Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026I had the pleasure of speaking to Riley Rogerson and Owen Dahlkamp about my vision for the future of AI policy. As a Co-Chair of the House Democratic Commission on AI, I'll continue pushing legislation that safeguards our jobs, environment, and civil rights. 100
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026It was a pleasure to join the Carolina Meadows candidate forum in Chatham County this week! It was great talking to Commissioner Mike Roberson and those in attendance about my work in Congress on behalf of #NC04, and how we can ensure that our government delivers for everyone. 000
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026I've led over 10 bills relating to AI, including bills to ensure that HBCUs can educate their students about this technology. Without being properly educated about AI, we won't have a seat at the table to ensure policies are properly protecting our rights, jobs and environment. 010
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026It was great to join Clay Cane to talk about my role as Co-Chair of the House Democratic Commission on AI. While Republicans ignore all attempts to regulate this technology, we’re ready to push legislation that puts people over the corporations profiting from this technology. 000
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026I had the pleasure of catching up with @roycoopernc.bsky.social last week! Early in-person voting starts October 15th and I need partners like Roy in the Senate who are going to fight for working families in North Carolina. Make a plan to vote today: ncsbe.gov/voting. 000
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026As online and AI-assisted scams continue to put families across the country at risk, I was proud to introduce the SAFE Platforms Act to hold online platforms accountable and protect consumers. www.politico.com/live-updates...politico.comAI-powered online scams targeted in bipartisan billThe SAFE Platforms Act from House lawmakers Valerie Foushee and James Moylan would target scams exploiting online platforms to prey on vulnerable users. 100
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Thank you to everyone who attended my Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference panel with Symone D. Sanders, Maya Wiley, Nadine Smith, and Nikki Pope of NVIDIA on protecting civil rights in the age of AI! 100
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Join me this Wednesday in Washington at 3PM for a conversation with Symone Sanders Townsend, Maya Wiley, Nadine Smith, and more about the importance of protecting civil rights during the age of AI! To register, visit: CBCFinc.org/ALC. 000
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026It was great to join @paulbarringer.com in North Carolina to support his run for Congress! Paul was born and raised in #NC13 and is ready to fight to expand healthcare access, protect the environment, and restore common sense to our politics. Learn more at paulbarringer.com. 011
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 09/09/20261.5 million children losing food assistance benefits is cruel and inhumane. These aren’t children who don’t need benefits anymore—hundreds of thousands of American families are now facing even higher barriers to basic human necessities. www.cbpp.org/blog/with-sc...cbpp.orgWith School Year Starting, Children’s Participation in SNAP Continues Rapid DeclineWhile cutting SNAP eligibility for children was not a stated target of the Republican reconciliation law’s proponents, the cost shift and resulting access barriers are causing serious food assistance ... 000
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026I am grateful to have the support of former Congresswoman @gabbygiffords.bsky.social! Ending gun violence has been one of my biggest goals throughout my career in service, and I'm humbled to have the endorsement of a true trailblazer in that fight. 110
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026The vote this week to condemn socialism would be laughable if it wasn’t so disappointing. Our communities are struggling with the cost of living, and Republicans are pushing non-binding, fearmongering resolutions that do absolutely nothing. Democrats will carve a better route forward. 000
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026The racially motivated targeting of Black students at UNC during a watch party this week is a painful reminder that racism, discrimination, and hate are still alive across our country and here in our communities. abc11.com/post/unc-stu...abc11.comUNC students recount chaos at campus event when stranger enters areaUNC Students described scenes of panic after a man entered Greenlaw Hall during an event hosted by Black student organizations. 100
Reposted by Valerie FousheeGIFFORDS @giffords.org · 03/09/2026From Texas to Florida and all across the South, gun safety champions are fighting to protect their communities and save lives. We’re proud to endorse 8 proven leaders for reelection to Congress who have consistently stood up to the gun lobby and fought for commonsense gun safety laws. 1184
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026We cannot continue to use taxpayer dollars to support Israel as they continue their war in Gaza and promote settlements in the West Bank. A two-state solution can only work if all parties are committed to that goal, and that is not what we are seeing from Netanyahu. 000
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026It was great to join so many public officials and local leaders at the Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People's 91st annual Founders Day Banquet! 100
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Extending healthcare to every single American through Medicare for All is the first step towards fixing our broken healthcare system. The American people’s support for Medicare for All is growing, and Democrats must make this legislation a priority as we retake the majority. 000
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026It was great to speak with @mypbsnc.bsky.social to discuss a variety of topics, including Trump's war with Iran. This conflict is leading to rising costs at home and the loss of life abroad. We must pull out of this war immediately. 000
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026ICYMI: I joined 4 of my colleagues for an oversight visit of the Stewart Detention Center in Georgia. Hearing the stories of detainees from North Carolina and seeing how they are being treated was deeply alarming—ICE must be defunded and dismantled immediately. www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news...cbsnews.comHouse lawmakers call for shutdown of Georgia immigration detention center during visitThe Democratic lawmakers are calling to close Georgia's Stewart Detention Center, citing concerns about unsanitary conditions and medical neglect. 000
