[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 38 (Wednesday, March 2, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H1215]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      THE RETIREMENT OF ROB GREEN

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
North Carolina (Ms. Foxx) for 5 minutes.
  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to salute a dedicated public 
servant and friend. After working for a series of Members of the House, 
including Representative Bill Goodling, Rob Green first served the 
Education and Workforce Committee from 1995 to 2001. Rob rejoined the 
committee 4 years ago and was an invaluable leader of the GOP workforce 
team until his recent retirement.
  As director of workforce policy, Rob 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 Democrat staff 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 extended way beyond the committee. GOP leadership 
also 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 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.
  This is a difficult day for me as I relied on Rob's expertise and 
keen eye for strategy to further this committee's mission. Thankfully, 
his expertise will live on in the team that he has led and mentored for 
4 years.
  Mr. Speaker, 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.
  Mr. Speaker, I truly congratulate Rob on his retirement. He has 
earned it.

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