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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.
The American people are wondering: What is the Biden administration thinking? Last week, The Wall Street Journal reported that the Department of Justice is negotiating a settlement that would give $450,000 per person to illegal immigrants…
If I laid over 1,500 pages of text in front of you right now, would you be able to tell me quickly what is on every single page? If the answer is no, that is not surprising. Yet, that is exactly what happened last week when the majority…
Americans are seething over the price of gas every time they visit the pump. Yesterday the national average for a gallon of gas reached $3.39. That is more than a $1.24 jump since last year. Americans have not seen gas prices this high…
The Biden Administration has injected instability into the energy sector by canceling the Keystone XL pipeline and discouraging domestic exploration and new development.
However, it is clear that this hearing is part of a Democrat-led disinformation campaign to distract from the Biden Administration's failed policies that are hurting average Americans.
This hurts families in my district and across the Nation who now have to decide which items on their grocery list they cannot buy and what trips they can no longer afford to take.
It is sobering to know that American exceptionalism is only a few degrees away from extinction. It should never be that way. One of the greatest threats we face as a Nation is the creation of a welfare state and, subsequently, the…
It is critical that we reauthorize FVPSA in a bipartisan manner, free from partisan poison pills. The Democrats' bill fails to do that, but the Republican amendments would set aside politics, ensuring FVPSA continues to offer help to…
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 228, nays 200, not voting 3, as…
The Federal Government needs to stop sticking its noses in places it does not belong. For the past 9 months, the size and scope of the Federal Government have expanded like a balloon being inflated with helium. Look no further than a…
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this question are postponed. Pursuant to…
Once again this year, a local farm in North Carolina's Fifth District has been selected to provide the White House Christmas tree. Rusty and Beau Estes, the owners of Peak Farms in Ashe County, are no strangers to this prestigious…
It appears that the Biden administration is going to do everything it possibly can to destroy our economy and hurt working-class people. Headline in today's Washington Times: ``Biden piles up red tape after Trump's trims: Long arm of…
Let me reiterate again: I have no tolerance whatsoever for any type of discrimination in the workplace or anyplace else. However, if we are going to do a study about potential discrimination, it should be done before a bill is drafted…
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 276, nays 149, not voting 6, as…
We have a unique situation here this morning with two Representatives from North Carolina who have totally different opinions of this bill and this amendment. Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote ``no'' on this bill. We can do…
As a former educator, it is clear to me that the Biden administration needs some serious math tutoring. The September jobs report resembles an incomplete assignment that a student turned in at the very last minute. Out of 500,000 projected…
In 1994, Jan Karon, an author from North Carolina, released a novel titled ``At Home in Mitford.'' That novel was the first of 14 she wrote in a series that depicted a small town located in western North Carolina. To be clear, the town of…
Democrats are politicizing the Justice Department and embarking on a witch hunt, this time to go after parents. Parents across the country are bravely taking a stand to protect their children against overly restrictive COVID-19 mandates…
The pro-abortion lobby cheered last week as House Democrats rushed through H.R. 3755, the abortion on demand until birth act. Throughout the course of the debate last Friday, I listened as my colleagues across the aisle took to their bully…
I refuse to normalize abortion and reject its very premise that the sacrifice of an innocent life that cannot speak for itself is justified in any way.
Children in the womb are people. They are our sons, daughters, future teachers, future Members of Congress.
I thank my colleague from California for yielding. I want to thank especially the gentleman from Maryland, Mr. Raskin, for his support on this bill as well as my other colleagues. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of this bipartisan…
I believe your comments are more believable than comments of others who say, oh, masks absolutely work.
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