Press Releases
Chairs Scott, Murray Applaud Release of New Guidance on School Discipline
07.19.22 WASHINGTON - Today, the Department of Education released new guidance for states and school districts to help school leaders address disparities in discipline for students with disabilities. In 2018, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported that students with disabilities, along with Black students and boys, face disproportionate rates of discipline when compared to their peers. “The guidance the Biden administration issued today will help schools keep students and staff safe. Regre… Continue Reading
New Government Watchdog Report Finds Growing Racial Segregation in Schools
07.14.22 WASHINGTON - Today, Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott released a new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO), which found persistent and growing racial and socioeconomic segregation in K-12 public schools. Specifically, the GAO found that, in the 2020-2021 school year, more than one in three public school students attended a school where 75 percent or more of the student population were of a single race or ethnicity. Even more concerning, the report found that district secession—a… Continue Reading
Chairman Scott Statement on June Jobs Report
07.08.22 WASHINGTON - Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the economy added 372,000 jobs in June and the unemployment rate remained steady at 3.6 percent. “Today’s jobs report, coupled with recent data from the Department of Labor, shows a strong labor market— a sign our economy is growing. Importantly, Americans are finding work in rewarding careers, the unemployment rate is steady, employers are hiring rapidly… Continue Reading
Chairman Scott Commends Biden-Harris Administration for Finalizing Multiemployer Pension Rescue Program
07.06.22 WASHINGTON - Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the Biden-Harris Administration finalized a rule on the Special Financial Assistance (SFA) Program created through the American Rescue Plan Act. The SFA Program averted the immediate crisis threatening the retirement security of America’s workers, retirees, and their families. To date, the Program has operated on an interim rule and has saved 127,493 pensions and protected an estimated 562 businesses, a… Continue Reading
Chairman Scott Leads Vote to Improve Mental Health Services for College Students
06.24.22 WASHINGTON - Today, Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) lead passage of two pieces of bipartisan legislation to strengthen mental health services for college students and help prevent suicide, drug, and alcohol abuse on campuses. The Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act (H.R. 5407) directs the Department of Education to encourage institutions of higher education to strengthen and expand mental health services, including suicide prevention plans, to … Continue Reading
ICYMI: On 50th Anniversary of Title IX, Chairman Scott Delivers Remarks at Unveiling of Portrait of Former Congresswoman Patsy T. Mink
06.23.22 WASHINGTON - Today, Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) delivered the following remarks during a ceremony to unveil the portrait of former Congresswoman Patsy T. Mink in Statuary Hall. View more photos from the event here. “Congresswoman Patsy Mink has an unquestionable place among the portraits of this institution’s trailblazers. As you know, Congresswoman Mink became the first Asian-American woman, in fact, the first woman of color to serve in Congress at a time when the country was n… Continue Reading
WATCH: Chairman Scott Leads House Passage of Keep Kids Fed Act
06.23.22 Washington - Education and Labor Committee Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) delivered the following remarks during today’s floor debate on passing the Keep Kids Fed Act (S.2089). View Chairman Scott’s floor remarks on YouTube. “Roughly two years ago, our communities experienced an unprecedented surge in child hunger, spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. Just weeks into the pandemic, more than one in every three households with children, and nearly half of all mothers with young childr… Continue Reading
Chairman Scott Applauds New Proposed Changes to Title IX Rules
06.23.22 WASHINGTON - Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the Department of Education released new proposed Title IX regulations. “The Education Department’s new proposed Title IX regulations mark a monumental step in our fight to address sexual harassment, assault, and discrimination in K-12 and higher education—all while preserving the rights of the accused. By expanding the critical protections under this law, the new regulations would help ensure that … Continue Reading
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