Press Releases
What People Are Saying: Keep Kids Fed Act of 2022
06.23.22 WASHINGTON — On June 21, House Education and Labor Committee Chairman Bobby Scott (VA-03) and Ranking Member Virginia Foxx (NC-05), along with Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Ranking Member John Boozman (R-AR), announced an agreement to help school and summer providers keep kids fed. The Keep Kids Fed Act (H.R. 8150) will provide important funding and flexibility for communities to provide children healthy meals this summer and provide … Continue Reading
Chairman Scott Statement on Carson v. Makin SCOTUS Decision
06.21.22 WASHINGTON - Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s decision in Carson v. Makin. Maine offers a tuition assistance program to parents in areas of the state where public secondary schools are not available contingent upon private schools meeting certain criteria, including that the education be ‘nonsectarian.’ However, in today’s decision, the Supreme Court ruled that Maine must also allow religious schools access the publicall… Continue Reading
Scott, Foxx, Stabenow, and Boozman Announce Bipartisan, Bicameral Agreement to Extend School and Summer Meal Waivers for Kids
06.21.22 WASHINGTON - Today, House Education and Labor Committee Chairman Bobby Scott (VA-03) and Ranking Member Virginia Foxx (NC-05), along with Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Ranking Member John Boozman (R-AR), announced an agreement to help school and summer providers keep kids fed. The Keep Kids Fed Act (H.R. 8150) will provide important funding and flexibility for communities to provide children healthy meals this summer and provide suppo… Continue Reading
Chairman Scott Praises Executive Order to Protect LGBTQI+ Americans
06.15.22 WASHINGTON - Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the Biden-Harris Administration announced a series of executive actions to promote equality for LGBTQI+ Americans. “I applaud the Biden-Harris Administration for its continued commitment to protecting LGBTQI+ individuals against discrimination. Specifically, today’s executive order marks a critical step toward providing LGBTQI+ students with safe and supportive classrooms, safeguarding LGBTQI+ children … Continue Reading
4 Hours of GOP Complaining, 0 Credible GOP Plans to Lower Costs for Workers and Their Families
06.14.22 Today's Committee Hearing with Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh, Democrats showed up for work and highlighted how the Biden-Harris administration and House Democrats are helping workers and their families succeed in the modern economy. Meanwhile, Committee Republicans spent the majority of their time criticizing the Biden-Harris administration yet offered zero credible plans to help lower costs for workers and their families. What's more, Republicans have voted no on several Committee proposals t… Continue Reading
Chairman Scott Opening Statement at DOL Oversight Hearing
06.14.22 WASHINGTON - House Education and Labor Committee Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) delivered the following opening statement at today’s hearing, “Examining the Policies and Priorities of the U.S. Department of Labor,” with U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty J. Walsh. “Today, we are meeting to discuss the Department of Labor’s budget request for Fiscal Year 2023. “Secretary Walsh, thank you for being with us today. We look forward to hearing your vision to help all workers and their families … Continue Reading
Chairs Scott, Pallone Urge FTC to Prevent Online Price Gouging of Baby Formula
06.13.22 WASHINGTON – Today, Education and Labor Committee Chairman Bobby Scott (VA-03) and Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) sent a letter urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to address online marketplaces—including Facebook, eBay, and Amazon—that fail to protect consumers from the fraudulent and deceptive sale of infant formula. Recent news reports have shown that unscrupulous third-party vendors on online marketplac… Continue Reading
Ed and Labor Committee, Joint Economic Committee Release New Report on Economic Benefits of Unions
06.10.22 WASHINGTON – Today, the House Committee on Education and Labor and the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) released a new report analyzing the economic benefits of unions for workers and families. Evidence shows unionized workers get higher pay, better benefits and more flexibility in their work schedules compared to workers who are not in a union. Actions by Congress and the Biden administration, like enactment of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, have… Continue Reading
WATCH: Chairman Scott Helps Lead House Passage of Bill to Improve Access to Care for Injured Federal Workers
06.07.22 WASHINGTON – Education and Labor Committee Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) delivered the following remarks during today’s floor debate on passage of the Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act (H.R. 6087). View Chairman Scott’s floor remarks on YouTube. “Madam Speaker, more than 2 million federal employees provide key services to the public. In fact, during the height of the pa… Continue Reading
Chairman Scott Applauds Biden Administration for Delivering Full Debt Relief to All Students Defrauded by Corinthian Colleges
06.01.22 WASHINGTON – Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced it will deliver $5.8 billion in debt relief to roughly 560,000 student borrowers, clearing borrower defense claims for those who attended the now defunct Corinthian Colleges, Inc. dating back to 1995. Today’s actions build on efforts to restore access to debt relief for students who were defrauded by predatory colleges. To date, the administration has approved $25 billion in loan forgiveness for more than 1.3 mil… Continue Reading
