Rep. Virginia Foxx, 81, Suffers Fall on Capitol Steps but Assures She Is 'Doing Fine'

The North Carolina congresswoman sustained minor injuries after slipping on marble stairs during the first day of the new GOP-led Congress.

Rep. Virginia Foxx, chair of the House Education Committee, fell on the marble staircase outside the House chamber on Friday after speaking with her family in the gallery.
The 81-year-old congresswoman suffered minor injuries, including a bloody nose, and was treated by Capitol medical staff before walking on her own to the attending physician's office.
Foxx later posted on social media, thanking supporters for their prayers and humorously describing herself as 'tougher than a $2 steak.'
The incident has drawn attention to the advanced age of many lawmakers, following other recent health-related events involving senior members of Congress.
Foxx has represented North Carolina's 5th District since 2005 and is known for her conservative positions, including opposition to the Affordable Care Act and the Respect for Marriage Act.