Jul 13, 2018
This amendment would repeal H.R. 50 if GDP remains below 5 percent over the first four quarters after enactment. H.R. 50 is not intended to raise the GDP. It is intended to ensure the Federal Government does not impose costs on State…
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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Jun 13, 2018
I thank my colleague from Virginia for yielding time. Mr. Speaker, across the country, communities are struggling to bear the heavy burden of the worsening trend to opioid addiction. At the Committee on Education and the Workforce, we like…
Jun 5, 2018
My reason for doing this is to say that it is not just members of the committee, it is not just Members of Congress who support the PROSPER Act. It is people who understand the situation that exists in our country and want to see us make…
Jun 5, 2018
I want to talk a little bit today about the PROSPER Act and share some articles that have been published that help explain why the PROSPER Act is so good for our country, so good for students, and needs to be passed. The first article is…
Jun 5, 2018
Mr. Cooper explains that there is a common misconception about PROSPER that is being exploited, unfortunately, by many colleges and universities and our Democratic friends. He says: ``The Congressional Budget Office score of the PROSPER…
Jun 5, 2018
The Federal Government became heavily involved in the Nation's postsecondary education system when Congress passed the Higher Education Act of 1965. Over time, well-intentioned but misdirected policies and requirements have put special…
Jun 5, 2018
This month, the Federal Reserve estimated GDP will hit 4.8 percent in the second quarter of 2018. Under the former administration, GDP never hit even 3 percent. Thanks to tax reform and regulatory relief passed by this unified Republican…
May 23, 2018
Only days after we commemorated National Police Week, I rise to honor the life of Trooper Samuel Newton Bullard. The community of Ronda, North Carolina, tragically lost Trooper Bullard in the line of duty on Monday in my district. A 3-year…
May 17, 2018
Do I have the right to close or does the gentleman from Texas have the right to close? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Texas has the right to close.
May 17, 2018
I have a parliamentary inquiry. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from North Carolina will state her parliamentary inquiry.
May 17, 2018
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from North Carolina will be postponed. Amendment No. 2 Offered by Mr. Conaway The Acting CHAIR…
May 17, 2018
I commend my colleague Mike Conaway and the other members of the Agriculture Committee for their work on the farm bill. I have every intention of voting for the bill and have stated that on many occasions. Having been working on a…
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