Congresswoman Foushee Brings Home Over $21M for Affordable Housing, Transportation, Water Improvement, and Public Safety Projects
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 … Continue Reading
February 05, 2026
Rep. Valerie Foushee Cosponsors Legislation to Defund and Dismantle ICE
WASHINGTON, DC (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 … Continue Reading
February 03, 2026
Reps. Foushee, Adams Introduce Empowering Young Readers Act to Uplift Childhood Literacy
WASHINGTON, DC (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 … Continue Reading
January 27, 2026
Reps. Foushee, Cleaver, and Brown Introduce Prison Libraries Act to Reduce Recidivism and Expand Educational Opportunities for Incarcerated Americans
WASHINGTON, DC (January 27, 2026) — Today, U.S. Representatives Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), and Shontel Brown (D-OH) re-introduced the Prison Libraries Act to expand library resources in U.S. state and territory correctional facilities, aiming to increase educational opportunities, advance reintegration efforts, and reduce recidivism. The bill will authorize $60,000,000 over six years for state prisons to expand library resources and services to support the education … Continue Reading
January 23, 2026
House Democrat Commission on AI Co-Chairs Foushee, Lieu Lead Roundtable at North Carolina Central University
DURHAM, NC (January 23, 2026) — Today, the Co-Chairs of the House Democrat Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) and Congressman Ted Lieu (CA-33) hosted a roundtable discussion on ethical AI workforce development in conjunction with the North Carolina Central University (NCCU) Graduate Student Association. The NCCU Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Research (IAIER), the first AI Institute at an HBCU, took part in the event. The … Continue Reading
January 21, 2026
Reps. Foushee, Nunn Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Participation in AI Education, Research, and Workforce
WASHINGTON, DC (January 21, 2026) — Yesterday, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Co-Chair of the House Democratic Commission on AI, and Congressman Zach Nunn (IA-03) introduced the Expanding AI Voices Act, bipartisan legislation to codify and expand the National Science Foundation (NSF)’s ExpandAI program. This legislation strengthens U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence by supporting education, training, research, and workforce development across a broader range of institutions and … Continue Reading
December 18, 2025
Congresswoman Foushee’s Statement on the Passing of Former North Carolina Governor Jim Hunt
DURHAM, NC (December 18, 2025) - Today, U.S. Representative Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement on the passing of Jim Hunt, who served as Governor of North Carolina for 16 years.“I am deeply saddened by the passing of Jim Hunt, a tireless fighter for North Carolinians and a true public servant. His commitment to improving public education and constant care for children in our state is something I will always carry with me and is why he will forever be remembered as the … Continue Reading
December 18, 2025
Foushee, Quigley, Jayapal, McBride Lead Legislation to End Trump Use of Police for Immigration Enforcement
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Mike Quigley (IL-05), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), and Sarah McBride (DE-At Large) re-introduced the Protecting the Rights of Towns against federal Enforcement contrary to Constitutional Tenets for (PROTECT) Immigration Act, legislation which would end the deputization of local and state police departments to enforce immigration law. The PROTECT Immigration Act would rescind the statutory authority for the federal government's … Continue Reading
December 17, 2025
Reps. Foushee, Johnson, McBath Introduce Legislation to Prevent Overdose Deaths in Federal Prisons
WASHINGTON, DC (December 17, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Congressman Hank Johnson Jr. (GA-04), and Congresswoman Lucy McBath (GA-06) introduced the Federal Prisons Naloxone Access Act of 2025, legislation to ensure life-saving opioid reversal medications, including naloxone (Narcan), are readily available throughout federal correctional facilities to reverse overdoses and prevent overdose deaths.“Our country’s opioid crisis does not stop at prison walls, and our … Continue Reading
December 17, 2025
Reps. Foushee, Obernolte Introduce Bipartisan Q-LEAP Act to Expand Quantum Education in K-12 Schools
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 17, 2025) — Yesterday, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, and Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Research and Technology, introduced the bipartisan Quantum Leaders Education and Advancement Program (Q-LEAP) Act to strengthen K-12 quantum information science and engineering (QISE) education across the country. The bill reauthorizes and expands the National … Continue Reading
December 16, 2025
Foushee, NC Democrats Introduce Legislation to Speed Hurricane Helene Recovery
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 16, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) alongside Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02), Alma Adams (NC-12), and Don Davis (NC-01) introduced the FEMA Administrative Reform Act, which would help accelerate the flow of federal disaster recovery dollars to Western North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene by reducing red tape instituted by the Trump administration. In June, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem implemented a policy requiring … Continue Reading
