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Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (113th Congress)

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Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA)

Barbara Lee (CA)

Chaka Fattah (PA)

Jurisdiction

Department of Education

Department of Health and Human Services (Except Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry; Food and Drug Administration; Indian Health Services and Facilities; and National Institute of Environmental Sciences (formerly EPA/Superfund))

Department of Labor

Related Agencies

Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled 

Corporation for National and Community Service 

Corporation for Public Broadcasting 

Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service 

Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission 

Institute of Museum and Library Services 

Medicare Payment Advisory Commission 

National Commission on Libraries and Information Science 

National Council on Disability 

National Education Goals Panel 

National Labor Relations Board 

National Mediation Board 

Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission 

Railroad Retirement Board 

Social Security Administration

Recent Activity
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Only by delivering quality education for all our citizens from the earliest years to the college years can we ensure freedom, equality, and social mobility; to make opportunity real for each and every American, and continue to lead the world to economic security and lasting prosperity.
They also create a level playing field for businesses who want to treat their employees fairly and decently. Without government establishing and enforcing basic standards, employers would find themselves at a competitive disadvantage relative to those who seek to profit by endangering and cheating workers. We would have a race to the bottom.
Social Security is the ultimate legislative expression of our nation's shared values. For over 75 years, it has tied generation to generation. It ensures that seniors have a secure retirement after decades of service to their communities. And it provides a safety net for those who can no longer work due to an accident or disability.
Today, we will review the mission and programs of several of the major health agencies under the purview of this subcommittee. I hope this discussion will serve to demonstrate the irrationality of the budget policies currently being pursued by the House majority.
Through grants, groundbreaking research, and job creation, out health research and preparedness agencies play a critical role for New York and the nation.