Reps. Foushee, Crockett, Raskin, Carter, Casar, Frost Introduce the Democracy Restoration Act of 2023
WASHINGTON, DC (July 27, 2023) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) joined Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Congressman Troy Carter (LA-02), Congressman Greg Casar (TX-35), and Congressman Maxwell Frost (FL-10) in introducing the Democracy Restoration Act of 2023 (DRA), historic legislation which would end the permanent denial of voting rights nationwide to individuals with criminal convictions who have been released from incarceration and … Continue Reading
July 26, 2023
Congresswoman Foushee Helps Release Economic Opportunity Agenda to Lower Costs, Fight Inflation, and Grow the Middle Class
This plan examines the economic progress Democrats have made in Congress and outlines the next steps lawmakers must take to further reduce costs for hard working Americans.WASHINGTON, DC (July 26, 2023) — Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) joins the New Democrat Coalition in releasing the Economic Opportunity Agenda to lower costs, fight inflation, and grow the middle class. This new plan builds on the New Democrat Coalition’s Action Plan to Fight Inflation.“I’m proud to join the New … Continue Reading
July 21, 2023
EPA and Congresswoman Valerie Foushee highlight $7 billion Solar for All grant competition at a North Carolina press event
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. (July 21, 2023) -Today, officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) joined Congresswoman Valerie Foushee at a press event in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina to discuss the $7 billion Solar for All grant competition currently open through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to support millions of low-income households across the country in accessing affordable, resilient and clean solar energy, and advance environmental … Continue Reading
July 20, 2023
Congresswoman Foushee Applauds Passage of the American Aviation Act
WASHINGTON, DC (July 20, 2023) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, voted to pass the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from Fiscal Year 2024 to Fiscal Year 2028.“The Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act will ensure America’s position as a global leader in safe and secure aviation systems and … Continue Reading
July 19, 2023
Congresswoman Foushee Urges Congress to Act on Gun Violence
WASHINGTON, DC (July 19, 2023) — Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), a member of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, joined her colleagues on the floor of the United States House of Representatives yesterday to deliver a speech urging Congress to act on gun violence. Video of the speech is available on YouTube, and for download here. Congresswoman Foushee’s remarks as prepared for delivery are below: Mister Speaker, I rise today to urge Congress to confront and act on the deadly … Continue Reading
July 14, 2023
Congresswoman Foushee Votes Against National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
WASHINGTON, DC (July 14, 2023) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), released the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024.“The federal government has an obligation to support our service members who sacrifice so much for our country. But once again, House Republicans are putting their interests and extreme political agenda ahead of the millions in our military who are sworn to protect us,” said Congresswoman Valerie … Continue Reading
June 29, 2023
Congresswoman Foushee’s Statement on SCOTUS Decision to Overturn Affirmative Action in University Admissions
DURHAM, NC (June 29, 2023) - Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), released the following statement after the United States Supreme Court’s decision to bar affirmative action in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College. “Today’s ruling is devastating and will dismantle the race-conscious admissions efforts to ensure that higher education is accessible to all students - especially Black students and students of color who are historically … Continue Reading
June 27, 2023
Congresswoman Foushee’s Statement on SCOTUS Decision in Moore v. Harper
DURHAM, NC (June 27, 2023) - Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), released the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States’ decision to reject the “independent state legislature” theory in Moore v. Harper.“I commend the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision today to preserve the fabric of our democracy and reject the fringe independent state legislature theory,” said Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04). “For far too long, Republican lawmakers in North Carolina’s General … Continue Reading
June 27, 2023
N.C.’s Democratic Members of Congress Respond to Moore v. Harper Decision
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 27, 2023) - Following the landmark U. S. Supreme Court decision in Moore v. Harper, North Carolina’s congressional Democrats - Representatives Alma Adams (NC-12), Deborah Ross (NC-02), Kathy Manning, (NC-06), Don Davis (NC-01), Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Wiley Nickel (NC-13), and Jeff Jackson (NC-14) - released the below statement:“The Supreme Court of the United States has rejected a dangerous, undemocratic theory advanced by the Republicans in the NC General Assembly. … Continue Reading
June 26, 2023
Rep. Foushee, Manning Lead Letter Urging FERC to Deny MVP Southgate Pipeline Extension
WASHINGTON, DC (June 26, 2023) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) and Congresswoman Kathy Manning (NC-06) led a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman Willie Phillips requesting the Commission deny an extension of the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the MVP Southgate pipeline. “Given the vast variety of clean energy alternatives, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s original need determination for the pipeline is woefully outdated,” … Continue Reading
May 31, 2023
Congresswoman Foushee’s Statement on the Bipartisan Budget Agreement
WASHINGTON, DC (May 31, 2023) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), released the following statement after the United States House of Representatives voted on the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, a bipartisan budget agreement reached between President Biden and House Republican lawmakers. “My constituents sent me to Congress to represent their best interests, and that includes avoiding the House Republican manufactured debt ceiling crisis that could send our country into a … Continue Reading
May 16, 2023
Congresswoman Foushee’s Statement on North Carolina General Assembly’s Abortion Ban
WASHINGTON, DC (May 16, 2023) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), released the following statement after the Republicans in the North Carolina General Assembly voted to override Governor Roy Cooper’s veto on the extreme 12-week abortion ban. “Today, North Carolina Republicans made the decision to politically interfere with a woman’s right to bodily autonomy and erode our reproductive rights that generations of women before us fought for adamantly. This extreme bill will not only … Continue Reading
April 28, 2023
NC Democrats Decry Decision that Disenfranchises Voters
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 28, 2023) - North Carolina’s Congressional Democrats - Representatives Alma Adams (NC-12), Kathy Manning (NC-06), Deborah Ross (NC-02), Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Wiley Nickel (NC-13), Jeff Jackson (NC-14), and Don Davis (NC-01) released the following joint statement in response to today’s decision by the Supreme Court of the State of North Carolina that legalizes extreme partisan gerrymandering by overturning existing jurisprudence:“Today is a sad day for democracy. The … Continue Reading
April 26, 2023
Congresswoman Foushee Votes Against Default on America Act
WASHINGTON, DC (April 26, 2023) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), voted against the extreme House Republican’s Default on America Act, which will create devastating, long-term impacts to hardworking Americans across the country. “House Republicans presented Americans with a lose-lose scenario: either default and wreck our economy or inflict cruel cuts to essential programs and services that many hardworking Americans rely on,” said Congresswoman Valerie Foushee. “The extreme … Continue Reading
April 20, 2023
Congresswoman Foushee Joins Colleagues in Re-Introducing the Green New Deal Resolution
WASHINGTON, DC (April 20, 2023) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), joined Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) as they reintroduce the Green New Deal Resolution (GND) at a press conference in front of the U.S. Capitol Building. The lawmakers were joined by fellow members of Congress who cosponsored the Green New Deal and leaders from labor, health, environmental justice, and climate movements. “I am honored to stand in solidarity with my … Continue Reading
April 19, 2023
Ranking Member Foushee Opening Remarks for SST Hearing with Science Agency Inspectors General
WASHINGTON, DC (April 19, 2023) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at the Full Committee Hearing titled, Protecting American Taxpayers: Highlighting Efforts to Protect Against Federal Waste, Fraud, and Mismanagement. You can watch the hearing here.Ranking Member Foushee’s opening statement as prepared for the record is below. … Continue Reading
April 12, 2023
Congresswomen Foushee, Ross Introduce the Supporting Women COPS Act
DURHAM, NC (April 12, 2023) — Today, Congresswomen Valerie Foushee (NC-04) and Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) introduced the Supporting Women with Career Opportunities in Policing Services (COPS) Act to incentivize more women to join law enforcement by revising biased hiring practices and establishing standards for female officer retention and promotion. The lawmakers announced the legislation today at an event with North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein and women police chiefs in … Continue Reading
March 28, 2023
Congresswoman Foushee Welcomes President Biden to North Carolina’s Fourth District
DURHAM, NC (March 28, 2023) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) welcomed President Joe Biden to North Carolina’s Fourth Congressional District to kick-off the Administration’s Investing in America tour.“It was an honor to welcome President Biden back to North Carolina and to Durham today,” said Congresswoman Valerie Foushee. “We have seen President Biden prioritize workers and families since day one of this Administration. Today’s event highlights President Biden’s bold economic … Continue Reading
March 07, 2023
Congresswoman Foushee Announces Community Project Funding Application Process for 4th District
WASHINGTON, DC (March 7, 2023) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), announced that her office is accepting applications for Community Project Funding requests from Fourth Congressional District non-profit and governmental entities for Fiscal Year 2024. The deadline for organizations to apply for funding is March 17, 2023 at 12:00PM ET. “Over the years, Community Project Funding has helped deliver invaluable federal funding directly to essential local projects across the country, and … Continue Reading
February 07, 2023
Congresswoman Foushee’s Statement on President Biden’s State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, DC (February 7, 2023) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement on President Biden’s State of the Union Address to Congress and the American people.“Tonight, President Biden delivered a message filled with hope and optimism for our nation,” said Congresswoman Valerie Foushee. “In the last two years under President Biden’s steady leadership, he has delivered historic bipartisan accomplishments including the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs … Continue Reading