Rep. Foushee Announces Legislation to Close AI Research Funding Gaps and Establish AI Institutes at HBCUs
WASHINGTON, DC (February 27, 2026) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), a Co-Chair of the House Democratic Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy, announced she will be introducing the HBCU Artificial Intelligence Research Leadership Act, legislation to provide federal funding to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to establish Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research Institutes. “As a member of the House, Science, Space, and Technology Committee and Co-Chair of … Continue Reading
February 26, 2026
AI Commission Co-Chair Foushee Slams Pentagon Pressure on Anthropic Over Mass Surveillance and Autonomous Weapons, Raises Alarm over Safety Rollbacks
WASHINGTON, DC (February 26, 2026) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), a Co-Chair of the House Democratic Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy, released the following statement in response to reports that Secretary Hegseth and the Department of War are pressuring Anthropic regarding the use of its AI systems for mass surveillance and autonomous weapons, as separate reports indicate the company is revising key AI safety commitments: “Reports that Anthropic is stepping back … Continue Reading
February 26, 2026
Reps. Foushee, Ansari, Kamlager-Dove Introduce Legislation to End the OB-GYN Care Crisis in Federal Prisons
WASHINGTON, DC (February 26, 2026) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), and Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) introduced the Ensuring OBGYN Care in Prisons Act, which would require all Bureau of Prisons facilities with female populations to employ at least one full-time, on-site Obstetrician Gynecologist. The legislation responds to widespread evidence of inadequate and dangerous reproductive health care in correctional settings. In … Continue Reading
February 24, 2026
Reps. Foushee, Mackenzie Introduce Military Family Diaper Partnership Act
WASHINGTON, DC (February 24, 2026) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) and Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07) introduced the Military Family Diaper Partnership Act, bipartisan legislation that would establish a Military Family Diaper Fund to support military families in need and ensure that children of servicemembers have reliable access to diapers and essential diapering supplies.“Military families make enormous sacrifices every day, moving to new communities, juggling deployments, … Continue Reading
February 23, 2026
Rep. Foushee to Boycott Trump’s State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, DC (February 23, 2026) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) announced that she will not attend the 2026 State of the Union Address scheduled for tomorrow, choosing instead to stand in principled opposition to an agenda that continues to fail working families and the most vulnerable people in our nation. “While the President prepares to describe a vision of national strength and prosperity, the real state of the union is measured by families crushed by rising costs, by … Continue Reading
February 20, 2026
Rep. Foushee Urges Amazon to Comply with Durham Workers Demands for Town Hall
DURHAM, NC (February 20, 2026) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) sent a letter to three site leaders responsible for overseeing operations at Amazon fulfillment centers and delivery stations in Durham, North Carolina, directing them to organize a townhall with local workers and union leaders. “As one of the largest employers in our community, workers at the local Amazon facilities in Durham deserve to have their concerns heard and questions answered by company leadership,” said … Continue Reading
February 20, 2026
Rep. Foushee Calls on Trump Administration to Restore STEM Research Funding, Provide Transparency on PCAST
WASHINGTON, DC (February 20, 2026) — Yesterday, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) led 24 House Democrats responsible for oversight of federal science and technology initiatives in a letter to Michael Kratsios, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), and David Sacks, Special Advisor for AI and Crypto and Chair of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), calling for transparency, accountability, and a renewed commitment to … Continue Reading
February 14, 2026
Ranking Member Foushee Calls for Resignation of Secretary Lutnick for Relationship to Epstein
WASHINGTON, DC (February 14, 2026) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) called for the resignation of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick following the publication of new evidence detailing his relationship with convicted child sex trafficker, Jeffrey Epstein. Recently released Epstein files reference Secretary Lutnick 223 times and reveal that he interacted with Epstein and visited his island after previously claiming he had cut off contact.“The American people deserve better than a … Continue Reading
February 13, 2026
Reps. Foushee, Kelly Introduce Bill to Expand Mental Health Services for Individuals Transitioning from Incarceration to Free Society
WASHINGTON, DC (February 13, 2026) — Yesterday, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) and Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) introduced the Second Chance Mental Health Access Act of 2026 to expand mental health services for individuals transitioning from incarceration back into the community. The legislation amends the Social Security Act to mandate that state Medicaid programs cover up to 12 mental health telehealth sessions for individuals who are enrolled in Medicaid and currently on home … Continue Reading
February 09, 2026
Congresswoman Foushee Announces 2026 Nominees to U.S. Military Service Academies
DURHAM, NC (February 9, 2026) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) announced 22 students from North Carolina’s Fourth Congressional District received nominations for admission into our nation’s four service academies: the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. “It is an honor each year to nominate exceptional students from my district to our nation’s prestigious service academies,” said Congresswoman Valerie … Continue Reading
February 06, 2026
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