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.
Mar 12, 2019
The high cost of college is not a question for debate. It is a matter of fact.
Mar 12, 2019
This hearing cuts to the heart of why postsecondary education reform is necessary, and why it is so difficult to accomplish.
Mar 11, 2019
Mr. Speaker, during Women's History Month, we honor American women whose exemplary lives have shaped the country we love. In 1945, Private First-Class Elizabeth Johnson of Elkin, North Carolina, answered the call to serve our country…
Mar 7, 2019
Mr. Speaker, I rise as leader of the Republicans on the Education and Labor Committee, which had a referral on H.R. 1 that did not even have a hearing, much less a markup on the provisions that fall within our jurisdiction. Mr. Speaker, as…
Mar 6, 2019
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 617, insert after line 2 the following (and redesignate the succeeding subtitle…
Mar 6, 2019
Mr. Chairman, if personnel equals policy, then the general public should have access to knowledge about the influencers in our legislative body. Again, I am glad to have been a partner with Congressman Rouda in this bipartisan initiative…
Mar 6, 2019
Mr. Chairman, could I inquire as to how much time is remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from North Carolina has 45 seconds remaining.
Mar 6, 2019
Mr. Chairman, I rise to speak on behalf of my amendment, co-authored by Representative Harley Rouda of California, which seeks to bring badly-needed transparency to sources of compensation for certain individuals staffing the legislative…
Mar 6, 2019
Yes. That is very unfortunate. And your analogy to a credit card bill is excellent.
Mar 5, 2019
Madam Speaker, I again thank Mr. Price for his contribution to this evening, and I agree with the gentleman. It is unfortunate sometimes that it takes a death to bring out these kinds of comments and this kind of camaraderie. We must…
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