House Committee On Education and the Workforce
Committee Background
| Year Established |
1867 |
| Key Issues |
Matters relating to higher and lower education, workforce development and protections, employment, labor, and pensions |
| Jurisdiction |
Elementary and secondary education; school choice; special education; teacher quality and training; higher education programs; preschool and Head Start education; school lunch and child nutrition; anti-poverty programs; pension and retirement security; health care access; employee benefits; job training; worker health and safety; workers’ compensation |
| Major Legislation |
Fair Labor Standards Act |
Committee Leadership
Chair Virginia Foxx (R - NC)
Chair
Ranking Mem. Bobby Scott (D - VA)
Ranking Member