LUMPKIN, G.A. — Congressmembers Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Henry C. “Hank” Johnson, Jr. (GA-04), Nikema Williams (GA-05), and Deborah Ross (NC-02), released the following statement regarding falsehoods put out by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following the Members oversight. “Once again ICE is telling absolute lies. Although ICE is required under the law and court order to admit Members of Congress without any notice, we gave them two business days’ notice, plu… Continue Reading
LUMPKIN, G.A. — Congressmembers Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Henry C. “Hank” Johnson, Jr. (GA-04), Nikema Williams (GA-05), and Deborah Ross (NC-02), conducted oversight at the Stewart Detention Center. “It was heart-wrenching to hear detained people talk about their stories and the family members that they have left. We heard from a gentleman whose wife has end stage renal disease, and she's not getting the proper care. For people not to be able to have contact and have to… Continue Reading
DURHAM, NC (August 14, 2026) — Yesterday, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) introduced the Sustainable Hospitals Act, legislation directing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to study whether certain medical devices currently designated for single use could be safely reprocessed and reused. “Every year, our health care system throws away enormous amounts of material, and we should be looking for smart, safe ways to reduce that waste,” said Congresswoman Valerie Foushee. … Continue Reading