WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today announced that her office in Boone has moved to a new location in order to better serve residents of North Carolina’s 5th District.
The office is now located at 400 Shadowline Drive, Suite 205, Boone, NC 28607, and can be reached by phone at (828) 265-0240.
“It is an honor to represent and serve the people of North Carolina,” said Foxx.… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today praised the passage of 12 bills designed to fight the growing problem of human trafficking in the United States.
“Human trafficking is modern day slavery that preys on vulnerable individuals, and this epidemic is not isolated to far-off places on the other side of the world. It is happening every day in the places we call home,” said Foxx.… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Bipartisan regulatory transparency legislation sponsored by Reps. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., and Loretta Sanchez, D-Calif., today advanced from the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
The Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act, H.R. 50, would shed light on how federal policies impact the budgets of state and local governments and private sector… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today spoke out in opposition to President Obama’s plan to raise taxes on popular college savings accounts.
“Paying for college is hard work, and it’s getting more difficult as tuition and fees continue to increase at rapid rates,” said Foxx on the House floor. “Luckily American families have an investment tool known as a 529 plan to help them… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today voted in favor of legislation that would permanently prohibit the use of federal funds to pay for abortion or abortion coverage.
H.R. 7, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act, passed the House by a vote of 242 to 179. It would codify the Hyde amendment, which has been regularly attached to… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., tonight issued the following response regarding President Obama's State of the Union address:
“The American people spoke loud and clear in November, but it’s evident from tonight’s State of the Union that President Obama wasn’t listening. Despite a rejection of his policies at the ballot box, the president continues to propose outdated,… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today voted in favor of legislation that would defund President Obama’s executive actions on immigration in their entirety. H.R. 240, which would fund the Department of Homeland Security for the remainder of fiscal year 2015, passed the House by a vote of 236 to 191.
“Breaking the law to enter the United States should not be rewarded, but… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today voted in favor of legislation designed to reduce excessive regulatory costs by overhauling the federal rulemaking process. H.R. 185, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2015, passed the House by a vote of 250 to 175.
“Having owned a small business, I know from personal experience that overly burdensome rules and regulations handed down… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today praised passage of bipartisan legislation to prevent veteran suicide and ensure individuals who may be struggling have access to necessary mental health care services and support.
H.R. 203, the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act, passed the House unanimously.
“Our veterans fight battles on foreign soil to… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today praised passage of legislation to approve the Keystone XL pipeline. H.R. 3 passed the House by a vote of 266-153-1.
“For more than six years, supporters of the Keystone XL pipeline have been fighting to secure the necessary Congressional approval that would allow the U.S. to take advantage of vital oil production in Canada and the northern… Read more »
