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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.
Mr. Chair, as I understand it, this amendment requires the Chair of the EEOC, the primary agency that enforces Federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate, to submit five annual reports to congressional committees on the number of…
Mr. Chair, this is a solution in search of a problem. We all know that it is almost impossible to fire a Federal employee. In fact, I think the number is less than 1 percent who are fired each year. Maybe the reason we haven't had an…
Madam Speaker, life is the most precious gift from God. From conception until natural death and every moment in between, we must recognize, celebrate, and bear witness to the sanctity of life. Next Friday tens of thousands of people from…
Mr. Speaker, I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This will be a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 261, noes 155, not voting 13, as follows: [Roll No…
Mr. Chair, I claim time in opposition to the amendment. The CHAIR. The gentlewoman is recognized for 5 minutes.
Mr. Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chair, I really find it puzzling that our colleagues paint such a dismal picture of employers. We hear this over and over and over again from the other side of the aisle. As my…
Mr. Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. It is encouraging to see more and more older Americans continue to make invaluable contributions in the workplace, and committee Republicans are committed to eliminating discrimination…
Mr. Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chair, older workers are doing quite well in today's modern economy. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS, employment for workers age 65 and older tripled from 1988 to…
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in opposition to H.R. 1230, the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act. Let me be clear: every worker, including older workers, should be…
Mr. Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chair, my colleagues on the other side of the aisle contend that the 2009 Supreme Court decision in Gross v. FBL Financial Services has weakened age discrimination protections. They…
Mr. Chair, I rise in opposition to the amendment. The CHAIR. The gentlewoman is recognized for 5 minutes.
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