Press Releases
Ranking Member Scott Opening Remarks at 119th Congress Full Committee Organizing Meeting
01.15.25 WASHINGTON -Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) delivered the following remarks at today’s full committee organizing meeting. “Thank you, Mr. Walberg, and congratulations on being selected as the Committee’s leader for the next two years. I would also like to congratulate the outgoing chair, Dr. Foxx, on her selection as chair of the Rules Committee. “It is a pleasure to welcome Members on both sides of the aisle to the Committee. I am particularly excited to see many new faces. On… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott and Colleagues Applaud OSHA’s Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Rule
01.15.25 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott, along with Congressman Raúl Grijalva (AZ-07), Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-28), and Congressman Greg Casar (TX-35) led 52 House Members in submitting a comment letter applauding the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s proposed rule to protect workers from occupational exposure to extreme heat. “As Members of Congress, we have been calling on OSHA for years to implement a national standard to… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Welcomes Democratic Committee Members for the 119th Congress
01.14.25 WASHINGTON - Today, the Committee on Education and Workforce appointed subcommittee ranking members, subcommittee member assignments, and a vice ranking member for the 119th Congress. Democratic Committee Members Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) Rep. Raúl Grijalva (AZ-07) Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02) Rep. Frederica Wilson (FL-24) Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) Rep. Mark Takano (CA-39) Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12) Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) Rep. Luc… Continue Reading
Congresswoman Bonamici Leads Opposition to Republican’s “Child Predator Empower Act”
01.14.25 WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) spoke on the House floor in opposition to H.R. 28, the Republican’s “Child Predator Empowerment Act.” This bill would not make school sports more fair or safe by banning transgender women and girls—as young as kindergarten—from participating on school sports teams with their friends. Moreover, the bill would endanger women and girls by requiring girls to “prove their gender.” Watch Congresswoman Bonamici’s floor remarks on YouTube… Continue Reading
NEW REPORT: Pandemic-era COBRA Subsidies Provided Critical Health Coverage Amidst Historic Job Losses
01.13.25 WASHINGTON - Today, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a new report detailing how the swift implementation of pandemic-era COBRA subsidies by the Biden-Harris Administration offered crucial relief to workers and their families. The report reveals that these subsidies slashed health insurance premiums by $1.2 billion, providing a lifeline to workers across more than 30,000 businesses in industries such as manufacturing, health care, construction, entertainment, and retail. Four … Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Statement on December Jobs Report
01.10.25 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after theBureau of Labor Statistics announced that the economy added 256,000 jobs in December, and the unemployment rate slightly ticked down to 4.1 percent from 4.2 percent. Over the past four years, the Biden-Harris Administration has ushered in historic job growth and steadily grown the economy. Since President Biden took office, the economy has added 16.6 million jobs. More jobs in four years than an… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Statement on ILA and USMX Tentative Agreement
01.09.25 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement after the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) reached a tentative six-year agreement. “The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) six-year tentative agreement is evidence that when workers exercise their right to form a union, they can bargain for… Continue Reading
President Biden Signs Bipartisan Bill to Protect Students and Stop Hazing
12.25.24 WASHINGTON - Yesterday, President Biden signed H.R. 5646, the bipartisan Stop Campus Hazing Act, a critical measure aimed at combating hazing and enhancing student safety across college campuses nationwide. “Since the year 2000, there have been more than 100 hazing-related deaths on college campuses. Fortunately, the Stop Campus Hazing Act aims to prevent students from dangerous hazing on college campuses," said Ranking Member Scott. “By improving reporting and mandating prevention programs, th… Continue Reading
Courtney, DeSaulnier, Sarbanes Introduce Legislation to Institute Major Reforms to Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
12.18.24 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT), a senior member of the Education and the Workforce Committee, Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA), Ranking Member of the Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee, and Rep. John Sarbanes (D-MD), introduced new legislation to institute major reforms to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In 2007, Rep. Sarbanes authored, and President George W. Bush enacted, the law creating PSLF to attract more Americans to careers li… Continue Reading
Democratic Colleagues Re-Elect Ranking Member Scott to Lead the Education and the Workforce Committee in the 119th Congress
12.18.24 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the House Democratic Caucus elected him to serve as the Ranking Member of the Committee on Education and the Workforce in the 119th Congress. “During my tenure in Congress, I have always fought to advance policies that protect workers' rights, ensure access to high-quality education, and expand health care for all Americans. Next Congress, my fight will be the same. Whenever possible, I will work… Continue Reading
