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Valerie P. Foushee

Democrat U.S. House • North Carolina 04 · North Carolina 04
Salary
$174,000/year
Tenure
3 years, 6 months
362
Recorded Votes
81
Became Law
31
Bills Sponsored
Call Office All Representatives
Next Election On the November 3, 2026 Ballot
Term ends: January 3, 2027 Last won: 2024 (71.8%, +45.7pt) Terms served: 2 Term length: 2 years

Current Focus

119th Congress · 2025–2027

Foushee has been active across several areas in the 119th Congress, most often Law & Justice, Defense & Veterans and Technology.

  • Law & Justice 37 actions
  • Defense & Veterans 27 actions
  • Technology 12 actions
  1. Sponsored 119-hr7733 — Ensuring OB–GYN Care in Prisons Act 26 cosponsors
  2. Sponsored 119-hr7535 — Second Chance Mental Health Access Act of 2026 11 cosponsors
  3. Sponsored 119-hr6138 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program for partnerships between covered basic needs banks and military installations to provide diapers and diapering supplies to military families, and for other purposes. 16 cosponsors
  4. Sponsored 119-hr5622 — National Gun Violence Research Act of 2025 13 cosponsors

Recent Activity

Last 14 days
  1. 2026-07-15
  2. 2026-07-14
  3. 2026-07-14
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  5. 2026-07-14
  6. 2026-07-13
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  8. 2026-07-09

Valerie P. Foushee is a Democratic Representative representing North Carolina's 4th District in the 119th Congress (2025–2027). Now in their 2nd term, they have cast 362 recorded votes, seen 81 measures become law, and sponsored 31 bills. They won their 2024 election with 71.8% of the vote, a 45.7-point margin. Up for re-election November 2026.

How congressional sessions work

Each numbered Congress spans two calendar years and is divided into two sessions: the first session (odd-numbered year, e.g., 2025) and the second session (even-numbered year, e.g., 2026). Modern Congresses begin on January 3 of odd-numbered years and end on January 3 two years later, unless a law sets a different date. The House is elected every two years, while Senators serve six-year terms staggered so that roughly one-third of the Senate is up for election every two years.

Legislative Record

119-hjres87 2025-04-02 House

Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

Referred to Energy and Commerce Committee

Became Law Nay
119-hres354 2025-04-28 House

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 60) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 78) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 87) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 88) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 89) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The "Omnibus" Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; and for other purposes.

Referred to Rules Committee

Committee Nay
119-hres294 2025-04-07 House

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 18) disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 28) disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications"; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1526) to amend title 28, United States Code, to limit the authority of district courts to provide injunctive relief, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 22) to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Referred to Rules Committee

Committee Nay

North Carolina Congressional Delegation

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did Valerie P. Foushee win their last election?

Valerie P. Foushee won the 2024 general election with 71.8% of the vote (308,064 votes), winning by a margin of 45.7 points against 2 opponents.

When is Valerie P. Foushee up for re-election?

Valerie P. Foushee is up for re-election in 2026. Election Day is November 3, 2026. Their current term ends January 3, 2027. They have served 2 terms in this office. All 435 House seats are up every two years.

What is Valerie P. Foushee's current election status?

Valerie P. Foushee's current term ends January 3, 2027. They are up for re-election on November 3, 2026. House members serve two-year terms and face election every cycle.

How much campaign money has Valerie P. Foushee raised?

According to FEC filings, Valerie P. Foushee has raised $823,413 in campaign funds, spent $878,567, and has $30,541 cash on hand.

What is the difference between campaign funds and office spending?

Campaign funds are raised from donors for election purposes and regulated by the FEC. Office spending (MRA) is a separate taxpayer-funded budget allocated to each House member for staff salaries, rent, travel, and official duties. The two cannot be mixed — campaign money cannot pay for official expenses and vice versa.