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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, as the House takes up the topic of executive overreach this week, we should take a minute to note that this issue is institutional, not partisan. In a recent LA Times column, Jonathan Turley, after acknowledging that he agreed…
Mr. Speaker, today the Federal Register is four times larger than it was in 1970. This weekend, columnist Peggy Noonan captured the feeling among everyday Americans: Voters and taxpayers feel bullied, burdened and jerked around which…
Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman from Oklahoma for yielding and for shepherding this bill through the committee. I am especially grateful to the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Lankford) for his tireless efforts on behalf of this…
I thank my colleague from Florida. Mr. Speaker, as proud as I am of this legislation, I realize that its passage on Friday will not be front-page news. I understand that ``Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Band Together to Close Technical…
Mr. Speaker, when the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform filed its report (H. Rept. 113-352, Part 1) to accompany H.R. 899 on February 14, 2014, it included an exchange of letters between the Chairman of the Committee on Rules…
Mr. Speaker, I hear my colleague on the other side of the aisle. I frankly don't think there is much more serious legislation around here than this piece, as I said earlier. UMITA doesn't exactly come trippingly off the tongue, and it…
I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, according to a report issued by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, the number of economically significant rules in the pipeline, which are those that could cost $100…
I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I really respect and appreciate my colleague from Florida, but there is nothing in this bill that would stop the development of rules and regulations by the executive branch…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. House Resolution 492 provides for a structured rule providing for consideration of H.R. 899, the Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act. Mr. Speaker, every year…
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from North Carolina? There was no objection.
Mr. Speaker, by direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 492 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 492 Resolved, That at any time after adoption of this…
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