MEMBER OF CONGRESS

Virginia Foxx

Republican NC 25 statements translated

Virginia Foxx, a North Carolina Republican who handles many rules debates on the floor, mostly advances her party’s agenda: she devotes long stretches to reciting the 119th Congress’s legislative record, especially the tax law’s provisions, and frames bills as serving President Trump’s priorities and the Republican majority’s commitments. Her recurring issues include higher education and Israel-related legislation, border enforcement, election rules such as voter ID, and condemnation of socialism, which she treats as an active threat from the Democratic Party. She regularly uses strong rhetoric about opponents (‘blathering on,’ ‘rhetorical smog’), and in debate she often turns from the bill under consideration to the record of the Congress or the other party’s alleged positions rather than the question at hand. She is distinctive for asserting certainty in place of evidence—declaring ‘the facts are evident,’ ‘that cannot be refuted,’ or what ‘is abhorrent to all Americans’ without citing a source—though she does supply figures and named studies when arguing specific points, and she fills less time with anecdotes and tributes than most members, aside from occasional recognitions of people and institutions in her district.Written by AI from their statements. Updated 2026-10-17.

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Loses points more than most for Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.2.7 times as often as most members.What the tags mean ×2.7 Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.2.5 times as often as most members.What the tags mean ×2.5 Loses points less than most for A story that illustrates instead of making a point.Less often than most members.What the tags mean Thanks and tributes.Less often than most members.What the tags mean Averaged over the 20 of 25 statements graded so far.

Statements 25

House of Representatives · 2026-07-14

Providing for Consideration of (H.R. 139) Sunshine Protection Act of 2025; Providing for Consideration of (H.R. 8595) National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act...

“I want the House to approve this rule and move forward with these bills. They match the goals of President Trump and the American people. I also believe the Democratic Party is being taken over by communists.”

“Many major veterans groups support the veterans bill we are considering. I agree with them and support it too.”

“I support this bill for veterans. It makes sure disabled combat veterans get their earned benefits while saving about $1.3 billion over the next 10 years. It also improves veteran healthcare and cuts red tape. Democrats just want to spend more money without fixing real problems.”

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, the American people need to take note of the amount of rhetorical smog emanating from the other side of the Chamber, because it is obscene. Our Democratic colleagues continue to weave together an entirely disingenuous and deceptive narrative that Democrats are the ones standing at the forefront of the conversation when it comes to supporting our Nation’s veterans. That has never been the case and will never be the case. If Democrats truly cared enough about veterans, they would spend their time supporting Chairman Bost’s bill and not coming up with hack job, so-called solutions that do nothing to reform the VA and deliver high-quality care and service to those who have served this Nation. Mr. Speaker, it is sad that our colleagues across the aisle have chosen this position. It is sad that they can gin up misleading narratives and hawk them around like someone delivering newspapers on a bike. The bill before us ensures that combat-disabled servicemembers who were medically retired through no fault of their own receive the benefits they earned while maintaining equity across retiree populations. This is what happens when personalities of the day and political gamesmanship subvert actual legislating, like what Chairman Bost and Republicans have been doing the entire time. The former doesn’t deliver for veterans. It treats them like second-class citizens. Their solution is spending more money while delivering fewer outcomes. Wow, color us shocked. It is a story as old as time. Instead, the bill before us today would reduce net direct spending by approximately $1.3 billion over the next 10 years. In an era of growing deficits and debt, H.R. 9237 demonstrates that Congress can advance significant veterans’ priorities while remaining fiscally responsible and reducing overall Federal spending. Republicans are focused on targeted relief. This is targeted relief that focuses on combat-disabled veterans, includes additional fairness safeguards, and does not throw money at a problem with the meager hope of things fixing themselves by osmosis. Let’s run through what else you will not find in the cobbled- together, so-called solutions that Democrats are throwing their weight behind. You won’t find a unified Democratic effort to reform the VA’s outdated construction and leasing processes that delay the opening of clinics and facilities across the country. In Chairman Bost’s bill, Republicans are doing just that. You won’t find the Democratic commitment to ensure that veterans can continue to access the mental health care support services in the communities where they live nationwide. In Chairman Bost’s bill, it is there. You won’t find Democratic solutions to slash government bureaucracy that hinders veterans from accessing the care they deserve and earned. In Chairman Bost’s bill, they are there. Mr. Speaker, that is the difference here. All Democrats see is another government program to funnel money into without any commitment whatsoever to improving the lives of those the program serves. They will contort the language they use and the policy gimmicks they cook up to mislead people and organizations into believing mistruths. VSOs, the purpose-driven organizations that are dedicated to advocating for veterans, have been led to believe that Republicans somehow want to rob veterans of their benefits, but that is entirely untrue. As is evidenced by President Trump’s efforts, the efforts of Secretary Collins at the VA, and the veteran-driven legislation here in Congress, Republicans see veterans and meet them where they are. Republicans see and understand the problems that veterans face every day and want to ensure that the VA is nimble, responsive, and rightsized so that veterans are not left in the dark and to fend for themselves. Here is a final little nugget that I will leave you with, Mr. Speaker: The majority of our Republican members on the Veterans’ Affairs Committee are indeed veterans. There is only one Democrat on that committee who is a veteran. I trust veterans to know and understand what veterans need and deserve. People are actually attuned to issues veterans face as opposed to those who simply haven’t the slightest clue. Republicans are the ones with actual solutions here. We are not bloviating like so many have chosen to do. We are fighting for veterans, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.”

