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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.
My colleague has raised the provision in the manager's amendment related to school-based health centers referring children in schools for abortions. Regardless of their position on abortion, most Americans agree that the issue should not…
I was going to remark on the fact that our colleague from Colorado has given us some levity, but it has been so long since the levity occurred, I am not sure anybody would remember it. However, I do think it is important to point out that…
I would like to reiterate my earlier statement that all time yielded is for the purpose of debate only. I do not yield for any other purpose and will not yield for any other purpose.
House Resolution 125 provides for a structured rule providing for the consideration of a number of amendments to H.R. 5, the Student Success Act. My colleagues on the House Education and the Workforce Committee and I have been working to…
By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 125 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 125 Resolved, That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker…
By reversing the top-down policies of recent decades, the Student Success Act offers conservative solutions to repair a broken education system. It would finally get Washington out of the way and allow parents, teachers, and State and…
I thank the chairman of the committee. Mr. Chairman, the current K-12 education system is failing our students, and State and local attempts to make it better have been hampered by an enormous Federal footprint. Parents and education…
I believe in an opportunity society where hard work, education, innovation, and risk are rewarded and we empower individuals, not government. Unfortunately, Washington's broken reflex these days is: when in doubt, regulate. That type of…
There are 57 oversight hearings going on this week in the House of Representatives, and I just wonder how many of those hearings are focusing on unconstitutional actions taken by this administration.
It is not the prerogative of the President to decide to rewrite the laws to augment remedies.
Today I rise to recognize a pioneering school in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Established in 2009, Wilkes Early College High School is a partnership between Wilkes County Schools and Wilkes Community College. The school provides a small…
On February 7, the State of North Carolina lost a legend both on and off the court when former University of North Carolina basketball coach Dean Smith passed away. During his 36-year tenure as head coach, Smith led the Tar Heels to 879…
The first month of the 114th Congress has been a busy one as House Republicans have gotten right to work in tackling the difficult issues facing the Nation. We started off the new year by passing two pieces of bipartisan legislation…
I thank the chairman for yielding time and for the leadership he has provided in getting this bill passed out of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee. Mr. Chairman, we are going to probably have to say this many times today, but…
Our colleagues on the other side of the aisle know that Republicans are not opposed to regulations. We just want regulations to be done right. These are modest reforms, supported by Republicans and Democrats alike. Some of these changes…
I want to thank my colleague from Colorado for his kind comments about me and my health. I appreciate all condolences. Mr. Speaker, this resolution also provides for consideration of H.R. 527, the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility…
House Resolution 78 provides for a structured rule providing for consideration of H.R. 50, the Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act, and H.R. 527, the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act. Mr. Speaker, every…
By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 78 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 78 Resolved, That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker…
This month marks 25 years since John Hood and Marc Rotterman founded the John Locke Foundation with the help of Art Pope and the John William Pope Foundation. While its beginnings may have been small, the John Locke Foundation quickly made…
Today, I rise to recognize Stacy Eggers, Jr., of Boone, North Carolina. On March 20, Stacy will be 91 years old, but he hasn't let age slow him down one bit. He still goes daily to his office on West King Street where he has been…
Last week in his State of the Union Address, President Obama proposed to fund publicly the first 2 years of community college for all Americans. As a former community college president, I am a huge fan of community colleges and the great…
Paying for college is hard work, and it is getting more difficult as tuition and fees continue to increase at rapid rates. Fortunately, American families have an investment tool known as a 529 plan to help them save for their child's…
I just want to say that it is clear some of our colleagues have not read the bill or have not listened to the debate. This bill does not prohibit women from purchasing abortion coverage with their own money. Madam Speaker, I yield 2…
While it is true that the Hyde amendment and its companion amendments have been renewed every year, recent implementation of the Affordable Care Act, or ObamaCare, has ignored these restrictions. Rather than renewing various amendments…
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