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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.
By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 492 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 492 Resolved, That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker…
We could get the people to come into math and science if we were willing to pay them what they are worth.
I think we should be paying the people at the elementary level what we pay college professors to begin with.
We collect too much data at the federal level and we don't have information.
Recent CBO estimates predict that regulatory changes created by ObamaCare will remove 2.3 million Americans from the full-time workforce. The President has gone to great lengths to spin this as a positive development, saying job losses…
The Older Americans Act plays a vital role in helping seniors access services that promote health, independence, and longevity.
I look forward to working with my colleagues in a bipartisan effort to reauthorize the Older Americans Act and help seniors age with dignity and comfort.
I am going to say it again, this bill is not an attack on women or an attack on women's rights. I think it is wonderful that we had so many men here today speaking on behalf of the unborn. Life is the most fundamental of all rights, Madam…
I will say it again. We are not attacking women's health care with this rule and this legislation. H.R. 7, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act, codifies many longstanding pro-life protections that have been passed under both…
It is unfortunate that our colleagues are doing all that they can to portray this bill as an attack on women's rights. It is not that at all. I appreciate all of my colleagues who have spoken so eloquently on our side of the aisle about…
I would like to ask the Chair to reiterate her statement made just a few minutes ago about the extent of the remarks that may be made.
For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. Slaughter) pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution, all time yielded is for the…
By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 465 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 465 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to…
Today I rise to recognize Davie County Deputy Sheriff Christopher Fleming, injured last week while attempting to apprehend a violent suspected home invader. When deputies initially attempted to arrest the suspect, he fled to a nearby home…
I think that is a real tragedy. I think the tragedy is going to be worse and worse in the future as funds become more and more scarce.
You have to have the commitment from the people running these programs to see that there is some success, and you have to believe in the students and make sure that they can see a vision for where they can go.
I think again that there have been lots of good intentions with TRIO programs, and a lot of other government programs that are out there that simply don't meet the good intentions that are set out for them because we don't do a sufficient…
I look forward to continued work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle as we begin work on the reauthorization of the Higher Ed Act.
One of this committee's top priorities for the upcoming reauthorization of the Higher Education Act is improving postsecondary access and affordability.
I want to thank my colleague, Chris Smith, for his leadership on developing this hour, and all of my colleagues who are here to speak on this very important issue. This week marks the 41st anniversary of a Supreme Court decision which has…
The Internal Revenue Code allows individuals who feel they aren't taxed enough to make voluntary contributions to the U.S. Treasury. Unsurprisingly, this provision is seldom used. My Democrat colleagues should have considered this fact…
Last week we marked the 50th anniversary of the war on poverty. While the standard of living of Americans has risen in the last 50 years, the number of those who fall under the poverty line has remained largely constant. In war, good…
Just last week I received the following letter from a constituent: Dear Congresswoman Foxx: On December 10, I applied for a Silver level plan and received confirmation the same day that my application was completed. Since then, I've waited…
Today the President called on Congress to take action to help put Americans back to work. Almost 9 months ago, the House passed H.R. 803, the SKILLS Act, with bipartisan support. The SKILLS Act, which I authored, would modernize the vast…
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