December 12, 2025
New Dem AI Task Force Chair Slams Trump Administration’s Unconstitutional Executive Order
WASHINGTON, DC (December 12, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), the New Democrat Coalition Artificial Intelligence Task Force Chair, issued the following statement on the Trump Administration’s executive order that blocks states from regulating AI. This latest effort follows multiple failed attempts by the Administration and Congressional Republicans to ban states from regulating AI. “This flawed, harmful, and unconstitutional order silences communities, tramples over … Continue Reading
December 12, 2025
Ranking Member Foushee, Rep. Webster Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Establish Space Resources Research Initiative
WASHINGTON, DC (December 12, 2025) — Yesterday, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, and Congressman Daniel Webster (FL-11) introduced H.R. 6638, the Space Resources Institute Act, bipartisan legislation which directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Administrator and the Secretary of Commerce to report to Congress on the merits and feasibility of establishing a dedicated space resources institute … Continue Reading
December 11, 2025
Amid Historic Layoffs Surge, Rep. Foushee Releases Report on AI’s Impact on American Jobs and Demands Clarity from Industry Leaders
WASHINGTON, DC (December 11, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Co-Chair of the House Democrat Commission on AI and Chair of the New Democrat Coalition's Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, released a report and launched an investigation emphasizing the urgent need for transparency and greater clarity regarding the impact of artificial intelligence on American jobs. This announcement comes amid alarming unemployment figures. In the absence of the Bureau of Labor … Continue Reading
December 10, 2025
Rep. Foushee’s Statement on Voting Against National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, DC (December 10, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. “Today, I voted against the National Defense Authorization Act because it falls short of what our servicemembers and the American military truly deserve. Our national defense should focus on strengthening and investing in our armed forces, and should not include provisions that unfairly exclude or … Continue Reading
December 10, 2025
Ranking Member Foushee and Chairman Haridopolos Introduce Resolution Designating May 20 as National Women in Aerospace Day
WASHINGTON, DC (December 10, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) and Congressman Mike Haridopolos (FL-08) introduced a bipartisan resolution designating May 20 as National Women in Aerospace Day to emphasize the importance of American women in aviation, human spaceflight, and other related aerospace fields. Congresswoman Foushee and Congressman Haridopolos serve as the Ranking Member and Chairman, respectively, of the House Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on … Continue Reading
December 09, 2025
Leader Jeffries Names Rep. Foushee as Co-Chair of New House Democratic Commission on AI And the Innovation Economy
WASHINGTON, DC (December 9, 2025) — Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced the launch of a new House Democratic Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy that will convene throughout 2026. The commission will develop policy expertise in partnership with the innovation community, relevant stakeholders and committees of jurisdiction. Rep. Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu (CA-36), Rep. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) will serve as Co-Chairs. Rep. Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), … Continue Reading
December 05, 2025
Rep. Foushee Secures Federal Funding to Modernize Water Treatment Safety Systems in Hillsborough
DURHAM, NC (December 5, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) announced her Community Project Funding request for the Town of Hillsborough’s Water Treatment Facility Improvement Project was included in the FY26 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Act. This $1 million in federal funding will be used to convert the water treatment plant from a chlorine gas disinfection system to a safer sodium hypochlorite system. Water treatment facilities … Continue Reading
December 04, 2025
Ranking Member Foushee's Opening Statement at Hearing on China's Space Rise
WASHINGTON, DC (May 15, 2025) — Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Space is holding a hearing titled, Strategic Trajectories: Assessing China’s Space Rise and the Risks to U.S. Leadership. Ranking Member Valerie Foushee's (D-NC) opening statement as prepared for the record is below: Good morning and thank you Chairman Haridopolos for holding today’s hearing to review China’s space activities and the implications for the United States space program. … Continue Reading
December 02, 2025
Foushee, Scott, McClellan Urge Full Review of Proposed Natural Gas Pipelines’ Environmental Impact
WASHINGTON, DC (December 2, 2025) — Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), and Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) sent a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) urging the Commission to thoroughly review the environmental impacts of the Southeast Supply Enhancement Project (SSEP) and the Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate (Southgate) project before advancing the projects further. “We are concerned that FERC has not adequately reviewed … Continue Reading