Jan 9, 2017
Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize Sandra Myers of Laurel Springs, North Carolina. This remarkable and talented woman is retiring after spending her entire 40-year career with the Social Security Administration. Since the age of 18…
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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.
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Dec 7, 2016
Mr. Speaker, the United States of America is a nation of laws, where the government derives its limited powers from ``We the People,'' the consenting governed. Since 1789, the Constitution has served as our country's legal foundation. Its…
Nov 15, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Lamborn) for organizing this Special Order tonight. Mr. Speaker, I am rising also to join my colleagues to commemorate the 75th annual celebration of National Bible Week. And I…
Nov 14, 2016
Mr. Speaker, today I rise to congratulate Communities In Schools of Wilkes County, which has been awarded a $500,000 grant from AT&T to increase its assistance to underserved youths in Wilkes and Alexander Counties. The funds will be used…
Nov 14, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I thank Representative Chabot for organizing this Special Order tonight so that we could pay tribute to our colleague, Steve LaTourette. And Jennifer, I hope that you and the children are being comforted by the words that you…
Sep 28, 2016
I thank my colleague from Georgia for his leadership on this rule. Mr. Speaker, all too often, the executive branch enacts policies that sound wonderful but impose unintended consequences and burdens that make the lives of hardworking…
Sep 27, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring attention to the FDA's inappropriate efforts to decimate the vaping industry. Dozens of my constituents have written to me about the dramatic positive impact vaping has had on their lives. Each of these…
Sep 21, 2016
When I first got on this committee in 2005, we tackled issues related to the PBGC.
Sep 20, 2016
Mr. Speaker, in May, the Department of Labor released its final overtime rule, which is another egregious example of the burdensome regulations that continue to hamper our economic recovery and hold North Carolina families back. By…
Sep 13, 2016
Mr. Speaker, as any hardworking American knows, health insurance costs and regulations impact all of us on a daily basis. Americans need patient-centered solutions to address our healthcare system's key problems, and House Republicans have…
Sep 13, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Pennsylvania for yielding to me and for the work that he has done on this important bill. Mr. Speaker, the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act has provided Federal support to State and…
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