New Dem AI Task Force Chair Slams Trump Administration’s Unconstitutional Executive Order
WASHINGTON, DC (December 12, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), the New Democrat Coalition Artificial Intelligence Task Force Chair, issued the following statement on the Trump Administration’s executive order that blocks states from regulating AI. This latest effort follows multiple failed attempts by the Administration and Congressional Republicans to ban states from regulating AI. “This flawed, harmful, and unconstitutional order silences communities, tramples over … Continue Reading
December 12, 2025
Ranking Member Foushee, Rep. Webster Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Establish Space Resources Research Initiative
WASHINGTON, DC (December 12, 2025) — Yesterday, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, and Congressman Daniel Webster (FL-11) introduced H.R. 6638, the Space Resources Institute Act, bipartisan legislation which directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Administrator and the Secretary of Commerce to report to Congress on the merits and feasibility of establishing a dedicated space resources institute … Continue Reading
December 11, 2025
Amid Historic Layoffs Surge, Rep. Foushee Releases Report on AI’s Impact on American Jobs and Demands Clarity from Industry Leaders
WASHINGTON, DC (December 11, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Co-Chair of the House Democrat Commission on AI and Chair of the New Democrat Coalition's Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, released a report and launched an investigation emphasizing the urgent need for transparency and greater clarity regarding the impact of artificial intelligence on American jobs. This announcement comes amid alarming unemployment figures. In the absence of the Bureau of Labor … Continue Reading
December 10, 2025
Rep. Foushee’s Statement on Voting Against National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, DC (December 10, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. “Today, I voted against the National Defense Authorization Act because it falls short of what our servicemembers and the American military truly deserve. Our national defense should focus on strengthening and investing in our armed forces, and should not include provisions that unfairly exclude or … Continue Reading
December 10, 2025
Ranking Member Foushee and Chairman Haridopolos Introduce Resolution Designating May 20 as National Women in Aerospace Day
WASHINGTON, DC (December 10, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) and Congressman Mike Haridopolos (FL-08) introduced a bipartisan resolution designating May 20 as National Women in Aerospace Day to emphasize the importance of American women in aviation, human spaceflight, and other related aerospace fields. Congresswoman Foushee and Congressman Haridopolos serve as the Ranking Member and Chairman, respectively, of the House Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on … Continue Reading
December 09, 2025
Leader Jeffries Names Rep. Foushee as Co-Chair of New House Democratic Commission on AI And the Innovation Economy
WASHINGTON, DC (December 9, 2025) — Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced the launch of a new House Democratic Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy that will convene throughout 2026. The commission will develop policy expertise in partnership with the innovation community, relevant stakeholders and committees of jurisdiction. Rep. Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu (CA-36), Rep. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) will serve as Co-Chairs. Rep. Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), … Continue Reading
December 05, 2025
Rep. Foushee Secures Federal Funding to Modernize Water Treatment Safety Systems in Hillsborough
DURHAM, NC (December 5, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) announced her Community Project Funding request for the Town of Hillsborough’s Water Treatment Facility Improvement Project was included in the FY26 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Act. This $1 million in federal funding will be used to convert the water treatment plant from a chlorine gas disinfection system to a safer sodium hypochlorite system. Water treatment facilities … Continue Reading
December 04, 2025
Ranking Member Foushee's Opening Statement at Hearing on China's Space Rise
WASHINGTON, DC (May 15, 2025) — Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Space is holding a hearing titled, Strategic Trajectories: Assessing China’s Space Rise and the Risks to U.S. Leadership. Ranking Member Valerie Foushee's (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 China’s space activities and the implications for the United States space program. … Continue Reading
December 02, 2025
Foushee, Scott, McClellan Urge Full Review of Proposed Natural Gas Pipelines’ Environmental Impact
WASHINGTON, DC (December 2, 2025) — Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), and Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) sent a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) urging the Commission to thoroughly review the environmental impacts of the Southeast Supply Enhancement Project (SSEP) and the Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate (Southgate) project before advancing the projects further. “We are concerned that FERC has not adequately reviewed … Continue Reading
November 24, 2025
Rep. Foushee Cautions Against Plan to Relocate Historic Duke-NCCU Army ROTC Program
WASHINGTON, DC (November 24, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) sent a letter to United States Army Brigadier General Maurice Barnett cautioning against the reclassification of the Bull City Battalion, a joint Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program between Duke University and North Carolina Central University. 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 … Continue Reading
