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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.
Mr. Speaker, by direction of the Republican Conference, I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 517 Resolved, That the following named Members be, and are…
Mr. Chair, on rollcall No. 600, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.'' Amendment No. 8 Offered by Mr. Denham The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on the amendment…
Mr. Speaker, today we mourn the loss of Howard Coble, a dedicated public servant and a champion for his constituents in North Carolina's Sixth District for 30 years. He never backed down from a challenge to do what was right for North…
Mr. Speaker, next week this Nation will celebrate Veterans Day, where we rightly pay tribute to the members of our military, past and present, and honor them with the respect and gratitude they deserve. Liberty is bought and paid for by…
Mr. Speaker, today I rise to congratulate scientists Paul Modrich of Duke University and Aziz Sancar of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on winning the 2015 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. They share this prestigious award with…
Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Georgia for yielding. In the spirit of bipartisanship, let me associate myself with the opening remarks and kind words of Mr. Polis about the Speaker. Mr. Speaker, if adopted, the proposed fiduciary…
Mr. Speaker, each year since 1960, the third week in October has been proclaimed National Forest Products Week. It is a week in which we celebrate all of the ways that paper and wood products enhance our daily lives. This industry is…
Mr. Speaker, House Resolution 480 provides for consideration of H.R. 10, the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Reauthorization Act, and H.R. 692, the Default Prevention Act. These bills are important steps forward on two issues of…
Mr. Speaker, it is a big surprise to see a member of the minority opposing the provision of additional education funding to low- income students. My colleague earlier mentioned that some members of the D.C. Council oppose H.R. 10. I would…
Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Meadows).
Mr. Speaker, at this time, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Utah (Mr. Bishop).
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