Valerie Foushee

People under the age of 18 should not be able to interact with AI chatbots. These chatbots continue to put the lives and mental health of children at risk, and it is critical for Congress to act immediately.

I thank our distinguished leaders for this opportunity. Mr. Speaker, 5 years ago, our Nation witnessed an unthinkable assault on American democracy when a violent crowd breached the U.S. Capitol with one purpose: to overturn a lawful…

I rise today with urgency, grief, and determination during National Gun Violence Awareness Month, a time for us to recognize the heartbreaking toll that gun violence continues to take on communities across the country. I am deeply saddened…

I rise in solidarity with my colleagues to stand up and speak out against the proposed budget and demonization of science and the science community. America is where we are today because of what we create. Whether it is manufacturing…

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.

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.

Emissions from the railroad industry in the form of carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide, and particulate matter have significantly impacted the health of many vulnerable communities that live near rail yards and rail lines across the United…

In response to a question from Representative Foushee concerning the state of zero emissions locomotive technology, you stated that catenary systems are a viable compliance option.

2023 was a remarkable year for North Carolina passenger rail.

I am hopeful that this committee will focus on this important matter because we have not yet held a hearing on the Norfolk Southern derailment.

I am hopeful that commuter rail can be part of that solution.

the reality is that ridership estimates for this new system are very low compared to highway or air traffic numbers for one clear reason: they are too slow.

I look forward to learning more about commuter rail services around the country from our witnesses.

I look forward to working with you, Mr. Chair, and with our committee to ensure that this type of investment continues in the future.

He encouraged the railroads to join with Congress and regulators to improve safety, rather than continue to fight against proposed safety reforms.

I am proud to see this historic investment, which will bolster transportation options for North Carolina's residents.

Freight rail is essential to our Nation's economy, but over the last 10 years, freight rail movements declined.

In my district, North Carolina's Fourth Congressional District, the Research Triangle Park is growing...

I am thankful for the Biden administration's work on expanding discretionary funding opportunities.

I am proud to say that my home State of North Carolina has become a leader in the development and the deployment of EVs here in the U.S.

Electric vehicles are a critical piece of America's clean energy transition.

The issue of firefighter safety is very near and dear to me.

I believe there are tremendous opportunities for scientific research to reduce these risks by advancing our understanding of why lithium-ion batteries react in these ways.

It is crucial to bring these worlds together to ensure that firefighters and first responders possess the knowledge and the technical capabilities that they need to respond to EV fires safely and effectively.