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  • Champion Art Student from Boone’s Grace Academy Honored by Foxx at U.S. Capitol
    Posted in Press Releases on June 26, 2013 | Preview rr

    “McKenzie Chasteen represented Watauga well today,” Congresswoman Foxx stated. “I’m so happy that the Congressional Art Competition gives talented students like McKenzie the opportunity to come to their Capitol for recognition and a front row seat to the work that goes on in the People’s House. Hundreds of thousands of visitors pass through the Capitol each year and I’m glad McKenzie’s artwork will be enjoyed by so many.” Read more

  • Foxx Responds to SCOTUS Decision Overturning Section IV of Voting Rights Act
    Posted in Press Releases on June 25, 2013 | Preview rr

    “Chief Justice John Roberts, who authored the court’s opinion on Shelby v. Holder, wrote that ‘Our country has changed, and while any racial discrimination in voting is too much, Congress must ensure that the legislation it passes to remedy that problem speaks to current conditions.’ I agree Read more

  • Reminder - Foxx to Hold "Government Oversight" Town Hall Meeting, June 17
    Posted in Press Releases on June 12, 2013 | Preview rr

    “The American people should not have to question whether their government is unfairly targeting them based upon their personal political beliefs,” Congresswoman Foxx stated. “Yet in the aftermath of the outrageous revelations from the IRS that groups of Americans were, in fact, subjected to higher scrutiny based upon their political associations, the confidence of taxpaying citizens is dashed. On Monday I hope to update 5th District residents on the oversight efforts currently underway within the House of Representatives to hold the federal government accountable. Additionally, I look forward to speaking with local families about their concerns and ideas to provide accountability for how tax dollars are spent.” Read more

  • Lewisville student awarded Congressional Silver Medal
    Posted in Press Releases on June 5, 2013 | Preview rr

    Last week, Foxx invited Shelby and her family to her office in Clemmons to present her with the medal, which was established in 1979 and is open to those 14 to 23 years old. Read more

  • Foxx Awards Lewisville Student With Congressional Silver Medal
    Posted in Press Releases on June 5, 2013 | Preview rr

    "Shelby worked tremendously hard and devoted a great deal of time and effort to qualify for the prestigious Congressional Silver Medal," Congresswoman Foxx stated. "I congratulate her on this accomplishment and encourage other students to follow her examp Read more

  • Foxx Announces June 17th Telephone Town Hall Meeting
    Posted in Press Releases on June 4, 2013 | Preview rr

    "The recent admission that the IRS had been targeting specific groups of Americans with harsher scrutiny based upon political beliefs is chilling and an affront to our free society," Congresswoman Foxx stated. "The American people should not have to quest Read more

  • They Paid Freedom's Price
    Posted in Press Releases on May 27, 2013 | Preview rr

    America is home to heroes! In our country men and women choose to serve, knowing full well their sacrifice could be tremendous – and even require their life. But still they volunteer. Read more

  • House Approves Foxx Legislation to Provide Long-Term Certainty for Student Loan Interest Rates
    Posted in Press Releases on May 23, 2013 | Preview rr

    If President Obama and Senate Democrats are serious about a long-term solution to the student loan interest rate problem, they will immediately consider and build on the ideas put forth in the Smarter Solutions for Students Act . Students, families and ta Read more

  • FOXX: There is a Reason Democrats, Republicans & Organized Labor Support Keystone
    Posted in Press Releases on May 22, 2013 | Preview rr

    The Keystone Pipeline and the 40,000 jobs it's expected to create have been waiting for President Obama's approval for the better part of five years, and with no good reason. The Northern Route Approval Act will ensure that those senseless delays Read more

  • Veto Threat Suggest President is Unserious
    Posted in Press Releases on May 22, 2013 | Preview rr

    Why the Obama Administration would threaten to veto legislation that so closely mirrors their own student loan proposal suggests President Obama isn't serious about working toward a long-term solution for students and taxpayers after all. Read more

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