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Scott Statement on October Jobs Report
11.04.22 WASHINGTON - Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the economy added 261,000 jobs in October and the unemployment rate rose to 3.7 percent. “Today’s jobs report demonstrates that the Biden-Harris Administration’s economic agenda is producing a record number of jobs. President Biden has added more jobs in his first 22 months in office than any previous Administration in the same amount of time and, important… Continue Reading
Chairman Scott Statement on September Jobs Report
10.07.22 WASHINGTON - Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after theBureau of Labor Statistics announced that the economy added 263,000 jobs in September and the unemployment rate edged down to 3.5 percent. “Today’s jobs report shows that Democrats’ economic agenda is meeting the needs of students, workers, and families. Since President Biden took office, the economy has added, on average, 500,000 jobs each month. Let’s contrast this to the Trump Administration. Thr… Continue Reading
Chairman Scott Applauds Biden Administration for Ending Wasteful Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Program
09.23.22 WASHINGTON - Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule to rescind the Trump-era Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Program. “I applaud the Department of Labor for ending the previous Administration’s Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Program (IRAP), a wasteful scheme to divert funding away from the proven Registered Apprenticeship system. “IRAPs discarded key features responsible for the success of our R… Continue Reading
Chairman Scott Statement on August Jobs Report
09.02.22 WASHINGTON - Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the economy added 315,000 jobs in August and the unemployment rate rose to 3.7 percent. “Today’s jobs report shows that the economy is continuing to exceed pre-pandemic job levels and returning to a steady and stable position. Just over 9.7 million jobs have been created since January 2021, exceeding the pre-pandemic highwater mark by 240,000 jobs. “Thanks … Continue Reading
Scott Announces Support for Inflation Reduction Act
08.10.22 NEWPORT NEWS, VA - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), Chairman of the House Committee on Education and Labor, issued the following statement announcing his support for the Inflation Reduction Act: “The Inflation Reduction Act delivers key components of President Biden and Congressional Democrats’ agenda to invest in jobs and the economy while lowering costs for working families. This legislation will lower the cost of health care, prescription drugs, and energy for millions of American families.… Continue Reading
Chairman Scott Statement on July Jobs Report
08.05.22 WASHINGTON - Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the economy added 528,000 jobs in July and the unemployment rate edged down to 3.5 percent. “Today’s jobs report shows a strong labor market—a sign that our economy is growing, and Americans are finding work in rewarding careers. “The recovery of our labor market did not happen by accident. It is a direct result of the investments by the Biden-Harris Admi… Continue Reading
Scott Celebrates $11 Million in New Funding for Hampton Roads Job Training, Reaffirms Commitment to Delivering Sustained Workforce Funding
08.03.22 NEWPORT NEWS - Today, Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), Chair of the House Education and Labor Committee, announced $11 million in new federal funding for the Hampton Roads Workforce Council along with Kevin Gallagher, Senior Advisor to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, during a tour of the Virginia Career Works Hampton Center. During the tour, Congressman Scott and Mr. Gallagher met with career coaches, job seekers, and employers to discuss how this funding—made possible by the American … 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 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
Chairman Scott Statement on April Jobs Report
05.06.22 WASHINGTON - Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the economy added 428,000 jobs in April and the unemployment rate remained the same at 3.6 percent. "Today's jobs report reflects another outstanding month of job growth and economic recovery. Under President Biden's economic agenda and the investments Congress made through the American Rescue Plan, our economy has added 8.3 million jobs and the unemploymen… Continue Reading
Chairman Scott, Secretary Walsh Visited Local Community College, Apprentice School to Discuss Workforce Development Programs
05.02.22 WASHINGTON – Today, Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott and U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh visited Thomas Nelson Community College and The Apprentice School and hosted a roundtable with students, higher education professionals, and local business leaders to discuss the importance of workforce development programs. Workforce development programs—like Registered Apprenticeships—are essential to ensuring workers can access better-paying jobs and busi… 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
Chairman Scott Remarks at Rules Committee Meeting on Build Back Better Act
10.28.21 WASHINGTON – Education and Labor Committee Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) delivered the following remarks at today’s Rules Committee meeting on the Build Back Better Act. “Thank you, Chairman McGovern and Ranking Member Cole. I’m pleased to speak in support of the Education and Labor Committee’s section of the Build Back Better Act. “Over the past few months, Congressional Democrats and the White House have held a … Continue Reading
House and Senate Democrats, Biden Administration Leaders Stress Importance of Workforce Investments to Build Back Better
07.22.21 WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA), Chair of the House Education and Labor Committee, hosted a remote press conference with Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh, Education Department Deputy Secretary Cindy Marten, Senator Amy Klobuchar, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici and other guests to highlight the importance of investing in workforce development. The unemployment crisis spurred by COVID-19 demonstrated the need for increased training and career navigation services to en… Continue Reading
Labor Leaders Introduce Bill to Strengthen Opportunity for Disconnected Youth
07.08.21 WASHINGTON – Tomorrow, Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), will introduce the Opening Doors for Youth Act (ODYA) (H.R. 4403)— legislation to address the challenges facing youth who lose connection from both school and work. The bill is also sponsored by Chairwoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24), Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Investment, Congressman Mondaire Jones (NY-17), and Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04). … Continue Reading
Chairman Scott Statement on June Jobs Report
07.02.21 WASHINGTON - Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the economy added 850,000 jobs in June with the unemployment rate at 5.9 percent. "Today's jobs report is further proof that the Biden-Harris economic agenda is delivering results for the American people. Since President Biden took office, the economy has created more than 3 million jobs and consumer confidence has soared to its highest rate in 21 years. … Continue Reading
Chairman Scott Statement on May Jobs Report
06.04.21 WASHINGTON - Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the economy added 559,000 jobs in May with the unemployment rate at 5.8 percent. "Today's job report shows that the Biden-Harris economic plan is working and, if fully implemented, will produce a strong, shared recovery that benefits all Americans. The American Rescue Plan provided immediate relief to students, workers, families, and businesses and delivere… Continue Reading
Secretary Walsh, House and Senate Democratic Leaders Stress Importance of Child Care Proposal in American Families Plan
05.20.21 WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA), Chair of the House Education and Labor Committee, and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, were joined by U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Marty Walsh at a press event to highlight the urgent need for Congress to enact the child care proposal in the American Families Plan. The event - which also featured Democratic Women's Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Lois Frankel (D-F… Continue Reading
Chairman Scott Statement on April Jobs Report
05.07.21 WASHINGTON - Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the economy added 266,000 jobs in April with the unemployment rate at 6.1 percent. "Today's job report is evidence that the greatest risk to a strong recovery is not that we do too much, but that we do too little to support the U.S. economy. The American Rescue Plan and the Biden administration's aggressive, science-based fight against COVID-19 has brought… Continue Reading
Chairman Scott Statement on March Jobs Report
04.02.21 WASHINGTON - Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the economy added 916,000 jobs in March with the unemployment rate at 6.0 percent. "Today's job report shows that the American economy is rebounding but still has a long way to go to fully address the impact of COVID-19. With the leadership of President Biden and Congressional Democrats, the American Rescue Plan Act is accelerating the recovery by providing … Continue Reading