Press Releases
Chairman Scott Statement on the Nomination of Jennifer Abruzzo for NLRB General Counsel
02.18.21 WASHINGTON - Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after President Biden nominated Jennifer Abruzzo to serve as General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). "President Biden's nomination of Jennifer Abruzzo as General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board is another important step toward protecting workers' rights to organize. As someone with more than two decades of experience at various levels of the NLRB, Abruzzo brings an unparal… Continue Reading
Bipartisan Group Reintroduce Bill to Strengthen Protections for Pregnant Workers
02.16.21 WASHINGTON - Today, a bipartisan group of representatives announced the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act - which establishes a pregnant worker's clear-cut right to reasonable workplace accommodations, provided they do not impose an undue burden on their employer. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act was reintroduced by Representatives Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), John Katko (R-NY), Lucy McBath (D-GA), Jamie Herrera-Beutler (R-WA), and Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA). "I first introduced the Pregnant Wor… Continue Reading
Chairman Scott Statement on Special Enrollment Period for Health Insurance Marketplaces
02.15.21 WASHINGTON - Education and Labor Committee Chairman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after the Biden-Harris Administration opened a three-month Special Enrollment Period for the Health Insurance Marketplaces: "Last month, President Biden and Vice President Harris took a long overdue step to expand access to affordable health care during the COVID-19 pandemic by establishing a Special Enrollment Period for the Affordable Care Act's Marketplaces. "Expanding access to health i… Continue Reading
Chairman Scott Statement on CDC’s School Reopening Guidance
02.12.21 WASHINGTON - Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the Centers on Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published new guidance on safely reopening schools. "The CDC's updated guidance on safely reopening schools makes a clear case for why Congress must swiftly enact President Biden's American Rescue Plan. Many schools across the country simply cannot afford to take the safety precautions that CDC recommends in order to protect students and school staff… Continue Reading
Chairman Scott Statement on the Nomination of Julie Su for Deputy Secretary of Labor
02.10.21 WASHINGTON - Committee on Education and Labor Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after President Biden nominated Julie Su to serve as the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Labor (DOL). "Julie Su will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Department of Labor. Throughout her distinguished career, she has stood up for vulnerable workers, championed labor rights, and improved the lives of workers and families across California. Her strong rec… Continue Reading
Committee Advances Major Piece of COVID-19 Relief Package
02.10.21 WASHINGTON - Today, Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the Education and Labor Committee's advanced its portion of the FY21 budget reconciliation package, which enacts President Biden's American Rescue Plan. "Our country is at a pivotal moment in the fight against COVID-19. Today, we sent a clear message to the American people that help is on the way. This legislation invests in safely reopening schools, raises wages and increases safety protections … Continue Reading
Chairman Scott Opening Statement at Markup for FY21 Budget Reconciliation
02.09.21 WASHINGTON - Today, Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) delivered the following opening statement at today's markup of the Education and Labor Committee provisions in the Fiscal Year 2021 budget reconciliation bill. "Last week, the House passed a budget resolution for Fiscal Year 2021, which instructed 12 House Committees to write a proposal that would provide $1.9 trillion in relief to Americans across the country. This process-called budget reconciliation-is an important tool that will… Continue Reading
Democratic Leaders Applaud Pension Protection Legislation in Latest COVID-19 Relief Package
02.09.21 WASHINGTON - Today, House Education and Labor Committee Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA), House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA), Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Chair Patty Murray (D-WA) applauded the inclusion of legislation to protect retirees' pensions in the COVID-19 relief package. "Among its many devastating consequences, COVID-19 has further jeopardized already struggling pensi… Continue Reading
Chairman Scott Statement on Passing of Rep. Ron Wright
02.08.21 WASHINGTON - Education and Labor Committee Chairman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement on the passing of Rep. Ron Wright (TX-06), a Member of the Education and Labor Committee: "The Education and Labor Committee mourns the tragic loss of Congressman Ron Wright. During his time on the Committee, Congressman Wright contributed to our work as a member of both the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections and Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, but he will be most … Continue Reading
Chairman Scott Statement Announces New Subcommittee and Vice Chairs
02.08.21 WASHINGTON - Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the Committee on Education and Labor formally organized for the 117th Congress. "The Education and Labor Committee oversees a wide range of issues impacting all Americans in every facet of life-from childcare and public education to worker protections and health care access, our duty is to build an America where everyone can succeed. Accordingly, the Committee's membership reflects a broad, diverse c… Continue Reading
