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WASHINGTON – Today, Democrats in the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2500, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020. The partisan bill authorizes $733 billion in funding for America’s military and defense initiatives, $17 billion less than the Senate’s version of the bill which passed 86-8 and what the president requested. In addition to cutting the topline… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Rep. Foxx’s (R-N.C.) amendment to H.R. 2500, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020. In recent years, America’s European allies have expanded their defense agreements within and beyond the EU through a military pact called Pesco and a €13 billion European Defense Fund (EDF). European member states have… Read more »

WASHINGTON – North Carolina businesses and residents affected by flooding and heavy winds on June 6, 2019 can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, Acting Administrator Christopher Pilkerton announced today. Acting Administrator Pilkerton made the loans available in response to a letter from North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on June 24,… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Wednesday, Rep. Virginia Foxx received Pastor Ryan Hodges of Rocky Face Baptist Church in Hiddenite, to serve as guest chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives. Pastor Hodges continued the chamber’s tradition of opening the day's proceedings with a prayer, which goes back to the chaplains of the First and Second Continental Congresses. … Read more »

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Rep. Foxx welcomed Jessika Norman to Washington, DC, for the installation of her piece, “Brook Trout,” in the U.S. Capitol. A student of Wilkes Early College High School, Norman won the 2019 Congressional Art Competition in North Carolina’s Fifth District last month. Her work is now on display for U.S. Capitol visitors to appreciate year-round. … Read more »

ELKIN – Congresswoman Virginia Foxx will host her annual Veterans Information Session on July 19th, from 2-4pm, at the National Guard Armory in Elkin.  With the initial launch of the VA MISSION Act earlier this month, this information session will provide a timely opportunity to learn about the new ways VA healthcare beneficiaries can streamline their access to community care… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Reps. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.), Doug Collins (R-Ga.), Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.), Jody Hice, (R-Ga.), and Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.) sent a letter on Friday to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) requesting information on the anticipated cost increase for dock and facility permits. Last week, the Corps announced the implementation of a revised fee schedule for dock and land-based… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Representatives Virginia Foxx (NC-05), Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02), Harley Rouda (CA-48), Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), and Tim Walberg (MI-07) introduced the Ending One-Ring Scams Act of 2019 (H.R. 3264). Often unaware it’s a robocall, consumers call back a missed call, which allows robocallers to collect fees from cell phone carriers. These fees then… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Virginia Foxx spoke on the House floor to honor Trooper Samuel Newton Bullard, whose name was added to the National Law Enforcement Memorial yesterday. The memorial commemorates law enforcement officers who have given their lives in the line of duty. The ceremony honoring Bullard was held in conjunction with National Police Week, which falls on the week of May… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx is encouraging local teachers to apply for the 13th annual Teacher in Congress Internship. “The Teacher in Congress Internship was created to offer teachers a taste of the real workings of Congress and the day-to-day life of a member of Congress,” said Foxx. “This program provides the participating teacher with a tangible way to give students a look inside… Read more »