Virginia Foxx

It brings a smile to my face to hear you all talking about this.

It is a bipartisan piece of legislation. It is something that all of us who care about how money is being spent in the government should want to get done in a hurry.

Money is scarce. I mean, there is never enough of it here.

I thank Congresswoman Walters, and I appreciate her leading this Special Order tonight to bring to the attention of the American people the fact that they are better off now than they were 2 years ago. This is an important message for us…

Unfortunately, the President's recent comments at the U.S.-Russia summit in Helsinki failed to hold Putin accountable for his attacks on our country's interests and deter him from future indiscretions.

Our Nation's national parks are a cherished part of our country's legacy, and it is critical that they be preserved for generations to come. Unfortunately, the National Park Service is facing an insurmountable backlog of deferred…

This amendment would strike a key provision of H.R. 50, requiring independent agencies to comply with UMRA. The purpose of H.R. 50 is to require comprehensive analysis before agencies impose unfunded mandates on State, local, or Tribal…

I claim the time in opposition to the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from North Carolina is recognized for 5 minutes.

I claim the time in opposition to the gentlewoman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from North Carolina is recognized for 5 minutes.

We, on our side of the aisle, join our colleague in stating our absolute abhorrence to domestic violence and sexual assault in this country. None of us want to see any incidents of sexual assault, domestic violence, or assault on children…

I am pleased to support this amendment. This amendment requires a record of any consultation with a non- Federal party and requires agencies to post any comments submitted by a non-Federal party to their website within 5 days. Transparency…

This amendment would repeal H.R. 50 if GDP remains below 5 percent over the first four quarters after enactment. H.R. 50 is not intended to raise the GDP. It is intended to ensure the Federal Government does not impose costs on State…

The real goal of this bill is to require transparency on the part of independent agencies and not to have a nefarious impact on those independent agencies. Mr. Chairman, I urge a ``no'' vote on this amendment, and I yield back the balance…

I thank my colleague from Virginia for yielding time. Mr. Speaker, across the country, communities are struggling to bear the heavy burden of the worsening trend to opioid addiction. At the Committee on Education and the Workforce, we like…

My reason for doing this is to say that it is not just members of the committee, it is not just Members of Congress who support the PROSPER Act. It is people who understand the situation that exists in our country and want to see us make…

I want to talk a little bit today about the PROSPER Act and share some articles that have been published that help explain why the PROSPER Act is so good for our country, so good for students, and needs to be passed. The first article is…

This month, the Federal Reserve estimated GDP will hit 4.8 percent in the second quarter of 2018. Under the former administration, GDP never hit even 3 percent. Thanks to tax reform and regulatory relief passed by this unified Republican…

Mr. Cooper explains that there is a common misconception about PROSPER that is being exploited, unfortunately, by many colleges and universities and our Democratic friends. He says: ``The Congressional Budget Office score of the PROSPER…

The Federal Government became heavily involved in the Nation's postsecondary education system when Congress passed the Higher Education Act of 1965. Over time, well-intentioned but misdirected policies and requirements have put special…

Only days after we commemorated National Police Week, I rise to honor the life of Trooper Samuel Newton Bullard. The community of Ronda, North Carolina, tragically lost Trooper Bullard in the line of duty on Monday in my district. A 3-year…

Not my words, but the International Trade Commission says that for every job sugar protects, we lose three manufacturing jobs. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Hensarling).

Do I have the right to close or does the gentleman from Texas have the right to close? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Texas has the right to close.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Strike section 1301 and insert the following new sections: SEC. 1301. SUGAR PROGRAM. (a) Loan…

I commend my colleague Mike Conaway and the other members of the Agriculture Committee for their work on the farm bill. I have every intention of voting for the bill and have stated that on many occasions. Having been working on a…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from North Carolina will be postponed. Amendment No. 2 Offered by Mr. Conaway The Acting CHAIR…