WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today voted in favor of legislation that would give states much-needed flexibility to prevent Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers from participating in their Medicaid programs.
“Over the past few months, extremely disturbing information has come to light about the activities of abortion providers and their sale of unborn children’s… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today announced that she will host a benefits workshop for seniors on Friday, Oct. 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Davie County Senior Center, 278 Meroney Street, Mocksville, NC 27028.
“As the open-enrollment period for Medicare approaches, this workshop will include timely information for beneficiaries and their families,” said Foxx. “Seniors in… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today released the following statement regarding Pope Francis' address to a joint meeting of Congress:
“It’s easy to see why people around the world have embraced Pope Francis. His example of love, mercy and compassion is one that we all should strive to emulate.
“The United States, and the world, are facing difficult challenges, and… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today voted in favor of legislation that would temporarily bar federal taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood and strengthen protections for babies that survive abortion.
“This is a very emotional issue for those of us who value life so much. In these days of 3-D ultrasounds and high-definition screens, it is impossible to hide the… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today voted against legislation to approve the nuclear agreement between Iran and a group of six nations led by the United States. H.R. 3461 failed by a vote of 162-269.
“The United States must continue to stand between Iran and nuclear weapons capability. Unfortunately, the deal presented by President Obama legitimizes Iran’s nuclear… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., will host a U.S. Service Academy Day on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Clemmons Branch Library, 3554 Clemmons Road, Clemmons, NC 27012. The event will help familiarize students with the application and nomination process for applying to the nation's five military service academies.
“North Carolina’s 5th Congressional District… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today presented U.S. Marine Corps veteran Brett Bush of Ashe County with the Purple Heart, a medal given to members of the military wounded or killed by enemy action or in action against the enemy.
Bush served eight years as a U.S. Marine, earning the rank of sergeant. He was wounded in Afghanistan on Nov. 26, 2010, during his third tour. Bush… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., has introduced legislation that would help students gain access to the facts they need to make an informed decision about where to pursue higher education.
“Currently students and families must wade through massive and often conflicting amounts of information in order to make an informed decision about college. As a result, taking time to… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today praised passage of several pieces of legislation designed to help veterans and increase accountability at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
“It is critically important that we provide high-quality, timely care for those who have sacrificed so much in service to our country,” said Foxx. “This week Congress continued its efforts to… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., has joined 64 of her House colleagues in co-sponsoring legislation that would permanently cut off taxpayer funding for abortion providers.
“With so many Americans fundamentally opposed to abortion, organizations that perform elective abortions should not receive taxpayer dollars,” said Foxx. “While there are currently restrictions that prohibit… Read more »
