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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.

Feb 1, 2023

Mr. Speaker, let me state a simple fact that has evidently been forgotten in Washington: The Federal workforce's primary imperative should always be to promptly serve the American people. Unfortunately, what the American people have…

Congressional Record · 2023-02-01
Jan 31, 2023

Mr. Speaker, with $31.4 trillion in national debt, House Republicans are committed to finding a solution that is reasonable, sensible, and responsible regarding raising the debt ceiling. President Biden would be irresponsible not to…

Congressional Record · 2023-01-31
Jan 31, 2023

Mr. Speaker, throughout the course of our lives, we are both blessed and fortunate to cross paths with and befriend individuals who harbor a profound sense of dedication toward serving others and their communities. To me and countless…

Congressional Record · 2023-01-31
Jan 30, 2023

Mr. Speaker, thanks to House Republicans, regular order has been restored in the people's House. From expedited votes to open, substantive debate on the merits of legislation that now take place on this very floor, the American people are…

Congressional Record · 2023-01-30
Jan 25, 2023

Madam Speaker, one silver lining of the pandemic is that it pushed more high school students to take dual enrollment classes. With the ever-rising cost of postsecondary education, dual enrollment programs are a great way for high school…

Congressional Record · 2023-01-25
Jan 25, 2023

Madam Speaker, I was appalled to learn that multiple schools in Fairfax County, Virginia, withheld National Merit Scholarship commendation award letters from hundreds of students. This is a problem. When political ideology stands in the…

Congressional Record · 2023-01-25
Jan 25, 2023

Madam Speaker, it is no wonder we have a skills gap. For decades, people have been told that a bachelor's degree is the only path to a successful career. As a result, fewer and fewer young people are choosing to learn skilled trades…

Congressional Record · 2023-01-25
Jan 24, 2023

Mr. Speaker, the benefits of school choice cannot be overstated. On average, students participating in school choice programs perform better academically and see higher college admission rates. These factors make school choice a…

Congressional Record · 2023-01-24
Jan 24, 2023

Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for yielding. Mr. Speaker, Republicans and Democrats can agree that every hardworking, taxpaying American deserves a Federal Government that is built upon a solid foundation that breathes efficiency and is…

Congressional Record · 2023-01-24
Jan 11, 2023

Mr. Speaker, our postsecondary education system is in dire straits. Reforms are more necessary now than ever. To start with, income-driven repayment plans have left millions of borrowers trapped under a mountain of interest. Many of these…

Congressional Record · 2023-01-11
Jan 11, 2023

Mr. Speaker, House Republicans remain undeterred in our mission to protect the sanctity of human life and the rights of the unborn. Today, we will pass the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act and H. Con. Res. 3, which condemns…

Congressional Record · 2023-01-11

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