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Congresswoman Foxx is honored to assist veterans with a number of matters. Read more »

At this time, I do not believe the use of military force in Syria, as sought by the President, is the appropriate response to Syria’s use of chemical weapons; nor is it the best defense of America’s national security interests. Read more »

"September 11, another infamous date for our Republic, revealed the strength and resolve of American character, and proved once again to the adversaries of liberty that the champions of freedom will not be stopped. We will never waiver, we will not cede strength, and we will stand firm as the last best hope of earth." Read more »

U.S. Rep Virginia Foxx said Wednesday that “history changed” as a result of the events of Sept. 11, 2001. Read more »

Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement yesterday on President Obama’s request for Congress to authorize the use of military force in Syria. Read more »

On 9/11 Anniversary, Lawmakers Seek Help on Veterans Education September 11, 2013  by Charles Dervarics   Institutions face the largest influx of student veterans on campus since World War II. Advising, mentoring and support services are critical if veterans and active-duty military are to succeed in postsecondary education today, witnesses said at a congressional hearing… Read more »

Indiana higher education official Ken Sauer testified before a House subcommittee Wednesday about the importance of college transfer credits for servicemen and women and the need for more information on credit recommendations. Read more »

Today Congresswoman Foxx convened a hearing with the members of the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce aimed at examining the steps which institutions of higher learning are taking to better support service members and veterans who are working to earn a post-secondary degree or learn valuable job skills. At the University of North Carolina, a program known as the UNC… Read more »

At this time, I do not believe the use of military force in Syria, as sought by the President, is the appropriate response to Syria’s use of chemical weapons; nor is it the best defense of America’s national security interests. Thus, after carefully considering President Obama’s request and reviewing classified information provided by the White House, I will not support the current proposal to authorize military force in Syria. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Robert Pittenger believes he has a plan to relieve the United States from any kind of moral obligation regarding the nation’s possible military intervention in the Syrian civil war. Read more »