House Education and Workforce Committee, 115th Congress (2017–2018): Members & Record

Members, 115th Congress 43

Everyone who held a seat in the 115th Congress, leaders first, with the day they joined or left when it was not with the rest.

Seat	Member	Role
R-NC	Virginia Foxx	Chair
D-VA	Robert C. "Bobby" Scott	Ranking Member
R-GA	A. Drew Ferguson IV
D-NY	Adriano Espaillat
D-NC	Alma S. Adams
R-AL	Bradley Byrne
R-KY	Brett Guthrie
D-NH	Carol Shea-Porter
R-VA	Dave Brat
R-TN	David P. Roe
D-NJ	Donald Norcross
R-CA	Duncan HunterLeft Aug 24, 2018
R-NY	Elise M. Stefanik
R-FL	Francis Rooney
D-FL	Frederica S. Wilson
R-WI	Glenn Grothman
R-PA	Glenn Thompson
D-MP	Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan
D-CO	Jared Polis
R-MN	Jason Lewis
R-IN	Jim BanksJoined May 16, 2018
D-CT	Joe Courtney
R-SC	Joe Wilson
R-GA	Karen C. HandelJoined Jun 27, 2017
D-DE	Lisa Blunt Rochester
R-PA	Lloyd Smucker
R-PA	Lou Barletta
R-IN	Luke Messer
D-OH	Marcia L. Fudge
D-CA	Mark DeSaulnier
D-CA	Mark Takano
R-MI	Mike BishopLeft Feb 16, 2017
R-MI	Paul MitchellLeft Apr 24, 2018
D-IL	Raja Krishnamoorthi
D-AZ	Raúl M. Grijalva
R-GA	Rick W. Allen
R-KS	Ron EstesJoined May 2, 2017
R-OK	Steve RussellJoined Feb 16, 2017 · Left May 2, 2017
D-CA	Susan A. Davis
D-OR	Suzanne Bonamici
R-VA	Thomas A. Garrett, Jr.
R-MI	Tim Walberg
R-IN	Todd Rokita

Subcommittees, 115th Congress 6

Under the names they had then. Each has its own record.

Record

Bills, meetings, hearings, reports and more, newest first. In the 115th Congress.

Newest activity first. In the 115th Congress.

Bill	Title	Referral	Date
HR 6510	Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act	Discharged From	Dec 28, 2018
HR 5859	Education and Energy Act of 2018	Discharged From	Dec 28, 2018
HR 4506	Jobs for Tribes Act	Discharged From	Dec 28, 2018
HR 3857	PASS Act of 2017	Discharged From	Dec 28, 2018
HR 2987	21st Century Conservation Service Corps Act	Discharged From	Dec 28, 2018
HR 1511	Homeless Children and Youth Act of 2017	Discharged From	Dec 28, 2018
HR 7390	Violence Against Women Extension Act of 2018	Referred To	Dec 21, 2018
HCONRES 147	Calling for an update to certain Occupational Safety and Health Regulations and certain Environmental Protection Agency programs relating to highly hazardous chemicals.	Referred To	Dec 20, 2018

Hearings, markups and business meetings, newest first. In the 115th Congress.

Kind	Subject	Status	Date
Hearing	“Examining First Amendment Rights on Campus”Rayburn House Office Building 21758 documents 4 witnesses Mr. Zachary Wood, Author, "Uncensored" Mr. Joseph Cohn, Legislative and Policy Director, Foundation for Individual Rights in Education Ms. Suzanne Nossel, Chief Executive Officer, PEN America Mr. Ken Paulson, President, First Amendment Center	Scheduled	Sep 26, 2018

Hearing	"The Power of Charter Schools: Promoting Opportunity for America’s Students”Rayburn House Office Building 21758 documents 4 witnesses Mrs. Nina Rees, President and CEO, National Allliance for Public Charter Schools Mr. Greg Richmond, President and CEO, National Association of Charter School Authorizers Mr. Jonathon Clark, Parent and Community Activist Dr. Martin West, Associate Professor of Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education	Scheduled	Jun 13, 2018

