Press Releases
Ranking Member Scott Slams Extreme Bill to Make Child Care More Expensive, Harder to Find
06.03.26 WASHINGTON - Today, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott, House Committee on Education and Workforce, spoke in opposition to H.R. 7762, the Stop Child Care Scams Act. Watch Ranking Member Scott’s remarks on YouTube. Here is a transcript of his remarks: “Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 7726 because we know that child care is not a luxury — it is a necessity for millions of American families. Yet many communities struggle with skyrocketing child care costs, if they can find any… Continue Reading
HEWD Ranking Member Adams Remarks on Prioritizing Students and Educators Over the Interests of AI Companies
06.03.26 WASHINGTON - Higher Education and Workforce Development (HEWD) Ranking Member Alma Adams (NC-12) delivered the following opening statement at today’s HEWD Subcommittee hearing entitled, “Building an AI-Ready America: Higher Education in the Age of AI.” “Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you to our witnesses for being here today. “Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer theoretical. Students are using it. Faculty are using it. Universities are adopting it. Employers are expecting familiarity… Continue Reading
Ranking Members Scott, Sanders, and Warren Slam Trump Administration Plan to Open Americans’ Hard-Earned Retirement Savings to Private Equity and Cryptocurrency
06.02.26 WASHINGTON - Today, House Committee on Education and Workforce Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Ranking Member Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) urged the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to rescind its proposal to allow private equity, digital assets, private credit, and other “alternative assets” to be included in 401(k) plans. “Workers … Continue Reading
Labor Leaders Demand Answers from NLRB Leadership about Addressing Backlog of Workers’ Cases
06.01.26 WASHINGTON - Today, Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, and Ranking Member DeSaulnier, Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), demanded answers from General Counsel Carey of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) about the decision to abruptly redistribute thousands of unfair labor practice cases to different regional offices. The Members expressed concern that these potentially reckless transfers will create redu… Continue Reading
Education Leaders Sound Alarm that USDA Reorganization Plan Could Disrupt Administration of Free School Meals, WIC
05.28.26 WASHINGTON -Today, House Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) and House Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Ranking Member Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) raised concerns about U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins’ proposal to reorganize the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). Specifically, the decision to create a new “Food and Nutrition Administration” and relocate current FNS staff will make it more di… Continue Reading
In Memory of Charlie Kirk, Committee Republicans Vote to Restrict What History Can Be Taught in Classrooms
05.21.26 WASHINGTON - Today, Committee Republicans forced through a bill to honor Charlie Kirk, who was known for regressive politics and hateful rhetoric. Specifically, the legislation, H.R. 8705, the CHARLIE Act seeks to restrict funding for programs that prepare educators to teach America’s complete history. “I strongly condemn the manner in which Charlie Kirk’s life was taken. But he is not a role model for our children, and we should not be advancing legislation inspired by his legacy. This bill is… Continue Reading
Committee Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Transparency in Health Care Billing
05.21.26 WASHINGTON - Today, the Committee on Education and Workforce advanced the bipartisan Transparency in Billing Act of 2026 (H.R. 8684), to prevent hospitals from sending opaque and confusing bills. The legislation was introduced by Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, and Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC-05). A key factor in the high cost of health care is that consumers and payers often lack complete information about the care they are p… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Condemns Republicans’ Decision to Advance Divisive Legislation
05.21.26 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) delivered the following opening statement at today’s full committee markup of H.R. 8736, 8705, 7362, 7895, and 8684. “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. “Mr. Chairman, this Committee has the responsibility to pass legislation that ensures that students will receive a quality education, that protects workers, [and] expands access to affordable, quality care. While I appreciate the bipartisan work reflected in some of the measures before us, seve… Continue Reading
House Democrats Urge ED to Protect Student Borrowers from Fraudulent, Predatory Programs
05.21.26 WASHINGTON - House Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development Ranking Member Alma S. Adams (NC-12), along with their colleagues, called on the Department of Education (ED) to hold colleges and universities more accountable for their students' success. In a letter to Secretary Linda McMahon, Members pushed back on a proposed rule that would change how schools report whether their graduates are actual… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Leads Opposition to Bill That Puts Trans Kids in Harm’s Way
05.20.26 WASHINGTON - Today, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott, House Committee on Education and Workforce, spoke in opposition of H.R. 2616, the Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act. Watch Ranking Member Scott’s remarks on YouTube. Here is a transcript of his remarks: “Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I yield myself such time as I may consume. “Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 2616, the so-called Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act, because the name that bears little re… Continue Reading
