Congresswoman Foushee Announces Nominees to Nation’s Service Academies
DURHAM, NC (December 15, 2023) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), announced her 2023 nominees to each of the country’s military service academies. Members of Congress are authorized by law to nominate candidates for appointment to four U.S. 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.“With military recruitment numbers down nationally, ensuring that our military leaders are of the highest … Continue Reading
December 06, 2023
Congresswoman Foushee Announces Grant Award for Intercity Passenger Rail Route
WASHINGTON, DC (December 6, 2023) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), announced a $1 billion grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to develop a new intercity passenger rail route between Raleigh, NC and Richmond, VA along the CSX Transportation “S-Line” that will connect North Carolina with Virginia, Washington D.C., and the Northeast Corridor. “I’m proud to see this historic investment which will bolster North Carolina’s transportation infrastructure, an effort which I … Continue Reading
November 30, 2023
Ranking Member Foushee Opening Remarks for SST Investigations & Oversight Hearing on CEQ's Selection of SBTi
WASHINGTON, DC (November 30, 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 Joint Subcommittee Hearing titled, Missing the Target: CEQ’s Meritless Selection of SBTi. You can watch the hearing here. Ranking Member Foushee’s opening statement as prepared for the record is below. Ranking Member Valerie Foushee Opening Statement … Continue Reading
November 14, 2023
Congresswoman Foushee Votes to Avert Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, DC (November 14, 2023) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), released the following statement after voting for a Continuing Resolution that would fund the federal government at Fiscal Year 2023 levels through January 19, 2024, with certain appropriations ending on February 2, 2024.“Once again, House Republican’s infighting and desire to further their far-right ideological agenda have caused another manufactured crisis that undermines our federal government and the … Continue Reading
November 14, 2023
Foushee, Casten, Balint, Budzinski, Tokuda Urge HHS and FDA to Ensure Patient Access to Methotrexate and Misoprostol
WASHINGTON, DC (November 14, 2023) - Today, U.S. Representatives Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Sean Casten (IL-06), Becca Balint (VT-AL), Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), and Jill Tokuda (HI-02) led 48 of their colleagues in a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the HHS Office of Civil Rights, and the Federal Food and Drug Administration urging them to ensure access to methotrexate and misoprostol and urging the restoration of care for people across the country.“Since the Supreme … Continue Reading
November 03, 2023
Congresswoman Foushee's Statement on the Ongoing Crisis in Israel and Gaza
Our entire world is hurting over the human tragedy and the humanitarian crisis that is unfolding in Israel, Gaza, and the surrounding region. I am absolutely devastated and heartbroken by the countless number of innocent civilian lives that have been lost on both sides of the conflict. This is a profoundly difficult time that is filled with uncertainty, fear, anger, and grief, and no words can fully describe the terrible suffering and atrocities that are occurring in the Middle East at this … Continue Reading
October 25, 2023
Congresswoman Foushee’s Statement on the Speaker Election of MAGA Extremist Mike Johnson
WASHINGTON, DC (October 25, 2023) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), issued the following statement after MAGA extremist Rep. Mike Johnson (LA-04) was elected to be the 56th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.“For over three weeks, House Republican infighting and dysfunction interrupted the House of Representative’s ability to function and govern responsibly,” said Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04). “Instead of focusing on finding a bipartisan path forward, House … Continue Reading
October 20, 2023
Congresswoman Foushee Joins NC Democratic Delegation in Calling for Federal Funding to Bolster Synagogue Security Amid Rise in Antisemitic Violence
The letter follows a troubling increase of antisemitic threats and demonstrations as a result of the terrorist attacks against IsraelWASHINGTON, DC (October 20, 2023) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) joined the North Carolina Democratic delegation, including Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02), Kathy Manning (NC-06), Alma Adams (NC-12), Don Davis (NC-01), Jeff Jackson (NC-14), and Wiley Nickel (NC-13), in calling for increased federal funding for synagogue security through the … Continue Reading
October 18, 2023
Ranking Member Foushee Opening Statement for Hearing on AI Risk Management
WASHINGTON, DC (October 18, 2023) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittees on Investigations & Oversight and Research & Technology are holding a joint hearing titled, "Balancing Knowledge and Governance: Foundations for Effective Risk Management of Artificial Intelligences."Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight Ranking Member Valerie Foushee's (D-NC) opening statement as prepared for the record is below.Chairman Obernolte and Chairman … Continue Reading
October 03, 2023
Congresswoman Foushee’s Statement on the Motion to Vacate Speaker McCarthy
WASHINGTON, DC (October 3, 2023) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), released the following statement regarding the Motion to Vacate vote to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy.“My constituents in North Carolina’s Fourth District and the American people deserve a government that can function,” said Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04). “But for the entirety of this Congress, Speaker Kevin McCarthy has continuously led our chamber into chaos by encouraging extreme partisanship over working … Continue Reading
September 30, 2023
Congresswoman Foushee’s Statement on the Continuing Resolution
WASHINGTON, DC (September 30, 2023) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), released the following statement after voting to pass the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act. This bill provides a stopgap measure to fund the government through November 17, 2023, averting a federal government shutdown.“Despite House Republican’s infighting and desire to further their far-right ideological agenda, cooler heads prevailed today to keep our government funded for the next … Continue Reading
September 20, 2023
Ranking Member Foushee Opening Remarks for SST Investigations & Oversight Hearing on GHG Rulemaking
WASHINGTON, DC (September 20, 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 Subcommittee Hearing titled, A Bar Too High: Concerns with CEQ’s Proposed Regulatory Hurdle for Federal Contracting. You can watch the hearing here.Ranking Member Foushee’s opening statement as prepared for the record is below.Ranking Member Valerie … Continue Reading
September 06, 2023
Congresswoman Foushee Joins Ross, Tillis, Budd, and 110 RTP Businesses in Urging USPS to Implement Mail Delivery Service to the Entire RTP Campus
Lack of mail delivery hurts businesses and stifles economic growth in RTP and North CarolinaDURHAM, NC — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) joined Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Ted Budd (R-NC) and Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) in strongly recommending that U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General Louis DeJoy take serious steps to begin physical carrier delivery service to the Research Triangle Park (RTP) campus. The letter comes after repeated requests from Congresswoman … Continue Reading
August 30, 2023
Reps. Foushee, Davis, and NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy Visit Research & Life Science Programs in NC
DURHAM, NC (August 30, 2023) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), member of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) welcomed National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy to North Carolina to visit critical research and life sciences programs that are working to advance groundbreaking technologies and educate the next generation of STEM leaders to meet our nation’s changing workforce … Continue Reading
August 28, 2023
Congresswoman Foushee’s Statement on UNC Campus Shooting
DURHAM, NC (August 28, 2023) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), member of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, released the following statement on the campus shooting that occurred at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill this afternoon.“I am absolutely devastated by the news of another school shooting, this time right here in our community on UNC-Chapel Hill’s campus. My heart and deepest condolences go out to the victim’s family and the entire UNC community. … Continue Reading
August 16, 2023
Foushee, Manning, McClellan, Scott Lead Members in Urging FERC to Deny Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate Certificate Extension
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Kathy Manning (NC-06), Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), and Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) led 28 House Democrats in a letter to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Secretary Kimberly Bose, urging the Commission to deny Mountain Valley Pipeline’s (MVP) requested extension of its Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the Southgate project. The certificate is needed for construction of a 73-mile proposed … Continue Reading
July 27, 2023
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