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.
COMMITTEE
Welcome
As the Ranking Republican Member on the House Committee on Education and Labor, I welcome you to our website. I hope the information on these pages gives you a clearer idea of the critical role our panel plays in the development of federal education and workforce policy.
The 21st century brings new realities of global competition in an information rich, high-tech economy. We need an education system and workforce policies that reflect those new realities.
That is why Committee Republicans are committed to developing education policy that helps states and localities develop high academic standards. That is also why we want to streamline our workforce training policies and modify our 20th century labor regulations to fit the needs of 21st century workers.
The Education and Labor Committee oversees education and workforce programs that affect hundreds of millions of Americans, from school teachers and small-business owners to students and retirees. In a changing economy increasingly driven by technology, competition, and knowledge, Committee Republicans will work during the 111th Congress to build on vital reforms we set in motion during the past decade — pressing for constant improvement in education; modernization of outdated federal rules that stifle freedom and innovation; and secure access to health care, retirement security, and training for American workers.
In short, we'll work toward even more fiscally responsible reforms for students, workers, and retirees.
Committee Republicans will always be willing to reach across party lines to help forge agreement on the important issues facing us. At the same time, we'll continue to work with state and local officials and the general public to make positive reforms for Americans from grade school to the golden years.
Together, I know that we can get the job done.
Rep. Howard P. "Buck" McKeon
Ranking Republican Member
