WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-CA), the chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee and chief House sponsor of the legislation, issued the following statement today after President Obama signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act into law.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives took a vital first step toward jumpstarting the economy today by approving a comprehensive economic recovery package that will create and save up to four million new jobs and strengthen America’s long-term economy.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of legislation to jumpstart and rebuild the American economy, the U.S. House of Representatives today passed significant increases in college aid that will benefit millions of students and families.
WASHINGTON – As part of legislation to rescue the American economy, the U.S. House of Representatives today approved measures to expand access to affordable health care coverage for workers who lose their jobs as a result of the recession by a vote of 244 to 188. The Congressional Budget Office and Joint Committee on Taxation estimate that the package would help 8.2 million people keep health care coverage for themselves and their families.
WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives gave final approval today to reverse a Supreme Court ruling that has made it more difficult for Americans to pursue pay discrimination claims. The bill now goes to President Obama and will likely be the first major piece of legislation he signs into law.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-CA), the chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, today asked the U.S. Government Accountability Office to further investigate recent reports of seclusion and restraint of children in public and private schools across the country. Miller’s committee plans to hold a hearing on these practices in the coming months.
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-CA), the chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee and chief House sponsor of the legislation, issued the following statement today after the Senate passed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act by a 61 to 36 vote.
The House passed the bill by a 247 to 171 vote on January 9. The
legislation is on track to be one of the first bills sent to President
Obama’s desk.
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-CA), the Chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, today announced the members and subcommittee chairs for the committee in the 111th Congress. Miller also welcomed the new members who will be joining the committee. The Committee held its official organizing meeting this evening; the committee was also officially approved by the House of Representatives today.
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-CA), the chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, and Rep. Rob Andrews (D-NJ), issued the following statement on final regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Labor today that may undermine retirement savings plans of millions of Americans. It will allow financial services firms to offer potentially conflicted investment advice on workers’ retirement accounts.
