From providing school meals to making infant formula accessible, USDA helps feed millions of hungry children. That is why @bobbyscott.house.gov and @repbonamici.bsky.social are sounding the alarm that the Trump Administration is putting these programs at risk. Read more here ⤵️

Today, I had the opportunity to speak with Teamsters Local 822 workers and hear about the issues they are facing at work.   When workers have an opportunity to organize and form a union, they can bargain for higher pay, better benefits, and safer workplaces. #1u

We can’t support students if we stop tracking what’s happening in schools — from teacher shortages to student outcomes. The Trump Administration’s cuts to the Education Department's research arm are weakening our ability to help schools support students.

Across this country, more than 100 million workers wake up every day not knowing whether they can afford to care for themselves or a loved one without risking their paycheck or their job. Congress must finally pass the FAMILY Act to establish a national paid leave program.

Right now, Americans are struggling in an economy that isn't working for them. Instead of addressing real issues, Committee Republicans are marking up bills that put culture wars in classrooms and roll back worker protections. Democrats are fighting back. www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_KS...

The discharge petition for my Faster Labor Contracts Act just hit 218 signatures, guaranteeing that it will be voted on in the House! For too long, companies have used bad-faith stall tactics to deprive American workers from getting the contracts they deserve.

Workers across Virginia finally have access to paid sick leave and will not have to choose between their health and making ends meet.   This is not only a major win for workers and their families, but also for businesses that depend on healthy employees. virginiamercury.com/2026/05/12/v...

Combatting hate is a moral imperative. Unequal treatment leads to unequal outcomes, especially in health care. Democrats remain committed to pursuing real solutions to expand access to affordable, high quality care. 🔗: youtube.com/live/2bS06x1...

The RISE rule eliminates affordable repayment options for millions of borrowers and will limit students' opportunities. I led a letter with nearly 90 colleagues opposing it,  and I'll fight in Congress to repeal it. democrats-edworkforce.house.gov/media/press-...

The Workforce Pell final rule could expand access to short-term workforce training, helping Americans gain in-demand skills, and access greater economic opportunity.   Strong oversight and accountability will be critical to ensure high-quality programs.  www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/educ...

Students shouldn't have to learn in schools that are falling apart. But Democrats have a plan to fix them. The Rebuild America's Schools Act invests in our nation’s physical and digital infrastructure to make schools safe and accessible for all students. www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia...

RM @bobbyscott.house.gov is sounding the alarm over HHS's refusal to cooperate with an investigation into DOGE's access to sensitive data. HHS claims it won't cooperate due to 'potential discrepancies' between what it shared in litigation vs. what it shares with the investigation.

72 years later, the promise of Brown v. Board of Education remains unfinished. We still have work to do to fully integrate schools and achieve equity in education. youtu.be/_7ht3XP0OMg

@edsecmcmahon.govpeeps.us's job isn’t to say all children "should be" treated equally. Her job is to make sure they actually are. Right now, reality says otherwise. And so did her response. ⬇️

I grilled Sec. Linda McMahon on the Department of Education's new rule that excludes nursing from a list of "professional" degrees.

Today I demanded answers from Education Secretary McMahon about the ten so-called interagency agreements she made to transfer the administration of critical education programs to other federal agencies.

After months of ICE raids in schools, students and families need real support to deal with the trauma it has created. Ranking Member @bobbyscott.house.gov asked Secretary McMahon what the Department of Education is doing to address this mental health crisis. The answer is nothing.

WATCH LIVE: ED Secretary McMahon testifies before the House Committee on Education and Workforce. Under her leadership, she has dismantled ED at the expense of students and families. Today, Committee Democrats will defend the future of public education. 🔗: www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4kw...

The Trump Administration's reported plan to eliminate the Office of English Language Acquisition threatens support for 5.3 million students across the country. All children have a right to an equitable education—no matter what language they speak at home. www.edweek.org/policy-polit...

"Leading indicators" suit large firms with safety teams—but most employers can't use them effectively, and they risk shifting blame onto workers for hazards they never created. We need publicly funded, open-source NIOSH research to validate these findings. 🔗 youtube.com/live/y7zr3Km...

Yeah…we know.

The FAFSA Simplification Act was an important first step to expand access to Pell Grants for students and families. Congress should continue this work and do more to make college more affordable. www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-t...

Child care workers are already earning poverty wages. And now, the Trump administration is rolling back a rule that would've raised Head Start teacher pay. This doesn't just cut workers' wages. It cuts stability for the families who need it most. www.americanprogress.org/article/5-th...

Mass layoffs and other efforts to illegally dismantle the Education Department have critically undermined FSA's ability to support students. @bobbyscott.house.gov and @adams.house.gov are demanding FSA leadership testify on how it will implement the 'Big, Ugly Bill' and meet borrowers' needs.

When President Trump returned to office, he promised to lower prices on day one. Instead, he prioritized tax breaks for the wealthy while working families are forced to scrape by. The results speak for themselves.

