Virginia Foxx - Chairwoman of the Education and the Workforce committee | Official U.S. House headshot
Virginia Foxx - Chairwoman of the Education and the Workforce committee | Official U.S. House headshot
WASHINGTON – Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) expressed her concerns regarding the House passage of the continuing resolution. Foxx criticized the Education Department's recent decisions, particularly the FAFSA expansion, which she believes would have negative consequences for the Pell Grant program.
Foxx stated, "The Education Department’s latest FAFSA decision was another aspect of its botched FAFSA rollout. In the 11th hour without consulting Congress, the Department announced an expansion of the Pell Grant. This expansion would cripple the Pell Grant program by creating a $7 billion funding gap next year."
She further added, "Today’s responsible CR puts a stop to the Department of Education’s reckless action, while still enabling students to get the financial aid information they need in a timely fashion and ensuring the Pell Grant is stable in the future for families truly in need."
Foxx's remarks highlight her concerns about the impact of the Pell Grant expansion and her support for the continuing resolution as a means to address these issues.
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