Press Releases
Ranking Member Scott Statement on President Trump’s FY27 Budget
04.03.26 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, issued the following statement on issues related to the Committee’s jurisdiction after the White House released President Trump’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027. “Once again, President Trump’s budget demonstrates how his Administration favors the wealthy over working families. This proposal would raise the cost of living, undermine our institutions, and threaten the future of public e… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Statement on March Jobs Report
04.03.26 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 178,000 jobs in March, and the unemployment rate ticked down from 4.4 percent to 4.3 percent. “Families across the country are being squeezed by rising prices for groceries, housing, health care, energy costs, and gas prices— increases that can all be attributed to policy choices by this A… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Criticizes Latest DOL Plan to Threaten Americans’ Retirement Savings
03.30.26 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement after the Department of Labor (DOL) proposed a new rule establishing a safe harbor for 401(k) plans to offer so-called alternative assets, such as private equity and cryptocurrency, to workers. “Today, the Department of Labor proposed a new rule to create a safe harbor for 401(k) plans to invest in so-called ‘alternative assets,’ such as private equity or cry… Continue Reading
Scott, Courtney, DeSaulnier Urge Labor Department to Improve Transparency from Health Plan Service Providers
03.27.26 WASHINGTON - House Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Robert C. 'Bobby' Scott (VA-03), Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Ranking Member Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), and Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02) urged Assistant Secretary Daniel Aronowitz of the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) to take action to ensure that group health plan service providers, such as pharmacy benefit managers and third-party administrators, disclose both direct and indirect compensati… Continue Reading
Scott Statement on ED Leaving LBJ Headquarters After 40 Years
03.26.26 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) announced that the Trump Administration will turn ED's Lyndon B. Johnson headquarters building over to the Department of Energy. “This is one of the most overt actions by Secretary McMahon to dismantle the Department of Education (ED) and disregard the law, federal courts, and Congress. The Trump Administration cannot un… Continue Reading
Scott, Ocasio-Cortez, Murray, Warren Establish Childcare for America Working Group to Lower Costs, Deliver Childcare for Every American Family
03.26.26 WASHINGTON - Today, House Committee on Education and Workforce Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA-03), Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY-14), Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), established a new working group as the latest major push in Democrats’ fight to lower costs and deliver childcare for every American family. The Childcare for America working group will bring Democratic members of Congress together to coordinate broad support for landmark chil… Continue Reading
ECESE Ranking Member Bonamici Delivers Opening Statement on Rising Costs of Higher Education and Impact of Dismantling ED
03.26.26 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, delivered the following remarks at today’s full committee hearing entitled “U.S. Universities Under Siege: Foreign Espionage, Stolen Innovation, and the National Security Threat.” “Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you to the witnesses for being here today. “A college degree remains a sure path to the American Dream, and it’s the most reliable engine of economic mobility… Continue Reading
Committee Democrats Demand HHS Secretary Testify in Overdue Budget Oversight Hearing
03.25.26 WASHINGTON - Today, Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) led all Committee Democrats in urging Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to appear before the Committee on Education and Workforce for an annual budget oversight hearing. Since being confirmed, Secretary Kennedy has not appeared before the Committee. The Members emphasized the importance of budget oversight hearings in the Committee’s work to improve the health, welfare, and safety of American families. Th… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Supports Boxing Bill, Encourages Senate to Continue Bipartisan Negotiations
03.24.26 WASHINGTON - Today, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott, House Committee on Education and Workforce, spoke in support of H.R. 4624, the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act. Watch Ranking Member Scott’s remarks on YouTube. “Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 4624, the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act. “This bill amends the federal law governing safety, transparency, and integrity in professional boxing, the only professional sport that is federally regulated. The original… Continue Reading
Scott Statement on ED Transferring Defaulted Student Loans to Treasury
03.19.26 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, issued the following statement after the Department of Education (ED) announced it intended to sign an additional interagency agreement to transfer partial responsibility for handling student loans in default to the Treasury Department. “Since the Trump Administration returned to Washington, Secretary McMahon has executed President Trump’s goal to dismantle the Department of Education (ED) t… Continue Reading
