Congresswoman Foushee Votes to Keep Government Open, Deliver Critical Disaster Relief, and Extend Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, DC (December 20, 2024) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement after voting to pass the updated version of H.R. 10545, the American Relief Act, 2025. This legislation provides a stopgap measure to fund the federal government at current discretionary spending levels through March 14, 2025, averting a federal government shutdown. “Despite attempts by Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and the Republican conference to push us to the brink of a government … Continue Reading
December 19, 2024
Congresswoman Foushee Rejects Inadequate GOP Continuing Resolution, Urges Passage of Bipartisan Agreement
WASHINGTON, DC (December 19, 2024) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 10515, the American Relief Act, 2025. “House Republicans made the reckless decision to abandon the previously agreed-upon bipartisan funding bill and are following President-Elect Trump and Elon Musk’s orders to shut down the federal government. Instead of standing up for the American people, my Republican colleagues are intent on aiding billionaires, … Continue Reading
December 17, 2024
Rep. Foushee and Members of the Bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence Release Policy Recommendation Report
WASHINGTON, DC (December 17, 2024) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), a member of the Bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, issued the following statement after the release of the Task Force’s report on guiding principles, forward-looking recommendations, and policy proposals to ensure America continues to lead the world in responsible AI innovation.“This report is a critical first step towards ensuring that Congress can properly address advances in emerging AI … Continue Reading
December 11, 2024
Congresswoman Foushee Votes Against National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
WASHINGTON, DC (December 11, 2024) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), released the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. “The federal government has the solemn responsibility to support our servicemembers who make immense sacrifices to defend our nation. Still, House Republicans have decided to prioritize political interests and agendas ahead of the millions in our military who protect us every day,” said … Continue Reading
November 19, 2024
Rep. Foushee Announces $285 Million Award for CHIPS Manufacturing USA Institute for Digital Twins in Durham
DURHAM, NC (November 19, 2024) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Semiconductor Research Corporation Manufacturing Consortium Corporation (SRC) are entering negotiations for the Department to provide SRC $285 million through the CHIPS and Science Act to establish and operate a first-of-its-kind CHIPS Manufacturing USA institute headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. The new institute, known as SMART USA (Semiconductor … Continue Reading
October 29, 2024
Foushee, Ross Call for Greater Accountability in Housing Amid Concerns Over Wall Street Influence
DURHAM, NC (October 29, 2024) — Today, Congresswomen Valerie Foushee (NC-04) and Deborah Ross (NC-02) sent a letter urging the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to examine the impact of institutional investment on the housing sector, and whether investors are taking advantage of federal affordable housing programs at the expense of homeowners and renters. The surge of institutional investments has led to rising housing prices and increased … Continue Reading
October 24, 2024
Congresswomen Foushee, Ross Announce $12 Million in Federal Funding for Raleigh-Durham International Airport
DURHAM, NC (October 24, 2024) — Today, Congresswomen Valerie Foushee (NC-04) and Deborah Ross (NC-02) announced $12 million in federal funding awarded to the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority (RDU) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the FY 2025 Airport Terminal Program. This award will fund a portion of the Terminal 2 ticketing check-in, baggage claim areas, security checkpoint, and international arrival processing area. This funding will also significantly enhance … Continue Reading
October 17, 2024
Reps. Foushee, Ross, Nickel Announce $750 Million in Federal Funding for Wolfspeed to Boost Semiconductor Manufacturing in North Carolina
DURHAM, NC (October 17, 2024) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02), and Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) announced that Durham-based Wolfspeed, Inc. has been approved to receive up to $750 million in federal funding through the CHIPS and Science Act. This investment, part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America program, will support the construction of a new silicon carbide wafer manufacturing facility in Siler City, reinforcing … Continue Reading
October 03, 2024
ICYMI: U.S. Rep. Foushee, Durham Tech Announce $620,000 in Federal Funds for Affordable Housing Initiative
DURHAM, NC (October 3, 2024) — Yesterday, Durham Tech Community College announced that it is moving forward with plans to provide affordable housing for its students and the greater community after securing a key piece of funding from the federal government with the assistance of U.S Representative Valerie Foushee (NC-04). Congresswoman Foushee on Wednesday announced the College would receive $620,000 in federal funds for the project. That news follows significant funding approved by the … Continue Reading
October 02, 2024
Reps. Foushee, Cleaver, Ruiz Introduce the Cool Roof Rebate Act to Lower Costs for Reflective Roofing Installation
WASHINGTON, DC (October 2, 2024) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO-05), and Congressman Raul Ruiz (CA-25) introduced H.R. 9894, the Cool Roof Rebate Act of 2024, legislation to create a rebate program for reflective roofing products to lower home temperatures and reduce energy consumption and costs. “This past year was the hottest on record, and as temperatures continue to rise and we experience record-breaking heat due to climate change, it … Continue Reading
September 26, 2024
Reps. Foushee, Adams Introduce the College Thriving Act to Promote Skills-For-Success College Courses