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“I support this rule to bring four bills to the floor for a vote. One bill funds national security and foreign policy. Another improves healthcare and benefits for veterans. A third protects gun buyers from federal tracking. The last bill makes daylight saving time permanent so people no longer have to change their clocks twice a year. The House should pass all of them.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the rule and the underlying legislation. Yesterday, the Rules Committee met and produced a rule, House Resolution 1423, providing for the House’s consideration of four measures: H.R. 139, H.R. 8595, H.R. 9237, and H.R. 1181. First, the rule provides for consideration of H.R. 139, the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025, under a closed rule. The rule provides 1 hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, or their respective designees, and provides one motion to recommit. The rule further provides for consideration of H.R. 8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027, under a structured rule. The rule provides 1 hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking member of the Committee on Appropriations, or their respective designees, provides one motion to recommit, and makes in order 29 amendments. Additionally, the rule provides for consideration of H.R. 9237, the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act, under a closed rule. The rule provides 1 hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking member of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, or their respective designees, and provides one motion to recommit. The rule also provides for consideration of H.R. 1181, the Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act, under a closed rule. The rule provides 1 hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking member of the Committee on Financial Services, or their respective designees, and provides one motion to recommit. Finally, the rule provides that once the NSRP Appropriations Act is passed, the Clerk shall add the text of S. 1383, the SAVE America Act, to the bill and transmit it to the Senate as a single item. Mr. Speaker, we have a lot of business to attend to in the people’s House this week, and part of that business is passing this rule and the underlying legislation. Now, I am sure, as is always the case, that our Democrat colleagues will not be focused on the task at hand for even a mere second in this debate. It would be a miracle if they did, Mr. Speaker. You and I both understand that. What they will end up doing is ruffling their own feathers, working themselves into a tizzy, and spending their time blabbering on about things that are unrelated to the business at hand. It is very typical behavior. The rule before us today advances four separate pieces of legislation that all bear a common thread. Let me say that again, Mr. Speaker. The rule before us today advances four separate pieces of legislation that all bear a common thread: They serve the interest of the American people. H.R. 8595 will make America stronger, safer, and more resilient through the championing of America First foreign policy so that our Nation and allies are supported while our adversaries are deterred. H.R. 9237 is a comprehensive package of more than 60 bipartisan bills which will enhance and reform the delivery of healthcare and benefit services at the Department of Veterans Affairs for the entire veteran community, including military and veteran families. H.R. 1181 would prevent intrusive monitoring by the Federal Government of Americans who exercise their constitutionally guaranteed right to keep and bear arms. H.R. 139 establishes daylight saving time as the permanent, year- round standard time for the United States and would dispense with the semi-yearly practice of resetting our clocks. For far too long, the American public has spoken out against this disruptive practice. This Congress and this President will bring the stability to American households that our constituents have been endlessly seeking. Advancing this rule and its underlying bills is the imperative before us today, Mr. Speaker. The American people demand our doing so, and we must act without hesitation or delay. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.”

“I am starting the debate on this rule.”