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Ranking Member Scott Opening Statement at Hearing on Antisemitism
07.15.25 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott delivered the following remarks at today’s full committee hearing entitled “Antisemitism in Higher Education: Examining the Role of Faculty, Funding, and Ideology.” “Thank you, our witnesses, for being with us today. “Let me begin by acknowledging the seriousness of today’s hearing topic. Combating antisemitism, like all forms of hatred and bigotry, must be a moral and civic priority. But I would be remiss if I did not point out that this … Continue Reading
House Democrats Demand Trump Administration Release $7 Billion in Illegally Withheld Education Funding
07.11.25 WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Lucy McBath (GA-06) led 150 House Democrats in pressuring the Trump Administration to release almost $7 billion in illegally withheld, Congressionally-appropriated federal funding meant for education related programs such as after school programs, teacher training, and adult education. In a letter released today and co-led by Representative Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Education and Workforce; Representative Suzanne B… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Statement on Trump Administration Taking Chainsaw to Social Safety Net
07.11.25 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement after the Departments of Education, Health and Human Services, and Labor announced plans to further prevent undocumented immigrants from accessing federal programs. “Undocumented immigrants are already prohibited from participating in many federal social safety net programs, such as SNAP benefits and Pell Grants. And when they are eligible, it is because th… Continue Reading
Scott Demands Briefing on DOL Alarming Deregulatory Agenda
07.07.25 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), Committee on Education and Workforce,sent a letter to Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer requesting a staff briefing on the Department of Labor’s (DOL) plans following revelations that the agency is moving forward with a sweeping deregulatory agenda. Amid the Department of Labor’s “aggressive deregulatory efforts,” Ranking Member Scott is concerned about proposals that appear to undermine core worker protections. According to the… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Statement on Trump Administration Withholding Nearly $7 Billion in Funding to Schools
07.01.25 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement after the Trump Administration notified schools it is effectively withholding nearly $7 billion in Congressionally appropriated federal funding. “With less than one day notice to grant recipients or to Congress, the Trump Administration inexplicably and unlawfully announced it is withholding billions of dollars in education funding from schools nationwide, i… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Statement on UVA President Resignation
06.27.25 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, issued the following statement after James E. Ryan, the President of the University of Virginia resigned. “The University of Virginia (UVa) has consistently been recognized as one of the nation’s premier public universities because of its commitment to academic excellence. However, today’s decision of UVa President James E. Ryan to resign because of the Trump Administration’s Department of… Continue Reading
ICYMI: HEWD Ranking Member Adams Delivers Opening Remarks at Joint Subcommittee Hearing on Tribal Education
06.24.25 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Alma Adams (NC-12) delivered the following opening statement at a joint hearing of the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development and the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations entitled, “Enhancing Educational Outcomes in Indian Country: Postsecondary Education at the Bureau of Indian Education.” “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would also like to thank Chairman Gosar and Ranking Member Dexter, as well as the witness, for being here today. “Last s… Continue Reading
NEW: Government Watchdog Agency Releases Report on Negative Economic Effects of State Abortion Bans
06.23.25 WASHINGTON - Ahead of the three-year anniversary of the United States Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a new report examining how restrictions on abortion and reproductive care can have negative economic effects for women. This report was requested by Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Since the… Continue Reading
Scott, DeLauro, Murray, Baldwin Call on ED to Immediately Cease Illegal Plan to Transfer CTE Program Responsibilities to DOL
06.18.25 WASHINGTON - Today, Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA-03), House Committee on Education and the Workforce, Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03), House Appropriations Committee and the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, Vice Chair Patty Murray (D-WA), Senate Appropriations Committee, and Ranking Member Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, sent aletter … Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Statement on GAO Ruling that Administration Illegally Withheld Funds from IMLS
06.16.25 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement after the Government Accountability Office (GAO) decision that the Trump Administration’s Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) violated the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 by withholding appropriated funds that were intended to support relevant services. “From rural towns to bustling cities, libraries and museums play a critical role in their comm… Continue Reading
