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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.

As the lead Democrat on the Space & Aeronautics Subcommittee, I introduced a bipartisan resolution with Chair Rep. Haridopolos to honor the extensive contributions of women in aviation, human spaceflight, and other aerospace fields. (1/2) Read More: foushee.house.gov/media/press-...
I am pushing to pass legislation like the Neighbors Not Enemies Act to repeal Trump's power to detain foreign nationals. I’m also proud to cosponsor the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act, the ICE Badge Visibility Act, and more, and remain committed to protecting our immigrant communities. (3/3)
As if anyone needs more evidence, it's clear that this administration’s actions are an attempt to sow distrust across our communities. Please, continue to contact my office If you see anything from Border Patrol or ICE that should not be happening. (2/3)
The Army's plan to relocate a historic ROTC program away from Duke to UNC will make accessing these programs more difficult for both Duke and North Carolina Central University students. I joined WRAL to discuss the issue with this move, and my response.
The GOP refuses to address its healthcare crisis, and it's having real effects here in North Carolina. Every House Democrat has signed a discharge petition to extend the ACA tax credits. If just four Republicans join us, we can stop premiums from skyrocketing. www.theassemblync.com/news/health/...
I’m honored to be named Co-Chair of the @housedemocrats.bsky.social Commission on AI alongside Rep. Lieu and Rep. Gottheimer. Trump and Republicans haven't met the moment in developing AI policy that safeguards jobs and civil rights—but we're ready to do just that. www.cnbc.com/2025/12/09/a...
As co-chair of the new House Democratic Commission on AI, New Dem AI Task Force Chair @foushee.house.gov is bringing her expertise to the forefront of Congress' efforts to responsibly spur innovation, grow our economy and protect the American people. www.cnbc.com/2025/12/09/a...
On this day in 1865, the 13th amendment was ratified, formally ending slavery in the United States. Today, we remember this first step in the long fight for equality, and we must continue to reject every attempt to erase this shameful chapter of American history.
70 years ago today, the Montgomery Bus Boycott began, a powerful and peaceful protest which was a foundational event for the civil rights movement. We honor this historic moment by continuing the fight for true justice for all, today and every day.
The SSEP and Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate project’s developer has shown disregard for environmental and safety regulations, endangering those communities further. I joined @bobbyscott.house.gov and @foushee.house.gov to demand that FERC review the impacts of these projects before advancing.
Page one of letter demanding that FERC thoroughly review the environmental impacts of these projects before advancing them.
Page two of letter demanding that FERC thoroughly review the environmental impacts of these projects before advancing them.
Page three of letter demanding that FERC thoroughly review the environmental impacts of these projects before advancing them.
It was a pleasure to see so many students in #NC04 participating in this year's Congressional App Challenge! Thank you to the families and students who joined my awards reception, and congratulations to this year’s winners. I can’t wait to see how far this next generation of STEM leaders can go!
By eliminating hazards associated with chlorine gas, this project will improve public safety in our community. I'm proud to have helped secure this funding, and I won't stop working to ensure families have access to safe, reliable water. (3/3)
The funding will be used to convert the facility from a chlorine disinfection system to a safer sodium hypochlorite system. Chlorine gas is acutely toxic and the accidental release of the gas at a treatment plant could place staff and local neighborhoods in danger within minutes. (2/3)
During my remarks as Ranking Member of the Space & Aeronautics Subcommittee, I compared China's growing space science plans to Trump's continued attempts to cut NASA funding. For all the administration's talk of maintaining leadership in space, this clearly isn't a winning strategy.
@ncgovernor.bsky.social is right. DHS continues to sweep our communities while detaining citizens and people with no prior convictions. Fatima’s story is one of many here in North Carolina. This administration must answer for these inhumane attempts to sow fear across our communities.
Border Patrol says it is targeting violent criminals, but by many reports, more than 70% of those detained have no prior convictions. Fátima Issela Velasquez-Antonio came to North Carolina as an orphaned child a decade ago and is working in and contributing to her community in Wendell.
Rising healthcare costs are hurting working families in North Carolina. Our state deserves better. I will never stop fighting to protect the ACA, expand Medicare and Medicaid coverage, and ensure that every American has access to the quality, affordable healthcare they need.
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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
2026-04-23H.R. 5587 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-04-22H.R. 6387 (119th)Final passageNOT_VOTINGNOPassed
2026-04-22H.R. 6387 (119th)Send back to committeeNOT_VOTINGYESFailed
2026-04-22H.R. 4690 (119th)Final passageNOT_VOTINGNOPassed
2026-04-22H.R. 4690 (119th)Send back to committeeNOT_VOTINGYESFailed
2026-04-22H. Res. 1182 (119th)Approve resolutionNOT_VOTINGNOPassed
2026-04-22H. Res. 1189 (119th)Approve resolutionNOT_VOTINGNOPassed
2026-04-22H. Res. 1189 (119th)End debate nowNOT_VOTINGNOPassed
2026-04-21S. 1020 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2026-04-21H.R. 2493 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2026-04-21H.R. 5201 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2026-04-20H.R. 5200 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2026-04-20H.R. 1681 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2026-04-17H. Res. 1175 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOFailed
2026-04-17H. Res. 1175 (119th)Approve amendmentNONOFailed
2026-04-17H. Res. 1175 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2026-04-16H. Res. 1156 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2026-04-16H.R. 1689 (119th)Final passageYESYESPassed
2026-04-16H. Res. 965 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYESPassed
2026-04-16H.R. 6398 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-04-16H.R. 6398 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2026-04-16H.R. 6409 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-04-16H.R. 6409 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2026-04-16H. Con. Res. 40 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYESFailed
2026-04-15H. Res. 965 (119th)Motion to DischargeYESYESPassed
2026-04-15H. Res. 1174 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2026-04-15H. Res. 1174 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2026-04-14H.R. 7613 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2026-04-14H.R. 1011 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2026-03-28H. Res. 1142 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2026-03-28H. Res. 1142 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2026-03-28Motion to AdjournNONOPassed
2026-03-27H.R. 7084 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-03-26H.R. 8029 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-03-26H.R. 8029 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2026-03-26H. Res. 1128 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2026-03-25H.R. 5103 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-03-25H.R. 5103 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2026-03-25H. Res. 1131 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2026-03-25H. Res. 1131 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2026-03-24H.R. 6422 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2026-03-19H.R. 4638 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-03-18H.J. Res. 139 (119th)Fast-track passageNONOFailed
2026-03-18H.R. 1958 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-03-18H.R. 556 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-03-18H.R. 556 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2026-03-17H. Res. 1115 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2026-03-17H. Res. 1115 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2026-03-17S. 3971 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2026-03-17H.R. 4294 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed

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