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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.
The House is losing many fine Members at the end of this session, and I wish them all well. There is one retiring Member I want to say a few words about today. That Member is my good friend, Louie Gohmert. Louie and I came to Congress in…
The Biden administration's destructive regulatory agenda is jeopardizing the franchise model. President Biden will stop at nothing to advance big labor's agenda, even if it means harming workers. The Biden administration is working…
This week we celebrate the eighth annual National Apprenticeship Week. It is the perfect time to reflect on what is and what isn't working in our Nation's workforce development programs. There are more than 10 million unfilled jobs in this…
For a record-breaking 13th consecutive year, Old Dominion Freight Line has been named the number one National LTL Carrier for Quality. Mr. Speaker, this is a tremendous feat, and one that underscores how this company has maintained a…
``The pandemic is over.'' That is what President Biden declared in an interview on ``60 Minutes.'' OSHA clearly hasn't gotten the memo, or it wouldn't be attempting to revive a COVID-19 emergency temporary standard, ETS, regarding…
Passing H.R. 7780 would do a disservice to students, workers, and job creators. This legislation has been weighed, it has been measured, and it has been found wanting. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. DeSAULNIER. Mr…
I would like to correct the record regarding a comment Chairman Scott made at the Rules Committee Tuesday that employers must offer mental health benefits. Most health plans governed by ERISA are not required to offer mental health…
I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. DeSAULNIER. Mr. Chair, could I ask how much time we have remaining? The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Crow). The gentleman from California has 14 minutes remaining. Mr. DeSAULNIER. Mr. Chair, we have no more…
Our colleagues keep saying the goal is compliance. Well, if the goal is compliance, then it is up to the Department to define the standard. Employers do not know what the standard is. Therefore, they do not know what is expected of them to…
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 220, nays 205, not voting 7, as follows: [Roll No. 459] YEAS--220 Adams Aguilar…
And I thank my good friend from California for yielding time. Mr. Chairman, H.R. 7780, the Mental Health Matters Act, is a package of bills our country would be better off without. For example, Title VI of the bill, the Strengthening…
Republicans are committed to addressing the Nation's mental health crisis, including in the workplace. Unfortunately, this amendment, while spending $30 million, puts the cart before the horse and does nothing to address the serious flaws…
I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman is recognized for 5 minutes.
This extreme bill, the extreme bill, that Women's Health Protection Act, would, in fact, place the United States back in the company of countries such as China and North Korea?
It seems to me that it is the Democrats who hold the extreme positions on abortion, and they hold the views contrary to the will of most Americans.
The American people are at their wits' end. They fear that our great country has fallen into a state of disrepair the likes of which have never been seen before. They have watched as our time-tested institutions have become engulfed by a…
This bill reveals their agenda for the United States: Abortion on demand, until birth, in every state.
Democrats have the distinction of holding the truly extreme position on abortion today.
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 232, nays 193, not voting 7, as follows: [Roll No. 448] YEAS--232 Adams Aguilar…
And I thank my colleague for yielding the time. While I fully support the underlying intent of S. 1098, the Joint Consolidation Loan Separation Act, I have concerns about the bill as drafted. The purpose of this bill is to protect student…
I have a motion to commit at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to commit. The Clerk read as follows: Ms. Foxx moves to commit the bill (S. 1098) to the Committee on Education and Labor. The material…
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this question are postponed. ____________________
Workforce development programs are spreading across the country because of organizations like Be Pro Be Proud. In March of 2016, Be Pro Be Proud was launched by the Arkansas Chamber of Commerce and the Associated Industries of Arkansas to…
I urge my colleagues to pass the amendment so we can provide timely relief to the borrowers who need it, and I reserve the balance of my time.
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