Workforce Leaders Warn DOL Guidance Encourages States to Evade Worker Protections
03.18.26 WASHINGTON - Today, House workforce leaders wrote to Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer raising serious concerns about the Department of Labor’s (DOL) recent Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL). DOL’s new guidance encourages states to waive requirements under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The letter was sent by Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, and Ranking Member Alma S. Adams (NC-12), Subcommittee o… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Omar Opening Remarks at Workforce Protections Subcommittee Hearing on Workers’ Compensation Programs
03.18.26 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Ilhan Omar (MN-05) delivered the following opening statement at today’s Workforce Protections Subcommittee hearing entitled, “Strengthening Federal Workers' Compensation Programs: Ensuring Integrity, Efficiency, and Access.” “Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you to our witnesses for being here today. “At its core, workers’ compensation represents a fundamental promise to the people whose work makes this country function. To the federal employees [who] deliver our … Continue Reading
Committee Republicans Advance Partisan Bills, Fail to Address American Families’ Rising Costs
03.17.26 WASHINGTON - Today, Committee Republicans advanced several bills out of committee that Democrats warned prioritize partisan messaging and culture-war issues over substantive solutions for students and families. “This Committee is uniquely positioned to address the cost of living because of the breadth of our jurisdiction,” said Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03). “However, I am frustrated that this is the fourth markup this year, and yet the majority of the bills we have considered … Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Frustrated Republicans Prioritizing Messaging Bills Over Lowering Costs
03.17.26 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) delivered the following opening statement at today’s full committee markup of H.R.7894, 7890,7892, 7891, 7893, 7661, and 6084. “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. “Mr. Chairman, hardworking Americans are finding that a comfortable, affordable life is increasingly out of reach. The cost of health care, groceries, child care, student loans, gasoline, and housing — all of those costs continue to rise while workers are being left behind. According … Continue Reading
Democratic Health Leaders: Trump’s ACA Rule Doubles Down on Raising Out-of-Pocket Costs and Forcing People to Go Without Coverage
03.11.26 WASHINGTON - House and Senate Health Committee leaders wrote to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz today expressing opposition to the harmful consequences that will follow should the Trump Administration move forward with its proposed changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace. The letter was signed by Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA-03), Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, J… Continue Reading
NEWS: GAO Report Finds Trump’s Dismantling of the Education Department Leaves 43 Million Borrowers Without Support
03.11.26 WASHINGTON — According to a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, the Trump administration’s efforts to fire hundreds of workers at the Department of Education (ED) have undermined the accuracy of student loan borrower records and have failed to hold servicers accountable for providing high-quality customer service to America’s 43 million student loan borrowers. Commissioned by Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, and Ranking… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Statement on Workforce Pell Proposed Rule
03.06.26 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) proposed 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 welding courses, has long been a bipartisan priority. Although I did not support Congressional Republicans’ ‘Big, Ugly Bill’ when it… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Statement on February Jobs Report
03.06.26 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 lost 92,000 jobs in February, and the unemployment rate ticked up from 4.3 percent to 4.4 percent. “Hardworking Americans are finding that a comfortable, affordable life is increasingly out of reach. The cost of health care, groceries, child care, student loans, and rent continues to rise, while … Continue Reading
Democratic Health Leaders to President Trump: Hand Over Your Secret Deals with Pharmaceutical Companies
03.05.26 WASHINGTON - House and Senate Democratic Health Committee leaders wrote to President Trump today requesting copies of the most-favored-nation agreements struck with pharmaceutical companies, which have been kept hidden from Congress and the American people. The letter was signed by House Education and Workforce Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA-03), House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ-06), House Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E.… Continue Reading
Committee Republicans Rejected Every Attempt to Make Child Care More Affordable for Working Families
03.05.26 WASHINGTON - Today, Committee Republicans forced through eight bills that do nothing to bring down the cost of child care, increase the supply of child care, or improve working conditions for child care providers. Instead, these bills make it more difficult for states and providers to administer child care assistance for working families. “[C]hild care is a necessity for millions of American families. And in many places, the cost of child care, when families can even find it, can be as much as,… Continue Reading