The Heroes Act
Last week, the House passed the #HeroesAct, which delivers immediate and substantial support to communities fighting #COVID19. Now, the American people are waiting on Senate Republicans to help us deliver critical relief to individuals and their families.
The Heroes Act
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Every day, the financial and human cost of #COVID19 continues to rise. The #HeroesAct reflects the sense of urgency that this crisis demands.
- Congressman Bobby Scott
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Our workers are getting sick and dying from #COVID19, but the Trump administration is still refusing to issue an emergency workplace safety standard to protect them.
Listen to Congressman Bobby Scott discuss the consequences of OSHA’s inaction. #WhereisOSHA
Without more emergency relief, hundreds of thousands of teachers and school staff will be laid-off in the months ahead. We must honor #TeacherAppreciationWeek by giving schools and states the resources they need to avert devastating cuts to public education.
“The Department of Labor, headed by Eugene Scalia…has chosen to not enforce any requirements in the meat industry to protect workers.”
-Debbie Berkowitz, a former OSHA policy advisor, explains the deadly consequences of the U.S. Department of Labor’s failure to protect workers.
Many workers don’t have the luxury of staying home. Without strong workplace protections, thousands of people will continue to get sick.
But three months into this crisis, the Trump administration still refuses to establish emergency workplace safety standards.
Workers are getting sick and dying from #COVID19. The Trump administration has the power to establish emergency safety standards for workers.
But despite thousands of workers suffering preventable infections, the Labor Department is still refusing to take action.
The #COVID19 pandemic is putting an enormous strain on students and schools. The #CARESAct provided immediate and substantial relief, but it is only the first step in making sure students receive the support they need and the education they deserve.
An unprecedented public health emergency demands an unprecedented and comprehensive response.
Listen to Congressman Bobby Scott explain what Congress is doing to provide relief to workers, students, and their families during the #COVID19 crisis.
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Congressman Bobby Scott says the Trump administration must use its authority to protect the safety of all essential workers during the #COVID19 pandemic.
The need to protect essential workers
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Chairman @BobbyScoot says the Trump administration must use its authority to protect the safety of all essential workers during the #COVID19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Response
Listen to Congressman Bobby Scott breakdown the steps Congress has taken to support students, workers, and their families amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Supporting Communities During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Congressman Bobby Scottt talks to WHRO Public Media's Cathy Lewis about how the CARES Act, which was signed into law last week, will provide students, workers, and businesses critical relief during the #COVID19 pandemic.
Chairman Bobby Scott Addresses the Coronavirus
Congress has taken important steps to help students, schools, families, and workers in response to the #COVID19 crisis, but there’s no question that communities across the country will need more support in the weeks ahead.
The need for OSHA regulations
The Trump administration can issue an emergency standard TODAY that would help protect frontline health care workers, first responders, and other essential workers from #COVID19.
‪If they won’t take action, Congress must act to pass legislation to protect workers.
The CARES Act
“The CARES Act is not a stimulus package, it is a disaster relief effort which must continue as long as it takes to ensure that students, workers, and families can survive this crisis.”
-Congressman Bobby Scott speaks on the House floor in support of the #CARESAct
Investing in our public schools is the key to unlocking a bright future for young people across the country. That’s why House Democrats stand with national education leaders in support of the Rebuild America’s Schools Act.
#Census2020
Many federal programs that support public school education programs rely on an accurate #Census2020 count. For every person not counted, that’s a little less money the community receives.
#Census2020
“Everybody deserves to be counted”
- Chairman @BobbyScott
#Census2020 results help determine how over $800 billion in federal funding gets allocated into communities each year.
The Department of Labor’s failure to adequately oversee the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund has allowed coal executives to shift millions of dollars in miners’ benefits onto American taxpayers.
Today, the Committee will examine what happened.
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The Trump Budget is full of broken promises...
Ban Surprise Billing Act
WATCH: Congressman Andy Levin shares his own family’s struggle with surprise medical bills.
Families across the country are being hit with these astronomical bills. The Ban Surprise Billing Act is a bipartisan proposal that gives them the protections they deserve.
Protecting the Right to Organize Act
Many Americans are working too hard for too little.
Today, Democrats take action #ForThePeople.
The House is taking up the #PROAct, a bold proposal to protect workers’ ability to stand together to negotiate for higher wages, better benefits, & safer working conditions.
Expecting More: Addressing America’s Maternal and Infant Health Crisis
WATCH: Rep. Lauren Underwood shared the story of her friend, a highly regarded US Public Health Service officer, who died from pregnancy-related complication.
The Never Again Education Act
"We have a responsibility to ensure that the lessons of the Holocaust are not forgotten."
- Congressman Bobby Scott
The Real Cost of Secretary Devos' Borrower Defense Rule
“I protected and defended this great nation only to come back and be robbed by predatory industries that are supposed to uplift and the same community.”
-Kendrick Harrison, an Iraq War vet shares his personal story about being defrauded by a for-profit school.
The Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act
Why is the House passing the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act today?
Watch Chairman @BobbyScott explain why in under 2 minutes.
#POWADA
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (HR 2694)
WATCH: Rep. Lucy McBath shares her personal story about the hardships of working while pregnant.
Rep. Bobby Scott on HR3
Congressman Bobby Scott speaks to HearSay with Cathy Lewis about the #LowerDrugCosts Now Act that recently passed the House.
The Future of Work
The U.S. is second to last in public investment for workforce development programs.
Investing in these programs is critical for American workers to remain competitive in the changing economy.
