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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 — 536

Yes39%

No58%

Present0%

Not Voting3%

Party align98%

Cross-party0%

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District Map

Congressional District 4

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Valerie P. Foushee

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratNorth Carolina District 4

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Valerie P.'s ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 23 sponsored · 126 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govMar 11(source)

Today, I proudly voted against the partisan Republican funding bill. Keeping our government funded is essential, but Republicans refused to work across the aisle, and I refuse to vote for cuts to veterans' benefits, health care, housing, and more. Read my full statement:

Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govMar 11(source)

Pauli Murray was a trailblazer for civil, women, and LGBTQ+ rights. The Trump Administration is weaponizing the National Park Service and censoring webpages, but it cannot change our true history and the extensive contributions of Pauli Murray to our nation. www.wunc.org/race-class-c...

Pauli Murray Center denounces removal of queer, transgender references from Murray's federal website

A directive from the Trump administration has led to the removal of references to Pauli Murray's queer and transgender identities on the federal U.S. National Park Service website.

Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govMar 11(source)

This indiscriminate firing of federal employees disrupts the critical work of the government across the nation. I’m proud to join my @housedemocrats.bsky.social colleagues in introducing the Protect Our Probationary Employees Act to safeguard our civil servants from Trump and Musk’s mass firings.

Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govMar 11(source)

Republicans are pushing a Continuing Resolution that cuts $23 billion in veterans benefits and slashes funding for health care and housing. I'm voting no. Democrats are willing to work towards a bipartisan resolution, but we will never support cuts to these vital services.

Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govMar 7(source)

But the Trump Administration knows this. Still, they choose to prioritize political agendas over disease research and prevention. In Congress, I’m proud to cosponsor the Protect U.S. National Security Act to safeguard USAID, and I will continue to fight to reinstate this funding.

Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govMar 7(source)

The shuttering of USAID would affect 1,800 employees across 60 international development organizations in the Triangle region. North Carolina, as a whole, has over 900 global health institutions, which sustain over 170,000 jobs in the state and over $31 billion to NC’s economy.

Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govMar 7(source)

USAID is the primary way America promotes global health domestically and abroad. Any freezes to USAID funding cripples our ability to provide humanitarian aid to our allies and hinders our ability to conduct lifesaving disease research here at home.

Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govMar 7(source)

I'm glad SCOTUS is properly taking steps to prevent the Trump Administration's illegal shuttering of USAID. There is lots of misinformation going around, so here are some of the ways closing USAID would impact #NC04 and our global community 🧵 www.nytimes.com/2025/03/05/u...

Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Bid to Freeze Foreign Aid

Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govMar 7(source)

I’m excited to announce the opening of the 2025 Fourth District Congressional Art Competition for high school students! The winner will have their art displayed for a year inside the US Capitol. The deadline to submit your work is April 11. To learn more, visit: foushee.house.gov/congressiona...

Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govMar 7(source)

Today marks 60 years since Bloody Sunday, when peaceful protesters were attacked in Selma, AL as they demanded voting rights for Black Americans. Their courage prompted the passage of the Voting Rights Act, and we honor their legacies by continuing to fight to protect our fundamental voting rights.

Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govMar 6(source)

I’m proud to have earned a perfect score on @lcv.org's recent Environmental Scorecard! In Congress, I’ll continue to defend our historic climate and clean energy investments, while fighting to protect our public lands, environment, and democracy. Learn more: lcv.org/scorecard

Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govMar 6(source)

This week, I met with our nation’s suppliers who are developing critical components in NASA’s Artemis campaign. As the Ranking Member of the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee, I am committed to ensuring U.S. leadership in space and achieving our goals to return humans to the moon.

Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govMar 6(source)

Dreamers strengthen our communities, fuel our economy, and deserve a pathway to citizenship. I’m proud to cosponsor the American Dream and Promise Act to provide permanent protections to Dreamers across the country.

Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govMar 6(source)

Donald Trump and House Republicans are pushing a budget that takes $880 billion away from Medicaid to give $1.1 trillion in tax breaks to billionaire donors like Elon Musk. It’s a scam that will devastate families across America.

Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govMar 6(source)

It was great to discuss investments to local transit with @chtransit.bsky.social Director Brian Litchfield, including the $24.4M grant award for the North-South BRT project. These upgrades connect residents across our community, & I look forward to continuing our work to improve transit corridors.

Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govMar 5(source)

Recent air traffic incidents led Elon Musk to ask retired air traffic controllers to return to work, just months after laying them off en masse. At the @transportdems.bsky.social hearing, I asked experts to elaborate on why a robust workforce pipeline is the proper way forward. youtu.be/35o0KevfCmc

Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govMar 5(source)

It was an honor to meet with Astronauts from NASA's Expedition 71. Your efforts are invaluable to our nation, and as the Ranking Member of the Space & Aeronautics Subcommittee, I will do everything in my power to continue advancing space exploration and research.

Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govMar 5(source)

60 years after the Voting Rights Act was signed, extreme Republicans are working to create new barriers to the ballot box. Today, I joined @housedemocrats.bsky.social to introduce the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and protect the right to vote and safeguard our democracy.

Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govMar 5(source)

I'm deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner. Congressman Turner devoted his life to public service and the City of Houston. His dedication to our country will not be forgotten, and my thoughts are with his loved ones during this difficult time.

Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govMar 5(source)

Since taking office, Trump has prioritized appeasing Putin and billionaires over the American people at every turn. Tonight's address was more of the same. My full statement ⤵️

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Sponsored Bills(23)

H. Con. Res. 100 (119th)
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove Un…
H.R. 8683 (119th)
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to codify the Optional Practical Training progr…
H.R. 8479 (119th)
To require the National Institute of Standards and Technology to establish task forces to fa…
H.R. 8478 (119th)
To amend titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act to make the reconsideration review pro…
H. Res. 1136 (119th)
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Long COVID Awareness Month".

Cosponsored Bills(126)

H.R. 8832 (119th)
Supporting Women COPS Act of 2026
Joined: 2026-05-14
H.R. 8623 (119th)
To require artificial intelligence chatbots to implement age verification measures and make …
Joined: 2026-04-30
H. Res. 1243 (119th)
Recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Herita…
Joined: 2026-04-30
H.R. 8568 (119th)
To amend the Federal Power Act and the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to req…
Joined: 2026-04-29
H.R. 8488 (119th)
To require developers of AI-focused data centers to disclose certain information before the …
Joined: 2026-04-23

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Voting History

536 total votes

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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2026-05-15	H.R. 8469 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-05-15	H.R. 8469 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-05-14	H.R. 8365 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-05-14	H.R. 8365 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-05-14	H.R. 5625 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-05-14	H. Con. Res. 75 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-05-14	H.R. 6260 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-05-14	H.R. 6260 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-05-13	H. Res. 1259 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-05-13	H. Res. 1251 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-05-13	H. Con. Res. 96 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-05-13	H.R. 1346 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-05-13	H.R. 1346 (119th)	Send back to committee	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-05-13	H. Res. 1252 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-05-13	H. Res. 1274 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-05-13	H. Res. 1274 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-05-13	H. Res. 1275 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-05-13	H. Res. 1275 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-05-12	H.R. 2853 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NO	YES	✕	Passed
2026-05-12	H.R. 2071 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-30	S. 4465 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NO	YES	✕	Passed
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-04-30	S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-29	S. 1318 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-29	H. Res. 1224 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-29	H. Res. 1224 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-27	H.R. 227 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-27	H.R. 7959 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-23	H.R. 5587 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-22	H.R. 6387 (119th)	Final passage	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2026-04-22	H.R. 6387 (119th)	Send back to committee	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Failed
2026-04-22	H.R. 4690 (119th)	Final passage	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2026-04-22	H.R. 4690 (119th)	Send back to committee	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Failed
2026-04-22	H. Res. 1182 (119th)	Approve resolution	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2026-04-22	H. Res. 1189 (119th)	Approve resolution	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2026-04-22	H. Res. 1189 (119th)	End debate now	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2026-04-21	S. 1020 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-21	H.R. 2493 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-21	H.R. 5201 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-20	H.R. 5200 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed

Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.

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