Scott Statement on Ranking Membership of Education and the Workforce Committee

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement on the Ranking Membership of the Committee on Education and the Workforce for the 114th Congress:

"With the retirement of Ranking Member George Miller and today's announcement that Congressman Rob Andrews will be leaving Congress at the end of this month, the House Education and the Workforce Committee is losing two staunch advocates for America's students and workers. Their expertise, passion, and leadership on the Committee have improved the lives of millions of Americans. I have enjoyed serving with Ranking Member Miller and Congressman Andrews on the Committee for the last 21 years and I have also valued their friendship. There are critical issues under the jurisdiction of this Committee that Congress must address this year, such as reauthorizing the Higher Education Act, reauthorizing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, raising the minimum wage, and ensuring retirement security for our nation's seniors. I know Ranking Member Miller will continue to be the Democratic Caucus' leading advocate on these issues for the remainder of the 113th Congress.

"As for the 114th Congress, we will need a strong and experienced voice leading Democrats on the Committee to continue to fight for our principles in education and labor policy. Over the next weeks and months, I will be discussing my interest in serving as Chairman or Ranking Member of this critical Committee with my colleagues in the Democratic Caucus and stakeholders outside of Congress."

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