New Dems Release Innovation Agenda to Unleash American Potential and Lead the 21st Century
Washington, D.C. — Today, the New Democrat Coalition Innovation & Technology Working Group, led by Working Group Chair Sam Liccardo (CA-16), AI Task Force Chair Valerie Foushee (NC-04), and Digital Assets Task Force Chair Brittany Pettersen (CO-07), unveiled the New Dem Innovation Agenda, a roadmap of positions Congress and the Administration should adopt to unleash the full potential of American innovation. Through the Innovation Agenda, New Dems will work to spur groundbreaking research … Continue Reading
July 23, 2025
Foushee, Ross Call on Department of Education to Release $8.1 Million Owed to Wake County Schools
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswomen Valerie Foushee (NC-04) and Deborah Ross (NC-02) sent a letter to Secretary of Education Linda McMahon urging the Department to immediately release millions of dollars in federal education funding that is being wrongfully withheld from school districts across the country. In Wake County alone, nearly $8.1 million remains frozen despite having been previously approved by Congress. In the letter, Congresswomen Foushee and Ross warned that Wake County … Continue Reading
July 18, 2025
Ranking Member Foushee Sounds the Alarm Over NASA Science Cuts Threatening U.S. Leadership in Space
WASHINGTON, DC (July 18, 2025) - Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, Congressman Don Beyer (VA-08), and Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) led a group of bipartisan lawmakers in urging National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Acting Administrator Sean Duffy to refrain from taking actions to implement a drastic 47% cut proposed in the President’s FY2026 budget … Continue Reading
July 18, 2025
Rep. Foushee Demands Updates on FCC Butner Staffing and Infrastructure Improvements From Bureau of Prisons Director
WASHINGTON, DC (July 18, 2025) — This week, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) sent a letter to the Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons Director William K. Marshall III demanding updates on the severe staffing shortages and infrastructure issues that have been identified at the Federal Correctional Complex in Butner.“For years, officials from FCC Butner and the Bureau of Prisons have been made aware of the infrastructure and staffing issues at FCC Butner that put both employees and … Continue Reading
July 17, 2025
Committee Leaders Demand NASA Cease Scheme to Illegally Impound FY25 Funds, Warn of Losing Leadership in Space
(Washington, DC) - Yesterday, Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee Ranking Member Valerie Foushee (D-NC) wrote a letter to National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Interim Administrator Sean Duffy warning him of the dire consequences to U.S. leadership in space if the administration illegally impounds congressionally appropriated FY25 funds for NASA.“We write to you with rising alarm for the future of NASA,” the Members wrote in their letter. “As … Continue Reading
July 03, 2025
Rep. Foushee Slams Immoral Republican Tax Scam, Votes Against Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP
WASHINGTON, DC (July 3, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement after voting against the extreme Republican reconciliation bill, the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act, which makes cuts to health care, guts nutritional assistance programs, strips environmental protections, adds trillions to the national debt, and prioritizes tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy over the needs of working families.“Today, I proudly voted against this unconscionable and immoral … Continue Reading
June 26, 2025
Rep. Foushee Introduces the Advanced Weather Model Computing Development Act
WASHINGTON, DC (June 26, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) and Congressman Max Miller (OH-07) introduced the Advanced Weather Model Computing Development Act to enhance and modernize the United States’ weather and climate prediction capabilities through advanced computing, with a focus on collaboration between the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). “It is urgent that Congress acts to improve the accuracy and reliability … Continue Reading
June 25, 2025
NC Democratic Delegation: Senate Budget Bill Will Bankrupt North Carolina Nursing Homes and Rural Hospitals
WASHINGTON, DC (June 25, 2025) — Today, Representatives Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Alma Adams (NC-12), Deborah Ross (NC-02), and Don Davis (NC-01) sent a letter calling on Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) to strike Medicaid-related provisions from the Senate budget reconciliation bill, including cuts to Medicaid funding that would shutter nursing homes and rural hospitals in North Carolina. Under the Republican plan, more than 600,000 North Carolinians would be at-risk of losing their … Continue Reading
June 23, 2025
Rep. Foushee Reintroduces Resolution Designating June As Brain And Spine Metastasis Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, DC (June 23, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) reintroduced her 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. “The rapid increase of brain and spine metastasis diagnosis in cancer patients across the country is alarming, especially as we consider modern medical advancements in … Continue Reading
June 22, 2025
Congresswoman Foushee’s Statement on Trump’s Bombing of Iran
DURHAM, NC (June 22, 2025) — Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement in response to President Trump’s announcement of strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran:“Trump’s strikes in Iran without Congressional authorization is deeply irresponsible and unconstitutional. This escalation places our troops and diplomatic personnel in immediate and unnecessary danger, and risks implicating our nation in a potentially disastrous war.“The President has severely overstepped … Continue Reading
