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Ranking Member Scott Statement on August Jobs Report
09.05.25 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 added 22,000 jobs in August, and the unemployment rate ticked up from 4.2 percent to 4.3 percent. “Today’s jobs report confirms what millions of working families already know: that today’s economy is not working for them. For the first time since the pandemic, there are more unemployed Americans… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott, Workforce Community Defend Importance of Job Corps on Virginia’s Local Economy
08.12.25 WASHINGTON - Yesterday, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, delivered the following remarks at a workforce community forum on the impact of the Trump Administration’s decision to close all Job Corps Centers on Virginia’s local economy. The Trump Administration is set to close the Blue Ridge Job Corps Center in Marion, Virginia, and the Old Dominion Job Corps Center in Monroe, Virginia. View photos from the event here. “Good evening, eve… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Statement on July Jobs Report
08.01.25 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 added 73,000 jobs in July, and the unemployment rate ticked up from 4.1 percent to 4.2 percent. “Working people in this country are struggling to make ends meet. Despite this, Congressional Republicans pushed through the 'Big, Ugly Law.' A cruel law that rips away food assistance and health c… Continue Reading
House & Senate Education Leaders Statement on Trump Admin Illegally Moving Department of Education Programs to DOL as Part of Its Efforts to Dismantle the Department
07.16.25 WASHINGTON - Today, Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce; Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03), House Appropriations Committee and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Subcommittee; Vice Chair Patty Murray (D-WA), Senate Appropriations Committee; Ranking Member Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP); and Ranking Member Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on L… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Statement on SCOTUS Greenlighting the Mass Firing of Education Department Employees
07.15.25 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, issued the following statement after the Supreme Court granted the Trump Administration’s request to temporarily pause an order by a federal judge in Massachusetts that would require the Department of Education to reinstate nearly 1,400 employees. “Once again, this Supreme Court has, without explanation, undermined our Constitution and the separation of powers. As Justice Sotomayor rightly … Continue Reading
Ranking Members Scott, DeLauro Demand Answers After DOL Cancelled Women’s Apprenticeship Programs Grants
05.29.25 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) of the House Committee on Education and Workforce and Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) of the House Appropriations Committee sent a letter to Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer demanding answers after DOL canceled dozens of Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) grants. These grants were specifically appropriated by Congress and are vital to increasing the number of female apprentices in … Continue Reading
Ranking Member Bonamici Opening Remarks at Subcommittee Hearing on School Choice in K-12 Education
03.11.25 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) delivered the following opening statement at today’s Early Childhood and Secondary Education Subcommittee hearing entitled, “Education Without Limits: Exploring the Benefits of School Choice.” “Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you to the witnesses for being here today. “I want to begin by acknowledging the role that public schools play in our communities, our economy, and our democracy. With the overwhelming majority of students in public… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Adams Opening Remarks at Subcommittee Hearing on the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
03.05.25 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Alma S. Adams (NC-12) delivered the following opening statement at today’s Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee hearing, entitled, “Strengthening WIOA: Improving Outcomes for America’s Workforce.” “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And I want to thank our witnesses for being here today. “Workforce development is not just an abstract policy; it directly impacts the lives of North Carolinians and millions of Americans. “As I’ve discussed with the Chairma… 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 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
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 Statement on November Jobs Report
12.06.24 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the economy added 227,000 jobs in November and the unemployment rate ticked up slightly from 4.1 to 4.2 percent. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, the economy has grown steadily, adding 16.4 million jobs since President Biden took office. To date, President Biden is the first President on record without a month of job loss in the seasonally adjuste… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Statement on the August Jobs Report
09.06.24 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the economy added 142,000 jobs in August, and the unemployment rate ticked down from 4.3 to 4.2 percent. Four years ago, under the Trump Administration, the unemployment rate was double the current rate at 8.4 percent. This report also marks 43 consecutive months of job growth. “Last week, Department of Labor Acting Secretary Julie Su visited my distr… Continue Reading
House Labor Leaders Request DOL Investigation Amid Resurgence of Child Labor Violations
07.18.24 WASHINGTON -Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) and Workforce Protections Subcommittee Ranking Member Alma Adams (NC-12) requested the Department of Labor (DOL) examine potential risks of child labor and occupational safety and health violations in youth workforce programs. Specifically, the Members raise concerns about incidents in programs authorized under the Workforce Innovation and Authorization Act (WIOA), and the school-based Work Experience and Career Explorations Programs (WE… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Urges Colleagues to Vote in Favor of Transformative Bill to Update Federal Workforce Development Programs
04.09.24 WASHINGTON - Today, Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby Scott” delivered the following floor remarks in support of H.R. 6655, the bipartisan A Stronger Workforce for America Act. Watch Ranking Member Scott’s floor remarks on YouTube. “Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I yield myself such time as I may consume. “Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 6655, A Stronger Workforce for America Act. “Workers who are looking for higher-paying careers and businesses looking for skilled workers should be abl… Continue Reading
What People Are Saying: A Stronger Workforce for America Act
04.09.24 WASHINGTON - Today, the House will consider A Stronger Workforce for America Act (H.R. 6655), which makes critical updates to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to strengthen connections between employers and the workforce system, and put more Americans on the pathway to a successful career. Advocates and experts support provisions in this legislation that expand opportunities for workers who are looking to access good-paying jobs and employers seeking to fill jobs with skilled… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Statement on the President’s Budget
03.12.24 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after President Biden released his proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025. “President Biden’s proposed budget details the Administration’s vision on how we can continue to build an America where everyone can succeed. The budget proposal calls for transformational investments that would grow our economy from the bottom up and the middle out, and lower costs for students, workers, and families. “The Presi… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Statement on February Jobs Report
03.08.24 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the economy added 275,000 jobs in February, and the unemployment rate ticked up to 3.9 percent. Under President Biden’s leadership, the economy has added 14.9 million jobs. President Biden added more jobs in his first two years in office, than his predecessor did in four years in office. “Today’s job report is proof that the policy choices made by Con… Continue Reading
Scott Statement on January Jobs Report
02.02.24 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the economy added 353,000 jobs in January, and the unemployment rate remained the same at 3.7 percent. Under the President Biden’s leadership, the economy has added 14.8 million jobs. “Today’s jobs report marks the start of another strong year of job growth. This year, Congressional Democrats will continue to prioritize legislation that builds the econ… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Applauds Biden for Protecting Workers’ Workplace Rights
01.09.24 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the Biden-Harris administration issued a final rule to address the misclassification of employees as independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act. “The guarantee of minimum wages, overtime pay, and safe and healthy workplaces has, for decades, been essential to supporting the workers who fuel our economy. “Regrettably, the pervasive misclassification of workers as independent contra… Continue Reading