Nov 20, 2020
Madam Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3 of House Resolution 965, the yeas and nays are ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 246, nays 140, not…
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 20, 2020
Mr. Speaker, frankly, the amendment offered by Representative Levin is a perfect distillation of the problems with the underlying legislation. The amendment limits the grant program in the bill so that only entities partnering with unions…
Nov 20, 2020
Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3 of House Resolution 965, the yeas and nays are ordered. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this question are postponed…
Nov 20, 2020
Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Pennsylvania for his work on the committee, which has been excellent, and for his work on this bill and this amendment, in particular. Mr. Speaker, the National Apprenticeship Act has remained…
Nov 20, 2020
Mr. Speaker, you know what is so sad to me is that I am out every week in my district talking to job creators and businesses who are desperate for workers and who want to create apprenticeship programs but will not go through the onerous…
Nov 19, 2020
Mr. Speaker, I want to compliment the gentlewoman from California (Congresswoman Davis) for her work on this bill and her career in Congress. We all respect her. And I earnestly wish we could have come up with a bipartisan bill. Mr…
Nov 19, 2020
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, it is unfortunate that we aren't here debating a bloc of amendments that will work to address the failings of the underlying bill. I am pleased to see at least one amendment…
Nov 19, 2020
Mr. Speaker, I yield 2\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Keller).
Nov 19, 2020
Mr. Speaker, Representative Stefanik's amendment is a valuable change that would make it easier for programs of shorter length to be approved specifically in fields where apprenticeships have not traditionally seen growth or expansion…
Nov 19, 2020
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, millions of workers will need reskilling due to pandemic-related job loss and displacement. The World Economic Forum discusses this issue at length in their recent report…
Nov 19, 2020
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, this en bloc incorporates three amendments to the underlying bill that would enhance opportunities in the registered apprenticeship system. The amendment offered by Mr…
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