Hearing	"Examining the Policies and Priorities of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services”Rayburn House Office Building 21751 document 1 witness The Honorable Alex Azar, II, Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services	Rescheduled	Jun 6, 2018

Hearing	“Examining the Policies and Priorities of the U.S. Department of Education”Rayburn House Office Building 21751 document 1 witness The Honorable Betsy DeVos, Secretary, U.S. Department of Education	Scheduled	May 22, 2018

Hearing	“Protecting Privacy, Promoting Data Security: Exploring How Schools and States Keep Data Safe.”Rayburn House Office Building 21756 documents 4 witnesses Dr. Gary Lilly, Superintendant, Bristol Tennessee City School Ms. Catherine Lhamon, J.D., Attorney and Former Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education Mr. David Couch, K-12 CIO and Associate Commissioner, Kentucky Office of Education Technology Ms. Amelia Vance, Director of Education Privacy and Policy Counsel, Future of Privacy Forum	Scheduled	May 17, 2018

Hearing	“Fraud, Mismanagement, Non-Compliance, and Safety: The History of Failures of the Corporation for National and Community Service”Rayburn House Office Building 21751 document 1 witness Ms. Barbara Stewart, Chief Executive Officer, Corporation for National and Community Service	Scheduled	Apr 17, 2018

Hearing	“Protecting Privacy, Promoting Policy: Evidence-Based Policymaking and the Future of Education”Rayburn House Office Building 21756 documents 4 witnesses Ms. Jane Robbins, Senior Fellow, American Principles Project Foundation Mr. Paul Ohm, Professor, Georgetown University Law Center Dr. Carey Wright, State Superintendent, Mississippi Department of Education Dr. Neal Finkelstein, Program Director, Innovation Studies, WestEd	Scheduled	Jan 30, 2018

Hearing	"Examining the Policies and Priorities of the U.S. Department of Education” 1 witness The Honorable Betsy DeVos, Secretary, U.S. Department of Education	Postponed	Dec 20, 2017

The published transcripts, newest first, from GovInfo. In the 115th Congress.

Hearing	Title	Held
Serial No. 115-22	Growth, Opportunity, and Change in the U.S. Labor Market and the American Workforce: a Review of Current Developments, Trends, and Statistics96 pagesOn H.R. 15, H.R. 4505, H.R. 4548 4 witnesses Farren, Dr. Michael, Research Fellow, Study of American Capitalism, Mercatus Center at George Mason University Meyer, Mr. Jared, Senior Fellow, Foundation for Government Accountability Moore, Mr. Stephen, Distinguished Visiting Fellow, Project for Economic Growth, The Heritage Foundation Spriggs, Dr. William, Professor of Economics, Howard University	Jun 21, 2018
Serial No. 115-42	Hearing on Worker-Management Relations: Examining the Need to Modernize Federal Labor Law162 pagesOn H.R. 2723, H.R. 4327, H.R. 4548 4 witnesses Bowman, Mr. Terry, CEO, Autoworker, Ypsilanti, MI Jackson, Mr. Tommy, Long Haul Auto-Transport Driver, Hermiston, OR Lofaso, Dr. Anne M., Arthur B. Hodges Professor of Law, West Virginia University College of Law, Morgantown, WV Marculewicz, Mr. Stefan J., Shareholder, Lettler Mendelson P.C., Washington, DC	Apr 26, 2018
Serial No. 115-40	Expanding Affordable Health Care Options: Examining the Department of Labor's Proposed Rule on Association Health Plans159 pagesOn H.R. 1101 4 witnesses Arensmeyer, Mr. John, Founder and CEO, Small Business Majority Condeluci, Mr. Christopher E., Principal and Sole Shareholder, CC Law & Policy, PLLC McGrew, Mr. Michael, CEO, McGrew Real Estate Monson, Ms. Catherine, CEO, Fastsigns International, Inc	Mar 20, 2018
Serial No. 115-35	The Opioids Epidemic: Implications for America's Workplaces79 pages 4 witnesses Allen, Ms. Lisa, President and CEO, Ziegenfelder Company Andrews, Dr. Christina M., PhD, Assistant Professor, University of South Carolina Rhyan, Mr. Corwin, MPP, Senior Health Care Analyst, Altarum Institute Russo, Ms. Kathryn J., Principal, Jackson Lewis P.C	Feb 15, 2018
Serial No. 115-31	Workplace Leave Policies: Opportunities and Challenges for Employers and Working Families119 pagesOn H.R. 42, H.R. 947, H.R. 1516, H.R. 3595, H.R. 4219 4 witnesses Brickmeier, Ms. Barbara, Vice President for Human Resources and Business Development, IBM Corporation Lukas, Ms. Carrie, President, Independent Women's Forum Riemer, Mr. Hans, President, Montgomery County Council Schaefer, Ms. Angela, Vice President of Human Resources, Safety National	Dec 6, 2017
Serial No. 115-30	Fiscal Challenges Facing the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation: Implications for Pension Plans, Workers, and Retirees57 pagesOn H.R. 4444 1 witness Reeder, Mr. Thomas W. Jr., Director, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), Washington, DC	Nov 29, 2017
Serial No. 115-28	Close to Home: How Opioids Are Impacting Communities113 pagesOn H.R. 1809 4 witnesses Cox, Dr. David, Partner, Superintendent, Allegany County Miner, Ms. Toni, Family Support Partner Robinson, Mr. Tim, Founder and CEO, Addiction Recovery Care Wen, Dr. Leana, Commissioner, Baltimore City Health Department	Nov 8, 2017
—	Public-Private Solutions to Educating a Cyber Workforce72 pagesOn H.R. 935 4 witnesses Mr. Stephen A. Cambone, Associate Vice Chancellor, Texas A&M University System: Mr. Douglas C. Rapp, President, Rofori Corporation-DEFCON Cyber, Testifying on Behalf of the Cyber Leadership Alliance: Mr. David Jarvis, Security and CIO Lead, IBM Institute for Business Value: Mr. R. Scott Ralls, President, Northern Virginia Community College:	Oct 24, 2017

