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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 Democrats continue to look backward, 100 years backward. Just before COVID hit, we had the greatest economy in our country ever, the lowest unemployment for women, minorities, everyone, without the PRO Act. No procapitalist can support…
We know that hyperbole is the strong suit of Democrats, but how anyone can say that giving freedom to workers to join or not join a union is trampling the rights of workers takes hyperbole to new heights. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute 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. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this question are postponed. Amendments En…
May I inquire as to how much time remains on each side? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from North Carolina has 14 minutes remaining, and the gentleman from Virginia has 14\1/2\ minutes remaining.
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 225, nays 206, not voting 1, as…
I thank my colleague from Ohio for yielding, and I completely agree with him on his comments. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 5, yet another harmful bill that has been rushed to the House floor without thorough bipartisan…
Government intervention often causes more harm than good. I have spent my time in Congress working to protect individual freedoms from unnecessary bureaucratic burdens. I recognize that a strong family is vital to our Nation's progress and…
Our First Amendment is a powerful instrument that has protected our most sacred freedoms for hundreds of years. Few other countries provide the same protections and freedoms that our First Amendment guarantees. Yet, today, these essential…
Your report says that an irresponsible withdrawal of U.S. Forces risks a new civil war in Afghanistan.
Take advantage of this opportunity as it exists right now and it hasn't existed for the last 18 or 19 years.
I thank my distinguished colleague for yielding. Currently, the underlying bill favors grant funding for entities that partner with unions. This would block countless potential participants from accessing these funds and would further…
As my other colleagues have pointed out, millions of workers will need reskilling due to the pandemic-related job loss and displacement, not to mention the devastating executive orders signed by President Biden which eliminated in one day…
Would you clarify how much time I have remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from North Carolina has 3\1/ 4\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Michigan has 4\1/2\ minutes remaining.
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 247, nays 173, not voting 11, as…
Our colleagues talk a lot about the fact that 94 percent of people who complete apprenticeship programs get jobs immediately, but they never talk about the gold standard they call the registered programs, which graduate only 43 percent of…
On December 4, Speaker Pelosi and Congressman Clyburn announced the unveiling of a new exhibit in the Capitol that pays tribute to Joseph Rainey, the first Black Member of the House of Representatives. He served from 1869 until 1879. He…
There has been a lot of news coverage lately on coordinated efforts by the Chinese Communist Party to infiltrate America's institutions. I am particularly troubled by reports revealing efforts by the CCP to exploit academic integrity on…
Liberal Governors across the country have shown they know nothing about good governance. Many times I have heard impassioned speeches from my Republican colleagues on how liberal Governors running their States have gone off the deep end…
Recently, my family faced a test that was unlike any we had faced before: fighting COVID-19. My husband contracted the virus and spent 4 days in Watauga Medical Center, where he received excellent care from doctors and nurses. I tested…
American innovation is in the express lane, and we have President Trump and both the private and public sectors to thank. The progress that has been made to date on viable vaccine candidates is astonishing, and it is a promising sign for…
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3 of House Resolution 965, the yeas and nays are ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 246, nays 140, not voting 43, as…
You know what is so sad to me is that I am out every week in my district talking to job creators and businesses who are desperate for workers and who want to create apprenticeship programs but will not go through the onerous process of the…
I thank my colleague from Pennsylvania for his work on the committee, which has been excellent, and for his work on this bill and this amendment, in particular. Mr. Speaker, the National Apprenticeship Act has remained untouched for the…
Frankly, the amendment offered by Representative Levin is a perfect distillation of the problems with the underlying legislation. The amendment limits the grant program in the bill so that only entities partnering with unions would be…
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3 of House Resolution 965, the yeas and nays are ordered. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this question are postponed. {time} 0930…
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