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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 — 518
Yes39%
No58%
Present0%
Not Voting3%
Party align98%
Cross-party0%
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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 · 125 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govOct 23(source)
North Carolinians are not political pawns. We deserve fair congressional maps that reflect the voices of communities across our state. Instead, the Republican-controlled NCGA is again subjecting the people of our great state to unfair maps that will disenfranchise voters. My full statement ⤵️
Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govOct 17(source)
The American people are being held hostage. In my state, a 45-year-old making $62,000 will see their average health insurance costs rise by over $1,500. Families don’t need promises about holding certain votes, they need affordable healthcare.
Sahil Kapur
@sahilkapur.bsky.social
Open post ↗
On @meetthepress.com, Senate Majority Leader Thune digs in on the short-term funding bill, saying negotiations can happen after that at the appropriations level. He likens Democrats to "hostage" takers who are "hijacking" the process to pursue ideological demands. www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govOct 17(source)
Once the rules of engagement are set, I believe Democrats should use those same rules to fight back. I joined NC Capital Tonight to talk more about how we can push back against Republicans' attempts to rig our elections by illegally redrawing North Carolina's maps.
Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govOct 17(source)
I don't agree with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene often, but moms like her and I know that the cost of healthcare—and just about everything—is far too high. The American people can't afford this Administration, and that's why Democrats are fighting back.
Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govOct 16(source)
As the Supreme Court considers whether to gut what is left of the Voting Rights Act, I stand with the Congressional Black Caucus in defense of the sacred right to vote. The VRA must be upheld to protect our democracy and ensure the voices of our Black and Brown communities can be heard.
Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govOct 16(source)
Despite being unable to pass a state budget, the Republican NCGA is now prioritizing the passage of partisan Congressional maps. Democrats won across the statewide ballot in November, and these changes would further misrepresent our evenly divided state. North Carolinians deserve better.
The New York Times
@nytimes.com
Open post ↗
Republican lawmakers in North Carolina announced plans on Monday to redraw the state’s already gerrymandered congressional maps to further favor their party. The most likely target is the First Congressional District, which has the state’s only competitive House seat.
Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govOct 16(source)
I wore purple for #PurpleThursday alongside my @demwomencaucus.bsky.social colleagues to honor Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence affects over 20 Americans each minute. If you or a loved one needs help, call the 24-hour National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE.
Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govOct 15(source)
Nearly 1 month since Speaker Johnson shut down the House, and Democrats are still here in Washington fighting back. House Republicans won't discuss extending ACA tax credits or pass year-long funding bills to keep our government funded, and American families are the ones paying the price.
Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govOct 10(source)
While troops and federal workers continue to worry about whether they’ll get their next paycheck, Speaker Johnson is planning a fourth week of vacation for House Republicans. It’s time for the House to return so we can get the government reopened and lower health care costs.
Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govOct 10(source)
This is an important step, but we must remain vigilant in our efforts to ensure Israelis and Palestinians can live safely—which begins with this imminent release of the remaining hostages and ensuring aid can reach families in Gaza. (2/2)
Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govOct 9(source)
Nearly 1.5 million North Carolinians are at risk of higher healthcare costs or may lose their healthcare entirely. While the House hasn't been in session since September 19, our constituents are facing a healthcare crisis. This isn't about politics, this is about saving lives.
Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govOct 9(source)
Farm workers that depend on the ACA and are now left wondering if they'll be able to afford health insurance. Meanwhile, farm loan processing has halted and disaster assistance payments are delayed — all while farmers are already struggling with tariffs. They can't afford this chaos.
Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govOct 9(source)
REMINDER: Just days ago, Speaker Johnson said Adelita Grijalva could be sworn in whenever she wanted. Now, the GOP is using her swearing-in as political leverage and are leaving nearly 1 million people in AZ-07 without a representative during this shutdown.
