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Five Ways We’ve Made America Better: Leading real postsecondary education reform

Seven million unfilled jobs and more than $1.5 trillion in student debt means that the status quo is doing more harm than good. In the 115th Congress, the Committee on Education and the Workforce changed the conversation around higher education. Americans have invested billions of dollars and countless hours of hard work into higher education in an effort to earn a better job and live a fulfilling life. Unfortunately, today’s chaotic maze of federal aid programs, requirements, and red tape has d...

Five Ways We’ve Made America Better: Reforming our juvenile justice system

One of the most important things we’ve done in the 115th Congress was our tireless work, in true bipartisan fashion, on legislation to reform our juvenile justice system. After three years of hard work and dedication, the Juvenile Justice Reform Act cleared the House of Representatives and the Senate, and the bill received Speaker Ryan’s signature late last night. Next stop: Oval Office. Helping children reject a life of crime has long been a national priority. It requires more than an adjudica...

Five Ways We’ve Made America Better: Strengthening career and technical education

The Committee on Education and the Workforce had a lot to celebrate during the 115th Congress, but one of its biggest accomplishments was the strong bipartisan passage of H.R. 2353, the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act. Americans face a job market that is vastly different from the one that existed a generation ago. Advances in technology and the growth of a global economy have dramatically changed the kinds of jobs that are available, making high-quality edu...

Five Ways We’ve Made America Better: Providing health care options to millions of small business employees across America

This week, the Committee on Education and the Workforce is reflecting on five ways we’ve made America better in the 115th Congress. One of those ways is by expanding health care options through association health plans (AHPs). The good news: it’s working. On June 19, 2018, the Department of Labor issued a final rule that built on House Republican efforts to provide health care options to millions of small business employees across America. Employers play an important role in providing America’s ...

Five Ways We've Made America Better: Congressional Review Acts

This week, we’re taking a look back at five ways we’ve made America better during the 115th Congress. During the 115th Congress, Education and Workforce Committee Republicans worked hard on solutions to some of the greatest challenges facing the country. These solutions have been varied and diverse because the American people’s needs are varied and diverse. But one of the committee’s most important accomplishments this Congress was delivering regulatory relief through the Congressional Review Ac...

Congress Completes Work on Landmark Juvenile Justice Reform Legislation

Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), chairwoman of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA), ranking member of the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and Rep. Jason Lewis (R-MN), released the following statements upon the final passage of H.R. 6964, the Juvenile Justice Reform Act: "Today’s passage of the Juvenile Justice Reform Act is a major victory for America’s youth," Chairwoman Foxx said. "With these reforms, we can meet young people right where they are, m...

POSTPONED: Subcommittee Hearing on Mandating a $15 Minimum Wage

POSTPONED: Mandating a $15 Minimum Wage: Consequences for Workers and Small Businesses POSTPONED Wednesday, December 12 at 10:00 a.m. , the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections will hold a hearing on "Mandating a $15 Minimum Wage: Consequences for Workers and Small Businesses.” The hearing will take place in room 2175 of the Rayburn House Office Building. Witnesses Ms. Simone Barron Seattle, WA Dr. Joseph J. Sabia Professor of Economics San Diego State University San Diego, CA Mr. Larry Stottle...

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