Press Releases
Chairman Scott Applauds Biden-Harris Administration for Extending Student Loan Pause, Providing Second Chance to Struggling Student Borrowers
04.06.22 WASHINGTON – Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement applauding the Biden Administration for today’s announcement that the Department of Education will extend the pause on student loans through August 31, 2022. In addition, the Department is putting currently defaulted federal student loan borrowers into good standing and erasing the default from their credit history. “Across the country, borrow… Continue Reading
Committee Advances Bills to Modernize Nation’s Workforce Development, Strengthen Retirement Security
04.05.22 WASHINGTON – Today, the Education and Labor Committee advanced two bills—the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2022 (H.R. 7309) and Protecting America’s Retirement Security Act (H.R. 7310)—to update the nation’s workforce development system and strengthen retirement security for workers. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2022 reauthorizes the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) fo… Continue Reading
Chairman Scott Opening Statement at Markup of Legislation to Strengthen and Modernize Our Nation’s Workforce, Achieve Retirement Security for Americans
04.05.22 WASHINGTON – House Education and Labor Committee Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) delivered the following opening statement at today’s Committee Markup of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2022 (H.R. 7309) and Protecting America’s Retirement Security Act (H.R. 7310). “Today, the Committee is marking up two bills to support America’s workers, families, and businesses. “… Continue Reading
Chairman Scott Applauds Biden-Harris Administration’s Actions to Strengthen the Affordable Care Act
04.05.22 WASHINGTON – Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the Biden-Harris Administration announced actions to strengthen the Affordable Care Act, including by eliminating one barrier – the “family glitch” – which has prevented some workers from accessing tax credits to purchase affordable coverage for their families. “Today’s announcement will expand access to affordable health care coverage… Continue Reading
McBath, Democratic Colleagues Lead Legislation Protecting Retirement Security for Americans
04.04.22 Washington, DC — U.S. Representative Lucy McBath has introduced legislation in the House to help Americans save for retirement and safeguard their investments. The Protecting America’s Retirement Security Act (PARSA), H.R.7310, is co-sponsored by Education and Labor Committee Chairman Bobby Scott, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, Rep. Joe Courtney, Rep. Lauren Underwood, Rep. Kathy Manning, and Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez. This legislation will help Americans plan… Continue Reading
Chairman Scott Statement on House Passage of Bill to Lower Insulin Costs
03.31.22 WASHINGTON – Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 6833, the Affordable Insulin Now Act. “Today, the House took a critical step to ensure that Americans can get the affordable insulin they need. For people across the country, access to insulin can mean the difference between life and death. Yet, our nation’s consumers continue to face skyrocketing insulin costs. In just five years, the a… Continue Reading
Chairs Scott and Wilson Introduce Legislation to Update Nation’s Workforce Development Programs
03.31.22 WASHINGTON – Today, Education and Labor Committee Chairman Bobby Scott (VA-03) and Higher Education Workforce Investment Subcommittee Chairwoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) introduced the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2022, legislation to reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), H.R.7309, and expand America’s workforce development system. WIOA provides training and career services that help working people across the country… Continue Reading
House Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Access to Secure Retirement
03.29.22 WASHINGTON – Today, the House passed sweeping bipartisan legislation to help more workers save and prepare for retirement. The legislation—Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022 (H.R. 2954)—includes the Education and Labor Committee’s bipartisan Retirement Improvement and Savings Enhancement (RISE) Act (H.R. 5891) as well as other retirement-related provisions approved by the Ways and Means Committee. The RISE Act, which the Education and … Continue Reading
WATCH: Chairman Scott Supports Bipartisan Securing a Strong Retirement Act
03.29.22 WASHINGTON – Today, Education and Labor Committee Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) delivered the following remarks on the House floor in support of H.R. 2954, a bipartisan proposal that makes critical improvements to our retirement system. View Chairman Scott’s full remarks on YouTube. “Madame Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 2954, the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022, which incorporates the bipartisan… Continue Reading
ICYMI: Rescuing Retirees - Local Congressman Says Multiemployer Pension Crisis Thwarted By American Rescue Plan Funds
03.29.22 Rescuing Retirees: Local Congressman Says Multiemployer Pension Crisis Thwarted By American Rescue Plan Funds PORTSMOUTH, VA – When you pay into your retirement plan with part of your paycheck each week, you might never think that money may one day just disappear. But for millions of grocery store employees, factory workers and truck drivers across the country that became a strong – and scary – possibility. “I don’t know what I would have done, … Continue Reading
House Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Access to Secure Retirement
