Rep. Foushee Supports Massie Amendment, Rejects GOP Foreign Affairs Funding Bill with Harmful Riders
WASHINGTON, DC (July 15, 2026) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) voted in favor of Congressman Thomas Massie’s amendment to restrict U.S. military assistance to Israel, while opposing the underlying Republican National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP/SFOPS) appropriations bill. Congresswoman Foushee released the following statement regarding the vote: “Congress has a responsibility to ensure that U.S. taxpayer dollars are used responsibly and that our … Continue Reading
July 15, 2026
Ranking Member Foushee's Opening Statement at Hearing on Space Commerce's Mission Authorization Proposal
WASHINGTON, DC (July 15, 2026) — Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a Space Subcommittee hearing titled, “A Review of the Office of Space Commerce’s Mission Authorization Proposal.” Space Subcommittee 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 to review the Trump Administration’s mission authorization proposal. I want to welcome … Continue Reading
July 15, 2026
Rep. Foushee Introduces Grad Student Affordable Housing Act to Help Graduate Students Access Safe, Affordable Housing
WASHINGTON, DC (July 15, 2026) — Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) introduced the Grad Student Affordable Housing Act of 2026, legislation to support graduate and professional students access to safe and affordable housing while pursuing advanced degrees. “Graduate and professional students are essential to our universities, our communities, and our economy,” said Congresswoman Foushee. “They teach classes, conduct research, support innovation, and provide critical services across our … Continue Reading
July 14, 2026
Foushee, Mackenzie Secures Passage of Legislation to Make Air Travel Easier for Families & Fellow Travelers
WASHINGTON, DC (July 14, 2026) — Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) and Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07) applauded Monday’s passage in the U.S. House of the Improving Travel for American Families Act. This bipartisan legislation, which was introduced in May of this year, aims to reduce the strain and hassle of airport security screening for families traveling with young children. The legislation directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to build on its Families on the Fly … Continue Reading
July 09, 2026
Reps. Foushee, Casar Introduce Legislation to Protect Children and Americans’ Privacy from AI Chatbot Harms and Require Chatbot Safety Assessments
WASHINGTON, DC (July 9, 2026) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) and Congressman Greg Casar (TX-35) introduced H.R. 9619, the People-First Chatbot Act, comprehensive legislation to establish strong federal safeguards and protections for Americans interacting with artificial intelligence chatbots. “The recent tragedies involving AI chatbots emphasize the urgent need for Congress to ensure AI companies and their products are transparent, safe for kids, and most importantly, … Continue Reading
July 08, 2026
Rep. Foushee Calls for National Park Service Review of Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument Exhibits
DURHAM, NC (July 8, 2026) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) sent a letter to the National Park Service (NPS) requesting information on the maintenance and modernization needs of the exhibits at the Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument in Washington, D.C. and emphasizing that the site should reflect the significance of the history it preserves.In her letter, Congresswoman Foushee says the monument “plays an important role in preserving a defining chapter of our nation’s … Continue Reading
June 26, 2026
Rep. Foushee-led Generative AI Labeling, Frontier AI Safety, and Data Center Measures Advance Through House Science Committee
WASHINGTON, DC (June 26, 2026) — Yesterday, the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee advanced a bipartisan artificial intelligence package that included Congresswoman Valerie Foushee’s (NC-04) Protecting Consumers From Deceptive AI Act and several Foushee-led provisions focused on generative AI labeling, frontier AI safety, data center energy and water use, and independent testing and evaluation. “Artificial intelligence is moving quickly, and Congress has a responsibility to meet … Continue Reading
June 24, 2026
Reps. Foushee, Casar Introduce AI Workforce Impact Study Act to Examine AI’s Impact on American Jobs
WASHINGTON, DC (June 24, 2026) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) and Congressman Greg Casar (TX- 35) introduced the AI Workforce Impact Study Act of 2026, legislation directing the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a comprehensive, retroactive study on the impact of artificial intelligence on the United States workforce since 2022.“Workers should not have to guess how artificial intelligence is affecting their jobs or their futures. As I outlined in my report last … Continue Reading
June 12, 2026
Rep. Foushee Introduces Bill to Establish Federal Gun Violence Prevention Database
WASHINGTON, DC (June 12, 2026) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) introduced the Gun Violence Prevention and Public Safety Database Act of 2026, legislation to direct the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to establish a publicly accessible federal database of gun violence and public safety research. “Communities across our country have suffered from the devastating impact of gun violence for far too long. A proper response from our federal government not only … Continue Reading
June 11, 2026
Rep. Foushee Introduces Legislation to Expand Menopause Education in Medical Schools
WASHINGTON, DC (June 11, 2026) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) introduced the Menopause Education for Medical Students Act, legislation to strengthen menopause education in medical schools and better prepare future physicians to care for women across specialties. “Menopause is not a niche health issue. It is a major life stage that affects millions of women and touches every corner of our health care system,” said Congresswoman Valerie Foushee. “By ensuring medical students are … Continue Reading
June 04, 2026
Rep. Valerie Foushee Votes in Favor of Lebanon War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON, DC (June 4, 2026) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.Con.Res.84, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib’s Lebanon War Powers Resolution, to end U.S. participation in Israel’s hostilities in Lebanon.“The United States has reportedly assisted with Israel’s killings in Lebanon, including using U.S.-supplied weapons and intelligence. This vote is not a vote in support of Hezbollah, it is a vote against our country’s constant … Continue Reading
June 04, 2026
House AI Commission Statement on AI Discussion Draft
WASHINGTON, DC (June 4, 2026) — Today, the House Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy released the following statement:“While we appreciate the bipartisan effort from Representatives Jay Obernolte and Lori Trahan, their proposed discussion draft on AI does not meet the enormity of the moment. We do not support the discussion draft as it currently stands.The House Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy has spent months working closely with our colleagues and key stakeholders from … Continue Reading
June 04, 2026
Reps. Valerie Foushee, Mike Thompson, Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Press AI Executives on Chatbot Safety
WASHINGTON, DC (June 4, 2026) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-04), Chairman of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, and members of the task force sent a letter to OpenAI and Google DeepMind urging the companies to address the risks posed by online chatbots and requesting information on the steps they are taking to protect consumers and public safety.“Given gun violence is the leading cause of death among children and teens, we urge you to … Continue Reading
May 22, 2026
Rep. Valerie Foushee Votes to Advance Surface Transportation Reauthorization Package out of Committee
WASHINGTON, DC (May 22, 2026) — Yesterday, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) voted to advance the BUILD America 250 Act, a bipartisan, five-year surface transportation reauthorization package, out of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The bill passed the committee by a 62-2 vote. “Though I continue to have deep concerns about the baseless attacks on clean transit and electric vehicles included in this surface transportation reauthorization package, the importance of … Continue Reading
May 20, 2026
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