November 20, 2025
Rep. Foushee Calls on USPS to Explain Ongoing Carrier Vehicle Safety Crisis
WASHINGTON, DC (November 20, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) sent a letter to Jim Cari, Government Relations Representative for the United States Postal Service (USPS) in North Carolina, demanding answers about the ongoing safety crisis involving the deteriorating Long Life Vehicle (LLV) fleet and pressing for specifics on how the agency plans to tackle the overwhelming repair backlog.Sounding the alarm on LLV breakdowns, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee described the myriads … Continue Reading
November 19, 2025
Reps. Foushee, Mackenzie Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Military Families
WASHINGTON, DC (November 19, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) and Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07) introduced the Military Family Diaper Assistance Act, bipartisan legislation aimed at increasing access to diapers for military families facing financial strain. The bill would establish a pilot program connecting community diaper banks with military installations to provide affordable diapers and diapering supplies to families in need of assistance. “Our servicemembers … Continue Reading
November 18, 2025
Rep. Foushee’s Statement on Border Patrol and ICE in North Carolina
WASHINGTON, DC (November 18, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement condemning the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s deployment of agents in North Carolina. “I am outraged by the continued and expanding deployment of U.S. Border Patrol and ICE agents in North Carolina. Our cities are not border cities, and our state is not a war zone. What is happening in our state, and many others across the country, … Continue Reading
November 12, 2025
Rep. Foushee Votes Against Republican Continuing Resolution
WASHINGTON, DC (November 12, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026. “Today, I made the decision to vote against the Republican Continuing Resolution because it fails to address the rising cost of living and the escalating healthcare crisis our nation is facing. In my district, where … Continue Reading
November 04, 2025
Foushee, Ross, Adams, and Davis, Reintroduce Legislation to Increase Congressional Redistricting Transparency and Accountability
WASHINGTON, DC (November 4, 2025) — Today, U.S. Representatives Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Deborah Ross (NC-02), Alma Adams (NC-12), and Don Davis (NC-01) reintroduced the Redistricting Transparency and Accountability Act in response to the North Carolina General Assembly’s latest partisan redistricting plan. Last month, Republican lawmakers pushed through a new congressional map designed to give their party an additional seat and deny fair representation to Eastern North Carolina. Among other … Continue Reading
October 23, 2025
Congresswoman Foushee Condemns Passage of NC GOP’s Partisan Redistricting That Undermines Fair Elections
WASHINGTON, DC (October 23, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement after the North Carolina General Assembly voted to pass new congressional maps in an attempt to gain a dominant 11-3 majority in North Carolina’s congressional delegation.“Our democracy depends on its representative bodies being a reflection of its people, and North Carolina’s maps should reflect our evenly divided state. Instead, the Republican-controlled North Carolina General … Continue Reading
October 01, 2025
Rep. Foushee’s Statement on the Republican Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, DC (October 1, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement after President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans shut down the federal government: “For months, Democrats have made it clear that we are ready to work across the aisle on a bipartisan funding agreement that prevents devastating healthcare cuts, extends Affordable Care Act tax credits, and lowers costs for working families. But instead of finding common ground to keep the … Continue Reading
September 30, 2025
Reps. Foushee, Beyer, Frost Introduce Legislation to Expand Critical Research on Gun Safety and Prevention
WASHINGTON, DC (September 30, 2025) — Today, U.S. Representatives Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Don Beyer (VA-08), and Maxwell Frost (FL-10) introduced the National Gun Violence Research Act of 2025, legislation to establish a coordinated national gun violence research program focused on the causes, consequences, and prevention of gun-related injuries and deaths, and aims to provide researchers, policymakers, and communities with the data and tools needed to reduce gun violence across the United … Continue Reading
September 19, 2025
Rep. Foushee Opposes GOP’s Partisan Stopgap Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, DC (September 19, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement after voting against the House Republican short-term government funding bill, H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. “Today, House Republicans chose to push forward a partisan spending bill that continues their assault on the healthcare of hardworking Americans. This bill fails to address soaring healthcare premiums or protect vital programs like … Continue Reading
September 15, 2025
Rep. Foushee Presses Oshkosh Defense for Answers on USPS Electric Vehicle Contract Delays
WASHINGTON, DC (September 15, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) sent a letter to Angela Ambrose, Vice President of Corporate Government Operations at Oshkosh Defense, demanding updates on the severe production delays affecting the contracted United States Postal Service (USPS) vehicle fleet, specifically the Next Generation Electric Delivery Vehicles.“This contract represents one of the most high-profile federal fleet electrification efforts, with significant implications … Continue Reading