DURHAM, NC (February 6, 2026) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) announced that she secured an additional $20 million in Community Project Funding for North Carolina’s Fourth Congressional District through the recent appropriations bills. All fifteen of her Fiscal Year 2026 Community Project Funding requests have been signed into law, delivering more than $21.1 million in total to critical local projects. “I am pleased to deliver more than $21 million in federal funding to support e… Continue Reading
(February 5, 2026) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) announced that she has cosponsored the Melt ICE Act, legislation to defund and strip Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) of its authority to detain or surveil immigrants. This legislation would also redirect funding towards wrap-around services, including housing and healthcare, for communities affected by immigration enforcement. Congresswoman Foushee cosponsors this legislation amid Congress’ vote to extend funding for t… Continue Reading
(February 3, 2026) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) and Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), introduced H.R. 7327, the Empowering Young Readers Act of 2026, legislation to create a pilot program that awards grants to nonprofit organizations supporting early childhood literacy programs. “Our community organizations know how to reach families and engage young learners in ways that spark a love for reading. By empowering these trusted nonprofits with resources to put books directly into… Continue Reading