Foxx Reintroduces Disaster Recovery and Resilience Act

Reintroduced bill to streamline disaster recovery regulations for hurricane-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.”

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Personal Explanation

Mr. Speaker, I was unable to leave the House floor today during Roll Call No. 300. As such, I was unable to vote during today's Oversight and Government Reform Committee Markup of a resolution recommending that the U.S. House of Representatives hold Leon Black in contempt of Congress for refusing…

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Recognizing South Stokes High School Marine Corps Jrotc

Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the South Stokes High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program that was recently designated as a 2025-2026 Naval Honor School. This is one of the highest recognitions that a Marine Corps JROTC unit can receive. This recognition honors…

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Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026

Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of my bill, H.R. 4795, bipartisan legislation to combat anti-Semitic, discriminatory commercial and academic boycotts of Israel. Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Walberg for yielding me time, and I thank him for advancing this critical bill out of committee. I also thank…

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Providing for Consideration of H.R. 1501, Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025; Providing for Consideration of H.R. 9436, Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026; Providing for CONSIDERATION...

During consideration of this resolution, all time yielded is for the purpose of debate only. Mr. Speaker, yesterday, the Committee on Rules met and produced the rule, House Resolution 1499, providing for the House's consideration of four measures: H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H. Res. 1490, and H.R. 4795.…

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Foxx Announces U.S. Service Academy Day

Announced U.S. Service Academy Day event for students and parents in North Carolina's 5th District.

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Foxx, Scott Introduce Transparency in Billing Act

Introduced bipartisan bill to increase transparency in hospital billing and prevent hidden upcharges.

“Patients should always have the information they need to make informed health care decisions – this includes understanding the true costs associated with care. Far too often, many are hit with hidden upcharges and extraneous fees without even knowing it – this is an issue that should be rectified immediately”

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Foxx Statement on U.S. Military Combat Operations in Iran

Praised U.S. military operations in Iran as necessary action against terrorism and regional threat.

“Deceased senior leaders of the Iranian regime have reaped what they have sown – their barbarism, terrorism, and blighting of international diplomacy are at an end.”

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Foxx Applauds DHS Disaster Funding for Western North Carolina

Applauded DHS announcement of nearly $40 million in FEMA grants for Hurricane Helene recovery in western North Carolina.

“I am grateful to Secretary Noem and her team at DHS for working with me to get these funds out to Western North Carolina.”

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Foxx Praises Significant Peace Agreement Between the State of Israel and Hamas

Praised Trump-brokered Israel-Hamas peace agreement as historic and healing.

“Blessed are the peacemakers. This new agreement has undeniably opened the door for peace within the middle east – we certainly have President Trump to thank for his continued, diligent efforts”

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Foxx Introduces SOAR Act Improvements Act

Introduced the SOAR Act Improvements Act to enhance the federal school choice program in Washington, D.C.

“School choice has the power to improve the lives and trajectories of our nation’s future leaders – there’s no question or debate about it. Washington, D.C.”

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Foxx Announces U.S. Service Academy Day

Announced U.S. Service Academy Day event for students and parents in district.

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Foxx, Gottheimer Introduce Bill to Hold Higher Education Accountable for BDS Activity

Introduced bipartisan bill prohibiting federal student aid to colleges engaging in BDS boycotts.

“The antisemitic rot that has corroded college campuses must be eradicated – enough is enough. The safety and security of Jewish students, faculty, and staff should never be threatened under any circumstances.”

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Foxx Issues Warning to Columbia University Administrators

Praised Columbia University's $200 million agreement with Trump administration on campus antisemitism.

“The $200 million agreement between Columbia University and the Trump administration is certainly a good start, and I commend everyone involved in holding the university to account. However, Columbia is not absolved of its sins – its atonement is not said and done with simply through this agreement.”

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Foxx Supports Ongoing Efforts to Push Back Against Iran’s Despotic Political Regime

Supported Israel's deterrence actions against Iran and Iranian people's freedom.

“Iran’s political regime continues to pose a significant threat to peace, stability, and civil society across the entire world – Israel’s recent actions, in continued defense of its people, remain entirely justified.”

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Foxx Supports Legislation to Help Western North Carolina Businesses

The Helene Small Business Recovery Act addresses a crucial need for businessowners to get the support they need from the federal government without facing bureaucratic delays or roadblocks.

“Following a disaster, the federal government should be a support system for states and not run interference. The Helene Small Business Recovery Act addresses a crucial need for businessowners to get the support they need from the federal government without facing bureaucratic delays or roadblocks.”

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Foxx Announces Vietnam Veteran Pinning Ceremony

In partnership with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, Congresswoman Virginia Foxx invites all Vietnam-era veterans residing in North Carolina's 5th Congressional District to be honored in a Vietnam War Commemoration…

“My father and uncles were World War II veterans, my brother served in Vietnam, and I am very appreciative of the sacrifices made to protect this great country and its citizens”

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Foxx Named to New FEMA Oversight Council

Today, Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement on her appointment by President Trump to the Council to Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency that was established by an executive order on January 24th of…

“The FEMA bureaucracy is failing the citizens of western North Carolina. I wholeheartedly agree with President Trump’s sentiment that if we cannot fix FEMA, it must be overhauled.”

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Foxx Statement on Being Named Chairwoman of the Rules Committee

Today, Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement after being selected by House Speaker Mike Johnson to serve as Chairwoman of the House Committee on Rules for the 119th Congress – a position specifically designated…

“I am humbled and honored to have been selected as Chairwoman of the House Rules Committee – and I thank Speaker Johnson for placing his trust and faith in me to lead this esteemed committee.”

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