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At a Glance
Seat
Representative for North Carolina District 4
Born
May 7, 1956
Age 70
Phone
(202) 225-1784
Office
2452 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington 20515
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|North Carolina District 4

Valerie P. Foushee

Valerie Jean Foushee is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for North Carolina's 4th congressional district since 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served in the North Carolina House of Representatives for the 50th district in 2012 and was appointed to represent the 23rd senatorial district in 2013. She is the first African American and the first woman to represent the district in Congress.

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Voting Record — 498
Yes39%
No57%
Present0%
Not Voting3%
Party align99%
Cross-party0%
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Congressional District 4

U.S. Census Bureau boundary data.
Valerie P. Foushee headshot
Valerie P. Foushee
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratNorth Carolina District 4
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Valerie P.'s ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 22 sponsored · 125 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Our children are tomorrow's innovators and Congress needs to provide them with tools to succeed in emerging fields like quantum science. I introduced the bipartisan Q-Leap Act to help K-12 students develop skills in this technology that is shaping our future. foushee.house.gov/media/press-...
As 4 Republicans finally joined every Democrat to force a vote on extending the ACA tax credits for 3 years, I was standing shoulder-to-shoulder with my @demwomencaucus.bsky.social colleagues. I'm proud to be in the fight to protect healthcare access alongside this powerful group of women.
🚨 Despite Speaker Johnson's attempts to shut us down, House Democrats are forcing a vote on a 3-year extension of the ACA tax credits. Our communities can't wait any longer for healthcare costs to be addressed. Republicans need to bring this vote to the floor NOW.
Urgent update. Our bipartisan petition to force a vote on a straightforward extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credits now has 218 signatures. Mike Johnson should bring the bill to the floor immediately.
Navigating federal agencies for passport renewals, work authorizations, VA benefits, and more can be difficult—but my casework team is here to help! If you need assistance with federal agencies, don’t hesitate to reach out to my Durham District Office at 919-967-7924.
It was a pleasure to meet Dept. of Veterans Affairs nurses with @nationalnurses.bsky.social to hear more about how Congress can better support them. Though the House recently voted to restore bargaining rights for VA nurses, we must ensure safe workplaces and bargaining rights for all nurses.
While Americans are asking for real AI protections for consumers, Trump is bulldozing state-level safeguards through an executive order. This unconstitutional order silences communities and does nothing to benefit everyday Americans. My full statement:
I am deeply saddened to learn that Durham native Kendall Turner was injured in the devastating mass shooting this weekend at Brown University. I’m relieved she is in stable condition and am wishing her and the others who were injured a full and a speedy recovery. www.wral.com/news/local/d...
My heart is with the victims of last night’s horrific antisemitic attack in Australia on the first night of Hanukkah. No one should ever have to fear for their lives as they express their faith. We must all remain committed to rooting out all forms of hate, violence & antisemitism from our society.
I am devastated by the news of a shooting at Brown University. My heart is with the victims, their loved ones, and the entire community during this difficult time. Congress must do more to protect our communities and prevent these acts of violence. Enough is enough.
With many major companies seeing record profits despite this surge of layoffs, it's time for Congress to step up. As the only Woman of Color on the House Democrat Commission on AI, I'm proud to lead this effort and will keep pushing for answers for the American people. (4/4)
Meanwhile, marginalized communities are feeling the brunt of Trump's economy that prioritizes oligarchs over working families, and wondering what “Winning the AI Race” really means for them. The unemployment rate for Black Americans has increased to 7.5%, up from 5.7% a year ago. (3/4)
In 2025 alone, we've seen over 50,000 jobs lost which were specifically cited as AI-related reductions. Overall, total layoff announcements for 2025 have surpassed 1.1 million job cuts, the most since the 2020 pandemic. All this, despite major companies seeing record profits. (2/4)
As Co-Chair of the @housedemocrats.bsky.social Commission on AI, I am proud to share my AI Jobs Report and subsequent launch of an investigation into major companies to gain clarity on AI's impact on American jobs. (1/4) foushee.house.gov/media/press-...
I signed Rep. Luna's discharge petition to force a vote on legislation to ban Members of Congress from trading stocks. It's simple: you can't properly advocate for your district if you're busy trying to cash out.
I voted against the Republican motion to table @algreen.house.gov's articles of impeachment against President Trump. This is a President who ignores the rules of law, side-steps court orders, and has even called for the death penalty to be used against lawmakers. He is unfit for office.
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Voting History
498 total votes
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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2025-02-26H.R. 788 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-02-25H. Res. 161 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2025-02-25H. Res. 161 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2025-02-25H.R. 818 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-02-25H.R. 832 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-02-24H.R. 825 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-02-13H.R. 35 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-02-12H.R. 77 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-02-12H.R. 77 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2025-02-11H. Res. 122 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2025-02-11H. Res. 122 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2025-02-10H.R. 736 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-02-10H.R. 692 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-02-07H.R. 26 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-02-07H.R. 26 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2025-02-06H.R. 27 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-02-06H.R. 27 (119th)Approve amendmentYESYESFailed
2025-02-05H. Res. 93 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2025-02-05H. Res. 93 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2025-02-05H.R. 776 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-02-04H.R. 43 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-01-23H.R. 21 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-01-23H.R. 21 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2025-01-23H.R. 471 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-01-23H.R. 375 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-01-22S. 5 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-01-22H.R. 165 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-01-22H. Res. 53 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2025-01-22H. Res. 53 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2025-01-22H.R. 187 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-01-21H.R. 186 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-01-16H.R. 30 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-01-16H.R. 30 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2025-01-15H.R. 33 (119th)Final passageYESYESPassed
2025-01-15H.R. 144 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-01-15H.R. 164 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-01-14H.R. 28 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-01-14H.R. 28 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2025-01-14H.R. 153 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-01-14H.R. 152 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-01-13H.R. 192 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-01-09H.R. 23 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-01-07H.R. 29 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-01-03H. Res. 5 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2025-01-03H. Res. 5 (119th)Motion to Commit with InstructionsYESYESFailed
2025-01-03H. Res. 5 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2025-01-03Election of the SpeakerNOT_VOTINGJohnson (LA)
2025-01-03Call by StatesPRESENTPassed

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