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Valerie Foushee

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Valerie Jean Foushee is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing North Carolina's 4th congressional district. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been serving in Congress since January 2022. Foushee has a background in public service and has been involved in various community initiatives throughout her career. Prior to her election to the House, she served in the North Carolina State Senate, where she focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and social justice.

May 8, 2025

Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Hayti Heritage Center in Durham, which has been at the forefront of advancing the heritage of the historic Hayti and the African-American experience. Through dance…

Congressional Record · 2025-05-08
Mar 31, 2025

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Women's History Month on this last day of March. Every year during this month, we celebrate the countless contributions that women have made throughout America's history. This includes women of color…

Congressional Record · 2025-03-31
Mar 24, 2025

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 1534, the bipartisan Innovative Mitigation Partnerships for Asphalt and Concrete Technologies Act, or the IMPACT Act, which will strengthen the competitiveness of American manufacturing through…

Congressional Record · 2025-03-24
Feb 27, 2025

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in celebration of Black History Month and to highlight the importance of our Nation's historically Black colleges and universities and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. This month is a time to reflect…

Congressional Record · 2025-02-27
Feb 26, 2025

Mr. Speaker, I rise today as the Representative of North Carolina's Fourth Congressional District, and the home of the Research Triangle Park, to share the story of a Federal scientist, in their own words, who was fired by President Trump…

Congressional Record · 2025-02-26
Feb 6, 2025

Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to pay tribute to the life and service of Captain Rebecca Lobach, an accomplished U.S. Army aviation officer who was aboard the Black Hawk helicopter during the tragic accident at Ronald Reagan…

Congressional Record · 2025-02-06
Jan 22, 2025

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Dr. E. Lavonia Allison, a fierce civil rights activist, accomplished educator, and esteemed political leader. As a lifelong resident of Durham, North Carolina, Dr. Allison's impact was profound…

Congressional Record · 2025-01-22
Sep 23, 2024

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 7685, the bipartisan Innovative Mitigation Partnerships for Asphalt and Concrete Technologies Act, or the IMPACT Act, which will boost the competitiveness of American manufacturing through…

Congressional Record · 2024-09-23
Sep 23, 2024

Mr. Speaker, I have no further speakers to speak on this bill, and I am prepared to close. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Congressional Record · 2024-09-23
Sep 23, 2024

Mr. Speaker, I have no requests for time to speak on this bill, and I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on H.R. 8958, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Congressional Record · 2024-09-23
Sep 23, 2024

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the NASA Reauthorization Act of 2024. I thank the chairman of the Science Committee, Mr. Lucas, for his leadership of this bipartisan bill, of which…

Congressional Record · 2024-09-23

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