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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 — 552
Yes40%
No57%
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 · 25 sponsored · 128 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govMay 15(source)
Congratulations to the North Carolina Central University Men’s Tennis Team on this recognition honoring your 2025 HBCU National Championship! This highway dedication commemorates a remarkable milestone for the program and celebrates the hard work and excellence of these student athletes and coaches.
Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govMay 14(source)
Earlier this year, I helped introduce the Ensuring OBGYN Care in Prisons Act to ensure that all prisons with a female population employ at least one full-time OBGYN and prevent the denial of essential reproductive care to those in federal custody. Read more: foushee.house.gov/media/press-...
Reps. Foushee, Ansari, Kamlager-Dove Introduce Legislation to End the OB-GYN Care Crisis in Federal Prisons | U.S. Congresswoman Valerie Foushee
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Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govMay 14(source)
Tiffany McElroy’s story of giving birth on the prison floor as guards sat back and watched is absolutely heartbreaking. No person should ever be denied essential healthcare—this is a deep violation of our human and civil rights standards. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Alabama woman sues alleging she gave birth on prison floor as guards watched
Tiffany McElroy says inmates assisted in delivering her baby in May 2024 after jail staff left her to fend for herself
Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govMay 14(source)
After losing her son, Sewell, to suicide because of an AI chatbot, Megan Garcia has been a powerful advocate for regulating these companion chatbots and passing the GUARD Act. Her story is one of resilience. Please take a moment to listen to her explain why this work is so important, and urgent.
Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govMay 13(source)
I also had the opportunity to present NCSSM alum Dr. Christina Koch with my resolution designating May 20th as National Women in Aerospace Day which recognizes the work of trailblazing women throughout history, including Dr. Koch.
Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govMay 13(source)
I was grateful for the opportunity to greet the Artemis II crew here in Washington. They have inspired a generation, and as Ranking Member of the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee, I won’t stop defending NASA funding to ensure we can continue pushing our space program forward.
Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govMay 13(source)
Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this year’s Military Academy Nominees from #NC04! This group of students continues to push our nation forward, and I’m proud to see so many young people with the interest and willingness to serve our nation.
Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govMay 11(source)
Though the legality of these markets remains contested, it's clear that they pose risks to young Americans. Congress needs to have a full understanding of user demographics, internal policies, and safeguards in place by these companies as we work to regulate these platforms.
Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govMay 11(source)
I’m leading a letter with @reppaultonko.bsky.social to 10 prediction market and sports-betting companies demanding clarity on how much revenue and what percentage of their users are between the ages of 18 and 24.
Congresswoman Valerie Foushee@foushee.house.govMay 11(source)
Trump is making taxpayers front the bill for his immoral war that is killing innocent people. Inflation is up and wage growth is slowing. We must pass a War Powers Resolution to prevent Trump from continuing to put servicemembers, innocent lives abroad, and the wellbeing of our communities at risk.
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Antonia Juhasz@antoniajuhasz.bsky.socialMay 8(source)
Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (D-NC) adds, "Trump’s illegal war in Iran is showing up as rising gasoline prices at home, with the current average for gasoline in North Carolina at over $4.20 a gallon, an increase many families simply cannot afford" especially with utility bills also skyrocketing.
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Voting History
552 total votes
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DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2025-01-03—Election of the SpeakerNOT_VOTING——Johnson (LA)
2025-01-03—Call by StatesPRESENT——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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