June 12, 2025
Rep. Foushee Votes Against Trump’s Rescissions Package
WASHINGTON, DC (June 12, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025, legislation to rescind federal discretionary funding in accordance with President Trump’s request to Congress.“Since Day One, this administration has been destabilizing communities across America. People are losing their jobs, fearing for their future, and have made it clear that the harmful actions of this administration are … Continue Reading
June 12, 2025
Rep. Foushee Introduces Resolution Designating June 12 As Women Veterans Recognition Day
WASHINGTON, DC (June 12, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) introduced a resolution designating June 12 as Women Veterans Recognition Day to honor the extraordinary women veterans throughout American history who have answered the call to serve with unmatched bravery, resilience, and leadership.“Women have long answered the call to serve, leading with exemplary strength, selflessness, and discipline, and it is long past time that Congress properly honors their sacrifice,” said … Continue Reading
June 03, 2025
Reps. Foushee, Lieu Lead Letter Opposing Cuts To Heat Mitigation And Resilience Planning Centers Of Excellence
WASHINGTON, DC (June 3, 2025) — Yesterday, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) and Congressman Ted Lieu (CA-36) sent a letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Acting Administrator Laura Grimm demanding the immediate restoration of the cancelled funding for the National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) Centers of Excellence.In 2024, the NOAA made landmark investments to establish the Center for Collaborative Heat Monitoring, based at the Museum … Continue Reading
May 30, 2025
Rep. Foushee Slams the Trump Administration’s Reckless ‘Sanctuary Jurisdictions’ List
DURHAM, NC (May 30, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement condemning the Trump Administration and the Department of Homeland Security for targeting Chatham, Durham, and Orange Counties on its so-called “sanctuary jurisdictions” list. “This outrageous list is nothing more than a politically motivated stunt designed to intimidate and punish local governments that refuse to be complicit in this Administration’s cruel, anti-immigrant agenda. Rather … Continue Reading
May 22, 2025
Rep. Foushee Votes Against Funding Cuts to Essential Health and Food Assistance Programs
WASHINGTON, DC (May 22, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement after voting against the House Republicans’ extreme reconciliation bill, the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act, which will make radical cuts to social services across the country while adding trillions to the national debt.“Since my first day in Congress, I have been clear that I will never negotiate on any cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, food assistance programs, and other … Continue Reading
May 19, 2025
Congresswoman Foushee’s Statement on the Passing of Former Hillsborough Mayor Horace Johnson
WASHINGTON, DC (May 19, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement on the passing of Horace Johnson, who served on the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners and was the Town of Hillsborough’s first Black mayor.“I am deeply saddened by the passing of Horace Johnson, a tireless advocate and champion for our Hillsborough community. He was a longtime fighter for integration in North Carolina, and as Hillsborough’s first Black mayor, Johnson helped inspire a … Continue Reading
May 15, 2025
Ranking Member Foushee's Opening Statement at Hearing on NASA's Planetary Defense Strategy
WASHINGTON, DC (May 15, 2025) — Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics is holding a hearing titled, From Detection to Deflection: Evaluating NASA’s Planetary Defense Strategy. Ranking Member Valerie Foushee's (D-NC) opening statement as prepared for the record is below: Good morning, and thank you Mr. Chairman, for holding today’s hearing. I want to extend a warm welcome to our expert witnesses. Thank you for being here. Under … Continue Reading
May 08, 2025
Science Committee Members Demand Answers from NSF on Award Terminations and Reckless Policy Actions
WASHINGTON, DC (May 8, 2025) - Today, Members of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology sent a letter to Brian Stone, Acting Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF). In the letter, the Members detail the turmoil that has taken place at NSF since the Trump administration began, including the termination of awards that total over one billion dollars. The Members demand answers on how decisions are being made at NSF and call into question the legality of the actions the … Continue Reading
May 06, 2025
HASC, SST Democrats Demand Answers on Potential SpaceX, Musk Conflicts of Interest and Alleged Chinese Investment Cover-Ups
WASHINGTON, DC (May 6, 2025) - U.S. Representatives Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee; Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee; Valerie Foushee (D-NC), Ranking Member of the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee; and Seth Moulton (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee sent a letter today to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Acting Administrator for NASA, Janet Petro, … Continue Reading
April 08, 2025
Committee Leaders Demand Answers from NASA on DOGE Access After the Agency Refuses to Comply with Investigation
WASHINGTON, DC (April 8, 2025) — Today, Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Ranking Member Valerie Foushee (NC-4) of the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, and Ranking Member Emilia Sykes (OH-13) of the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight sent a letter to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), continuing their months-long investigation regarding DOGE personnel and their access to sensitive data and systems at the Agency. In today’s letter, the Members double … Continue Reading