WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today voted in favor of the bipartisan “omnibus” spending bill to appropriate funds for the federal government. The House passed the legislation by a vote of 316-113.
“As a legislator, I am often responsible for making a decision on the legislation before me rather than the legislation I’d like to see,” said Foxx. “While an omnibus spending bill… Read more »
WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives today passed bipartisan legislation that includes language by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., to correct a technical limitation preventing the rollover of tax-deferred retirement funds into existing SIMPLE IRA accounts.
The language is part of the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act, which provides permanent tax relief for American families,… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today praised passage of bipartisan legislation that would help the Department of Homeland Security identify and stop terrorists with Western passports from entering the United States.
“National security is the number one job of the federal government, and this bipartisan legislation is one step toward reducing the risk that terrorists pose to… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today released the following statement regarding her vote against the conference report for a five-year surface transportation package costing more than $300 billion that also includes language to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank:
“This legislation does not address the growing gap between the Highway Trust Fund’s revenues and expenses, instead… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today praised passage of legislation to improve K-12 education by replacing No Child Left Behind with new policies to help every child access a high-quality education.
“As a grandmother, educator and former school board member, I know students are best served when teachers, parents and administrators are the driving force behind improving… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., will present the family of Willis Tom Bradshaw with the medals he earned during service in World War II on Saturday, Nov. 28, at 4 p.m. in Foxx’s Clemmons office.
Bradshaw was a Seaman Second Class in the U.S. Navy Reserve. He was killed in action on Nov. 13, 1942, when the USS Juneau was sunk during the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal.
“It was a… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today voted in favor of legislation that would strengthen the vetting system for Syrian and Iraqi refugees being admitted to the United States.
“Obama administration officials have said there are inherent shortcomings in the current screening process for refugees, especially those fleeing… Read more »
WASHINGTON-- This afternoon, the ten Republican members of North Carolina's U.S. House of Representatives delegation released the following statement in response to Friday's terrorist attacks in Paris and Governor Pat McCrory's request that the Obama Administration cease sending Syrian refugees to North Carolina.
The joint statement was issued by Congresswoman Renee Ellmers (NC-2),… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., a member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, today was appointed by House Speaker Paul Ryan to participate in the committee that will iron out the differences between the House and Senate versions of legislation to improve K-12 education by replacing No Child Left Behind.
“It is a privilege to serve on this conference… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today released the following statement to commemorate Veterans Day:
“On Veterans Day we rightly single out the members of our military past and present to honor them with the respect and gratitude they deserve. The veterans that we honor today are a reflection of American greatness. Liberty is bought and paid for by the incomprehensible… Read more »