Scott, Foxx Praise Inclusion of ‘A Stronger Workforce for America Act’ in the House’s Continuing Resolution
12.17.24 WASHINGTON - Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA) and Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) released the following statements regarding the inclusion of the bipartisan A Stronger Workforce for America Act within the House’s continuing resolution: “Americans need a workforce development system that works for them and their families,” said Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott. “I am pleased that the House Continuing Resolution (CR) includes bipart… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Leads House Passage of Holocaust Education Bill
12.17.24 WASHINGTON - Today, Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott delivered the following floor remarks in support of S. 3448, the Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023. This bill reauthorizes the bipartisan Never Again Education Act through 2030 and directs the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to provide educators across the country with resources and training to teach important lessons pertaining to the Holocaust. Watch Ranking Member Scott’s floor remarks on YouTube. “Thank… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Supports Bill Empowering Tribal College Presidents
12.17.24 WASHINGTON - Today, Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) delivered the following remarks during the House floor debate of S.5355, the National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE) Improvement Act. This bill would ensure that a president of a Tribal Colleges and University (TCU) is on the National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE). The bill strengthens TCU representation in federal policy discussions and supports the unique needs of Native American students and commun… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Speaks in Support of Jenna Quinn Law
12.17.24 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) delivered the following remarks during the House debate of S. 1147, the Jenna Quinn Law, which will allow the Department of Health and Human Services to provide grants for evidence-informed child sexual abuse awareness and prevention programs. “Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I yield myself such time as I may consume. “I rise in support of S. 1147, the Jenna Quinn Law. “The Jenna Quinn Law only considers one small part of the much broader C… Continue Reading
Senate Passes Bipartisan McBath Bill to Stop Hazing on College Campuses
12.12.24 Washington, D.C. — Representative Lucy McBath (D-GA) is joined by Representative Jeff Duncan (R-SC), Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA), Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), and Representative Glen “GT” Thompson (R-PA), in celebrating the Senate passage of H.R. 5646, the bipartisan Stop Campus Hazing Act, which combats hazing and dangerous practices towards students on college campuses. “I kn… Continue Reading
Scott Applauds Biden-Harris Administration for Caring for Miners and their Families
12.11.24 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the Department of Labor finalized a rule that would make reforms to the Black Lung benefits program to ensure that coal operators honor their responsibility to fund the workers’ compensation benefits miners and their survivors are entitled to receive. “Congress established the Black Lung Benefits Act to provide compensation and medical coverage for coal miners who develop black lung disease. And … Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Applauds Signing of FAFSA Deadline Act into Law
12.11.24 WASHINGTON - Today, President Biden signed the FAFSA Deadline Act, H.R. 8932, into law, a critical step forward in improving access to federal student aid for millions of students and families. The bill, supported by Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby Scott” (D-VA), mandates that the U.S. Department of Education release the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form by October 1st each year, beginning in 2025, ensuring students can access the financial support they need in a timely mann… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Statement on November Jobs Report
12.06.24 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the economy added 227,000 jobs in November and the unemployment rate ticked up slightly from 4.1 to 4.2 percent. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, the economy has grown steadily, adding 16.4 million jobs since President Biden took office. To date, President Biden is the first President on record without a month of job loss in the seasonally adjuste… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Speaks On Crucial Communism Teaching Act
12.06.24 WASHINGTON - Today, Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby Scott” delivered the following floor remarks in opposition to H.R. 5349, the "Crucial Communism Teaching Act." This bill would provide the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation with resources to create a curriculum aimed at teaching high school students about the detrimental effects of communism, totalitarianism, and similar ideologies. Ranking Member Scott expressed concerns that the bill oversimplifies these complex issues and lacks histor… Continue Reading
Ranking Member Scott Applauds Biden-Harris Administration for Protecting Americans with Disabilities from Wage Discrimination
12.03.24 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule aimed at phasing out the issuing of certificates under 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, which allows unscrupulous employers to pay workers with disabilities significantly less than the federal minimum wage. This action serves as another example of the Biden-Harris Administration’s prioritizing workers and their families. “Today, the Biden… Continue Reading