FREOPP to Honor Congresswoman Virginia Foxx with the Frederick Douglass Award at Freedom and Progress Conference

The Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity (FREOPP) is proud to announce that Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) will receive the Frederick Douglass Award, the organization’s highest honor, during the opening reception of the Freedom and Progress Conference on November 20, 2025 in Washington, D.C. The award recognizes exceptional leadership in advancing freedom, opportunity, and upward mobility for all Americans.

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Freedom and Progress 2025, November 21, Washington, DC

Throughout her distinguished career in Congress, including her current role as Chair of the House Committee on Rules and her prior service as Chair of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, Congresswoman Foxx has been one of the nation’s most steadfast champions of policies that expand opportunity and empower workers, families, and students. Her legislative leadership has been instrumental in promoting higher education reform, career pathways, worker freedom and flexibility, and school choice, core pillars of FREOPP’s mission to expand economic opportunity for those who need it most.

Raised in rural North Carolina in a home without running water, Congresswoman Foxx embodies the promise of the American Dream. Her journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the most respected voices in Congress serves as an inspiration to many and a reminder that perseverance, education, and opportunity can change lives.

“Congresswoman Foxx represents everything the Frederick Douglass Award stands for,” said Akash Chougule, President of the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity. “She is a living example of the power of freedom and opportunity to transform lives. From her tireless work on behalf of students and workers to her leadership in advancing policies that strengthen families and communities, she has made it her mission to ensure more Americans can achieve the kind of success her own story exemplifies. We’re honored to recognize her extraordinary contributions to building a freer, fairer, and more prosperous America.”

“It is an honor to be recognized by the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity,” said Congresswoman Virginia Foxx. “FREOPP’s work to expand opportunity through freedom, education, and personal responsibility reflects the values that have guided my own life and service. I’ve always believed that every American, no matter where they start, deserves the chance to work hard, learn, and succeed. I’m deeply grateful for this recognition and for FREOPP’s leadership in advancing policies that help more people achieve their American Dream.”

The Freedom and Progress Conference, hosted annually by FREOPP, brings together policymakers, business leaders, and scholars to discuss innovative policy ideas that advance economic opportunity through freedom and free enterprise. This year’s conference will take place on November 21, 2025, featuring a full day of sessions focused on education, work, family, and innovation.

About FREOPP

The Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity (FREOPP) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank dedicated to expanding economic opportunity to those who least have it, using the principles of individual liberty, free enterprise, technological innovation, and pluralism. Learn more at www.freopp.org.

Learn more about the conference here. We hope you’ll join us in Washington to cover one of the most timely and consequential gatherings on the future of American freedom and prosperity.

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The Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity (FREOPP) is proud to announce that Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) will receive the Frederick Douglass Award, the organization’s highest honor, November 20 at Freedom and Progress 2025.