Aaron Rupar
@atrupar.com
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RAJU: You swore in 2 GOP members during pro forma session. Why not swear in Grijalva? Does it have to do w/her signature on Epstein petition? JOHNSON: It has nothing to do with that. We'll swear her in when everybody is back R: Why not now? J: Uh - we'll schedule it, I guess, as soon as she wants
Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govOct 8(source)
This week, I met with the Ministerial Alliance of Durham who all expressed their concerns about the local impacts of our nation's ongoing health care crisis. Local organizations and places of worship are too often expected to pick up the slack for our government—I'm fighting to help fix that.
Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govOct 8(source)
Federal workers shouldn't pay the price for a government shutdown, instead Republicans are using them as pawns in their political games. It also concerns me that Trump can't seem to remember that he signed the law which guarantees backpay for furloughed federal workers.
More Perfect Union
@moreperfectunion.bsky.social
Open post ↗
A new White House memo says that furloughed federal workers aren't entitled to back pay. This is clearly against the law, which guarantees furloughed federal employees back pay for the duration of a government shutdown.
Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govOct 8(source)
Domestic violence impacts millions of people every year. Please remember that it is never too late to ask for help. If you or a loved one is a victim of domestic violence, call the 24-hour National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE.
Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govOct 7(source)
The GOP won't swear-in Adelita Grijalva, leaving AZ-07 without a federal representative during a government shutdown. She will also be the 218th and final signature to force a vote to release the Epstein files—I'm sure that's just a coincidence, right? time.com/7323800/adel...
What to Know About Adelita Grijalva and Her Stalled Swearing-In to Congress
Speaker Mike Johnson is blaming the shutdown. Others think it may have to do with the Epstein files.
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Voting History
518 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
2026-02-09H.R. 6644 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-02-04H.J. Res. 142 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2026-02-04H.R. 4090 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2026-02-04H.R. 4090 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2026-02-03H.R. 7148 (119th)Accept Senate changesNONO✓Passed
2026-02-03H. Res. 1032 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2026-02-03H. Res. 1032 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2026-02-03H.R. 3123 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-02-02H.R. 980 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-01-22H. Con. Res. 68 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYES✓Failed
2026-01-22H.R. 6359 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2026-01-22H.R. 6359 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2026-01-22H.R. 7148 (119th)Final passageNOYES✕Passed
2026-01-22H.R. 7148 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2026-01-22H.R. 7148 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2026-01-22H.R. 7147 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2026-01-22H. Res. 1014 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2026-01-22H. Res. 1014 (119th)Approve amendmentYESYES✓Agreed to
2026-01-22H. Res. 1014 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2026-01-21H.J. Res. 140 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2026-01-21H.R. 6945 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2026-01-21H.R. 6945 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2026-01-21H. Res. 1009 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2026-01-21H. Res. 1009 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2026-01-21H.R. 5764 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-01-20H.R. 5763 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-01-15H.R. 2988 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2026-01-15H.R. 2988 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2026-01-15H.R. 2988 (119th)Approve amendmentYESYES✓Agreed to
2026-01-14H.R. 7006 (119th)Final passageNOYES✕Passed
2026-01-14H.R. 7006 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2026-01-14H.R. 7006 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2026-01-14H. Res. 992 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2026-01-14H. Res. 992 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2026-01-13H.R. 4593 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2026-01-13H.R. 4593 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2026-01-13H.R. 2312 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2026-01-13H.R. 2270 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2026-01-13H.R. 2262 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Failed
2026-01-13H.R. 2262 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2026-01-13H. Res. 988 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2026-01-13H. Res. 988 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2026-01-13H.R. 6504 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-01-13H.R. 6500 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-01-12H.R. 2683 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-01-09H.R. 5184 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2026-01-08H.R. 1834 (119th)Final passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-01-08H. Res. 780 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYES✓Passed
2026-01-08H.R. 131 (119th)Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary NotwithstandingYESYES✓Failed
2026-01-08H.R. 504 (119th)Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary NotwithstandingYESYES✓Failed

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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