Virginia Foxx is a conservative stalwart known for her unwavering support of traditional values and limited government principles. Before entering Congress in 2005, she served in the North Carolina General Assembly and worked as a college administrator and professor, bringing decades of experience in education policy to her legislative work. As a senior Republican on the House Education and Workforce Committee, she has been a vocal advocate for school choice, workforce development, and reducing federal involvement in education. Foxx has built a reputation as one of the most reliably conservative voices in Congress, consistently opposing expansive federal programs while championing free-market solutions.