Mar 27, 2019
Madam Speaker, I am here to offer a motion to recommit that is about honesty. It is about making sure this bill does what my Democrat colleagues say it will do, and that is help victims of wage discrimination on the basis of sex. It is…
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.
Congressional Record · 2019-03-27
Mar 27, 2019
Mr. Chairman, once again, I reiterate my opposition to the underlying bill and to this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Maryland (Mr…
Mar 27, 2019
Pay discrimination on the basis of sex is wrong, and it also, importantly, violates two Federal statutes. Retaliation by an employer against an employee for pursuing reasonable discussion or inquiry regarding potentially discriminating…
Mar 27, 2019
Madam Chair, again I say, Republicans abhor any type of discrimination, particularly pay discrimination against women. Madam Chair, if H.R. 7 would help with the situation that my colleague described, we would be in favor of it. No woman…
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…
Mar 27, 2019
Mr. Chair, I reserve the right to change my mind based on what I hear from my colleague from Virginia. Mr. Chair, I do have great respect for my colleague from Virginia, and I appreciate the fact that this amendment recognizes the very…
Mar 27, 2019
Mr. Chairman, could I inquire as to how much time I have remaining, and how much time the gentleman from Virginia has remaining. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from North Carolina has 2\3/4\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from…
Mar 27, 2019
Mr. Chairman, I have said it I don't know how many times today. I will say it one more time. Republicans are opposed to pay discrimination. We have always been opposed to pay discrimination. We have always been for the rights of others…
Mar 27, 2019
Mr. Chair, I rise in opposition to the amendment. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman is recognized for 5 minutes.
Mar 27, 2019
Mr. Chairman, in America, discriminating in pay based on sex is illegal as codified in the Equal Pay Act and the Civil Rights Act. Democrats claim H.R. 7 will improve upon these bipartisan laws to create new opportunities for women to…
Mar 27, 2019
Madam Chair, my colleague just said that Latina women are being paid 53 cents for every dollar a White man earns for the same work. That is currently illegal and should be reported. My colleague may want to amend her statement on that, but…
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