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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.
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 will be postponed. The Chair…
No objection. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without objection, the words are withdrawn. There was no objection. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from North Carolina is recognized.
As I understand it, the gentleman is withdrawing his remarks and asking for unanimous consent that his remarks be withdrawn. Is that correct? The SPEAKER pro tempore. That is correct.
May I hear the gentleman say what he said again, please? I am sorry, someone was distracting me, Madam Speaker. I am only asking. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the gentleman from New York please repeat his request?
I ask for the gentleman's words to be taken down. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Members are reminded to direct their remarks to the Chair.
Under the nearly $500 billion surface transportation reauthorization piece of H.R. 2, the Highway Trust Fund, HTF, which pays for Federal highway and transit programs, it will require a $145 billion general fund bailout to cover the cost…
Davis-Bacon stifles competition and discourages small and minority- owned businesses. Small business owners often do not have the financial resources to bid on or win Davis-Bacon contracts. These restrictions mean less infrastructure and…
You know, the gentleman, I think, maligns the State of North Carolina. I didn't think I would have to really stand here and defend what a wonderful State North Carolina is, but I think it is the fourth largest growing State in the country…
I have an amendment at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of division H, add the following new section: SEC. ___. PREVAILING RATE OF WAGE…
I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. DeFAZIO. The gentlewoman has the right to close, so I am going to yield the balance of my time to my esteemed colleague from Michigan (Mr. Kildee).
I thank my colleague from Missouri for yielding me time. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong opposition to H.R. 2. The Democrats' school construction provisions in H.R. 2 will result in increased costs to taxpayers, increased costs to…
Smith Reynolds Airport, located in North Carolina's Fifth District, is set to be designated as North Carolina's first legacy airport. Originally named Miller Municipal Field in 1927, the airport was soon renamed in 1942 after the Z. Smith…
I find it interesting that my colleague would say the President ``very quietly and behind closed doors'' vetoed a bill. They issued a statement on it almost immediately, so it wasn't exactly quietly. Generally, they have to veto a bill at…
And I thank my colleague from Virginia for yielding me the time. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition of H.J. Res. 76, a resolution that would overturn the Education Department's effort to assist students who have been defrauded by…
Over the past few months, we have seen remarkable progress in the fight against COVID-19. Our small businesses, manufacturers, and even schools have stepped up to produce necessary PPE for their communities and frontline providers. As of…
I thank the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Gohmert), my colleague and my classmate, for yielding time to me this evening. Mr. Speaker, at such a pivotal moment in the history of our country, Democrats are choosing posturing over progress…
There is a path forward. We have seen from the May jobs report last month, with 2.5 million jobs added to the economy.
And that is the same State where the State health director, I believe, took her own mother out of the long-term care facility before she enforced the rule to allow those people to come back in. That is one of the most shameful things that…
Americans are stepping up to help combat this virus while their elected leaders in the House entrusted with the job of representing their constituents stay home.
Running the country through virtual proceedings and proxy votes is unacceptable.
Before COVID-19, unemployment was at record lows, including minority unemployment.
These virtual events undermine what our Founders intended when they created our representative Republic.
What significant policies and economic conditions resulted in the historically low rates which existed before the pandemic?
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