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
July 30, 2024
Reps. Foushee, Miller Introduce Second Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Low-Emissions Concrete and Asphalt Production
WASHINGTON, DC (July 30, 2024) — Last week, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) and Congressman Max Miller (OH-07) introduced H.R. 9136, the IMPACT Act 2.0, bipartisan legislation that aims to boost American innovation and manufacturing in low-emissions concrete, cement, and asphalt production and advance decarbonization in the industrial manufacturing sector. Concrete, cement, and asphalt production plays a critical role in supporting U.S. infrastructure, national defense, and economic … Continue Reading
July 25, 2024
Representatives Foushee, Ross, Panetta Introduce Legislation to Support Foreign Language and International Education Programs
WASHINGTON, DC (July 25, 2024) — Today, Representatives Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Deborah Ross (NC-02), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) introduced the Advancing International and Foreign Language Education Act to support foreign language and international education programs at colleges and universities by reauthorizing Title VI of the Higher Education Act through Fiscal Year 2030. For decades, the Title VI/Fulbright-Hays programs have helped develop a strong foundation of international, research, and … Continue Reading
July 24, 2024
Rep. Foushee's Statement on Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Joint Address to Congress
WASHINGTON, DC (July 24, 2024) — Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement regarding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s joint address to Congress.“Last month, President Biden laid out a clear plan to end the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. However, despite international support for this plan and growing calls for peace, the Netanyahu government has stalled progress towards peace in the region, prolonging the conflict and risking a greater regional … Continue Reading
July 01, 2024
Reps. Foushee, Thompson Introduce Legislation to Assess Emissions from Forest Biomass Combustion
WASHINGTON, DC (July 1, 2024) — Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) and Congressman Bennie Thompson (MS-02) introduced H.R. 8618, The Forest Biomass Emissions Act of 2024, legislation that would require the United States Environmental Protection Agency to study the greenhouse gas and community effects of forest biomass combustion for electricity generation. The bill is the House companion to Senate legislation introduced by Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ed Markey (D-MA), Chris Van Hollen … Continue Reading
June 26, 2024
Congresswoman Foushee Announces $12 Million Award for Durham Transit Accessibility and Amenities Improvements Through RAISE Grant Program
WASHINGTON, DC (June 26, 2024) — Today, Representative Valerie Foushee (NC-04) announced a $12 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to fund improvements to 33 intersections in Durham including installation of ADA curb ramps and crosswalks, tightening of curb radii, upgrades to bus stop amenities, and closing of approximately 1.19 miles of sidewalk gaps through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program.“As a member of the House … Continue Reading
June 26, 2024
Representatives Foushee, Ross, Nickel Announce $25 Million Award for Triangle Mobility Hub and SPOKE Project Through RAISE Grant Program
WASHINGTON, DC (June 26, 2024) — Today, Representatives Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Deborah Ross (NC-02), and Wiley Nickel (NC-13) announced a $25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the construction of a new multimodal transportation center in the Research Triangle Park and approximately 10 new 40’ battery-electric buses and local charging infrastructure through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program.“I am thrilled to see … Continue Reading
June 13, 2024
Ranking Member Foushee Opening Remarks for SST Investigations & Oversight Hearing on California’s CARB Rule
WASHINGTON, DC (June 13, 2024) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at the Subcommittee Hearing titled, Environmentalism Off the Rails: How CARB will Cripple the National Rail Network. You can watch the hearing here.Ranking Member Foushee’s opening statement as prepared for the record is below. Ranking Member Valerie Foushee … Continue Reading
June 03, 2024
Rep. Foushee Introduces Resolution Designating June as Brain and Spine Metastasis Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, DC (June 3, 2024) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) introduced a resolution designating the month of June as Brain and Spine Metastasis Awareness Month to recognize and reaffirm the commitment to increasing awareness of treatment options for people with cancer that has spread to the brain or spine.“Despite advancements in cancer treatments that are extending survival rates, the rapid increase of brain and spine metastasis diagnoses in cancer patients across the country … Continue Reading
April 26, 2024
Congresswoman Foushee Announces FY25 Community Project Funding Application Process for 4th District
DURHAM, NC (April 26, 2024) — Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), announced that her office is accepting applications for Community Project Funding requests from Fourth Congressional district non-profit and governmental entities for Fiscal Year 2025. The deadline for organizations to apply for funding is May 1, 2024 at 12:00PM ET.“Community Project Funding is a critical resource for our local communities, delivering federal funding directly to essential local projects across the country, … Continue Reading
April 20, 2024
Rep. Foushee Votes to Advance National Security Priorities, Protect Critical Allies, and Provide Humanitarian Assistance
WASHINGTON, DC (April 20, 2024) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 8036, The Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2024, H.R. 8035, The Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2024, and H.R. 8034, The Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2024, essential supplemental aid bills that advance America’s national security interests, protect critical allies overseas, and provide … Continue Reading
April 17, 2024
Vice Ranking Member Foushee Opening Remarks for T&I Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Hearing on Commuter Rail
WASHINGTON, DC (April 17, 2024) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Vice Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure’s Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at the Subcommittee Hearing titled, Getting to Work: Examining Challenges and Solutions in the Commuter Rail Industry. You can watch the hearing here.Vice Ranking Member Foushee’s opening statement as prepared for the record is … Continue Reading
April 16, 2024
Rep. Foushee Joins NC Democratic Delegation in Calling for IVF Protections in the Face of Nationwide Threats
WASHINGTON, DC (April 16, 2024) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) joined the entire North Carolina Democratic delegation, including Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02), Jeff Jackson (NC-14), Alma Adams (NC-12), Kathy Manning (NC-06), Wiley Nickel (NC-13), and Don Davis (NC-01), in calling for enhanced protections for in vitro fertilization (IVF) in federal law. The lawmakers urged Speaker Mike Johnson to bring meaningful legislation for this purpose to the House floor as soon as … Continue Reading
April 15, 2024
Reps. Foushee, Jackson, Chu, Barragán, Pressley, Sánchez, Kim Introduce the Expanding Child Care Access Act of 2024
WASHINGTON, DC (April 15, 2024) — Today, Representatives Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Jeff Jackson (NC-14), Judy Chu (CA-32), Nanette Barragán (CA-44), Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Linda T. Sánchez (CA-39), and Andy Kim (NJ-03) introduced the Expanding Child Care Access Act of 2024 to address the child care shortage nationwide.As pandemic funding runs out, child care centers nationwide are closing or raising prices. In North Carolina, nearly 30% of childcare programs expect to close this summer as … Continue Reading
April 15, 2024
Rep. Foushee, Rep. Flood Introduce NIL Reform Bill for International Collegiate Student Athletes
WASHINGTON, DC (April 15, 2024) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) and Congressman Mike Flood (NE-01) introduced the Name, Image, and Likeness for International Collegiate Athletes Act, bipartisan legislation to modify F-1 visas and allow employment authorization for international student athletes who enter into endorsement contracts for the commercial use of their names, images, and likenesses.“There are over 25,000 international student athletes nationwide participating across … Continue Reading