News from 2023
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
Five Moments from Trade Subcommittee Hearing on Modernizing America’s Customs Policies to Protect American Workers and Secure Supply Chains
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
At a Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee hearing on how the United States should modernize our customs policies, witnesses testified that our customs law should hold China accountable for unfair trade practices, root out forced labor in our supply chain, and equip Customs and Border Protection to combat illicit goods shipped through American ports while facilitating legitimate trade. Witnesses testified that effectively updating and enforcing U.S. law for all imports, including de minimis shipments, can stop illicit products such as those infringing American intellectual property or products made with forced labor from winding up in American stores and homes.
Chairman Smith Remarks at Rules Committee: Fiscal Responsibility Act
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
“Chairman Cole, Ranking Member McGovern, thank you for the opportunity to say a few words about the legislation before us that addresses the debt ceiling and begins to address the spending binge that got us here.
Chairman Smith Floor Remarks: Fiscal Responsibility Act
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
“This debate was a long time coming. Not because it’s complicated, but because Democrats couldn’t accept the solution.
House Passes Fiscal Responsibility Act Capping Wasteful Washington Spending and Holding Biden Admin Accountable
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
For the second time, the Republican-controlled House voted to address responsibly the debt ceiling and rein in wasteful Washington spending. The Fiscal Responsibility Act delivers important fiscal and economic policy victories for the American people, including caps on federal spending, work requirements to help lift Americans out of poverty, eliminating this year’s expanded IRS enforcement budget, clawing back tens of billions of COVID-19 funds – the largest rescission of previously authorized taxpayer dollars in history – and holding President Biden to account for his executive spending spree.
Health Subcommittee Chairman Buchanan Opening Statement – Hearing on Why Health Care is Unaffordable: Anticompetitive and Consolidated Markets
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
“Today’s hearing will focus on the health care marketplace and how it’s become more consolidated and less competitive in recent years, leading to higher prices and fewer options for patients.
Joyce Remarks at FY24 Homeland Security Bill Markup
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Welcome to the subcommittee markup of the Fiscal Year 2024 Homeland Security Appropriations bill.
Granger Remarks at FY24 Homeland Security Bill Markup
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Chairman Joyce, thank you for presenting the Homeland Security bill for Fiscal Year 2024. I appreciate the great work that you have done in your first year chairing this Subcommittee.
Harris Remarks at Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Bill Markup
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Good morning. The Subcommittee will come to order. I want to welcome everyone to the Subcommittee Markup of the Fiscal Year 2024 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
Granger Statement on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Bill
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
The Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Appropriations bill works to lower costs and grow our economy by supporting America’s farmers, ranchers, and rural communities.
Democrats Vote Against Fully Funding the VA
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
This week, Republicans on the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee displayed their continued support for our veterans by introducing and subsequently approving the Subcommittee’s Fiscal Year 2024 bill.
Chairwoman Foxx Delivers Opening Remarks at Markup to Improve Student Outcomes and Health Care Options for Small Businesses
By DOL Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - 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 four bills: H. Res. 461, expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress disapproves of the use...
Secretary Becerra Set to Testify Before the Committee to Outline HHS’s Budget and Priorities
By DOL Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: On Tuesday, June 13th, 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 Health and Human Services." Secretary Xavier Becerra will testify at the hearing.
US Department of Labor invites businesses, workers to share best workplace safety, health practices
By DOL Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor announced an upcoming listening session with business owners, employers and workers to collect input on how organizations make safety and health a core value in their workplaces.
Su to Testify at Hearing as Foxx Conducts Oversight of the Department of Labor — Tomorrow at 10:15A.M.
By DOL Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: Tomorrow 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.
216th Meeting of the Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans; Notice of Meeting discussed on June 6 by Labor Department
By DOL Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
The US Labor Department published a one page notice on June 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Federal workplace safety inspectors find Illinois contractor continues to expose roofing workers to deadly fall hazards, despite 2019, 2022 violations
By DOL Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: GREENVILLE, IL - Federal workplace safety inspectors found a Fairmont City roofing contractor continuing to endanger employees to deadly fall hazards by not providing them fall protection, as required by federal law.
@EdWorkforceCmte Advance Bills that Deliver More Choices for the American People
By DOL Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the Education and the Workforce Committee advanced four bills: H. Res. 461, expressing that the House of Representatives condemns the use of public elementary and secondary school facilities to provide shelter for aliens not admitted to the United States; H.R. 1147, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023; H.R. 2813, the Self-Insurance Protection Act; and H.R. 2868, the Association Health Plans Act.
MEDIA ADVISORY: HELP Committee to Hold Hearing on Youth Mental Health Crisis in America
By DOL Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy and other panelists to testify
Labor Department discusses Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Request for Information on Earnings, Dual Benefits, Dependents and Third Party Settlement (CA-1032) on June 7
By DOL Newswire | Jun 8, 2023
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on June 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.