Valerie P. Foushee
2452 Rayburn House Office Building (202) 225-1784 Official site
As sponsor, from the 107th Congress
Of the bills they introduced
Signed on to someone else's bill
Roll calls tied to a bill
In the Congressional Record, from 2001
Held now, including subcommittees
Across 2 Congresses, most in the 119th at 40. In the 119th, 40 — 14 more than the median representative, who filed 26. Volume is not influence: the great majority of bills, from every member, never get a vote.
median for the chamber, that Congress
Biography
Focus
Drawn from the 49 bills this member introduced: the subjects the record assigns them, and the members who most often sign on.
Subjects
- Science, Technology, Communications 12
- Health 7
- Education 6
- Crime and Law Enforcement 5
- Transportation and Public Works 4
- Armed Forces and National Security 3
- Racial and ethnic relations 3
- Advanced technology and technological innovations 2
Bills carry several subjects each, so these add up to more than 49.
Most frequent cosponsors
- Deborah K. Ross 12
- Eleanor Holmes Norton 10
- Alma S. Adams 8
- Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. 6
- Andrea Salinas 5
- Shri Thanedar 5
Times each has cosponsored a bill this member introduced.
Record
Every recorded vote, bill and floor speech, newest first.
Recorded votes tied to a bill, including procedural motions on it such as cloture. Votes on nominations are not listed.
| Bill | Question | Voted | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 1013 | On Passage | Nay | Nov 11, 2026 |
| HRES 1247 | On Motion to Discharge | Yea | Nov 11, 2026 |
| HRES 1650 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | No | Nov 10, 2026 |
| HRES 1650 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Nay | Nov 10, 2026 |
| HRES 1655 | On Motion to Refer | Nay | Nov 10, 2026 |
| HR 9612 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Nov 9, 2026 |
| HR 3978 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Nov 9, 2026 |
| S 2403 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 1631 | Expressing support for the designation of the third week of October as "National Hunter Syndrome Awareness Week". | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | Oct 19, 2026 |
| HR 10778 | To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a credit to incentivize the use of certain low-emission anesthetic gases by health care facilities, and for other purposes. | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. | Oct 9, 2026 |
| HR 10494 | American Tariff Rebate Act | Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Homeland Security, 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. | Sep 17, 2026 |
| HR 10433 | SAFE Platforms Act | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | Sep 16, 2026 |
| HR 10088 | 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. | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | Aug 13, 2026 |
| HR 9956 | Seizure Safe Schools Act of 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. | Jul 27, 2026 |
| HR 9903 | Stop Prison Price Gouging Act of 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | Jul 23, 2026 |
| HR 9852 | Slow Down Act | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Signed on |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 925 | Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority in Iran and the continued violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | May 11, 2026 |
| HRES 1179 | Condemning attacks on civilians in Sudan and calling for an end to external support to the warring parties and for efforts to promote a negotiated settlement of the war. | Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 2. | May 7, 2026 |
| HR 8076 | PREDICT Act | Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Judiciary, 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. | May 4, 2026 |
| HR 8623 | GUARD Act | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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. | Apr 30, 2026 |
| HRES 1243 | Recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States. | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | Apr 30, 2026 |
| HR 8568 | Lowering Utility Bills Act | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | Apr 29, 2026 |
| HR 8382 | To prohibit the manufacture and conveyance of certain products for children that incorporate an artificial intelligence chatbot, and for other purposes. | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3000-3001) | Apr 29, 2026 |
| HR 8410 | Safe Tracks Act | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. | Apr 28, 2026 |
Sections of the Congressional Record in which this member spoke or entered a written statement, as the Government Publishing Office tags them; floor business such as amendment texts is left out. Each links to the official Record.
| Date | Record section | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | Honoring Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford | House floor |
| May 20, 2026 | National Women in Aerospace Day | House floor |
| May 15, 2026 | Honoring the Retirement of Kaye Gantt | House floor |
| May 12, 2026 | Another Blight on American History | House floor |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Restoring Election Integrity | House floor |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Building a Beloved Community | House floor |
| Jan 6, 2026 | January 6 Attack | House floor |
| Jul 2, 2025 | Providing for Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act | House floor |
Committees
Current committees first, each with its role and years, and the subcommittees held now beneath it. Full history opens every role with its date and official record, and earlier subcommittee seats.
