“Republicans and Democrats in the House found common ground and passed legislation to solve those problems today, just like we did when we passed legislation to ensure active duty military wouldn’t have their pay disrupted. We urge Senate Democrats to do their part .These proposals offer common ground. Let’s build on it." Read more

A few days ago we passed legislation that specifically directed members of the military to continue being paid in the event of a shutdown. The President signed that legislation. Today we took similar steps to remove the symptoms of shutdown for Americans who rely on medical studies and innovative treatment options, and visitors to our national parks. Commonsense legislation should create common ground..." Read more

“Just as Obamacare passed on purely partisan votes, the President’s legacy of partisanship continues. House Republicans, though, are willing to lead and will continue to try and find common ground with Democrats to open this government.” Read more

We are asking to fund the government and ensure that Americans are treated fairly under Obamacare. October 1 not only marks the beginning of the federal fiscal year, it’s also the day Obamacare insurance exchanges will launch throughout the country. In North Carolina, the rates available through the exchanges may be triple or quadruple what individuals are paying now, and there will be fewer providers to choose from. North Carolinians should get the same one year break from Obamacare’s individual mandate that the President unilaterally chose to extend to big businesses. Read more

Our bipartisan legislation fully funds the federal government, guarantees troop pay, puts Obamacare and all its uncertainty for families and small businesses on hold, and permanently repeals Obamacare’s innovation hampering medical device tax – something more than thirty Senate Democrats want removed. Read more

House Rules Committee House Rules Committee Chairman Pete Sessions, R-Texas, left, holds the chair for Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., as the panel meets at the Capitol, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013, in Washington, to hear amendments to the continuing appropriations resolution to fund the government and avoid a possible shutdown. At right is Rep. Rob Bishop, R-Utah. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) Read more

The Senate on Friday approved a government funding bill to keep the federal government open, and now the fiscal fight heads back to the House. Read more

On the day that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announces significant choice and lower than expected premiums in the new Health Insurance Marketplace in North Carolina, U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx offers a rebuttal. Read more

As Washington continues to pursue federal tax reform, it is encouraging to see reform accomplished in the Tar Heel State. Read more

"We had an opportunity to move our government away from shut down and our country and economy away from Obamacare. This was the right step to take. The Senate must now do its part to pass this legislation. Read more