03.29.22 WASHINGTON - Today, the House passed sweeping bipartisan legislation to help more workers save and prepare for retirement. The legislation-Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022 (H.R. 2954)-includes the Education and Labor Committee's bipartisan (H.R. 5891) as well as other retirement-related provisions approved by the Ways and Means Committee. The RISE Act, which the Education and Labor Committee approved by voice vote last November, would make an array of bipartisan and commonsense improve… Continue Reading
Chairman Scott: Biden Budget Outlines a Brighter Future for America
03.28.22 WASHINGTON - Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after President Biden released a proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023. "The Biden-Harris Fiscal Year 2023 budget proposal lays out a clear vision for how America can build back better and meaningfully improve the lives of our nation's students, workers, and families. "The proposed budget reflects a key commitment to reverse decades of underfunding in education and build on the success of the American Rescue… Continue Reading
Committee Democrats Applaud Administration’s Commitment to Improve Access to Nutritious Meals
03.25.22 WASHINGTON – This week, Education and Labor Committee Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) and members of the Committee wrote in support of the Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) proposed rule for child nutrition programs. The new proposed rule establishes standards for milk, whole grains, and sodium for school years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 and begins a longer-term process for ensuring children across the nation who participate in the federal chi… Continue Reading
Chairman Scott Statement on DOL Preparing COVID-19 Workplace Safety Standard for Health Care Workers
03.22.22 WASHINGTON – Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the Department of Labor (DOL) announced that it is preparing to issue a final workplace safety standard that will protect health care workers against workplace COVID-19 infections. “Today, the Department of Labor took a long-overdue step to keep our nation’s health care workers safe during the pandemic. As I have repeatedly warned, COVID-19 still poses a life… Continue Reading
Committee Advances Six Bills to Strengthen the Social Safety Net and Build Healthier Communities
03.16.22 WASHINGTON - Today, the House Committee on Education and Labor advanced six bills that would strengthen the social safety net and build healthier communities for all Americans. "Our responsibility for the general welfare of the nation is the provision for safe and enriching communities. Regrettably, far too many students, workers, and families do not have access to the protections, support, and benefits they need to stay safe and healthy," said Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03). "Taken t… Continue Reading
Chairman Scott Statement on Need to Extend Student Loan Payment Pause
03.16.22 WASHINGTON – Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement urging the Biden administration to extend the pause on student loan repayment, collections, and interest accrual through 2022. “I am urging the Biden-Harris administration to extend relief for student loan borrowers through the end of this year. Throughout the pandemic, the pause on student loan payments has been critical to helping borrowers and families cope with… Continue Reading
Chairman Scott Celebrates Success of the American Rescue Plan
03.11.22 WASHINGTON – Today, the House Committee on Education and Labor released a new video celebrating the success of the American Rescue Plan and the transformative relief it provided for students, workers, and families. The American Rescue Plan, which President Biden signed into law on March 11, 2021, secured a historic $1.9 trillion investment to help communities recover from the pandemic. This investment has been critical to reopening schools, putting vaccines in arms, and helping peopl… Continue Reading
Chairman Scott Statement on Senate Republicans Blocking Extension for School Meal Waivers
03.10.22 WASHINGTON - Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after Senate Republicans blocked an extension of school meal waivers in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 omnibus spending package. "At the beginning of the pandemic, Congress provided schools with the flexibility they needed to ensure they could serve hungry students. This relief allowed an additional 10 million students to access free school meals each day. While the country is on the road to recovery, schools an… Continue Reading
Chairman Scott Celebrates House Passage of Historic Government Funding Bill
03.09.22 WASHINGTON – Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the House passed the Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) omnibus spending package. “Today, the House passed a government funding package that makes historic investments in students, workers, and families. “I am particularly pleased that the omnibus takes key steps to address long-standing inequities in education. The package includes a $1 billion increase in fundin… Continue Reading
Scott, Adams, Hill, and HBCU Caucus Celebrate Passage of Resolution Condemning Bomb Threats
03.09.22 WASHINGTON - Today, Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA-03), Congresswoman Alma Adams (D-NC-12), Congressman French Hill (R-AR-02), and the Congressional Bipartisan HBCU Caucus celebrated the passage of H. Con. Res. 70, a resolution condemning threats of violence against historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and reaffirming support for HBCUs and their students. "Over the past few months, more than thirty of our nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities-including No… Continue Reading