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  2. Virginia Foxx - Wikipedia

    • Virginia Ann Foxx (née Palmieri; born June 29, 1943) is an American educator, businesswoman, and politician serving as the U.S. representative from North Carolina's 5th congressional district since 2005. A member of the Republican Party, Foxx has served as chair of the House Rules Committee since 2025. She also served as Secretary of the Hous… See more

    BornVirginia Ann Palmieri · June 29, 1943 · New York City, New York, U.S.
    Political partyRepublican
    SpouseThomas Foxx (m. 1963)
    Children1
    Early life and career

    Foxx was born in the Bronx borough of New York City, to Dollie (née Garrison) and Nunzio John Palmieri. She was raised in a rural area of Avery County, North Carolina. Foxx grew up in a poor family and didn't live in a home … See more

    United States House of Representatives

    Foxx was first elected to the U.S. House in 2004, defeating Jim Harrell, Jr. with 59% of the vote.
    Foxx was briefly targeted for defeat in the 2006 elections, but the Democrats' top choice, Win… See more

     
  1. U.S. Congresswoman Virginia Foxx

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    Congresswoman Virginia Foxx represents North Carolina’s 5th District in the United States House of Representatives. Throughout her time in Congress, Foxx has established …

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  4. Virginia Foxx - Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of …

    Jan 3, 2025 · Virginia Foxx North Carolina (NC) – 5th, Republican Hometown: Banner Elk Oath of Office: Jan. 03, 2025

  5. Virginia Foxx - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

  6. Latest News | Congresswoman Virginia Foxx - House

    Sep 6, 2024 · WASHINGTON – 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 …

  7. Virginia Foxx leaves Education Committee leadership

    Dec 11, 2024 · Republican Rep. Virginia Foxx has reached her final hours as the conference's leader on education policy. For 20 years, Foxx has served on the House Education and the Workforce Committee.

  8. Virginia Foxx appointed chair of House Rules Committee - The Hill

  9. Virginia Foxx to be only woman leading House …

    Jan 14, 2025 · Virginia Foxx, 81, was tapped to serve as the chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, becoming the only woman to lead a House committee in the 119th Congress.