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Virginia Foxx

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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.

Mar 23, 2023

Mr. Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chair, parents have a fundamental right to know what their children are being taught, and it should not depend on how rich or poor they are. The amendment under consideration would…

Congressional Record · 2023-03-23
Mar 23, 2023

Mr. Chair, I yield myself the balance of my time. Again, we should defeat this amendment that would encourage schools to throw up roadblocks in front of parents. We should defeat this amendment that would make money a barrier to parental…

Congressional Record · 2023-03-23
Mar 23, 2023

Mr. Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chair, I rise today to recognize the profound importance of H.R. 5, the Parents Bill of Rights Act, and what it means for families across the country. Over the past several years…

Congressional Record · 2023-03-23
Mar 23, 2023

Madam Chair, I yield myself 15 seconds. Madam Chair, I am going to say again and again and again and again, this bill does not do anything to ban books. My understanding is that the book ``To Kill a Mockingbird'' was banned by a liberal…

Congressional Record · 2023-03-23
Mar 23, 2023

Madam Speaker, I am prepared to close if the gentleman from Virginia is prepared to close. I reserve the balance of my time.

Congressional Record · 2023-03-23
Mar 23, 2023

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on H.R. 5. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the…

Congressional Record · 2023-03-23
Mar 23, 2023

Madam Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. I obviously disagree with my colleague on the other side of the aisle that a compelling argument to override the veto has not been made. I believe that we have offered a compelling…

Congressional Record · 2023-03-23
Mar 23, 2023

Madam Chair, I rise in support of my amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 6, line 13, insert after ``right'' the following: ``(provided in accordance with the…

Congressional Record · 2023-03-23
Mar 23, 2023

Madam Speaker, I rise in support of overriding President Biden's veto of H.J. Res. 30, a Congressional Review Act resolution nullifying the Biden administration's attempt to politicize the retirement savings of Americans. This is deja vu…

Congressional Record · 2023-03-23
Mar 23, 2023

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

Congressional Record · 2023-03-23

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