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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving North Carolina Newsletter for Tuesday June 25, 2024 ( 4 items )  

@EdWorkforceCmte Defends 52-Year-Old Title IX Protections for Women, Girls
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: In Case You Missed It, as the nation recognizes the 52nd anniversary of Title IX, the landmark protections that have provided women and girls equal opportunities and safe single-sex spaces are under attack. The Committee on Education and the Workforce, chaired by Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), took action to defend the original intent of Titl  more

House Education Committee Chairwoman Foxx: Amidst EMS, Firefighter Shortages Biden OSHA Hamstrings Emergency Responders
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on June 24, 2024: Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC), joined by 23 members, sent a letter to Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su urging withdrawal of a proposed rule that will jeopardize the ability of many emergency service organizations, such as fire and EMS departments, to operate. The one-size-fits  more

On 2nd Anniversary of the Dobbs Decision, Congresswoman Ross, AG Stein, Sen. Murdock, Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, Faith Leaders, Doctor Host Reproductive Freedom Summit
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) hosted a Reproductive Freedom Summit with Attorney General Josh Stein, Senior Director of External Affairs for Planned Parenthood South Atlantic Alison Kiser, Senator Natalie Murdock, Reverend Nancy Petty of Pullen Memorial Baptist Church, and Dr. Michele Benoit-Wilson on the second anniversary of the Supreme Court's Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organizatio  more

Rouzer, Committee Leaders Announce Mark Up of Bipartisan Water Resources Development Act
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Today, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer (R-NC-07) joined Transportation and Infrastructure Committee leaders in announcing a Committee markup of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA), legislation they will introduce when the House of Representatives is next in session on Tuesday. As Chairman of the Subcommittee, Rouzer played a key role in drafting this l  more