Bobby Scott

Loudoun County Superintendent Aaron Spence testified before the House Education and Workforce Committee about school policies, facing questions from Republican lawmakers regarding a transgender student incident and content policies. Democrats countered by criticizing cuts to education funding, while Republicans expressed skepticism about school systems' handling of transgender student policies.

A House Democrat in North Carolina's 1st Congressional District spent over $40,000 in taxpayer funds on office furniture and habitation expenses in 2023. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee defended the spending as necessary for constituent services, while a GOP-aligned group criticized it as wasteful and out of touch with local residents' financial struggles.

Congressional Democrats are opposing a US Department of Labor proposal to allow 401(k) investments to include cryptocurrency, private credit, and private equity. The lawmakers argue the change would expose workers to riskier and more complex investments, citing potential legal challenges and financial risks for retirement savings.

Congressional Democrats oppose a US Department of Labor proposal to allow 401(k) investments in cryptocurrency, private credit, and private equity, citing increased financial risk for workers. A letter from Senators Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and House member Bobby Scott argues the change would expose $14.2tn in retirement savings to volatile assets and likely face legal challenges.

Federal lawmakers seek to reauthorize the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program, which supports women- and minority-owned businesses by providing access to public contracts and economic opportunities. The program, revised last year by the U.S. Department of Transportation to make qualification harder, faces a reauthorization campaign led by advocates and entrepreneurs. A bipartisan bill sponsored by Rep. Sam Graves aims to continue the program, requiring objective criteria for assessing business disadvantage.

The U.S. Department of Education plans to dissolve the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA), raising concerns in Virginia about the impact on English learners and their academic support. Virginia's schools warn that federal funding and accountability changes could leave 11% of English learners less equipped to succeed, as opponents argue the closure disrupts services for over five million students.

The U.S. House passed a bill requiring parental consent for schools to update student pronouns or gender markers on records to receive federal funding. The bill also prohibits using federal funds to teach 'gender ideology' and mandates parental approval for sex-based accommodations. Critics argue it restricts discussions on transgender topics and undermines student safety.

The U.S. House passed a bill requiring parental consent for schools to update student pronouns or gender markers on records and restricting federal funding for teaching 'gender ideology.' The measure, which passed 217-198, includes provisions blocking federal funds from being used to support 'sex-based accommodations' aligned with a student's gender identity.

The U.S. House passed a bill requiring parental consent for schools to update students' pronouns or gender markers on records and banning federal funds from being used to teach 'gender ideology.' The 217-198 vote included eight Democrats supporting the Republican-led effort, which faces criticism from LGBTQ+ groups and House Democrats for restricting curriculum and student safety.

The U.S. House passed a bill requiring parental consent for public schools to update student pronouns, gender markers, or preferred names on records to receive federal funding. The bill also prohibits using federal funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to teach 'gender ideology,' defined as concepts separating gender from biological sex, and drew opposition from LGBTQ+ advocacy groups and some Democrats.

The U.S. House passed a bill requiring parental consent for schools to update student pronouns or gender markers and banning federal funds from being used to teach 'gender ideology.' The 217-198 vote included eight Democrats supporting the Republican-led effort, which faces criticism from LGBTQ+ advocates and some House Democrats for restricting curriculum and student safety.

The U.S. House passed a bill requiring parental consent for schools to update student pronouns, gender markers, or preferred names on records using federal funds. The bill also prohibits using federal funds to teach or advance 'gender ideology' and restricts access to sex-based accommodations without parental approval.