Jul 23, 2014
Mr. Speaker, by direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 677 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 677 Resolved, That at any time after adoption of this…
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 · 2014-07-23
Jul 23, 2014
Mr. Speaker, the House is considering a lawsuit to stop the President from unilaterally rewriting the ObamaCare statute. Some have criticized the lawsuit by saying that if House Republicans are opposed to the ObamaCare individual mandate…
Jul 23, 2014
Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Messer), my distinguished colleague and cosponsor for this legislation. {time} 1345
Jul 22, 2014
Mr. Speaker, today's D.C. Court of Appeals decision in Halbig v. Burwell held that the text of ObamaCare clearly ``makes tax credits available as a form of subsidy to individuals who purchase health insurance through exchanges established…
Jul 15, 2014
Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Michael T. McCulloch, a social studies teacher at R.J. Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Every year, a teacher from North Carolina's Fifth District spends a week…
Jul 14, 2014
Mr. Speaker, the recently revised downward first quarter GDP numbers show the economy contracted by 2.9 percent in the opening months of 2014. We have a social safety net that is already forecasted to run perpetual deficits for decades to…
Jul 10, 2014
Mr. Speaker, last week I joined my colleague, Mr. Messer, to introduce the Strengthening Transparency in Higher Education Act, legislation which will ensure useful information is easily accessible, deliver data that includes the entire…
Jul 9, 2014
Madam Speaker, by direction of the House Republican Conference, I send to the desk a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration in the House. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 660 Resolved, That the…
Jul 9, 2014
Mr. Speaker, today, the House will vote on H.R. 803, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, a bill to reform our Nation's mishmash of workforce development programs. Today is the culmination of an 18-month bipartisan and bicameral…
Jul 9, 2014
Madam Speaker, I want to thank the chairman for his support in this and all the members of the committee who helped work on this bill. I would like to add my thanks to those that the chairman has made to the staff, in particular, Juliane…
Jul 8, 2014
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a Band of Raiders that successfully marched on Washington last week. The Reagan High School Marching Band came to D.C. from Pfafftown, North Carolina, one of only 14 bands chosen to participate in the…
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