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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.

Apr 3, 2019

Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Arizona for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the rule and the underlying bill. The Violence Against Women Act, originally enacted in 1994, was reauthorized twice with broad bipartisan…

Congressional Record · 2019-04-03
Apr 2, 2019

But in reality, we are talking about people's lives. Every student that isn't served well is a life that is losing time, losing potential, losing its impact.

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Apr 2, 2019

I thought we were here for students. We want to make sure there is accountability in how institutions are serving students.

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Apr 2, 2019

This should be a conversation about all students, all institutions, all taxpayer dollars.

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Apr 1, 2019

Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize an historic moment for North Carolina's Fifth District last week, when Lincoln Heights School in Wilkesboro joined the National Register of Historic Places. From 1913 to 1927, Julius Rosenwald and Booker T…

Congressional Record · 2019-04-01
Mar 27, 2019

Mr. Chairman, I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from North Carolina is recognized for 5 minutes.

Congressional Record · 2019-03-27
Mar 27, 2019

Mr. Chairman, we believe women should not be discriminated against. We don't want women discriminated against, women of any category in this country, and this amendment is not necessary and neither is H.R. 7. Mr. Chairman, I urge my…

Congressional Record · 2019-03-27
Mar 27, 2019

Mr. Chairman, once again, it is wrong to discriminate, including with respect to pay, based on sex. It is also illegal to do so under both the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Everyone, Republicans and Democrats…

Congressional Record · 2019-03-27

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