House Committee on Education and Labor
U.S. House of Representatives
Republicans
Rep. Howard P. “Buck†McKeon
Ranking Member
Fiscally responsible reforms for students, workers and retirees.
Labor Issues
Jobs & Job Training
Worker training and education programs are critical to putting Americans back to work and creating jobs. Particularly in an uncertain economy, Republicans are committed to a dynamic, results-oriented job training system that will meet workers' needs and help local communities respond to changing labor market conditions.
In 1998, Committee Republicans crafted the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) to give job seekers access to job training services, counseling, and labor market information to help them get back on their feet. Although the legislation - and the One-Stop Centers it created to streamline job training - have been a success, Republicans recognize that more work is needed.
In the 111th Congress, Republicans will continue pressing for legislation to strengthen and improve America’s job training system even further so states and communities can give workers the training they need to find good jobs.
Press Releases
McKeon Statement on Labor Committee’s Hearing on Colombian Workers’ Rights (February 12, 2009)
McKeon Statement on January Job Losses (February 6, 2009)
Democrats Lock Down House Floor, Send Trial Lawyer Giveaway to President Without Serious Debate (January 27, 2009)
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Member Views
McKeon op-ed at FlashReport.org: Economic Recovery Depends on Energy Solutions (May 30, 2008)
McKeon op-ed on TCSDaily.com: Regulation, Litigation, and Taxation (December 18, 2007)
Fact Sheets
MYTH vs. FACT: The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act (January 5, 2009)
The Paycheck Fairness Act: A Payday for Trial Lawyers (January 5, 2009)
The Paycheck Fairness Act (H.R. 1338) (July 31, 2008)
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Dear Colleagues
Department of Labor Briefing on Workforce Investment Opportunities under the Recovery Act (April 29, 2009)
Wall Street Journal Says, "the losers would be current and future employees" (January 9, 2009)
Broad Coalition Opposes Trial Lawyer Giveaway (January 8, 2009)
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Left Turns
Card Check Controversy: Even Democrats are Split (December 19, 2008)
Another Day, Another Blocked Energy Vote (July 24, 2008)
Does ANYONE Outside the Beltway Support the Undemocratic Card Check Bill??? (March 1, 2007)
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Floor Statements
McKeon Statement: Consideration of S. 181, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 (January 27, 2009)
McKeon Statement: Consideration of H.R. 11, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act (January 9, 2009)
McKeon Statement: Consideration of H.R. 12, the Paycheck Fairness Act (January 9, 2009)
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Committee Statements
Price Statement: "Green Jobs and Their Role In Our Economic Recovery" (March 31, 2009)
McKeon Statement: “Building on Economic Recovery Package: Creating and Preserving Jobs in America” (October 24, 2008)
Wilson Statement: Subcommittee Hearing on “The Growing Income Gap in the American Middle Class” (July 31, 2008)
