[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 215 (Tuesday, December 14, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1372]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          ROB GREEN RETIREMENT

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                           HON. VIRGINIA FOXX

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 14, 2021

  Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, today I rise to salute a dedicated public 
servant and friend. After working for a series of Members of the House, 
including Rep. Bill Goodling, Rob Green first served the Education and 
Workforce Committee from 1995 to 2001. Rob rejoined the Committee four 
years ago and has been an invaluable leader of the GOP workforce team 
ever since.
  As Director of Workforce Policy, Rob has worked tirelessly to protect 
the rights of workers and employers alike. He has dedicated years of 
his life to fighting for free market principles and to seeing that our 
country stays a self-governed Republic. Whether we have been in the 
majority or in the minority, Rob has made addressing federal overreach 
a top priority and has never been afraid to hold federal agencies 
accountable.
  Rob's consummate professionalism when working with Members of 
Congress as well as with Democrat staff has allowed us to pass 
bipartisan bills such as the Retirement Improvement and Savings 
Enhancement Act (RISE), which will help many Americans prepare for a 
more secure future.
  Rob's work was also pivotal in helping us pass a ban on surprise 
billing. This fight for transparency in our medical system has been a 
passion of Rob's and will help millions of struggling Americans.
  Rob's influence has also extended beyond the Committee. GOP 
leadership has relied on Rob to shape policy in the labor arena, 
ensuring that the American worker's voice gets heard. His relationship 
with lawmakers and staff throughout the House has allowed the Committee 
to flourish and accomplish a tremendous amount.
  Too often populist lobbies have an out-sized influence over politics 
in Washington. Rob's work on this Committee ensured that the voices of 
job creators and small business owners were heard.
  I, myself, have relied on Rob's expertise and keen eye for strategy 
to further this Committee's mission, and I will miss his support. 
Thankfully, his expertise will live on in the team that he has led and 
mentored for four years.
  I commend Rob for his many accomplishments and for his selfless 
service to this country. It is because of dedicated public servants 
like Rob, standing in the gap and defending our Republic, that we have 
a chance at reclaiming the vision our Founding Fathers had for this 
Nation.
  I truly congratulate Rob on his retirement, he has earned it.

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