Committee Leaders Introduce Bills to Stop Trump & Musk’s Reckless Firings of Critical Federal Workforce
WASHINGTON, DC (March 20, 2025) — This week, Science Committee leaders introduced bills that would institute a moratorium on reductions in force (RIF) at federal science agencies under the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s jurisdiction. Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren sponsored the bills. Ranking Member Valerie Foushee of the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, Ranking Member Deborah Ross of the Subcommittee on Energy, Ranking Member Haley Stevens of the Subcommittee on Research and … Continue Reading
March 18, 2025
Foushee, Ross, Lofgren Slam Trump Admin’s Decision to Eliminate EPA’s Research Office
DURHAM, NC (March 18, 2025) — Today, Congresswomen Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Deborah Ross (NC-02), and Zoe Logren (CA-18), Ranking Members of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, slammed the Trump administration’s plan to cut as many as 1,155 scientists from the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Research and Development (ORD). ORD has a major research facility in Research Triangle Park (RTP). More than 2,000 full-time federal employees work at the RTP EPA campus, … Continue Reading
March 13, 2025
Reps. Foushee, Miller Reintroduce The IMPACT Act 2.0 To Bolster Low-Emissions Concrete and Asphalt Production
WASHINGTON, DC (March 13, 2025) —This week, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (D-NC) and Congressman Max Miller (R-OH) reintroduced the IMPACT Act 2.0, bipartisan legislation that will boost American innovation and manufacturing in low-emissions cement, concrete, and asphalt production, and advance market demand for these innovative materials in the transportation and industrial manufacturing sectors. Hard-to-abate industrial sectors account for 23% of total U.S. GHG emissions and 31% of global … Continue Reading
March 12, 2025
Foushee, Casten Lead 100 Members in Letter to EPA Administrator Opposing Proposed Cuts to EPA
WASHINGTON, DC (March 12, 2025) — Today, U.S. Representatives Valerie Foushee (NC-04) and Sean Casten (IL-06) led 100 House Democrats in a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin opposing the drastic proposed cuts to staffing and funding at the agency, and called for an immediate reversal of any planned cuts at the EPA. “The EPA is not just a regulatory body; it is a frontline defender of public health, environmental safety, and economic stability,” … Continue Reading
March 11, 2025
Committee Leaders Demand Information from NASA on Forthcoming DOGE RIFs, Implore Agency Leaders to Protect Mission
WASHINGTON, DC (March 11, 2025) - Today, Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics Ranking Member Valerie Foushee (NC-04), and Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight Ranking Member Emilia Sykes (OH-13) sent a letter to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration demanding that the agency disclose their reduction in force (RIF) plans with the Committee immediately. Per the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) February 26th memo, the Trump … Continue Reading
March 11, 2025
Congresswoman Foushee Votes Against Partisan Government Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, DC (March 11, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 1968, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025.“Today, I joined my House Democratic colleagues in standing up for working people, veterans, children, families, seniors, farmers, and small businesses, and voted against the partisan Republican government funding bill.“This harmful legislation slashes funding for healthcare, veterans … Continue Reading
March 04, 2025
Congresswoman Foushee’s Statement on Trump’s Joint Address
WASHINGTON, DC (March 4, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement on President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress. “Tonight, President Trump played his greatest hits and continued to spew lies, disinformation, and far-right rhetoric. Since taking office, Trump has repeatedly prioritized his extreme agenda and billionaires like Elon Musk over hardworking Americans at every turn. Parents need lower everyday costs, yet Trump enacted tariffs thatwill … Continue Reading
March 03, 2025
Congresswoman Foushee Reintroduces the IMPACT Act
WASHINGTON, DC (March 3, 2025) — Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) and Congressman Max Miller (OH-07) have reintroduced the Innovative Mitigation Partnerships for Asphalt and Concrete Technologies (IMPACT) Act. This bill previously passed through the House unanimously under suspension of the rules last Congress.“The effects of climate change are impacting all corners of our communities, and it is critical that we take forward-thinking steps to decarbonize and reduce greenhouse gas … Continue Reading
February 26, 2025
Ranking Member Foushee Opening Statement at Hearing on NASA's Artemis Program
WASHINGTON, DC (February 26, 2025) — Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics is holding a hearing titled, The Artemis Program and NASA's Path to Human Exploration of the Moon, Mars, and Beyond. Ranking Member Valerie Foushee's (D-NC) opening statement as prepared for the record is below: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I am thrilled to serve as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics. We are at an exciting time, and I … Continue Reading
February 25, 2025
Congresswoman Foushee Slams Republican’s Extreme Economic Agenda, Votes Against Budget Resolution
WASHINGTON, DC (February 25, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement after voting against the House Republican’s extreme budget resolution, which will fund tax cuts for billionaires and big corporations while slashing critical federal programs and services millions of Americans across the country rely on each day. “The extreme Republican budget is a betrayal of the American people and is a direct attack on hardworking middle-class families across … Continue Reading
February 21, 2025
Committee Leaders Unsatisfied with NASA Response Regarding DOGE Access, Demand More Information