This #TeacherAppreciationWeek, we celebrate America's educators for the vital role they play in shaping our future. Committee Democrats are committed to fighting for safe schools and fair pay for our teachers.

On May Day, we honor workers' power to stand together. From the 8-hour workday to paid leave, progress comes from collective action. Congress must pass the PRO Act to ensure all workers can join a union and fight for higher pay, better benefits and safer working conditions. #1u

This #AAPIHeritageMonth, the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander community shows what it means to lead with purpose. Ranking Members @BobbyScott and @RepMarkTakano  are in the fight every day — for students, workers, and families. 🌺

For too long, working families have been forced to go without pay to care for themselves or for a family member.   Virginia is taking a historic step to support families and make life more affordable. www.wavy.com/news/virgini...

Misclassifying workers as contractors robs them of wages, benefits, & protections. ICYMI: Ranking Member @bobbyscott.house.gov & @repilhan.bsky.social warn the Labor Dept. that its proposed rule would let bad businesses cut corners at workers' expense. democrats-edworkforce.house.gov/media/press-...

The Education Department's final student loan rule caps graduate borrowing, removes key pathways that help students afford advanced degrees, and makes. student loans harder to repay.
  Borrowers need relief— not higher costs, fewer protections, and more confusion.

HAPPENING NOW: Ranking Member @bobbyscott.house.gov is hosting an event on the impact of the Trump economy on workers. Hear from economic experts on how Republican policies are affecting wages, job opportunities, and the cost of living. www.youtube.com/live/l2GCzuv...

Students are entitled to the full protection of their First Amendment rights and their rights under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. 📺 Democrats affirm these rights are not mutually exclusive, nor are they privileges to be conditionally granted. 🔗: www.youtube.com/live/X-kY_7u...

According to the AFL-CIO's latest report, roughly 380 workers die every day in America due to unsafe working conditions. This Workers Memorial Day, we honor and remember those who have lost their lives on the job, and recommit to preventing these tragedies.

Too often, students’ access to gifted programs and advanced coursework is limited by resource constraints, a lack of accommodations, and bias. 📺Committee Democrats argue that widening the doorway to excellence is not the same as lowering the ceiling. 🔗 www.youtube.com/live/TOoqpi8...

This week, during National Apprenticeship Week, we recommit to expanding high-quality, accessible opportunities. Investing in registered apprenticeships means investing in a stronger, more inclusive workforce for the future.

Regardless of her resignation, @bobbyscott.house.gov is pressing the DOL Inspector General to complete the investigation into alleged misconduct by Chavez-DeRemer. He also reminded the Acting DOL Secretary that the DOL must preserve all records, as required by law. abcnews.com/Politics/dem...

The Labor Department is proposing to take away protections workers have depended on for decades. Worse, it lets the real decision-makers off the hook, while making it harder for workers to stand up for themselves when they’re underpaid or mistreated.

Americans are struggling to make ends meet in Trump's economy— some are even forced to skip Rx drugs or take on debt just to get care. 📺Focusing only on PBMs misses the root cause of the problem. Democrats stand up to Big Pharma for price-gouging. 🔗: www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1bc...

Unemployment is ⬆️ Job creation is ⬇️ Now, more than ever, workers need Congress to invest in workforce development. 📺Today, instead of moving our bipartisan bill, Republicans are advancing a partisan bill to dismantle the Education Department. 🔗 : www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Cit...

Since taking charge of the Department of Health and Human Services, Secretary Kennedy has recklessly undermined confidence in vaccines and public health institutions, and Americans are paying the price. abcnews.com/Health/rfk-j...

Trump claims he made a bunch of deals with Big Pharma to lower drug prices. Now he is asking Congress to codify these deals. There is only one problem. They refuse to tell Congress exactly what is in these deals. Democrats are not going to rubber stamp Trump's shady drug deals.

Secretary Kennedy, this you?

Hayes: Mr. Secretary since you were sworn in & now have full visibility of the harm of gun violence to children, has your position changed? Do you believe firearm violence is a public health crisis? RFK Jr: “I believe it’s a public health crisis” Now use your role at HHS to do something about it.

RFK Jr. is a disaster for the health of Americans.

RFK Jr. has met with tons of CEOs and billionaires — even Kid Rock. But he's the Secretary of Health. So I asked him if he's met with a single one of the 15 million people he and Trump are kicking off their health care. Sounds like he hasn’t. youtu.be/v3-g-NfyLEk

RFK would rather use taxpayer dollars to make vanity videos than invest in our nation's children. I demanded answers from him during today's @democrats-edworkforce.house.gov hearing.

Anti-science. Anti-vaccine. Anti-Health. RFK is dangerous for our nation’s children and most vulnerable. He should resign and let someone with real qualifications take his place.

I just left a @democrats-edworkforce.house.gov hearing with HHS Secretary Kennedy, where I pressed him on the Trump administration's changes to mental health and addiction parity rules. Here's my thoughts: