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Virginia Foxx supports Linda McMahon's nomination as education secretary

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) expressed her support for Linda McMahon's nomination as Secretary of Education in the Trump administration.

By High Country Times | Nov 19, 2024

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Virginia Foxx criticizes new apprenticeship rules; looks forward to change under Trump

By High Country Times | Nov 19, 2024

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) addressed the House Floor today, marking the 10th annual National Apprenticeship Week.

Foxx criticizes AmeriCorps after failing financial audit for eighth year

By High Country Times | Nov 18, 2024

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) has expressed strong criticism of AmeriCorps following the agency's failure to pass its financial audit for the eighth consecutive year.

Virginia Foxx criticizes U.S. Department of Education after third audit failure

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx expressed criticism towards the U.S. Department of Education following the release of its audit results.

Court rejects Biden-Harris overtime rule; Foxx comments on decision

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx expressed her approval following a recent decision by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.

H.R. 8932 seeks timely availability of federal student aid application

On November 15, 2024, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx addressed the House Floor to advocate for H.R. 8932, known as the FAFSA Deadline Act.

House passes bipartisan bill setting October deadline for FAFSA availability

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) expressed her satisfaction as the U.S. House of Representatives passed the FAFSA Deadline Act with a bipartisan vote of 381 to 1.

Virginia Foxx criticizes Biden-Harris administration's approach to employer-employee communication

By High Country Times | Nov 13, 2024

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx has responded to a recent decision by the Biden-Harris administration.

Virginia Foxx seeks details on Black Lung Disability Trust Fund amid financial concerns

By High Country Times | Nov 13, 2024

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx has addressed a letter to Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su, requesting detailed information regarding the management of the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund.

Stefanik nominated as UN ambassador; receives praise from Chairwoman Foxx

By High Country Times | Nov 11, 2024

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx has expressed her support for Congresswoman Elise Stefanik's nomination to serve as ambassador to the United Nations in the Trump administration.

Virginia Foxx opposes potential regulation changes by Biden-Harris on third-party providers

By High Country Times | Nov 8, 2024

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx has expressed opposition to potential regulatory changes by the Biden-Harris administration concerning third-party providers in online education.

Lawmakers seek GAO review on challenges in H-2A visa program

By High Country Times | Nov 7, 2024

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) have reached out to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) with a request to assess the H-2A visa program's...

Virginia Foxx criticizes universities for inadequate response to campus antisemitism

By High Country Times | Nov 4, 2024

The Education and the Workforce Committee recently released a report titled "Antisemitism on College Campuses Exposed," which highlights the failure of universities to protect their Jewish communities.

Report reveals campus antisemitism amid administrative failures

By High Country Times | Oct 31, 2024

The Committee on Education and the Workforce, led by Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC), has released a report detailing findings from a year-long investigation into antisemitism on college campuses.

FOIA Request Sent to Ashe County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

FOIA Request to Ashe County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024.

FOIA Request Sent to Yancey County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Yancey County Election Department on October 30, 2024.

FOIA Request Sent to Wilkes County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Wilkes County Election Department regarding pre-election voting machine test reports on October 30, 2024.

FOIA Request Sent to Watauga County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

FOIA Request to Watauga County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024.

FOIA Request Sent to Alleghany County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024