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 18/08/2026It was great to talk to @casssemyon.bsky.social about my inquiry into the Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument in Washington. This monument commemorating the women's suffrage and equal rights movements deserves the same care as any other monument. spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/mountain/...spectrumlocalnews.comFoushee calls for audit of Women's Equality National MonumentA constituent visit to the monument led to Rep. Foushee sending a letter to the National Park Service to ask for an audit of the Belmont-Paul site. 010
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 18/08/2026It was great to join Western Wake Dems at their annual potluck. We must build a strong coalition of Democrats working toward one goal: winning in November! 011
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026I was honored to join the Hindu Society of North Carolina to celebrate India’s 80th Independence Day and America’s 250th Anniversary! 100
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026After concerning reports about multiple recent hacking incidents, I joined 19 Democrats in demanding Congressional hearings with the CEOs of major AI companies. These hacks pose a clear risk to safety, and Congress must take action immediately. www.cnbc.com/2026/08/10/o...cnbc.comHouse Dems call for AI companies to testify on recent hacks: ‘Clear risk to safety’A group of House Democrats is calling on leaders of Anthropic, OpenAI and other AI companies to testify in Congress about recent hacking incidents. 000
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Technology companies are making record profits while jobs are already being lost due to AI. I was proud to help introduce the AI Tax and Work Protection Act to tax AI companies and reinvest in housing, infrastructure, and more to create new jobs. www.politico.com/live-updates...politico.comHouse Democrats pitch AI tax to fund worker protectionsThe legislation would impose a levy on leading AI companies and channel the proceeds into a new Work Protection Administration for displaced workers. 000
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 01/08/2026It is very disappointing to see this Administration withholding FEMA funds from our state once again. As our state continues to recover from Hurricane Helene and other extreme weather events, it is critical that this funding reaches our communities. www.newsobserver.com/news/state/n...newsobserver.comNC sues FEMA over threat to disaster relief funding for second timeFederal officials want to withhold disaster relief funding from North Carolina and other states unless they use a new election database. 011
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Today marks 61 years since Medicare and Medicaid were signed into law—two landmark programs which extended healthcare access to millions of Americans. As Republicans target these programs, Democrats must pass Medicare for All to extend healthcare coverage to every American. 010
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Our plan: Medicare for All, overturn Citizens United, stop wars abroad, lower barriers for small businesses, properly fund education and housing. Trump’s plan: War with Iran, bail-out billionaires and corporations. Americans are making it clear what they prefer. www.newsweek.com/democrats-le...newsweek.comDemocrats lead Republicans on economy in new 20-year high: Fox News pollThe findings come as economic concerns continue dominating voters' priorities ahead of the 2026 midterms. 010
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 29/07/2026I am deeply disappointed that the Trump Administration has cancelled Duke University’s Teen Pregnancy Prevention grant. Teen pregnancies have fallen since this program was established, and cancelling this program puts lives at risk. 100
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 24/07/2026We had a defense budget vote in the House, and it was another NO from me. As the spouse of a veteran, I understand the importance of funding our military—but the proposed $1 trillion budget is excessive and out-of-touch while Americans are struggling with everyday costs. 011
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 24/07/2026I introduced the Grad Student Affordable Housing Act to help graduate and professional students with the rising housing costs we are seeing across the country. Students should never be priced out of the communities they strengthen. Read more at @forbes.com. www.forbes.com/advisor/stud...forbes.comA New Bill Would Help Graduate Students Access Affordable Housing—Here's Who Might QualifyHousing is a significant expense for college students—and a new bill introduced in Congress aims to relieve that burden for graduate and professional students in particular. The Grad Student Afford... 000
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 21/07/2026I am very happy to see that North Carolina’s population of red wolves is growing! These red wolves are the most endangered wolf species in the world. We must continue to support conservation efforts that are helping save these wolves from extinction. 110
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 18/07/2026It was great to join Jamie Ager back in North Carolina to support his campaign for Congress! Jamie is 4th generation farmer with deep roots in our state—there’s no one better to represent #NC11 in Washington! 021
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 17/07/2026I am proud to share that my Improving Travel for American Families Act passed the House! This bill is aimed towards helping families traveling with children by expanding the number of airports that have a dedicated family security lane. Read more @wral.bsky.social. www.wral.com/news/nccapit...wral.comFlying with kids? U.S. House passes bill that could expand TSA family lanesStrollers, bags and long security lines can make family travel more stressful. A bipartisan House bill could expand TSA family lanes for travelers with children 12 and younger. 000
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Americans are tired of spending money on wars that put lives at risk, all while our communities here at home struggle with rising costs. I joined over 100 Democrats this week in voting to cut military aid to Israel in the State Department funding package. www.politico.com/news/2026/07...politico.comIn seismic shift, more than 100 House Democrats vote to end Israel aidThe amendment to block military assistance failed, but partisan split cemented the increasingly polarized view of the U.S. ally. 000
