Press Releases
Ranking Member Scott Statement on the Nation’s Report Card
01.29.25 WASHINGTON - House Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after the National Center for Education Statistics released the results of the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Mathematics and Reading Assessments. “COVID-19 was a once-in-a-century pandemic that highlighted existing inequities in our nation’s education system. Regrettably, today’s report from the National Center for Education Statistics s… Continue Reading
Scott Statement on Firing of EEOC Commissioners Burrows and Samuels
01.29.25 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement after President Trump fired Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Commissioners Charlotte A. Burrows and Jocelyn Samuels. Project 2025, Chapter 18 details the Trump Administrations plans to weaken the EEOC. “The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is an independent, bipartisan federal agency that protects millions of workers from illegal… Continue Reading
Scott Statement on Illegal Firing of NLRB Member Wilcox
01.28.25 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce released the following statement after President Trump fired National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Gwynne Wilcox, the first Black woman to serve on the Board. “The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is an independent federal agency designed to function without direct political interference. The President of the United States cannot fire a sitting Board Member without cause, such as malfea… Continue Reading
Rebuking Late Night Purge of Inspectors General, House Democratic Ranking Members Demand President Trump Comply with the Law
01.25.25 WASHINGTON - Today, Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce joined Ranking Member Gerald E. Connolly (VA-11), House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and other House Committee Ranking Members in a letter to President Donald Trump condemning his attempted late-night purge of at least 12 independent inspectors general, which appears to have violated federal law designed to protect their work from political interference and intimidation.… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Statement on President Trump Rescinding EO 11246
01.22.25 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement after President Trump rescinded Executive Order (EO) 11246 of September 24, 1965 (Equal Employment Opportunity). “The Office of Federal Contract Compliance (OFCCP) ensures that taxpayer dollars do not fund companies that discriminate against workers and helps provide redress to those who do experience unlawful discrimination. In fact, over the past 10 year… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Opening Remarks at 119th Congress Full Committee Organizing Meeting
01.15.25 WASHINGTON -Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) delivered the following remarks at today’s full committee organizing meeting. “Thank you, Mr. Walberg, and congratulations on being selected as the Committee’s leader for the next two years. I would also like to congratulate the outgoing chair, Dr. Foxx, on her selection as chair of the Rules Committee. “It is a pleasure to welcome Members on both sides of the aisle to the Committee. I am particularly excited to see many new faces. On… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott and Colleagues Applaud OSHA’s Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Rule
01.15.25 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott, along with Congressman Raúl Grijalva (AZ-07), Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-28), and Congressman Greg Casar (TX-35) led 52 House Members in submitting a comment letter applauding the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s proposed rule to protect workers from occupational exposure to extreme heat. “As Members of Congress, we have been calling on OSHA for years to implement a national standard to… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Welcomes Democratic Committee Members for the 119th Congress
01.14.25 WASHINGTON - Today, the Committee on Education and Workforce appointed subcommittee ranking members, subcommittee member assignments, and a vice ranking member for the 119th Congress. Democratic Committee Members Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) Rep. Raúl Grijalva (AZ-07) Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02) Rep. Frederica Wilson (FL-24) Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) Rep. Mark Takano (CA-39) Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12) Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) Rep. Luc… Continue Reading
Congresswoman Bonamici Leads Opposition to Republican’s “Child Predator Empower Act”
01.14.25 WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) spoke on the House floor in opposition to H.R. 28, the Republican’s “Child Predator Empowerment Act.” This bill would not make school sports more fair or safe by banning transgender women and girls—as young as kindergarten—from participating on school sports teams with their friends. Moreover, the bill would endanger women and girls by requiring girls to “prove their gender.” Watch Congresswoman Bonamici’s floor remarks on YouTube… Continue Reading
NEW REPORT: Pandemic-era COBRA Subsidies Provided Critical Health Coverage Amidst Historic Job Losses
01.13.25 WASHINGTON - Today, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a new report detailing how the swift implementation of pandemic-era COBRA subsidies by the Biden-Harris Administration offered crucial relief to workers and their families. The report reveals that these subsidies slashed health insurance premiums by $1.2 billion, providing a lifeline to workers across more than 30,000 businesses in industries such as manufacturing, health care, construction, entertainment, and retail. Four … Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Statement on December Jobs Report
