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Today Congresswoman Virginia Foxx voted in support of two measures to restrict the role of the federal government in the lives of the American people. The Keep the IRS Off Your Health Care Act (H.R. 2009) and the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act (H.R. 367) are two of ten pieces of legislation passed by the House of Representatives this week to hold Washington accountable and stop government abuse. Read more »

"We've all seen how Washington's involvement in rate-setting is a recipe for uncertainty and confusion. Students deserve better," Foxx said in a statement Wednesday. The Bipartisan Student Loan Certainty Act ... ends the temporary fixes that have failed to strengthen our nation's student loan system and offers long-term simplicity, rate caps and an assurance that interest rates are immediately in line with the free market." Read more »

“It’s about time that bipartisanship on this issue won the day,” said Republican Representative Virginia Foxx of North Carolina, who leads the higher-education panel of the Education and Workforce Committee. Read more »

"Kileigh Browning certainly has a year of adventure and excitement ahead of her,” Congresswoman Foxx said. “I congratulate her on her selection to the competitive Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program. Clemmons and the entire 5th Congressional District should be proud to have Kileigh serving as our local ambassador in Germany." Read more »

A Davidson County American history, civics and economics teacher has completed Congresswoman Virginia Foxx’s week-long Teacher in Congress program. Miss Hannah Savey, a recent Appalachian State University graduate who teaches at North Davidson High School, made the most of her week in Washington with Congresswoman Foxx and hopes the experience will help her encourage each of her students to become active in their government. Read more »

"It's about time that bipartisanship on this issue won the day in Washington," Rep. Virginia Foxx of North Carolina, a senior Republican on the House Education Committee, said moments before the vote on the House floor. Read more »

“Campaign promises and political posturing should not play a role in the setting of student loan interest rates,” said Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C. “Borrowers deserve better.” Read more »

Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) stated, “We’ve all seen how Washington’s involvement in rate-setting is a recipe for uncertainty and confusion. Students deserve better." Read more »

“We’ve all seen how Washington’s involvement in rate-setting is a recipe for uncertainty and confusion. Students deserve better. The Bipartisan Student Loan Certainty Act, much like the House’s Smarter Solutions for Students Act, ends the temporary fixes that have failed to strengthen our nation’s student loan system and offers long-term simplicity, rate caps, and an assurance that interest rates are immediately in line with the free market. It’s a shame that it took Senate Democrats this long to join us and correct the problem, but it’s better they complete the assignment late than never.” Read more »

"McKenzie Chasteen represented Watauga well today," Foxx said. "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 »