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Virginia Foxx: “Parents who seek to instill independence in their children... deserve to do so freely and without outdated and…”

On the recordMay 27, 2026
Parents who seek to instill independence in their children... deserve to do so freely and without outdated and incompatible child welfare standards threatening their parental rights.
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Virginia Foxx
Republican · North Carolina

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Supporting the Promoting Childhood Independence and Resilience Act.

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