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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.

Feb 18, 2021

Your report says that an irresponsible withdrawal of U.S. Forces risks a new civil war in Afghanistan.

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Feb 5, 2021

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, this en bloc incorporates eight amendments with bipartisan support. I want to highlight a few amendments from this en bloc in particular. First, the amendment offered by…

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Feb 5, 2021

Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the en bloc amendment, and I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, notwithstanding my great affection for the gentlewoman from Delaware (Ms. Blunt Rochester), I have to highlight at…

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Feb 5, 2021

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs, IRAPs, which would be eliminated by this bill represent a new apprenticeship model that puts employers in the driver's seat…

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Feb 5, 2021

Mr. Speaker, would you clarify how much time I have remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from North Carolina has 3\1/ 4\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Michigan has 4\1/2\ minutes remaining.

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Feb 5, 2021

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. As my other colleagues have pointed out, millions of workers will need reskilling due to the pandemic-related job loss and displacement, not to mention the devastating executive…

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Feb 5, 2021

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, no one on our side disagrees that millions of people in this country now and in the future need constant education and the opportunity to gain new skills. Mr. Speaker, we…

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Feb 5, 2021

Madam Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Madam Speaker, I find it intriguing that my colleagues on the other side of the aisle say they are passing legislation that is cost- effective when they are anticipating millions of…

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Feb 5, 2021

Madam Speaker, I thank my distinguished colleague for yielding. Currently, the underlying bill favors grant funding for entities that partner with unions. This would block countless potential participants from accessing these funds and…

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Feb 5, 2021

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong opposition to H.R. 477, the National Apprenticeship Act of 2021, which impedes the ability of businesses and employers to fill in-demand jobs…

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Feb 5, 2021

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I want to highlight a couple of amendments in the en bloc that I have some reservations about and that I think would benefit from additional discussion if this bill…

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