WASHINGTON, DC (September 26, 2024) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) and Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), introduced H.R. 9824, the College Thriving Act of 2024, 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. “Opportunities for practical and emotional skill-building in a student’s first year of college leads to a more positive transition to college life, and … Continue Reading
September 25, 2024
Congresswoman Foushee Votes To Keep Federal Government Open
WASHINGTON, DC (September 25, 2024) — Today, U.S. Representative Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 9747, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. This bill provides a short-term stopgap measure to fund the government through December 20, 2024, averting a federal government shutdown. “Despite House Republicans’ previous attempts to impose extremist policy riders that further their far-right ideological agenda through the … Continue Reading
September 23, 2024
Rep. Foushee Passes Bipartisan Bill Through House to Decarbonize and Improve Efficiency of Concrete, Cement, and Asphalt Production
WASHINGTON, DC (September 23, 2024) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement on the House passage of her and Congressman Max Miller (OH-07)’s bipartisan bill, H.R. 7685, the Innovating Mitigation Partnerships for Asphalt and Concrete Technologies Act, or the “IMPACT Act,” which passed unanimously by voice vote. The IMPACT Act will strengthen the competitiveness of American manufacturing by developing technologies to decarbonize and improve the efficiency … Continue Reading
September 18, 2024
Congresswoman Foushee Votes Against GOP’s Inadequate Funding Bill with Extreme Poison Rider
WASHINGTON, DC (September 18, 2024) — Today, U.S. Representative Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement after voting against the House Republican short-term government funding bill, H.R.9494, the Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025, which includes an extreme partisan policy rider, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. “Today, I voted against the partisan six-month government funding bill that is a blatant attempt to push through divisive … Continue Reading
September 11, 2024
Ranking Member Foushee and Chairman Lucas Pass Bill to Increase Diversity in AI Research and Workforce Through House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
WASHINGTON, DC (September 11, 2024) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Member of the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology and the Bipartisan AI Task Force, and Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03), Chairman of the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology, hailed the passage of H.R. 9403, the Expanding AI Voices Act, out of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. The Expanding AI Voices Act will facilitate capacity building, promote increased access, and … Continue Reading
August 27, 2024
Ranking Member Foushee and Chairman Lucas Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Diversity in AI Research and Workforce
WASHINGTON, DC (August 27, 2024) — Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (D-NC), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee, and Congressman Frank Lucas (R-OK), Chairman of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, introduced H.R. 9403, the Expanding AI Voices Act of 2024, bipartisan legislation to facilitate capacity building, promote increased access, and broaden participation in artificial intelligence research, … Continue Reading
August 23, 2024
Rep. Foushee Selected to Participate in Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program, Seeks Applicants for District Office
DURHAM, NC (August 23, 2024) — Today, U.S. Representative Valerie Foushee (NC-04) announced that she is seeking applications for a two-year paid position in her Durham District Office through the U.S. House of Representatives’ Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program. The candidate selected for this position will join the Congresswoman’s district team as a special assistant/driver and will coordinate safety and security logistics, assist with engaging veterans organizations and local law … Continue Reading
August 20, 2024
Rep. Foushee Urges DHS To Expand Nursing Student Work Authorizations Through STEM Optional Practical Training Program
WASHINGTON, DC (August 20, 2024) — Today, U.S. Representative Valerie Foushee (NC-04) led a letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security urging the department to include nursing as a part of the STEM optional practical training (OPT) extension to expand pathways to work authorizations for nursing students and ensure proper staffing for hospitals across the nation. “By including nursing in STEM OPT, hospital centers in my district and across the country would directly reap the … Continue Reading
August 07, 2024
Reps. Foushee, Frost, Beyer Introduce Legislation to Establish National Gun Violence Research Program
WASHINGTON, DC (August 7, 2024) — U.S. Representatives Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Maxwell Frost (FL-10), and Don Beyer (VA-08), along with 26 other House Democrats, introduced H.R. 9253, the National Gun Violence Research Act, legislation that establishes a coordinated national gun violence research program and funds projects through federal agencies that will examine the nature, root causes, consequences, and prevention of gun violence. “More than 120 Americans are killed by gun violence … Continue Reading
August 01, 2024
Reps. Foushee, Cleaver Introduce Legislation to Defend Women’s Freedom, Provide Federal Privacy Protections for Expecting Mothers Nationwide
WASHINGTON, DC (August 1, 2024) — U.S. Representatives Valerie Foushee (NC-04) and Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO-05), along with 26 other House Democrats, introduced legislation to provide federal privacy protections to pregnant women and expecting mothers across the country. The Pregnancy Empowerment Act would prohibit any jurisdiction from requiring the disclosure of a person’s pregnancy status when filing for divorce, ensuring expecting mothers have the freedom to make their own decision about … Continue Reading