01.10.25 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after theBureau of Labor Statistics announced that the economy added 256,000 jobs in December, and the unemployment rate slightly ticked down to 4.1 percent from 4.2 percent. Over the past four years, the Biden-Harris Administration has ushered in historic job growth and steadily grown the economy. Since President Biden took office, the economy has added 16.6 million jobs. More jobs in four years than an… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Statement on ILA and USMX Tentative Agreement
01.09.25 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement after the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) reached a tentative six-year agreement. “The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) six-year tentative agreement is evidence that when workers exercise their right to form a union, they can bargain for… Continue Reading
President Biden Signs Bipartisan Bill to Protect Students and Stop Hazing
12.25.24 WASHINGTON - Yesterday, President Biden signed H.R. 5646, the bipartisan Stop Campus Hazing Act, a critical measure aimed at combating hazing and enhancing student safety across college campuses nationwide. “Since the year 2000, there have been more than 100 hazing-related deaths on college campuses. Fortunately, the Stop Campus Hazing Act aims to prevent students from dangerous hazing on college campuses," said Ranking Member Scott. “By improving reporting and mandating prevention programs, th… Continue Reading
Courtney, DeSaulnier, Sarbanes Introduce Legislation to Institute Major Reforms to Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
12.18.24 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT), a senior member of the Education and the Workforce Committee, Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA), Ranking Member of the Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee, and Rep. John Sarbanes (D-MD), introduced new legislation to institute major reforms to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In 2007, Rep. Sarbanes authored, and President George W. Bush enacted, the law creating PSLF to attract more Americans to careers li… Continue Reading
Democratic Colleagues Re-Elect Ranking Member Scott to Lead the Education and the Workforce Committee in the 119th Congress
12.18.24 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the House Democratic Caucus elected him to serve as the Ranking Member of the Committee on Education and the Workforce in the 119th Congress. “During my tenure in Congress, I have always fought to advance policies that protect workers' rights, ensure access to high-quality education, and expand health care for all Americans. Next Congress, my fight will be the same. Whenever possible, I will work… Continue Reading
Scott, Foxx Praise Inclusion of ‘A Stronger Workforce for America Act’ in the House’s Continuing Resolution
12.17.24 WASHINGTON - Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA) and Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) released the following statements regarding the inclusion of the bipartisan A Stronger Workforce for America Act within the House’s continuing resolution: “Americans need a workforce development system that works for them and their families,” said Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott. “I am pleased that the House Continuing Resolution (CR) includes bipart… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Leads House Passage of Holocaust Education Bill
12.17.24 WASHINGTON - Today, Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott delivered the following floor remarks in support of S. 3448, the Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023. This bill reauthorizes the bipartisan Never Again Education Act through 2030 and directs the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to provide educators across the country with resources and training to teach important lessons pertaining to the Holocaust. Watch Ranking Member Scott’s floor remarks on YouTube. “Thank… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Supports Bill Empowering Tribal College Presidents
12.17.24 WASHINGTON - Today, Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) delivered the following remarks during the House floor debate of S.5355, the National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE) Improvement Act. This bill would ensure that a president of a Tribal Colleges and University (TCU) is on the National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE). The bill strengthens TCU representation in federal policy discussions and supports the unique needs of Native American students and commun… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Speaks in Support of Jenna Quinn Law
12.17.24 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) delivered the following remarks during the House debate of S. 1147, the Jenna Quinn Law, which will allow the Department of Health and Human Services to provide grants for evidence-informed child sexual abuse awareness and prevention programs. “Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I yield myself such time as I may consume. “I rise in support of S. 1147, the Jenna Quinn Law. “The Jenna Quinn Law only considers one small part of the much broader C… Continue Reading
Senate Passes Bipartisan McBath Bill to Stop Hazing on College Campuses
12.12.24 Washington, D.C. — Representative Lucy McBath (D-GA) is joined by Representative Jeff Duncan (R-SC), Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA), Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), and Representative Glen “GT” Thompson (R-PA), in celebrating the Senate passage of H.R. 5646, the bipartisan Stop Campus Hazing Act, which combats hazing and dangerous practices towards students on college campuses. “I kn… Continue Reading