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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.
We have worked in a bipartisan fashion on this legislation that is before us today and on some other legislation. Yesterday, the President signed H.R. 803, which we called the SKILLS Act when it left the House. I am very proud of that, and…
I believe the gentleman from Massachusetts is quite well aware that his amendment was not germane to this bill. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Royce).
H. Res. 677 provides for structured rules for consideration of H.R. 3136, the Advancing Competency-Based Education Demonstration Project Act, and H.R. 4984, the Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act. The Rules…
By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 677 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 677 Resolved, That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker…
The House is considering a lawsuit to stop the President from unilaterally rewriting the ObamaCare statute. Some have criticized the lawsuit by saying that if House Republicans are opposed to the ObamaCare individual mandate, why are they…
Today's D.C. Court of Appeals decision in Halbig v. Burwell held that the text of ObamaCare clearly ``makes tax credits available as a form of subsidy to individuals who purchase health insurance through exchanges established by the…
The recently revised downward first quarter GDP numbers show the economy contracted by 2.9 percent in the opening months of 2014. We have a social safety net that is already forecasted to run perpetual deficits for decades to come, and…
Last week I joined my colleague, Mr. Messer, to introduce the Strengthening Transparency in Higher Education Act, legislation which will ensure useful information is easily accessible, deliver data that includes the entire college…
By direction of the House Republican Conference, I send to the desk a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration in the House. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 660 Resolved, That the following named…
I want to thank the chairman for his support in this and all the members of the committee who helped work on this bill. I would like to add my thanks to those that the chairman has made to the staff, in particular, Juliane Sullivan, James…
Today, the House will vote on H.R. 803, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, a bill to reform our Nation's mishmash of workforce development programs. Today is the culmination of an 18-month bipartisan and bicameral process. The…
Numbers don't lie, but viewed in isolation, they can obscure the truth. Last week offered some encouraging news: 288,000 new jobs and an unemployment rate, by one measure, of 6.1 percent, which is the lowest rate achieved during Mr…
Today the first quarter GDP numbers were revised downward, again, and now show the economy contracted by 2.9 percent in the opening months of 2014. The administration's spin machine cited cold weather as the root cause of this, but as…
On Sunday, I had the opportunity to speak at Cornerstone Church in Salisbury, North Carolina. The service was a tribute to America, our military, and our veterans, and it was an uplifting experience. Cornerstone was founded over 20 years…
As the President looks for a new VA Secretary, it is imperative that we not let the veterans health care scandal distract from the ongoing efforts to resolve the VA benefits claims backlog. The VA has undertaken important reforms to…
1 year ago today, this House passed H.R. 1797, the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, with bipartisan support. To this date, the Senate has not considered this measure to protect the lives of innocent children in the womb from the…
President Obama recently announced some changes to student loan repayment programs. Keeping with the pattern of his administration, he has chosen to impose those changes via the regulatory process. For a while now, President Obama has been…
Last week, I was energized and inspired by the opportunity to tour the Dr. Pepper Bottling Company in West Jefferson, North Carolina. This plant has been recognized for the high quality of its products and was a recipient of the 2013 Caleb…
Last week, it was my great pleasure to participate in a groundbreaking at a plant expansion at the GE manufacturing facility in West Jefferson, North Carolina. The expansion will allow GE to produce more of the company's incredibly popular…
Over $1 billion in Federal grants have been wasted on poorly functioning State ObamaCare exchanges, including a reported $655 million for three exchanges that have been completely shut down. These failed Web sites fit into a long line of…
As the unfolding scandal at the VA demonstrates, the administration has a standard playbook for dealing with an unfolding PR disaster: The first step is to say the President learned about the situation on the news and is madder than anyone…
By direction of the House Republican Conference, I send to the desk a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 589 Resolved, That following named Member be, and is…
Memorial Day is the day we set apart to honor those who have given the ``last full measure of devotion'' in service to our Nation. It is fitting that we quote Lincoln's Gettysburg Address to mark this day, because though Memorial Day was…
Pastor Charlie Martin has preached the Gospel for 45 years. Charlie Martin attended Trinity College of Florida and continues to serve as vice president of that institution. After college, he began working with youth at his home church in…
The phrase ``War on Women'' is often used to score political points in this town, but human trafficking represents a tragically literal war on women and girls. Human traffickers prey on poor, often desperate women. The stories are sadly…
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