U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 5th District
Virginia Foxx
Position · +0.62
- In office
- House 2005–now
21 years in CongressMore senior than 88% of the House - Breaks on
- Environmental Protection 4% · Economics and Public Finance 2%
- Committees
- Education and Workforce · Oversight and Government Reform · Rules
- Bills on
- Congress · Education · Labor and Employment
- Age
- 83
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
Where Foxx has influence
Roles
- Chair · Rules
- Education and Workforce · 3rd in seniority on the majority side
- Oversight and Government Reform · 5th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 4795 Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 8684 Transparency in Billing Act of 2026 · Out of committee
- H.R. 7723 Safeguarding Taxpayer Dollars in Child Care Act of 2026 · Out of committee
- H.R. 580 Unfunded Mandates Accountability and Transparency Act of 2025 · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Foxx’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Foxx breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Foxx voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Environmental Protection 4% · 1 of 26 party 0%
- Economics and Public Finance 2% · 1 of 50 party 7%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Foxx broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 09/16/26 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".On Passage · This joint resolution revokes the partial authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Commercial Harbor… | Yea |
| 09/16/26 | PROOF ActOn Passage · Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds Act or the PROOF Act | Yea |
| 09/15/26 | Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 a diesel emissions reduction program under which the Environmental Protection Agency provides grants,…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 09/14/26 | Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill provides statutory authority for the Urban Bird Treaty Program, which is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 09/14/26 | National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill provides statutory authority for the Invasive Species Strike Team program carried out by the National Wildlife Refuge System…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 07/15/26 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 07/15/26 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 05/13/26 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Passage · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Foxx is saying
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Foxx Reintroduces Disaster Recovery and Resilience Act
Reintroduced bill to streamline disaster recovery regulations for Hurricane Helene-affected areas.
“It has now been two years since Hurricane Helene hit the High Country and surrounding areas in Western North Carolina – the work continues to recover and rebuild. Every step of the way, I’ve worked extremely hard alongside FEMA and the administration so that funding for recovery can continue, and I have already helped…”
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Foxx Announces U.S. Service Academy Day
The Office of Congresswoman Virginia Foxx will hold a U.S. Service Academy Day on Saturday, September 12th, from 1-3PM at Surry Community College’s Elkin Center at 1461 N Bridge St, Elkin, NC 28621.
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Foxx voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 156 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 24 majority-party committee chairs
How far Foxx’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 17
- Action in committee 6
- Action beyond committee 6
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
17 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 16 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 34 sponsored billsSponsored 34 (House median 25) · cosponsored 103 (median 289), 5 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Congress, Education, Labor and Employment.
- H.R. 10667 To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide for certain procedures following the declaration of a major disaster, and for other purposes.Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10619 Spending Safeguard ActIntroduced Sep 28, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10310 Robo COP ActCommerce · Introduced Sep 8, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1499 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1501) to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9436) to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490) providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4795) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution that participates in a nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel from being eligible for certain funds under that Act, to require an institution that participates in certain programs under that Act to certify that students are not unreasonably obstructed from participating in academic programs in Israel, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.Provides for House consideration of multiple bills and resolutions. AI-readCongress · Introduced Aug 31, 2026 Passed a chamber
- H.Res. 1438 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8884) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7008) to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6955) to make improvements to the Federal banking laws, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9770) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.Sets floor procedures for consideration of six bills and one resolution. AI-readCongress · Introduced Jul 20, 2026 Passed a chamber
- H.Res. 1423 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 139) to make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9237) to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and other Federal laws, to improve benefits for veterans and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.Sets House floor procedures for considering four bills on daylight time, appropriations, veterans benefits, and firearms merchant codes. AI-readCongress · Introduced Jul 13, 2026 Passed a chamber
- H.Res. 1336 Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.Waives House Rule requiring two-thirds vote to consider certain reconciliation resolutions through June 5, 2026. AI-readCongress · Introduced Jun 3, 2026 Passed a chamber
- H.Res. 1281 Recognizing the 175th anniversary of the founding of Alpha Delta Pi sorority.Education · Introduced May 13, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 155 | 89% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 67% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 61 | 75% | Pro |
| Energy | 38 | 76% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 85% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 64% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 87% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 82% | Pro |
| Commerce | 27 | 93% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 26 | 50% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 80% | Pro |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% | Pro |
| Education | 16 | 63% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 71% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 92% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% | Pro |
| Health | 8 | 63% | Pro |
| Taxation | 8 | 100% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 100% | Pro |
| Law | 7 | 71% | Pro |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Native Americans | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Animals | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Families | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-4100%agreement
- RMatt Van EppsTN-798%agreement
- RCraig A. GoldmanTX-1298%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Foxx most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Foxx’s campaign raised $1.7M: $1.1M (67%) from individuals and $420K (25%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $3.4M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Foxx
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 135.
- National Association of Home Builders Trade association PAC
- Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. Political Action Committee (Abc PAC) Trade association PAC
- National Association of Realtors Membership group PAC
See how much each organization gave Foxx this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inFoxx’s own leadership PAC: Victory and Freedom PAC (Vaf PAC). A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare Foxx’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, NC-5Republican2005–present
Seat
- State
- North Carolina
- District
- 5
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 83
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-2071
2462 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Boone, Mayodan
- Website
- foxx.house.gov
- RepVirginiaFoxx
- repvirginiafoxx
- YouTube
- repvirginiafoxx
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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