WASHINGTON, DC (February 21, 2025) — Today, Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics Ranking Member Valerie Foushee (NC-4), and Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight Ranking Member Emilia Sykes (OH-13) sent a letter to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) further investigating DOGE’s potential to inflict harm on the agency and its mission. The Members sent their first letter to NASA regarding the threat of DOGE on February 6. NASA … Continue Reading
February 21, 2025
Reps. Foushee, Adams Introduce the College Thriving Act to Promote Skills-For-Success College Courses
WASHINGTON, DC (February 21, 2025) — This week, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) and Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), introduced H.R. 1409, the College Thriving Act of 2025, legislation to create a Department of Education grant for colleges and universities to design and implement a skills-for-success course for first year college students.“Practical and emotional skill-building for first-year college students has been proven to lead to more positive transitions to college life, and … Continue Reading
February 21, 2025
Foushee, Ross, Adams Urge President Trump to Maintain Funding for Disaster Recovery in Western North Carolina
WASHINGTON, DC (February 21, 2025) — Today, Congresswomen Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Deborah Ross (NC-02), and Alma Adams (NC-12) called on President Trump to reconsider reported plans to cut staff responsible for administering funding for long-term recovery for Americans affected by natural disasters, including North Carolinians impacted by Hurricane Helene. “We are gravely concerned by reports that your administration plans to cut 84 percent of the staff in the Office of Community Planning … Continue Reading
February 19, 2025
Congresswoman Foushee Blasts Unprecedented Trump Administration Mass Firing Of Federal Employees
WASHINGTON, DC (February 19, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement in response to the Trump-Musk order to fire hundreds of thousands of federal employees.“Trump’s firing of thousands of nonpartisan civil servants is a senseless approach to government efficiency. Government workers ensure safe transportation, provide support for veterans, protect national parks and waterways, assist small businesses, conduct critical scientific research, and many … Continue Reading
February 14, 2025
Reps. Foushee, Conaway Jr., MD, Barragán, Sánchez, Pressley, Chu Introduce Bill to Expand Child Care Access
WASHINGTON, DC (February 14, 2025) — Yesterday, Reps. Valerie Foushee (D-NC), Herb Conaway Jr., MD (D-NJ), Nanette Díaz Barragán (D-CA), Linda Sanchez (D-CA), Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), and Judy Chu (D-CA) introduced the Expanding Child Care Access Act, which is a bill that willprovide a refundable tax credit of up to $5,000 to cover the startup expenses of new family child care businesses once they receive a state family child care license or registration. Family child care, also known as home … Continue Reading
February 09, 2025
Committee Leaders Lofgren and Foushee Call Out Trump's NASA for Alleged Employee Censorship
WASHINGTON, DC (February 9, 2025) — Today, Ranking Members Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and Valerie Foushee (D-NC) issued the following statement after reporting from NASA Watch alleged that employees at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Headquarters in Washington have been directed to remove symbols aligned with or celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. According to the reporting, employees are prohibited from displaying anything related to pride in their office, including lapel pins, … Continue Reading
February 06, 2025
Committee Leaders Stress to NASA the Threat of Elon Musk, Demand Answers on Whether DOGE Has Made Contact
WASHINGTON, DC (February 6, 2025) — Today, Ranking Members Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) and Valerie Foushee (NC-04) sent a letter to NASA demanding answers on the safety and status of sensitive data and whether DOGE has made contact with the space agency. "We have observed, with great alarm, the shocking disregard for data privacy and security protocols exhibited by personnel associated with the so-called 'Department of Government Efficiency,' or DOGE, the Ranking Members said in the letter. "The … Continue Reading
February 06, 2025
Congresswoman Foushee Announces Committee and Subcommittee Assignments for the 119th Congress
WASHINGTON, DC (February 6, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) announced that she was appointed to serve on the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure in the 119th Congress. Congresswoman Foushee will serve on the Energy Subcommittee and as Ranking Member on the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee in the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. In the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, … Continue Reading
February 04, 2025
Congresswoman Foushee Introduces Resolution Designating February 4 as Transit Equity Day
WASHINGTON, DC (February 4, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) introduced a resolution to nationally designate February 4, 2025, as “Transit Equity Day.” This resolution honors the life and legacy of Rosa Parks, recognizes the importance of promoting equitable access to public transportation, and applauds the many transportation agencies across the country that celebrate Transit Equity Day by offering fare-free rides on public transit. “I’m proud to honor Rosa Parks and her … Continue Reading
January 31, 2025
Congresswoman Foushee Urges Administration To Reverse Department Of Health And Human Services Pause On Communications, Grants, And Hiring
DURHAM, NC (January 31, 2025) — Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) sent a letter to the Trump Administration after President Trump and the United States Office of Management and Budget directed a pause on United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) communications, grants, and hiring. The vaguely worded memorandum from Trump’s Office of Management and Budget Acting Director Vaeth does not clarify which projects, programs, and activities are frozen. The letter urges the Trump … Continue Reading