Today's news that 1 in 50 school kids has autism is sobering. These children and their hardworking parents are overcoming challenges on a daily basis, and in Congress we must prioritize policies that will assist them.

For example, this year House Republicans will renew our focus on school choice, which allows parents with autistic children to find the best school that suits their needs. This is critically important. We will also address prioritizing medical research funding, so that we can continue to study the cause and treatment of disorders such as autism.

Working with parents and organizations like Autism Society and Autism Speaks, I know we can take positive steps forward. On April 2, World Autism Day, we will have an opportunity to reflect on these issues, and the children they affect. 

Following the weekly meeting of the House Republican Conference, Majority Leader Eric Cantor made a statement in support of the House Republican #BalancedBudget.

Nearly twenty million Americans are unemployed or underemployed, many others are hoping to change careers, and countless businesses are looking for employees and having trouble finding individuals with the skills they need.

Today, the House passed the SKILLS Act in a 215-202 vote. The SKILLS Act will modernize and reform our federal workforce development programs and help make life work for more people.

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A balanced budget brings a growing economy, more jobs and better opportunities for all Americans.

Today, House Republicans proposed a bold, responsible budget that does just that. House Majority Leader Eric Cantor released the following statement in support of the House GOP’s fiscal year 2014 budget resolution:

“Today, House Republicans put forward a responsible plan to balance the budget and expand economic opportunity for all Americans. The budget by Chairman Paul Ryan and the House Budget Committee promises to increase economic growth and job creation through bringing down all tax rates and increasing the share of after tax wages families will have available to spend, save or invest. Additionally, this budget targets wasteful government spending and strengthens our entitlement programs so they will be there for future generations. This serious plan reflects our vision of how to revive the economy and make life work for more families.

On Friday, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor visited St. Mary’s Academy in New Orleans, Louisiana and participated in an education roundtable with local education leaders and families. During his visit, Leader Cantor highlighted Governor Jindal’s education reforms and focused on federal education policies and their impact on our students.

Here’s are some highlights from Leader Cantor’s visit and discussion on education: