Rep. Foushee Introduces Legislation to Help Local Governments Access Modern Technology
WASHINGTON, DC (May 20, 2026) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) introduced the State and Local Public Sector Innovation Act, which would establish a federal grant program through the U.S. Department of Commerce to modernize the technology infrastructure utilized by state and local governments to improve security and efficacy of public services. “Modernizing public institutions and utilizing technology to improve the administration of public services is a necessity in today’s … Continue Reading
May 19, 2026
Reps. Foushee, Miller Announce Growing Support for IMPACT Act 2.0 Ahead of Surface Transportation Reauthorization
WASHINGTON, DC (May 19, 2026) —Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (D-NC) and Congressman Max Miller (R-OH) announced growing bipartisan and industry support for the IMPACT Act 2.0, legislation that builds on their efforts to modernize America’s surface transportation materials and accelerate innovation in low-emissions cement, concrete, and asphalt production, as Congress prepares to consider the upcoming Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill.The IMPACT Act 2.0 would provide state … Continue Reading
May 13, 2026
Rep. Valerie Foushee Introduces War Powers Resolution To End Trump’s Illegal, Immoral War With Iran
WASHINGTON, DC (May 13, 2026) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, introduced a War Powers Resolution to end Trump’s illegal war with Iran. “Trump is plunging our country into another forever war that has already claimed the lives of American servicemembers, killed thousands of civilians, and wastes taxpayer dollars every single day. We cannot continue to stand by as Republicans lie and claim our government cannot afford to provide … Continue Reading
May 11, 2026
Reps. Foushee and Tonko Lead Push to Hold Gambling Industry CEOs Accountable for Social Harms Affecting Young Americans
WASHINGTON, DC (May 11, 2026) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) and Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20), alongside bicameral lawmakers, sent a letter to the CEOs of several sports-betting and prediction market companies urging them to take immediate action to address the growing normalization of online gambling and the harms these platforms pose for young Americans. The letter follows recently published research from Common Sense Media highlighting the need for lawmakers to act to … Continue Reading
May 07, 2026
Rep. Foushee Introduces Legislation to Extend Visas for International STEM Students Graduating From U.S. Universities
DURHAM, NC (May 7, 2026) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) introduced the Stop the Brain Drain Act, which would help retain STEM talent in the United States by amending the Immigration and Nationality Act to codify the Optional Practical Training program and extend the period foreign students on F-1 (student) visas can remain in the U.S. for advanced training and employment authorization for a period up to 24 months. “Keeping our nation’s doors open to international STEM students … Continue Reading
April 30, 2026
Reps. Foushee, Moore Introduce Bipartisan Bill Protecting Children from AI Companion Chatbots
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 30, 2026) — Today, Representatives Valerie Foushee (D-NC) and Blake Moore (R-UT) introduced bipartisan legislation to protect children from AI companion chatbots.The Guidelines for User Age Verification and Responsible Dialogue (GUARD) Act bans AI companion chatbots for minors, requires AI chatbots to disclose their non-human status to users of the platform, and establishes new criminal penalties for companies that allow minors to access AI companions that solicit or … Continue Reading
April 30, 2026
Rep. Foushee Votes Against Republican Budget Resolution That Prioritizes ICE Over Addressing The Cost of Living
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 30, 2026) — Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement after voting against S. Con. Res 33, a Republican budget resolution which provides another $70 billion to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, while failing to address the over 15 million Americans being kicked off their healthcare after the passage of Trump’s Big, Ugly Bill.“Republicans keep trying to hand another massive check to ICE, which … Continue Reading
April 29, 2026
Rep. Foushee Condemns Supreme Court Decision Weakening Voting Rights Protections
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 29, 2026) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement after the United States Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, narrowing key protections under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act: “Today’s Supreme Court ruling is a deeply troubling step backward for American democracy and for the hard-won protections of the Voting Rights Act. For generations, Black communities fought, bled, and organized to secure the … Continue Reading
April 24, 2026
Reps. Foushee, Beyer, and Moylan Introduce the Protecting Consumers from Deceptive AI Act to Establish Accountability and Transparency Standards for Generative AI
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 24, 2026) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Congressman Don Beyer (VA-08), and Congressman James Moylan (GU-AL) introduced the bipartisan Protecting Consumers From Deceptive AI Act to establish technical standards and guidelines for generative AI content and ensure that the use of this technology is disclosed when it is used to create or modify audio and visual content. “Deepfakes and AI-generated audio and visual content poses major risks to consumers, … Continue Reading
April 24, 2026
Rep. Foushee Introduces RECON Act to Cut Social Security Red Tape
WASHINGTON, DC (April 24, 2026) — This week, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) introduced the Respecting Every Claimant’s appeal Options Now (RECON) Act to eliminate the mandatory reconsideration review process for Social Security disability claims, cutting bureaucratic red tape and allowing claimants the option to proceed directly to a hearing after an initial decision, speeding up access to the benefits they have earned. “The current review process for Social Security disability claims … Continue Reading