The committee's written reports, most on a bill it sent to the floor. In the 115th Congress.

Report	Title	Issued
H. Rept. 115-1123	REPORT ON THE ACTIVITIES of the COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE WORKFORCE for the 115TH CONGRESS together with MINORITY VIEWS	Jan 2, 2019
H. Rept. 115-550	Promoting Real Opportunity, Success, and Prosperity Through Education Reform ActOn H.R. 4508	Feb 8, 2018
H. Rept. 115-459	Preserving Employee Wellness Programs ActOn H.R. 1313	Dec 11, 2017
H. Rept. 115-379	Save Local Business ActOn H.R. 3441	Nov 1, 2017
H. Rept. 115-371	Affordable Retirement Advice for Savers ActOn H.R. 2823	Oct 25, 2017
H. Rept. 115-326	Workforce Democracy and Fairness ActOn H.R. 2776	Sep 25, 2017
H. Rept. 115-325	Employee Privacy Protection ActOn H.R. 2775	Sep 25, 2017
H. Rept. 115-324	Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2017On H.R. 986	Sep 25, 2017

Reports, rules and messages sent to Congress by agencies and the President, and petitions and memorials, referred to this committee. Newest first. In the 115th Congress.

Number	Communication	Referred
EC-7347	A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislation, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's report entitled "Report to Congress on the Social and Economic Conditions of Native Americans: Fiscal Year 2015", pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 2992-1; Public Law 88–452, section 811A (as added by Public Law 102–375, section 822(12)); (106 Stat. 1299); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.Executive communication · Department of Health and Human Services	Dec 31, 2018
EC-7297	A letter from the Acting PRAO Branch Chief, Food and Nutrition Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule - Child Nutrition Programs: Flexibilities for Milk, Whole Grains, and Sodium Requirements [FNS-2017-0021] (RIN: 0584-AE53) received December 19, 2018, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.Executive communication · Food and Nutrition Service, Department of Agriculture	Dec 27, 2018
EC-7296	A letter from the Associate Legal Counsel, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule - Removal of Final ADA Wellness Rule Vacated by Court [EEOC-2018-0004] (RIN: 3046-AB01) received December 20, 2018, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.Executive communication · Equal Employment Opportunity Commission	Dec 27, 2018
EC-7295	A letter from the Associate Legal Counsel, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule - Removal of Final GINA Wellness Rule Vacated by Court [EEOC-2018-0005] (RIN: 3046-AB02) received December 20, 2018, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.Executive communication · Equal Employment Opportunity Commission	Dec 27, 2018
EC-7012	A letter from the Deputy Assistant General Counsel for Regulatory Affairs, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting the Corporation's final rule - Benefits Payable in Terminated Single-Employer Plans; Interest Assumptions for Paying Benefits received November 26, 2018, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.Executive communication · Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation	Nov 29, 2018
