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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.
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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 · 22 sponsored · 125 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

I am outraged by the continued and expanding deployment of U.S. Border Patrol and ICE agents in North Carolina. This is not law enforcement—it is state-sanctioned intimidation of our communities, and it cannot be tolerated. Read my full statement.
Border Patrol conducting “enforcement” in a city far from any border and without public justification is an unacceptable abuse of power. These arrests in Charlotte, driven by racial profiling, destabilize communities and violate basic civil rights. (1/2)
A Continuing Resolution that allows people to lose their healthcare isn't a 'clean bill'. I voted against the GOP's budget bill that doesn't address rising healthcare costs and puts the healthcare of hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians at risk. Read my full statement.
Today, I joined @housedemocrats.bsky.social in welcoming Republicans back from their 7-week paid vacation. We've been in D.C. fighting to pass legislation that lowers the cost of living and the cost of healthcare, and we don't plan on stopping anytime soon.
Thank you to all the #NC04 veterans who joined my Congressional Veterans Briefing this week! Our veterans have sacrificed so much to safeguard our democracy, and I'll never stop fighting to ensure they receive the benefits and government support they have earned and deserve.
As the spouse of a veteran, I know firsthand the profound sacrifices our servicemembers make to protect our nation's freedom. On #VeteransDay, we honor and celebrate their invaluable service to our country. Thank you today, and every day, for your courage, dedication, and sacrifice.
Given that Speaker Johnson won't promise a vote on lowering healthcare costs, a deal that excludes the ACA tax credits puts the healthcare of over 25,000 people in my district at risk. I'm ready to find a solution to address the healthcare crisis & open the government—but this deal doesn't do that.
BREAKING: Deal to end government shutdown in reach
Still, the leveraging of food assistance programs for political points continues to harm Americans who need help the most. This administration needs to carry out its responsibilities and ensure that families can put food on the table. It's not about politics, it's about saving lives. (3/3)
Just this morning, families across North Carolina received partial benefits which will help them put food on the table, thanks to the swift action of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. These payments will ensure households can access groceries for the time being. (2/3)
I joined former Congresswoman Eva Clayton and the Orange County Dept. of Aging at the Seymour Senior Center to discuss SNAP, the shutdown, and support for our seniors. Protecting SNAP and the health of our seniors isn't just about keeping promises—it’s about strengthening our communities.
Trump is now appealing a court ruling that would require this Administration to pay November SNAP benefits in full. The GOP's insistence on making SNAP a political pawn in their shutdown scheme is heartless and does nothing to help everyday Americans. www.newsweek.com/trump-admin-...
In Durham, a couple making $85,000 a year could see their monthly health care bill skyrocket from $574 to $2,560 next year. Republicans are making a choice—and it’s costing working North Carolina families thousands.
My district is home to thousands of federal workers, and their voices should be heard in the halls of Congress during this shutdown. It's time to end the political games. Republicans need to open the House so we can get to work. (3/3)
Alongside my Democrat colleagues, I have been clear in demanding bipartisan negotiations on a long-term budget that will serve the needs of the American people—including lowering health care costs. Instead, the House has not voted on legislation in over 40 days. (2/3)
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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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