Nov 21, 2019
It is very disturbing to me as a citizen of this country, to hear the talk about increasing incidents of violence. We know that is occurring all over our country, everywhere. However, this bill is not going to respond to the underlying…
Virginia Foxx
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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.
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Nov 21, 2019
Let me be clear, the safety of our Nation's healthcare and social service workers is not a partisan issue. Regardless of political beliefs, all of us in this Chamber can appreciate the hard work and empathy that healthcare workers and…
Nov 21, 2019
This amendment is unnecessary. The underlying bill already mandates that each workplace violation prevention plan required by the bill ``be made available at all times'' to covered employees. This amendment adds yet another overly…
Nov 21, 2019
I claim the time in opposition, although I am not opposed to the amendment. The CHAIR. Without objection, the gentlewoman from North Carolina is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.
Nov 21, 2019
I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 251, noes 158, not voting 21, as follows: [Roll No. 642] AYES--251 Adams…
Nov 21, 2019
This amendment underscores two obvious points: first, that healthcare and social service workers should be free to report workplace violence incidents to law enforcement; and second, that this bill was drafted poorly. Such a commonsense…
Nov 21, 2019
This amendment is yet another example of Democrats assuming bad motives on the part of American employers and handcuffing them with additional, overly prescriptive micromanagement from Washington. The vast majority of employers in America…
Nov 13, 2019
I cannot imagine that it is ever easy. I hope it is never easy for any woman to decide to kill her unborn child.
Nov 13, 2019
After the Governor of Virginia's horrific comments earlier this year, there has been a national outcry.
Nov 13, 2019
To say it is terminating a pregnancy, and as Ms. Stuckey said, never, ever facing up to what you are really doing, is scary to me.
Nov 13, 2019
This week, we celebrate the fifth year of National Apprenticeship Week, a week dedicated to showcasing the impact that apprenticeship programs have on preparing Americans for the jobs of today and tomorrow. Our Nation has 7 million…
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