EC-6982	A letter from the Acting Director, Directorate of Construction, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor, transmitting the Department's final rule - Cranes and Derricks in Construction: Operator Qualification; [Docket ID: OSHA-2007-0066] (RIN: 1218-AC96) received November 21, 2018, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.Executive communication · Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor	Nov 28, 2018
EC-6933	A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Employee Benefits Security Administration, Department of Labor, transmitting the Department's Major final rule - Religious Exemptions and Accommodations for Coverage of Certain Preventive Services Under the Affordable Care Act (RIN: 1210-AB83) received November 16, 2018, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.Executive communication · Department of Labor	Nov 27, 2018
EC-6932	A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Employee Benefits Security Administration, Department of Labor, transmitting the Department's Major final rule - Moral Exemptions and Accommodations for Coverage of Certain Preventive Services Under the Affordable Care Act (RIN: 1210-AB84) received November 16, 2018, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.Executive communication · Department of Labor	Nov 27, 2018

Reference documents the committee published: studies, compilations of law, rules. In the 115th Congress.

Print	Title	Text
115th	National Disability Employment Policy, From the New Deal to the Real Deal: Joining the Industries of the Future	PDF · Text
115th	CWED -The New Wave of Local Minimum Wage Policies: Evidence from Six Cities September 6, 2018 Sylvia Allegretto, Anna Godoey,Carl Nadler and Michael Reich	PDF · Text
115th	Rules of the Committee on Education and the Workforce	PDF · Text

By Congress

The committee's record in each Congress on file. Choose one to see the page as it stood then: its members, subcommittees and record. A dash means the official source has nothing that early, not that the committee did nothing.

Congress	Members	Bills referred	Reported	Became law	Reports	Meetings	Printed hearings	Communications	Prints
119th2025–2026, sitting	40	1,364	69	2	68	40	42	86	0
118th2023–2024	46	1,427	53	6	54	31	56	173	0
117th2021–2022	59	1,358	27	2	28	28	66	144	4
116th2019–2020	55	1,267	19	10	20	32	65	198	36
115th2017–2018	43	922	13	13	14	28	34	155	3
114th2015–2016	38	840	16	6	17	23	55	233	3
113th2013–2014	45	754	14	11	16	20	77	—	4
112th2011–2012	42	646	10	6	14	0	70	—	3
111th2009–2010	50	964	9	14	9	—	77	—	2
110th2007–2008	51	904	22	18	23	—	114	—	1
109th2005–2006	50	738	17	23	15	—	60	—	1
108th2003–2004	51	658	26	21	24	—	74	—	1
107th2001–2002	51	652	16	10	13	—	85	—	1

Membership changes 8

Who joined, left or changed role after the committee was first filled in the 115th Congress, newest first, each with the official record.

Date	Member	Change	Record
Aug 24, 2018	Duncan Hunter R-CA	Resigned from the committee	Congressional Record, H7761
May 16, 2018	Jim Banks R-IN	Joined	H.Res. 897
Apr 24, 2018	Paul Mitchell R-MI	Resigned from the committee	Congressional Record, H3491
Jun 27, 2017	Karen C. Handel R-GA	Joined	H.Res. 410
May 2, 2017	Steve Russell R-OK	Resigned from the committee	Congressional Record, H3012
May 2, 2017	Ron Estes R-KS	Joined	H.Res. 303
Feb 16, 2017	Mike Bishop R-MI	Resigned from the committee	Congressional Record, H1259
Feb 16, 2017	Steve Russell R-OK	Joined	H.Res. 131

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