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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.
House Resolution 421 provides closed rules for consideration of H.R. 3134, the Defund Planned Parenthood Act, and H.R. 3504, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. Today, Madam Speaker, we provide for consideration of two vital…
By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 421 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 421 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to…
During the August work period, Smith Phillips Building Supply hosted a customer appreciation day and supplier showcase that I attended in Winston-Salem. While I was there, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jack Shearin, who founded a…
I want to thank my colleague from the Foreign Affairs Committee for his leadership on this work. Mr. Speaker, I rise to express my strong opposition to this legislation that would clear the way for the President's misguided deal with Iran…
Today, I rise to recognize the members of Rowan Little League's 12-under softball team. Kaylin Dowling, Allison Ennis, Kary Hales, Caylie Keller, Caitlin Mann, Kali Morton, Taylor Sanborn, Megyn Spicer, Liza Simmerson, Jaden Vaughn, Taylor…
I want to thank my colleague from Texas (Mr. Culberson) for organizing and conducting this Special Order tonight to honor our law enforcement personnel. I do my best every time I see someone in law enforcement to say thank you. I go out of…
I want to compliment my two colleagues who have just spoken on the floor. I compliment Mr. Newhouse from the State of Washington for highlighting a very important event in his district involving a significant constituent of his. I…
Last week, I joined 64 of my House colleagues in cosponsoring legislation that would permanently cut off taxpayer funding for abortion providers. H.R. 3197, the Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act, would prohibit Federal funding to any…
And would you discuss a little bit those delivery models of the Older Americans Act and what makes them work well?
Last week the House passed legislation that would fund the Nation's highway and transit programs through December 18. Transportation and infrastructure are key components of economic development efforts in North Carolina, and this fiscally…
I thank my colleague from Wisconsin for yielding time and leading this Special Order. I rise today to join my colleagues in bringing attention to allegations of serious misconduct by the country's largest abortion provider, Planned…
Today I rise to recognize Yadkin Valley Motor Company in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, which recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. It is the oldest Ford dealership in the Carolinas and 20th oldest out of about 3,100 Ford…
Yesterday a disturbing video surfaced of Dr. Deborah Nucatola, Planned Parenthood's senior director of medical services, discussing the sale of fetal organs from aborted babies as she casually eats lunch. The heartless way that Dr…
In 1966, Federal legislation established a new type of employer-sponsored retirement plan known as a SIMPLE IRA. These plans are designed to give small businesses a retirement option for their employees without the administrative burdens…
For the past 2 years, my email inbox, mailbox, and phone lines have been flooded with reports of canceled health insurance plans, soaring premiums, increased deductibles, and exasperated constituents trying to navigate the confusing…
I thank my colleague from Washington for yielding and for his kind comments. Mr. Speaker, today's debate on education and the Student Success Act is a crucial one for our future. Over the last five decades, the Federal Government's role in…
Last month, Ingersoll Rand, a global leader in products that enhance energy efficiency, productivity, and operations for its customers, celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Mocksville, North Carolina, plant. Opened in 1965, the…
We talk a lot in this Chamber about the negative impacts of overly burdensome rules and regulations handed down by bureaucrats in Washington. Nowhere are the potential negative consequences more evident than the 700-page rule proposed by…
It is clear that ObamaCare's medical device tax has directly and negatively impacted the people who live in North Carolina's Fifth District, as well as people around the country and around the world. Mr. Speaker, this tax must be repealed…
I thank my colleague on the Rules Committee, who handles our rules and legislation so effectively on the floor. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the rule and the underlying bills. When the Democrat-controlled Congress rammed the…
Last week, the House approved part of a legislative package on trade promotion authority, or TPA. There have been many mischaracterizations of what TPA is. Every day I hear from constituents who want me to hold President Obama accountable…
He kept saying that it is a structurally flawed system, but he never truly identifies what that is except saying he doesn't think the best interests of the clients is always done.
Over the last few weeks, many families have proudly watched their sons and daughters receive their high school diplomas at ceremonies across North Carolina. On Saturday, I cheered as my grandson Kenan walked across that stage and graduated…
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