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 17/07/2026In the year since the Big, Ugly Bill became law, we are already seeing it hurt families here in our state. SNAP participation in North Carolina declined by nearly 200,000 people between March 2025 and March 2026 according to @newsobserver.com. www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...newsobserver.comHow many people are losing access to SNAP because of the One Big Beautiful Bill?Read our Under the Dome newsletter and listen to our Under the Dome podcast to stay up to date on #ncpol. 000
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 11/07/2026I was very happy to introduce the People-First Chatbot Act this week alongside @gregcasar.bsky.social. Legislating this technology cannot be something Democrats run away from—lives are at stake and Congress must take action immediately. punchbowl.news/article/hous...punchbowl.newsFoushee, Casar introduce AI chatbot billRep. Valerie Foushee and Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar on Thursday introduced the People-First Chatbot Act to regulate AI chatbots. 010
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 10/07/2026The Women’s Equality National Monument should be provided with proper infrastructure like every other monument. I'm leading an inquiry to protect this monument which acts as an important reminder of the contributions of women throughout American history. www.newsweek.com/nps-hit-with...newsweek.comLawmaker spots something amiss with exhibits commemorating women's equalityRep. Valerie Foushee has called on the National Park Service to review the Women's Equality National Monument after raising concerns about exhibit conditions and site maintenance. 000
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 10/07/2026It was great to meet with the International Association of Machinists alongside Congresswoman Deborah Ross and @ojedafornc.bsky.social. Labor unions are the backbone of our workforce, and we’ll always fight to ensure proper wages, support, and bargaining rights for our unions. 000
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 05/07/2026I am grateful that the National Association of Counties has endorsed my bill, the State and Local Public Sector Innovation Act! This is a critical effort to provide local counties with the technology infrastructure they need—I'm thankful for their support. naco.org/news/house-b...naco.orgHouse bill supporting local government modernization introduced 010
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 04/07/2026As we celebrate America's 250 anniversary, I would be remiss if I did not highlight Trump's attacks on the Black, Brown and immigrant communities who built this country. Our nation has come a long way, but the last 18 months are a reminder that we still have a long way to go. 110
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 03/07/2026The Supreme Court striking down limits to coordinated campaign spending between parties and candidates is another step towards fully handing over our elections to rich oligarchs. www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...nbcnews.comSupreme Court strikes down long-standing campaign finance restrictionsThe provision challenged by Vice President JD Vance and others limits how much party committees can spend in coordination with individual candidates. 110
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 27/06/2026I am disappointed that the NCGA overrode @joshsteinnc.bsky.social's vetos to force the GOP’s whitewashing ideology into our classroom, and force local law enforcement to work with ICE. Immigrant and minority communities should be celebrated—never demonized. www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...newsobserver.comNC Republicans override Gov. Stein’s vetoes on DEI bans, immigration enforcementTwo key lawmakers, Reps. Shelly Willingham and Carla Cunningham, were absent for the vote, despite having been at a committee hearing earlier in the day. 121
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 27/06/2026It was great to join leaders from across the state in supporting Raymond Smith for Congress! Raymond has long been a fighter for the people of our state in the NCGA and beyond—let’s get to work to expand our North Carolina Democratic delegation and send him to Congress! 010
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 26/06/2026The former chair of the NC Republican party misleads the people of our state? Not surprised. 010
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 23/06/2026ICYMI: House Democrats forced a vote and passed @norcross.house.gov's Faster Labor Contracts Act to allow unions to seek mediation from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service after 90 days of negotiations. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/u...nytimes.comHouse Passes Union Contract Bill, Bucking Republican Leaders 100
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 19/06/2026Today is Juneteenth, a celebration of freedom and an important time to reflect on the reality of our nation’s history. Our fight for justice is far from over. Every single day, we must continue to fight for a country that properly represents its people and ensure an equitable future for all. 000
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 18/06/2026The illegal gutting of the Department of Education now includes pushing the department's enforcement of civil rights laws to the DOJ. Let's be clear: Trump's DOJ is overrun by his handpicked Epstein-class cronies. This does nothing to improve civil rights or education. apnews.com/article/trum...apnews.comTrump ramps up Education Department's dismantling with changes on special education and civil rightsPresident Donald Trump’s administration is further dismantling the Department of Education, moving oversight of special education and civil rights to other agencies. 000
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 18/06/2026The Firearm Industry Trade Association is coming after my bill to establish a publicly-accessible database on gun violence prevention research. If the gun lobby had nothing to hide, they should have no problem with a transparent database that helps keep Americans informed. 111
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 10/06/2026We have more than enough examples of AI chatbots putting lives at risk and inciting violence. I’m taking action in Congress to investigate big tech and their role in allowing these chatbots to harm our communities. Read more at @ncnewsline.com. ncnewsline.com/briefs/nc-me...ncnewsline.comNC members of Congress call on Google, OpenAI to address chatbot involvement in mass shootings • NC NewslineDemocratic lawmakers called on top AI companies to address interactions with chatbots which they said encouraged harmful actions. 010
Valerie Foushee @fousheefornc.bsky.social · 09/06/2026As November approaches, I'm grateful for the support of so many leading organizations and community leaders. Learn more about the over 105 current and former public officials, and organizations who have endorsed our campaign at valeriefoushee.com/endorsements. 000