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science, Space, and Technology Committee | Member | Feb 1, 2023 to Present | H.Res. 87 |
| Energy | Member | Listed Mar 2023 to present | Hearing, Mar 2023 |
| Space and Aeronautics | Ranking Member | Listed Feb 2025 to present | Hearing, Feb 2025 |
| Investigations and Oversight | Ranking Member | Listed May 2023 to Jun 2024 | Hearing, May 2023 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | Member | Jan 31, 2023 to Present | H.Res. 79 |
| Aviation | Member | Listed Jun 2025 to present | Hearing, Jun 2025 |
| Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials | Member | Listed Mar 2023 to present | Hearing, Mar 2023 |
| Highways and Transit | Member | Listed Mar 2023 to Jul 2024 | Hearing, Mar 2023 |
Office spending
What this member's House office spent each year from its allowance, including interns, from the House's quarterly Statement of Disbursements. Beside it, the typical office: the median across every member that year.
| Year | Total | Staff pay | Travel | Rent and utilities | Printing | Other | Typical office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to Jun | $830,962 | $693,668 | $32,937 | $49,710 | $242 | $529 | $53,877 | – |
| 2025 | $1.9 million | $1.5 million | $81,101 | $148,885 | $10,324 | $91,646 | $102,648 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | $1.5 million | $74,920 | $61,465 | $24,298 | $99,770 | $139,157 | $1.9 million |
| 2023 | $1.8 million | $1.3 million | $83,740 | $231,339 | $30,416 | $89,557 | $117,718 | $1.9 million |
Years run from January 3. Bills for a year are often paid early the next year, so a recent year can still grow. Staff pay is the office's total; individual salaries are not shown here.
The district
Who lives in NC‑4, as drawn for the 119th Congress, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey for 2025, beside the state and the nation.
NC 11,197,968 · U.S. 341,784,859
NC $77,638 · U.S. $84,780
NC 39.6 · U.S. 39.5
NC 12.1% · U.S. 11.8%
NC 38.1% · U.S. 37.4%
NC 7.4% · U.S. 5.9%
| People | District | NC | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 817,193±9,242 | 11,197,968 | 341,784,859 |
| Median age | 37.6±0.5 | 39.6 | 39.5 |
| Under 18 | 21.4%±0.6% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| 65 and over | 15.8%±0.6% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Citizens 18 and over | 565,536±10,340 | 8,304,060 | 249,178,715 |
| Veterans (of adults) | 4.3%±0.5% | 7.4% | 5.9% |
| With a disability | 9.0%±0.7% | 14.1% | 13.7% |
| Born outside the U.S. | 19.3%±1.1% | 9.9% | 14.7% |
| Speak a language other than English at home | 24.6%±1.4% | 14.7% | 22.9% |
| Race and ethnicity | District | NC | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.7%±0.8% | 12.6% | 20.5% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 50.3%±1.0% | 57.8% | 55.0% |
| Black alone, not Hispanic | 16.7%±0.9% | 19.2% | 11.7% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 14.6%±0.9% | 3.9% | 6.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Income and work | District | NC | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $109,890±$5,838 | $77,638 | $84,780 |
| Income per person | $58,681±$1,967 | $44,003 | $47,171 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.6%±1.2% | 12.1% | 11.8% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4%±0.9% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| No health insurance | 5.5%±0.9% | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 23.3±0.6 | 25.7 | 27.4 |
| Jobs in manufacturing | 7.1%±0.8% | 10.8% | 9.6% |
| Jobs in farming, forestry, fishing and mining | 0.3%±0.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Jobs in education and health care | 30.2%±1.5% | 23.7% | 24.4% |
| Education | District | NC | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduate or higher (25 and over) | 95.3%±1.0% | 91.3% | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25 and over) | 65.6%±1.8% | 38.1% | 37.4% |
| Housing | District | NC | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 326,844±5,847 | 4,539,531 | 134,063,422 |
| Housing units | 351,901±4,834 | 5,167,865 | 148,228,967 |
| Homes lived in by their owners | 60.6%±1.6% | 67.0% | 65.3% |
| Median home value | $534,900±$11,106 | $342,800 | $371,100 |
| Median rent | $1,746±$48 | $1,412 | $1,557 |
| Households with broadband | 96.0%±0.8% | 94.0% | 94.0% |
Survey estimates, each with its margin of error (±, at 90% confidence), for the district as drawn when the survey was taken. The map is at the top of the page.
Party, state and chamber are those of this member's most recent term. Bills and cosponsorships are held from the 107th Congress onwards and recorded votes from the 101st, so a member who served before those points will show fewer than they filed, or none. Committee service is held from the 107th Congress onwards, dated from the House and Senate resolutions and Congressional Record notices that seat and remove members. Subcommittee assignments are made inside each committee and carry no official date, so a subcommittee seat is shown from the first to the last printed hearing, Congressional Directory edition or official roster that lists the member. Vote counts cover roll calls tied to a bill; the chambers also vote on procedure and nominations, which are not listed here. Records come from Congress.gov and the Biographical Directory of Congress.