Chairman Scott Releases Ed & Labor Budget Reconciliation Bill Text
02.08.21 WASHINGTON - Today, Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) released the Education and Labor Committee's portion of the FY21 budget reconciliation bill, which enacts President Biden's American Rescue Plan. Under the FY21 budget resolution passed by the House and Senate last week, the Committee was instructed to propose more than $300 billion in relief for students, educators, workers, and families. "More than a year after the COVID-19 case was confirmed in the U.S., we are still losing thousa… Continue Reading
Chairman Scott Reacts to New CBO Minimum Wage Estimate
02.08.21 WASHINGTON -Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) released the following statement in response to a new report from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) on the effect of gradually raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025. "The CBO's report strengthens the case for gradually raising the minimum wage through the COVID-19 rescue package. This nonpartisan report shows that increasing the minimum wage will act as a direct and targeted stimulus for struggling workers and their families. A… Continue Reading
Chairman Scott Praises Passage of the National Apprenticeship Act of 2021
02.05.21 WASHINGTON - Committee on Education and Labor Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after the House passed the National Apprenticeship Act of 2021, which invests $3.5 billion in our apprenticeship system, ensures consistency and quality across apprenticeships, and expands opportunities for diverse workers in emerging sectors. "Registered Apprenticeships are this nation's most successful federally funded workforce development initiative. Each year, hundreds of … Continue Reading
Chairman Scott Statement on January Jobs Report
02.05.21 WASHINGTON - Education and Labor Committee Chairman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the economy added 49,000 jobs in January with the unemployment rate at 6.3 percent. "Today's jobs report is further evidence that Congress must take immediate action to defeat the pandemic and provide substantial relief to the American people. After showing early signs of recovery, the economy is once again sputtering as the virus continues … Continue Reading
Top Democrats Introduce Bill to Protect Workers’ Right to Organize and Make our Economy Work for Everyone
02.04.21 WASHINGTON - Today, House and Senate Democrats introduced the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, comprehensive labor legislation to protect workers' right to stand together and bargain for fairer wages, better benefits, and safer workplaces. The House bill was introduced by House Committee on Education and Labor Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24), Congressman Andy Levin (MI-09), Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), and Congressman Brendan… Continue Reading
Chairman Scott Urges Yes Vote on FY21 Budget Resolution
02.03.21 WASHINGTON – Today, Chairman Scott delivered the following remarks during floor debate on H.Con.Res. 11, a budget resolution for Fiscal Year 2021. “Thank, Mr. Speaker. The COVID-19 pandemic is continuing to inflict widespread harm across our communities. In addition to the thousands of people who are dying every day from this virus, millions of workers remain unemployed, students are falling further behind, and an unprecedented number of American familie… Continue Reading
Scott, Nadler Introduce Legislation to Enforce Civil Rights in Education
02.02.21 WASHINGTON - Today, Committee on Education and Labor Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) and Committee on the Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler (NY-10) led House Democrats in introducing the Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act (EIEA), legislation to restore the right of students and parents to hold schools accountable for discrimination. The legislation, which passed the House last year, allows students and parents to once again bring disparate impact claims against schools and other federal… Continue Reading
Scott, Jones Introduce Legislation to Support School Desegregation, Fulfill Promise of Brown v. Board
02.02.21 WASHINGTON – Today, Committee on Education and Labor Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) and Congressman Mondaire Jones (NY-17) led House Democrats in introducing the Strength in Diversity Act, a bold proposal to help fulfill the promise of equity in education by supporting schools districts that are developing, implementing, or expanding voluntary school diversity initiatives. “Last year the House of Representatives made history by passing the first… Continue Reading
Democrats Introduce Legislation to Invest $15 Billion in Workforce Training as Pandemic Unemployment Crisis Continues
01.28.21 WASHINGTON - Today, House Committee on Education and Labor Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), incoming Senate HELP Committee Chair Patty Murray (D-WA), Congressman Andy Levin (MI-09), Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) introduced legislation to invest $15 billion in our nation's workforce training system, which will help support millions of workers who have lost their jobs or are under-employed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The … Continue Reading
Education Leaders Introduce Bills to Reopen and Rebuild America’s Schools, Save Education Jobs, and Recover Lost Time in the Classroom
01.28.21 WASHINGTON - Today, Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) joined Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01), Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-03), and Congressman Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (CNMI-at Large) to introduce a package of education bills to reopen and rebuild our schools, save educators' jobs, and help students recover lost time in the classroom. The Rebuild and Reopen America's Schools Act, introduced with Congressman Norcross, the Save Ed… Continue Reading