WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016, which authorizes funding for America’s military and defense initiatives. It passed the House by a vote of 269-151.
“Providing for the common defense of the United States of America is the federal government’s primary responsibility,” said Foxx. “This bill… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today voted in favor of legislation to reform the nation’s intelligence-gathering programs operated under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) while preserving tools critical to safeguarding America.
“Congress should be vigilant in ensuring that the government doesn't infringe upon the constitutional rights of individual Americans,… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today praised passage of bipartisan legislation that would help prevent future cyberattacks by making it easier for private entities to share cybersecurity information.
“In 2013 there were 46,605 cyber breaches in the federal government, and it’s estimated that $445 billion is lost annually to cybercrime across the world economy,” said Foxx.… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today released the following statement regarding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to a joint session of Congress:
“Prime Minister Netanyahu is absolutely right - the world cannot tolerate a nuclear Iranian regime. The Obama administration is signaling it will support temporarily restricting, not eliminating, Iran’s potential… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today released the following statement following an announcement by the Army that victims of the 2009 Fort Hood shooting will receive the Purple Heart:
“The Army’s decision today to award the Purple Heart to victims of the massacre at Fort Hood is long overdue. By classifying the attack as workplace violence instead of terrorism, the Army has… Read more »
On Jan. 6, I was sworn in to my sixth term in the U.S. House of Representatives. Serving the people of North Carolina is a profound honor, and I am grateful for the opportunity to represent the 5th District in Congress. It is always a tremendous privilege to take the oath of office and pledge to “support and defend” the Constitution of the United States.
The first month of the 114th… 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 announced that Col. Vickie Hughes of Boone will serve on her Service Academy Nomination Board.
“Each year I have the honor of nominating outstanding students from across northwest North Carolina to attend our nation’s excellent military academies,” said Foxx. “It’s a privilege to have someone with such a distinguished record of service as… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015, which authorizes funding for America’s military and defense initiatives. It passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 300 to 119.
“Providing for the common defense of the United States of America is the federal government’s primary responsibility,”… Read more »
A group representing congressional staffers who served in the military is urging lawmakers to hire more veterans.
According to nonpartisan HillVets, fewer than 3 percent of staffers in Capitol Hill offices are military veterans — a number below nearly every federal agency.
"We have a number of veterans who are consistently looking for positions, who are very well-qualified, but, for… Read more »
