addressing the student loan component of the bill:
Ranking Member Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Hearing on Child Care in America
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 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 child care in America.
ICYMI: Cassidy, Grassley Blast Biden’s Unfair Student Loan Schemes in Fox News Op-ed
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Chuck Grassley (R-IA), ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, penned an op-ed on Fox News blasting President Biden’s student loan schemes, which are estimated to cost taxpayers nearly $600 billion.
Ranking Member Cassidy on CRA to Overturn President Biden’s Student Loan Schemes
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
oday, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, spoke on the U.S. Senate floor ahead of the passage of a procedural vote on his Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to overturn President Biden’s student debt transfer scheme and the loan repayment pause. Biden’s student loan schemes are estimated to cost taxpayers nearly $600 billion.
MEDIA ADVISORY: HELP Committee to Hold Hearing on Worsening Child Care Crisis
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, chaired by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), will hold a hearing Wednesday, May 31 at 10:00 a.m. ET titled, “Solving the Child Care Crisis: Meeting the Needs of Working Families and Child Care Workers.”
NEWS: Ahead of HELP Hearing, Sanders and Murray Release Report on Worsening Child Care Crisis, Imminent Funding Cliff
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Chairman Sanders and Former Chair Murray’s Report Finds the End of Critical Relief Funds Will Force Many Child Care Providers to Raise Tuition for Working Families, Reduce Wages for Workers, Serve Fewer Children, or Close their Programs for Good
Larson Opener At Social Security Subcommittee Hearing
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Good afternoon and thank you, Mr. Chairman, for calling this hearing.
Blumenauer Opening Statement At Trade Subcommittee Hearing
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
This hearing follows a similar hearing we had just a few weeks ago in Staten Island on the topic of Securing Supply Chains and Protecting the American Worker.
Neal Statement On House Passage Of Budget Agreement To Avert Default
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Tonight, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed a budget agreement to prevent default:
Six Key Moments from Ways and Means Committee Hearing on Health Care Price Transparency
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Price transparency can lower costs and improve health outcomes for families, workers, and small businesses, witnesses testified at a Ways and Means Committee hearing on health care price transparency. Witnesses shared their firsthand experience of using price transparency to benefit patients seeking care or small businesses sponsoring insurance for their employees.
What They Are Saying: IRS Forced File Scheme
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
The IRS’ forced file scheme is coming under intense scrutiny as more information comes to light about how it would render the American people powerless against an IRS that is the tax preparer, filer, and auditor.
Social Security Subcommittee Chairman Ferguson Opening Statement: Hearing on the Social Security Administration’s Role in Combatting Identity Fraud
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
“Good afternoon and welcome to today’s hearing on the Social Security Administration’s role in combatting identity fraud.
Chairman Smith Opening Statement: Hearing on the Social Security Administration’s Role in Combatting Identity Fraud
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
“Chairman Ferguson, Ranking Member Larson – thank you for the opportunity to share a few remarks on this important topic that affects every American.
Chairman Smith Floor Remarks – House Joint Resolution 39 Veto Override
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
“Two weeks ago, the Ways and Means Committee held a hearing at the port of Staten Island in New York to listen to working Americans who are on the frontlines of the impact of our trade policies.
Trade Subcommittee Chairman A. Smith Opening Statement: Hearing on Modernizing Customs Policies to Protect American Workers and Secure Supply Chains
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
“Thank you, Ranking Member Blumenauer, and to our witnesses and subcommittee members for being here today.
Ways and Means Republicans Introduce Bill to Combat Biden’s Global Tax Surrender
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08), along with every Committee Republican, introduced H.R. 3665, the Defending American Jobs and Investment Act, to prevent President Biden’s global tax surrender from killing American jobs, surrendering sovereignty over our tax code, and handing a competitive advantage to the Chinese Communist Party.
Three Top Moments From Social Security Subcommittee Hearing on Identity Fraud
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
On Wednesday, the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security held a hearing to discuss the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) responsibility to do more to protect Americans from Social Security number (SSN)-related identity theft, as well as the government’s failure to help individuals whose SSNs have been compromised.