Virginia Foxx

When the transition to the Direct Loan Program began, critics warned of a possible increase in student loan default rates.

My Republican colleagues and I were rightly concerned this political tactic could have unintended consequences on the nation's students, higher education institutions, and our economy.

Nineteen months ago, the Democrat-controlled Congress approved a federal takeover of the student loan industry to help pay for the president's health care law.

I would like to point out to my colleague across the aisle that if we have a constitutional right for taxpayer funding of abortions, then we should have a right to taxpayer funding of guns. The Second Amendment allows us to keep and bear…

I will not yield. I think it is very important that we get the facts out here again. Several of my colleagues have pointed those out. The gentlewoman has time on her side and she will be able to make her points. I now would like to yield 3…

I want to remind my colleagues across the aisle that they are entitled to form their own opinions, but they are not entitled to form their own facts which are in opposition to what is true. Our colleagues across the aisle know that the…

House Resolution 430 provides for a closed rule providing for consideration of H.R. 358, the Protect Life Act. I would now like to yield 2 minutes to my colleague from New Jersey (Mr. Smith).

The question before the House is: Should the House now consider H. Res. 430? While the resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill, the committee is not aware of any points of order. The waiver is prophylactic…

There is agreement on both sides of the aisle that job training programs play an important role in the success of our workforce.

An improved job training system must empower state leaders to pursue policies that best meet the needs of the local workforce.

Wasting state and federal resources is a disservice to taxpayers and workers.

The status quo is no longer acceptable.

The status quo is no longer acceptable.

H.R. 302, the Preserve Land Freedom for Americans Act will give the states a voice and a say in this process.

The Antiquities Act impinges on the rights of the states with regard to their own land.

I have no further requests for time, and I reserve the balance of my time to close.

I want to thank the gentleman from Colorado for his support of the bill and support of the concept of charter schools. I want to congratulate him on his involvement and say that I think this is a great example of bipartisan cooperation. I…

By direction of the 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. 395 Resolved, That the following named Member be and is…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made…

This Act would provide certain surviving spouses of veterans with eligibility to both housing loans and monthly dependency and indemnity compensation from the VA.

H.R. 120 introduced by Representative Virginia Foxx which would provide certain surviving spouses of veterans with eligibility to both housing loans and monthly dependency and indemnity compensation from the VA.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made…

I will not take advantage of this mistake that I made. I appreciate the indulgence of the ranking member and the chair of the committee, and I will just say that I would appreciate very much having the support for my amendment. Mr…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 45, line 1, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $75,000,000''). Page 45, line 3, after the…

I want to point out again what my colleague from Georgia said. It was President Obama's agreement with the WTO that is forcing the funding for the Brazilian farmers. This is not something that Republicans did. Mr. Speaker, we cannot…