Scott, Takano, & Bonamici, Lead Letter Demanding EEOC Chair Address Gender Identity Discrimination
06.13.25 WASHINGTON - In advance of the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Bostock v. Clayton Countywhere the Court held that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of gender identity, Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), Committee on Education and Workforce, Congressional Equality Caucus (CEC) Chair Rep. Mark Takano (CA-39), and CEC Vice Chair Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), led 70 members in sending a letter urging Andrea Lucas, Acting C… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Bonamici Opening Remarks at Subcommittee Hearing on Screentime in Schools
06.10.25 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) delivered the following opening statement at today’s Early Childhood and Secondary Education Subcommittee hearing entitled, “Screentime in Schools.” “Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you to the witnesses for being here today. We appreciate your time and your expertise. We all want students to grow up and learn in a safe and healthy environment where they’re protected from harm and equipped with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive in… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Delivers Opening Statement at Full Committee Hearing with DOL Secretary Chavez-DeRemer
06.05.25 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) delivered the following remarks at today’s full committee hearing entitled “Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Department of Labor.” “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. “Madam Secretary, it is always good to see a former colleague welcome back to the committee you served on. It was good to talk to you early this week, and I understand you’ve been in touch with every member of the committee, Democrat and Republican, and that obviously … Continue Reading
Congressional Democrats Demand ED Stop Stonewalling Inspector General
06.04.25 WASHINGTON - Following serious concerns raised by the Department of Education (ED) Office of Inspector General (OIG), Congressional Democrats are demanding ED stop stonewalling the OIG and allow the OIG access to information they are legally entitled to regarding the Administration’s effort to dismantle ED. The letter was sent by Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, Ranking Member Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Senate Committee on Health, Educat… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Delivers Opening Statement at Full Committee Hearing with ED Secretary McMahon
06.04.25 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott delivered the following remarks at today’s full committee hearing entitled “Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Department of Education.” “Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and good morning. “I want to thank Secretary McMahon for joining us today to discuss the Department’s priorities and the effect this budget will have on students, teachers, and families. “Secretary McMahon, as Secretary of Education, you took an oath to oversee the Dep… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Statement on Trump Effectively Closing All Job Corps Centers
05.29.25 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement after the Trump Administration ordered the effective closure of all Job Corps centers across the United States. “Once again, the Trump Administration is harming those most in need. The Department of Labor sent notices to all 99 Job Corps centers with which it directly contracts, stating they are going to ‘pause’ operations. Let’s be clear: these are not p… 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
House Democrats’ Litigation Task Force Applauds Successful Effort to Defend Education Department
05.22.25 WASHINGTION - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, House Assistant Minority Leader Joe Neguse (CO-02), Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (MD-08), House Committee on Judiciary, and Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), House Committee on Appropriations issued the following statement after a federal judge blocked the Trump Administration from dismantling the Department of Education. The Court also ordered the immediate rehiring of unlawfully terminat… Continue Reading
House Democrats’ Litigation Task Force Applauds Successful Effort to Defend Education Department
05.22.25 WASHINGTION - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, House Assistant Minority Leader Joe Neguse (CO-02), Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (MD-08), House Committee on Judiciary, and Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), House Committee on Appropriations issued the following statement after a federal judge blocked the Trump Administration from dismantling the Department of Education. The Court also ordered the immediate rehiring of unlawfully terminat… Continue Reading
ICYMI: Ranking Member Scott Hosts Second Forum with Civil Rights Leaders on How to Fight the Trump Administration’s Attacks on Americans
05.16.25 WASHINGTON - This week, Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) hosted a forum with civil rights leaders to discuss how they are fighting the Trump Administration’s systematic attacks on students, workers, and families. This follows weeks of reckless and illegal activity by the Trump Administration to strip students, workers, and families of their basic civil rights. Click here to watch the forum on YouTube. “Thank you for being here, and thank you for your dedication to the fight i… Continue Reading