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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.

Oct 21, 2015

Mr. Speaker, by direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 480 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 480 Resolved, That at any time after adoption of this…

Congressional Record · 2015-10-21
Oct 21, 2015

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. These are crucial bills. They make significant progress on two important issues: addressing our fiscal crisis in a responsible manner and the education of our next generation. We…

Congressional Record · 2015-10-21
Oct 20, 2015

Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize the students and faculty at Marvin Ward Elementary School in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. With news of the destructive flooding in South Carolina on their minds, this title I school conducted an…

Congressional Record · 2015-10-20
Oct 7, 2015

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, what is unconscionable is the callous disregard for unborn babies that has been exhibited for far too long in our culture and which has been brought home to us full force by these…

Congressional Record · 2015-10-07
Oct 7, 2015

Mr. Speaker, this charge laid about subpoena powers is a red herring. Every House committee holds subpoena power, though the structure differs depending on the committee. Granting this standard authority to the select panel ensures its…

Congressional Record · 2015-10-07
Oct 7, 2015

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. We are being told by our colleagues on the other side of the aisle that we should be comforted by the fact that the Democratic committee staff did an investigation of Planned…

Congressional Record · 2015-10-07
Oct 7, 2015

Mr. Speaker, the facts are clear about the budget for the select panel. The resolution does not authorize or appropriate additional resources for this panel. It will use existing funds solely. Further, one of Congress' most important…

Congressional Record · 2015-10-07
Oct 7, 2015

Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this resolution and expose the truth about these outrages through a thorough investigation. We must have the courage to follow the facts wherever they lead in order to strengthen our laws to end…

Congressional Record · 2015-10-07
Oct 7, 2015

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, the opponents of this resolution would have Americans believe that this oversight is unnecessary and political. Nothing is further from the truth. Oversight into…

Congressional Record · 2015-10-07

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