Valerie P. Foushee
DemocraticNorth Carolina-4House of Representatives
Valerie Jean Foushee is an American politician serving since 2023 as the U.S. representative for North Carolina's 4th congressional district. A member of the Democratic Party, she 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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House of Representatives · 2023–2025
House of Representatives · 2025–present
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To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to conduct a study to assess the potential for expanding the safe and effective use of reprocessed single-use devices, and for other purposes.
119-HR-10088HealthAug 13, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Seizure Safe Schools Act of 2026
119-HR-9956EducationJul 27, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Stop Prison Price Gouging Act of 2026
119-HR-9903Crime and Law EnforcementJul 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Slow Down Act
119-HR-9852Transportation and Public WorksJul 22, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Expressing support for the designation of August 1 as "National Woman Astronomers Day".
119-HRES-1448Science, Technology, CommunicationsJul 22, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Protecting Consumers from Deceptive AI Act
119-HR-8893Science, Technology, CommunicationsJun 25, 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
119-HCONRES-100International AffairsMay 13, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to codify the Optional Practical Training program.
119-HR-8683ImmigrationMay 7, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
RECON Act
119-HR-8478Social WelfareApr 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Protecting Consumers from Deceptive AI Act
119-HR-8479Science, Technology, CommunicationsApr 23, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Grad Student Affordable Housing Act of 2026
119-HR-9677Housing and Community DevelopmentJul 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
To require artificial intelligence chatbot providers to provide data privacy and security, and for other purposes.
119-HR-9619Jul 9, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
AI Workforce Impact Study Act of 2026
119-HR-9427Labor and EmploymentJun 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to require public institutions of higher education that receive grants under the Medical Student Education program to include training for medical students relating to menopause in the curriculums of such institutions, and for other purposes.
119-HR-9273EducationJun 11, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Gun Violence Prevention and Public Safety Database Act of 2026
119-HR-9274HealthJun 11, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
State and Local Public Sector Innovation Act
119-HR-8926Science, Technology, CommunicationsMay 20, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Long COVID Awareness Month".
119-HRES-1136HealthMar 25, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HBCU AI Research Leadership Act
119-HR-7826Science, Technology, CommunicationsMar 5, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Ensuring OB–GYN Care in Prisons Act
119-HR-7733Crime and Law EnforcementFeb 26, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Military Family Diaper Partnership Act
119-HR-7657Armed Forces and National SecurityFeb 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.