Chairman Scott Opening Statement at Hearing with ED Secretary Cardona
05.26.22 WASHINGTON – House Education and Labor Committee Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) delivered the following opening statement at today’s hearing, “Examining the Policies and Priorities of U.S. Department of Education” with U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. “Two days ago, 19 children and two educators were gunned down in an elementary school in Texas. “Regrettably, this is too common of an occurrence in this cou… Continue Reading
ICYMI: Chairman Scott on State of School Integration in America
05.20.22 WASHINGTON – This week, House Education and Labor Committee Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) reflected on the 68th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Brown v. Board of Education and discussed the current state of school integration with A Starting Point. Watch the full video here. ###… Continue Reading
WATCH: Chairman Scott Leads House Passage of Legislation to Improve Families’ Access to Infant Formula
05.18.22 WASHINGTON – Education and Labor Committee Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) delivered the following remarks during today’s floor debate on passing H.R. 7791, the Access to Baby Formula Act. View Chairman Scott’s floor remarks on YouTube. “Madam Speaker, across the country, the ongoing shortage of formula is disproportionately hurting women and children who rely on the benefits through the WIC program, leaving them with few optio… Continue Reading
Committee Advances Bills to Rebuild America’ Schools, Protect Workers’ Wages, and Address the Mental Health Crisis
05.18.22 WASHINGTON - Today, the Education and Labor Committee advanced five bills to rebuild America's schools, protect workers' wages, and address the country's mental health crisis. The Rebuild America's School's Act provides the necessary investments to strengthen K-12 public schools' physical and digital infrastructure. This will ensure that students and educators have access to safe and healthy places to work and learn. It will also help strengthen the economy by creating good-paying jobs in comm… Continue Reading
WATCH: Chairman Scott Leads House Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Fill Job Openings, Help Workers Access Better-Paying Jobs
05.17.22 WASHINGTON – Education and Labor Committee Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) delivered the following remarks during today’s floor debate on the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2022 (H.R. 7309). View Chairman Scott’s floor remarks on YouTube. “The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, or WIOA, is the backbone of our nation’s workforce development system. Each year, WIOA programs help working people acros… Continue Reading
Rep. Hayes Introduces Bill to Improve Access to Infant Formula for Vulnerable Families Amid Shortage
05.17.22 WASHINGTON - Today, Education and Labor Committee Member, Rep. Jahana Hayes (CT-05), introduced the Access to Baby Formula Act (H.R.7791)- legislation to help improve access to infant formula for vulnerable families during the shortage crisis. Regrettably, the baby formula shortage has taken an especially dangerous toll on women and children from underserved communities who use WIC (women, infant and children) benefits to purchase formula. In response, the Access to Baby Formula Act provides … Continue Reading
Chairs Scott, DeSaulnier Introduce Mental Health Matters Act
05.17.22 WASHINGTON – Today, House Education and Labor Committee Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) and Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) introduced comprehensive legislation, the Mental Health Matters Act (H.R. 7780), to help confront the mental health crisis for children, students, workers, and families. The proposal includes a series of mental health policy priorities that would help support the behavi… Continue Reading
WATCH: Chairman Scott Leads House Passage of Bill to Help Lift Millions of Americans Out of Poverty
05.13.22 WASHINGTON – Education and Labor Committee Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) delivered the following remarks during today’s floor debate on H.R. 5129, the Community Service Block Grant Modernization Act of 2022. View Chairman Scott’s floor remarks on YouTube. “Today, the Community Action Agencies, or CAAs form a network of more than 1,000 organizations that meet the unique needs of communities to help lift low-income indi… Continue Reading
Chairman Scott Statement on EEOC, DOJ Actions to Prevent Disability Discrimination in Hiring
05.12.22 WASHINGTON – Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Department of Justice released technical assistance documents to help employers prevent disability discrimination when using artificial intelligence and other software tools in the hiring process. “I am grateful that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have taken … Continue Reading
Chairman Scott Leads House Passage of Legislation to Support Federal Firefighters
05.11.22 WASHINGTON - Today, Education and Labor Committee Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) delivered the following remarks during today's floor debate on passing H.R. 2499 Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2022. View Chairman Scott's floor remarks on YouTube. "Across the country, roughly 15,000 firefighters employed by the federal government currently work to fight wildfires, respond to hurricanes, protect military and Veterans Affairs facilities, and keep our communities safe. "Like all… Continue Reading