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 »
U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-5th, will host a U.S. Service Academy Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Clemmons Branch Library, 3554 Clemmons Road. 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 has a proud tradition of military service,… 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 »
Rep. Virginia Foxx presented U.S. Marine Corps veteran Brett Bush of Ashe County with the Purple Heart on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
The Purple Heart is 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… Read more »
Rep. Virginia Foxx presented U.S. Marine Corps veteran and native of Ashe County, Brett Bush, with the Purple Heart.
Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) 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 on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
Bush served eight years as a… 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., 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., today voted in favor of legislation that would give Congress and the public access to key data from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
“America’s veterans deserve better than the inexcusable mismanagement we’ve seen over the last few years, and this legislation will help ensure Congress has access to information that is essential to… Read more »
Virginia Foxx, who represents Ashe County in the U.S. House of Representatives, has been busy voting for a wide variety of legislation during the last week.
On Friday, July 10, Foxx cast her vote in support of House Resolution 91, also called the Veterans Identification Card Act of 2015.
According to Foxx’s spokeswoman, Sheridan Watson, this legislation will make it easier for… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today released the following statement regarding the announcement of a final nuclear agreement with Iran:
“Preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon is critical to securing peace in the Middle East and protecting U.S. interests, and I remain deeply concerned that this agreement simply delays Iran’s path to a nuclear bomb and further… Read more »
