WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives today approved bipartisan legislation sponsored by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., that will help students gain access to the facts they need to make an informed decision about where to pursue higher education.
“Each year, families across the country face difficult decisions about where they can afford to send their children to college and… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today praised the House Committee on Education and the Workforce’s unanimous passage of legislation that strengthens career and technical education.
“For far too long, there has been a discrepancy in what students are learning in the classroom and what employers say they need in the workplace,” said Foxx, chair of the House Subcommittee on… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today announced the selection of Kristen Crews of Clemmons and Douglas Smith of Kernersville as the recipients of her 10th annual “Teacher in Congress” internship.
Crews and Smith will arrive in Washington on July 8 for a week of intensive learning, curriculum development activities and hands-on experience in America’s federal government.… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today voted in favor of legislation that improves access to health care through much-needed modifications to health savings accounts and provides targeted relief from Obamacare.
“Health savings accounts foster a real sense of ownership and control over health care decisions,” said Foxx. “This legislation makes common-sense improvements to… Read more »
WASHINGTON – The House Committee on Education and the Workforce today approved bipartisan legislation sponsored by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., that will help students gain access to the facts they need to make an informed decision about where to pursue higher education.
“Each year, families across the country face difficult decisions about where they can afford to send their children… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), chairwoman of the House Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training, today introduced a resolution (H. J. Res. 95) under the Congressional Review Act to protect workers, students, nonprofit organizations, and small business owners from the consequences of the Department of Labor’s controversial overtime rule.
Concerns have been raised… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today voted in favor of legislation that would fund a number of important resources for America’s military personnel and their families.
“Providing for the common defense of the United States of America is the federal government’s primary duty,” said Foxx. “This bill maintains the nation’s defense readiness and gives our men and women in… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today voted in favor of legislation that prohibits the IRS from requiring nonprofit organizations to include information on contributors in annual filings.
“Taxpayers shudder at the mere mention of the IRS, and that image hasn’t been helped since the federal government’s most feared agency admitted to singling out conservative groups for… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today announced that six students from the 5th District have been appointed to the nation’s service academies. Foxx nominated the students last winter after a rigorous application and interview process.
“North Carolina’s 5th District has a proud tradition of military service. Each year it is an honor to nominate some of the area’s finest… Read more »
WASHINGTON – House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline (R-MN) and Higher Education and Workforce Training Subcommittee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) today issued the following joint statement regarding the Department of Education's new proposed regulation affecting student borrowers:
"When a school commits fraud against a student, there should be a fair process… Read more »
