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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.
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…
Madam Chair, women deserve equal pay for equal work. In America, it is law codified in the Equal Pay Act and the Civil Rights Act. Unfortunately, H.R. 7 is a false promise that creates opportunities and advantages for trial lawyers, not…
Madam Chair, I want to say, again: no one in the workplace should be discriminated against. No woman of color, no woman, should be discriminated against. Republicans are opposed to any discrimination, in pay or otherwise, but H.R. 7 is not…
Madam Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Chair, my friend, the chairman, is a diligent and thoughtful colleague, and I believe his heart is in the right place. Everyone in this House is in agreement that pay…
Madam Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Chair, earlier, my colleagues presented some interesting numbers. The wage gap is a truly fascinating subject to study because there are statistics to show it is vast, and there…
Madam Chair, I yield 5 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from Alabama (Mr. Byrne).
Madam Chair, before I recognize the next speaker, I include in the Record a chart which shows that pay discrimination charges filed per year with the EEOC have remained statistically consistent during the George W. Bush, Obama, and Trump…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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