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Virginia Foxx

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Virginia Ann Foxx is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 5th congressional district since 2005. A member of the Republican Party, she has been active in various legislative efforts and has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and fiscal responsibility. Throughout her tenure, Foxx has been known for her strong advocacy for conservative policies and her commitment to her constituents in North Carolina. She has participated in numerous debates and discussions, often emphasizing the importance of government accountability and the responsible use of taxpayer funds.

Jul 1, 2020

Madam Speaker, under the nearly $500 billion surface transportation reauthorization piece of H.R. 2, the Highway Trust Fund, HTF, which pays for Federal highway and transit programs, it will require a $145 billion general fund bailout to…

Congressional Record · 2020-07-01
Jul 1, 2020

Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. DeFAZIO. The gentlewoman has the right to close, so I am going to yield the balance of my time to my esteemed colleague from Michigan (Mr. Kildee).

Congressional Record · 2020-07-01
Jul 1, 2020

No objection. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without objection, the words are withdrawn. There was no objection. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from North Carolina is recognized.

Congressional Record · 2020-07-01
Jul 1, 2020

As I understand it, the gentleman is withdrawing his remarks and asking for unanimous consent that his remarks be withdrawn. Is that correct? The SPEAKER pro tempore. That is correct.

Congressional Record · 2020-07-01
Jul 1, 2020

May I hear the gentleman say what he said again, please? I am sorry, someone was distracting me, Madam Speaker. I am only asking. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the gentleman from New York please repeat his request?

Congressional Record · 2020-07-01
Jul 1, 2020

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, the jobs bill and tax cut bill which Republicans alone passed in 2017 cut taxes for low-income Americans. Again, my colleagues are welcome to their opinions, but they…

Congressional Record · 2020-07-01
Jul 1, 2020

Madam Speaker, I have an amendment at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of division H, add the following new section: SEC. ___. PREVAILING RATE OF…

Congressional Record · 2020-07-01
Jul 1, 2020

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Davis-Bacon stifles competition and discourages small and minority- owned businesses. Small business owners often do not have the financial resources to bid on or win Davis-Bacon…

Congressional Record · 2020-07-01
Jul 1, 2020

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of my amendment to H.R. 2. This amendment will modernize our infrastructure spending to yield more investments in infrastructure projects…

Congressional Record · 2020-07-01
Jul 1, 2020

Madam Speaker, you know, the gentleman, I think, maligns the State of North Carolina. I didn't think I would have to really stand here and defend what a wonderful State North Carolina is, but I think it is the fourth largest growing State…

Congressional Record · 2020-07-01

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