Jul 13, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the motion to recommit. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Johnson of Louisiana). The gentlewoman from North Carolina is recognized for 5 minutes.
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 · 2018-07-13
Jul 13, 2018
Mr. Chairman, H.R. 50 ensures the commonsense goals Congress intended when enacting UMRA in 1995 are in fact realized and improved upon. I thank the bipartisan group of Members who cosponsored and support this bill. Mr. Chairman, I…
Jul 13, 2018
Mr. Chairman, I claim the time in opposition to the gentlewoman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from North Carolina is recognized for 5 minutes.
Jul 13, 2018
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, we have often heard that the most dangerous words or the most dangerous phrase in the English language is, ``We are from the Federal Government, and we are here to…
Jul 13, 2018
Mr. Speaker, we, on our side of the aisle, join our colleague in stating our absolute abhorrence to domestic violence and sexual assault in this country. None of us want to see any incidents of sexual assault, domestic violence, or assault…
Jul 10, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Betty Walker of Roaring Gap, North Carolina. This remarkable and talented woman has been the coordinator for the Alleghany Memorial Hospital Thrift Shop for 15 years. Betty began volunteering at the Thrift…
Jun 25, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the Alleghany Lady Trojans softball team on winning North Carolina's A1 State championship. These young women deserve the championship for their hard work and talent, but they are also champions of…
Jun 20, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I rise to highlight the recently designated opportunity zones in North Carolina's Fifth District. Last month, the U.S. Treasury approved 22 opportunity zones in North Carolina's Fifth District as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs…
Jun 13, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Virginia for yielding time. Mr. Speaker, across the country, communities are struggling to bear the heavy burden of the worsening trend to opioid addiction. At the Committee on Education and the…
Jun 5, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on the topic of this Special Order. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request…
Jun 5, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I move that the House do now adjourn. The motion was agreed to; accordingly (at 9 o'clock and 10 minutes p.m.), under its previous order, the House adjourned until tomorrow, Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at 10 a.m. for morning-hour…
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