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News releases from the office of Congresswoman Foxx on the top issues facing Congress
Foxx Supports Passage of National Defense Authorization Act December 4, 2014 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,” said Foxx. “This bill maintains the nation’s defense readiness and ensures the continued success of our military men a... More
News releases from the office of Congresswoman Foxx on the top issues facing Congress
Foxx Praises Passage of Legislation to Help Reduce Financial Strain Facing Disabled Americans December 3, 2014 WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today voted in favor of bipartisan legislation that would allow families of a severely disabled child to save for their child's long-term disability expenses in the same way that many families currently save for college through popular 529 investment plans. H.R. 647, also known as the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act or ABLE Act, overwhelmingly passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 404 to 17. “Individuals with disabilities often face enor... More
News releases from the office of Congresswoman Foxx on the top issues facing Congress
Foxx Welcomes Ruling to Allow Prayer at Forsyth County Commission Meetings November 21, 2014 WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today issued the following statement regarding a decision by U.S. District Court Judge James A. Beaty Jr. to lift a 2010 injunction and allow the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners to return to their former policy of allowing sectarian prayer before meetings: “Once again local officials will be able to open their meetings with prayer as long as anyone may offer the prayer and no one is required to participate. It is wonderful to know that Forsyth Count... More
News releases from the office of Congresswoman Foxx on the top issues facing Congress
Foxx Blasts Obama Executive Action on Immigration November 20, 2014 WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today issued the following statement following President Obama’s announcement that he will take executive action to grant amnesty to millions of immigrants illegally in the United States: “President Obama does not have the legal authority to legislate, and his unilateral actions on immigration are a blatant overreach of his Constitutionally-granted executive authority. The president claims to believe in the Constitution, but his actions tonight demonstrat... More
News releases from the office of Congresswoman Foxx on the top issues facing Congress
Foxx Praises Passage of Legislation to Approve Keystone XL Pipeline November 14, 2014 WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today praised passage of legislation to approve the Keystone XL pipeline. H.R. 5682 passed the House by a bip... More
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