April 08, 2026
Rep. Foushee Statement on Hazy Trump Ceasefire Deal and Renewed Calls for Impeachment
DURHAM, NC (April 8, 2026) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement after President Trump said “a whole civilization will die tonight” before agreeing to a ceasefire on Tuesday. “Though I am relieved that no U.S. strikes were launched in the wake of the President’s incoherent threats on social media yesterday, I cannot give Trump credit for reaching a hazy short-term ceasefire agreement for a conflict which he escalated. Strikes that threaten the lives … Continue Reading
March 27, 2026
Rep. Valerie Foushee Votes Against GOP Continuing Resolution That Puts ICE Funding Over Long-Term Security For TSA Workers
WASHINGTON, DC (March 27, 2026) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement after voting against a Continuing Resolution presented by House Republican leadership. The U.S. Senate has already passed a Funding Package for the Department of Homeland Security that omits funding for ICE. “While TSA workers are set to miss anther paycheck and ICE continues to terrorize immigrant communities, House Republicans rebuffed the Senate’s Homeland Security funding … Continue Reading
March 26, 2026
Rep. Foushee Demands Transparency After Army Follow-Up to Bull City Battalion Relocation Inquiry
WASHINGTON, DC (March 26, 2026) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) sent a letter to United States Army Brigadier General Maurice Barnett after receiving a response to her November 24, 2025 letter regarding the reclassification of the Bull City Battalion. The Bull City Battalion has been hosted at Duke University since 1982, where it was previously known as the Blue Devil Eagle Battalion. A recent proposal seeks to reclassify this program as an extension of the University of North … Continue Reading
March 25, 2026
ICYMI: Rep. Foushee Supports Introduction of Articles of Impeachment Against Attorney General Pam Bondi
WASHINGTON, DC (March 25, 2026) — Last week, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) helped introduce articles of impeachment against Attorney General Pam Bondi. The articles of impeachment outline several alleged offenses, including defiance of the Oversight’s Committee’s subpoena to release the full, unredacted Epstein files, defiance of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, abuse of investigatory and prosecutorial authority, defiance of federal court orders, and perjury in congressional … Continue Reading
March 25, 2026
Rep. Foushee Demands Answers Regarding Civilian Detainments at Military Installations in North Carolina
WASHINGTON, DC (March 25, 2026) — Yesterday, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demanding answers on the reports of eleven individuals who were detained after inadvertently entering military-controlled areas in or near North Carolina’s Fourth Congressional District and surrounding region, including areas connected to Fort Liberty, Camp Lejeune, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Marine Corps Air Station New River, and the Military Ocean … Continue Reading
March 25, 2026
Ranking Member Foushee's Opening Statement at Future of ISS Hearing
WASHINGTON, DC (March 25, 2026) — Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee Hearing on The Future of Low Earth Orbit: From the ISS to Commercial Platforms. Ranking Member Valerie Foushee (D-NC) opening statement as prepared for the record is below: Good morning and thank you Chairman Haridopolos for holding today’s hearing on the future of low Earth orbit, or LEO. I want to welcome our witnesses and thank you for being … Continue Reading
March 20, 2026
Congresswoman Foushee Blasts White House AI Framework That Fails to Put People First
DURHAM, NC (March 20, 2026) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), a member of the House, Science, Space, and Technology Committee released the following statement after the White House unveiled its National AI Legislative Framework: “President Trump’s AI framework falls short at a moment when Americans needs real protections and clear leadership, and when the American people are demanding action. As AI continues to transform our economy and society, Congress must put workers first, … Continue Reading
March 13, 2026
Ranking Members Foushee and Amo Lead 116 Members Condemning EPA for Putting Polluters Over People and Gutting Research
WASHINGTON, DC (March 13, 2026) — Yesterday, House Science, Space, and Technology Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee Ranking Member Valerie Foushee (D-NC) and Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI) led a group of 116 Members of Congress in denouncing the Trump Administration’s decision to close the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Research and Development (ORD), which provided the scientific foundations for fighting climate change and holding polluters … Continue Reading
March 09, 2026
Rep. Foushee Helps Get Raleigh to Richmond S-Line Rail Funding Back on Track
DURHAM, NC (March 9, 2026) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, applauded a significant step forward for the Raleigh to Richmond S-Line rail corridor after more than a year of advocating for the release of stalled federal funding for the project. The Federal Railroad Administration has obligated $57.9 million for land surveying and engineering along the 162-mile corridor, a high-performance passenger rail route … Continue Reading
March 02, 2026
Rep. Foushee Condemns U.S. Strikes on Iran, Reaffirms Support for Bipartisan War Powers Resolution
DURHAM, NC (March 2, 2026) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s escalating military strikes against Iran and the growing regional conflict: “The Islamic Republic of Iran is a brutal and repressive regime that suppresses democratic movements, violently cracks down on protestors, and denies women and marginalized communities their fundamental rights. However, these abuses do not give the President the authority … Continue Reading