Sep 16, 2020
I am in its present form. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Ms. Foxx of North Carolina moves to recommit the bill, H.R. 2574, to the Committee on Education and Labor with…
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.
Congressional Record · 2020-09-16
Sep 16, 2020
Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, Democrats have made a habit of letting bipartisan solutions fall by the wayside in lieu of partisan politics in an attempt to help those who help them. The Equity and…
Sep 15, 2020
Mr. Speaker, the majority of the amendments are unobjectionable, though none of them address the underlying problems with the bill. However, I highlight two problematic amendments: The amendment offered by Representative Cooper would give…
Sep 15, 2020
Mr. Speaker, I appreciate my colleague's comments, and, as I said, this is a very small step in the right direction. I wish that there were more people in the gentleman's party who wanted to see this. We have tremendous evidence that…
Sep 15, 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…
Sep 15, 2020
Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the gentleman's amendment and urge my colleagues to support it. I applaud the gentleman from Georgia for offering such an alternative. As has been said, it…
Sep 15, 2020
Mr. Speaker, unfortunately, this amendment does nothing to correct the flaws of the underlying bill, but it doesn't make the bill any worse either. The amendment includes language that would ensure applicants are judged on their ability to…
Sep 15, 2020
Mr. Speaker, I claim the time in opposition to the amendment, although I am not opposed to the amendment. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without objection, the gentlewoman from North Carolina is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.
Sep 15, 2020
Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the amendment, although I am not opposed to the amendment and have great affection for the introducer. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without objection, the gentlewoman from North Carolina is recognized for 5…
Sep 15, 2020
Mr. Speaker, I claim the time in opposition to the gentlewoman's amendment. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from North Carolina is recognized for 5 minutes.
Sep 15, 2020
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, Democrats' approach in H.R. 2639 is wrong for our Nation's schools and students if we hope to achieve greater equality for children nationwide. Not only does this bill…
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