The U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee announced on Mar. 12 that it will hold a hearing on Thursday, March 19, giving committee members the opportunity to advocate for legislation within the committee’s jurisdiction.
The hearing, titled “Member Day,” is scheduled for 10:00 AM Eastern Time at the 430 Dirksen Senate Office Building. The event aims to allow senators to discuss legislative proposals related to public health, education, workforce issues, and retirement programs—areas overseen by the HELP Committee.
According to the official website, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee works to legislate on public health, education, workforce issues and retirement programs with the goal of protecting health and supporting worker rights according to the official website. In the current 119th Congress, Bill Cassidy serves as chair of the committee according to the official website.
The committee plays a significant role in shaping federal regulations that affect health and education across the United States according to the official website. It also provides oversight of federal laws and agencies in these sectors and serves as a key body for policy decisions according to the official website. Agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) fall under its purview according to the official website.
Members of the press who wish to attend in person are asked to RSVP through their respective press galleries. The hearing will also be available via live stream.