HELP Ranking Member DeSaulnier Remarks on Discrimination in Health Care
05.20.26 WASHINGTON - Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee Ranking Member Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) delivered the following opening statement at today’s HELP Subcommittee hearing entitled, “Bad Medicine: Politics, Unions, and Antisemitism in Health Care.” “Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and I want to thank all the witnesses for joining us today. “I would like to begin by saying that no one should be threatened, harassed, or assaulted because of who they are, who they worship, or what the… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Statement on Workforce Pell Final Rule
05.18.26 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement after the Department of Education (ED) finalized a new rule regarding the Workforce Pell Grant program. “Expanding Pell Grant access to support students seeking short-term training programs, such as IT, health care, finance, and manufacturing courses, has long been a bipartisan priority. In the 117th Congress, I helped advance legislation to expand access to… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Demands Explanation Over Concerns of HHS Providing Inaccurate Information in Litigation
05.18.26 WASHINGTON- Today, Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, followed up with Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over concerns that HHS has refused to cooperate with the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office (GAO). Specifically, GAO’s investigation into the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) access to private and sensitive systems. Moreover, Ranking Member Scott reiterated his concerns that, per the D… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Commemorates 72nd Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education
05.17.26 WASHINGTON - Today, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott, House Committee on Education and Workforce, commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education. Watch Ranking Member Scott’s remarks on YouTube. Here is a transcription of his remarks: “Hi, I’m Congressman Bobby Scott of Virginia's Third Congressional District, and I serve as the top Democrat on the House Committee on Education and Workforce. Today, we gather to commemorate the anniversar… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott’s Remarks at ED Secretary McMahon Hearing
05.14.26 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) delivered the following remarks at today’s full committee hearing entitled “Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Department of Education.” “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. “And thank you, Secretary McMahon, for your testimony today to discuss the Department’s priorities and the effect this budget will have on students, teachers, and families. “When you last testified before this Committee in June 2025, I remarked that the Department… Continue Reading
Workforce Protections Ranking Member Omar Opening Remarks at Hearing on Improving Workplace Safety Research
05.13.26 WASHINGTON - Workforce Protections Subcommittee Ranking Member Ilhan Omar (MN-05) delivered the following opening statement at today’s subcommittee hearing entitled, “Building a Safer Future: Private-Sector Strategies for Emerging Safety Issues.” “Thank you, Mr. Chair, and thank you to our witnesses for joining us today. “All workers deserve to come home at the end of the day healthy, whole, and paid fairly for their labor. Thanks to agencies like the Occupational Safety and Health Administrat… Continue Reading
Democrats Demand ED Reverse Plans to Close Office for English Learners
05.13.26 WASHINGTON - Today, House Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), and Representative Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1) along with 56 Democrats, warned the Secretary of Education Linda McMahon that the Department of Education’s reported plan to eliminate the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA), will significantly harm millions of students across the country. Specifically, the Members warned that dismantling OELA would undermine federal support for approx… Continue Reading
New Government Watchdog Report on Effectiveness of the FAFSA Simplification Act
05.11.26 WASHINGTON - Today, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a new report on the impact of the effectiveness of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Simplification Act. Requested by House Committee on Education and Workforce Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), the report revealed that in the 2024-25 school year, more students were eligible for the Pell Grant, and an increased proportion of those students were eligible to receive the maximum Pell Grant. In … Continue Reading
Scott, Adams Demand FSA Leadership Testify about Implementation of the ‘Big, Ugly Bill’
05.11.26 WASHINGTON— Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, and Ranking Member Alma Adams (NC-12), House Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development (HEWD), requested Chairman Tim Walberg (MI-05), House Committee on Education and Workforce, hold an oversight hearing with the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) leadership and its ability to serve students and borrowers. In the letter, they detail how mass layoffs and other efforts to ill… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Statement on April Jobs Report
05.08.26 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the economy gained 115,000 jobs in April, and the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.3 percent. “Rather than making life more affordable, the Trump Administration has prioritized tax breaks for the wealthy and corporations while leaving workers behind. The results speak for themselves: lackluster job … Continue Reading