WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement on the introduction of the bipartisan Unfunded Mandates Accountability and Transparency Act (UMATA), legislation that would expose and reign in burdensome, unfunded federal mandates imposed on state and local governments, as well as the private sector: “When the federal government sees fit to smother state... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC) announced the introduction of the Justice for Victims of Open Borders Act, a bill that would yield targeted reforms to grant disbursements through the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) so that states must give priority to victims of violent crimes committed by people who are in the United States illegally: “The open border policies of the Bid... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement on the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023, legislation led by Speaker McCarthy to responsibly address the debt ceiling: “While President Biden and his Democrat allies in Congress bury their heads in the sand, House Republicans have placed a viable solution to the debt ceiling square on the table. To the surpris... Read More »
BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA – In partnership with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, Congresswoman Virginia Foxx invites all former, living prisoners of war (POW) and the family members of missing, unaccounted for, and deceased Vietnam-era veterans in North Carolina's 5th Congressional District to be honored in a Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration Certificate of Honor Ceremo... Read More »
Washington – Today, Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement on Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s inexcusable contortion of the justice system in his targeting of President Donald Trump: “Our Republic’s system of justice should never be weaponized or tainted by political predilections. Exacting vengeance against a political opponent through the justice system is n... Read More »
Washington – Today, Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement on the federal bailout of millionaire depositors at Silicon Valley Bank: “Despite the assurances of President Biden, his administration is leaning into a backdoor bailout of Silicon Valley Bank, which is grounded in woke, ESG-style strategies. The actions taken thus far skew towards the wealthy and can only come... Read More »
Washington – Today, Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement on the passing of former North Carolina Representative Jim Broyhill: “The loss of Jim Broyhill is one that will be felt across the entirety of North Carolina - he served the state admirably as its U.S. Senator and longtime member of the House of Representatives. He and his family have very deep roots in North Ca... Read More »
Washington – Today, Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement after introducing the bipartisan Chance to Compete Act of 2023 alongside Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY), Representative Gerry Connolly (D-VA) and Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA): “Every hardworking taxpayer in this country deserves a federal government that’s built upon a foundation that breeds ... Read More »
Washington – Today, Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement after her bill. H.R. 4250, the War Crimes Rewards Expansion Act, was signed into law: “For far too long, United States’ policy has elevated international tribunals over the work of national governments when prosecuting the world’s worst culprits: those engaging in genocide and war crimes. The International Crimi... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement on the $1.7 trillion omnibus federal spending bill that’s being rammed through Congress: “Christmas is just a few short days away, and the Democrat-led House and Senate decided to go shopping for as many stocking stuffers as they could get their hands on – and they’re using the hard-earned money of American taxp... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement after her bill, H.R. 5481, which names the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Forest City, North Carolina, as the "Master Sergeant Jerry K. Crump VA Clinic", was signed into law: “Master Sergeant Jerry K. Crump’s legacy is one that will forever be enshrined in Forest City – a fit... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement after the House passed the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023: “The federal government’s primary role is to ensure the continued safety and security of the American people. Today, the People’s House fulfilled that solemn role by reauthorizing and bolstering our national defen... Read More »
As evidenced by this summer’s excessive flooding across Appalachia, Western North Carolina’s vulnerability to the devastating effects of extreme weather is undoubtedly heightened. With a strong influx of frequent and extreme weather events descending upon the region, communities deserve to be better prepared for a future steeped in precipitation. One of the best deterrent strategies is flood insur... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Mayra Flores (R-TX), and Greg Steube (R-FL) announced the introduction of the Justice for Victims of Open Borders Act, a bill that would reform grant disbursements through the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) so that states must give priority to victims of violent crimes committed by people who are in the United States illegally. “The Bide... Read More »
BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA – In partnership with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, Congresswoman Virginia Foxx invites all Vietnam-era veterans residing in North Carolina's 5th Congressional District to be honored in a Vietnam War 50th Commemoration Pinning Ceremony and receive a Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin this Veterans Day. The ceremony will be held from 2PM – 4PM at the VFW Blue ... Read More »