Rep. Virginia Foxx Criticizes Democratic "Fear-Mongering" on Continuing Resolution

Defense of the Continuing Resolution

• 💡 Rep. Virginia Foxx associates herself with colleagues' comments, stating that the opposition's actions are "worse than fear-mongering."
• 🎯 She criticizes the distorted picture of Civics and laws presented by colleagues across the aisle, expressing relief that the proceedings are not broadcast on C-SPAN.
• ✅ Foxx affirms that presenting facts is not lecturing but bringing information to light.

Veteran's Toxic Exposure Fund and FY26 Funding

• ❓ Foxx inquires if funding for FY26 was excluded from the Continuing Resolution (CR) for the Veteran's toxic exposure fund, which is confirmed.
• 💰 She asks if any other line items include FY26 funding, to which the response indicates that by and large, the CR is for FY25 funding, though not unprecedented for other items to be forward-funded.
• ⚠️ Acknowledges the complexity and difficulty in fully grasping the severity of the problem, especially with a new benefit like the PACT Act, and commits to ensuring it is well-funded during normal deliberations.

Legislative Process and Congressional Authority

• 📜 Foxx references the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 and subsequent bills that extended funding, noting these were not unlawful.
• ⚖️ She questions if previous continuing resolutions were also categorized as unlawful, to which the response is that they are lawful and within Congress's authority, though not the preferred method.
• 🏛️ The preferred method is passing 12 bills on time, a goal her committee achieved before the August break, though the Senate did not pass a single bill.

The Power of the Purse and Misrepresentation

• 💰 Foxx emphasizes the constitutional power of the House of Representatives regarding revenue bills, citing Article 1, Section 7.
• 🗣️ She clarifies that the Senate can propose amendments and that all bills must go to the President to become law, refuting the idea that the House has total control over spending.
• 🤝 Foxx thanks the chairman and ranking member for their presence and yields back her time.