Valerie P. Foushee
Candidate for U.S. Representative, 4th Congressional District
Background
- Occupation
- U.S. Representative
- Campaign website
- valeriefoushee.com
U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 4th District since 2023 and ranking member of the House Science Committee's Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee. Previously a state representative and state senator, Orange County commissioner, Chapel Hill-Carrboro school board member and Chapel Hill Police Department administrative officer.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Introduced tariff rebate tax credits for middle-class familiesIn office
The American Tariff Rebate Act: a refundable 2026 credit of $2,000 per individual or $4,000 per joint return plus $600 per dependent, phasing out above $75,000 (single) or $150,000 (joint) in income.
ReportRep. Foushee Introduces Legislation to Deliver Direct Relief to Families Facing Higher CostsPublic statement · Office of Rep. Valerie Foushee · Sep 18, 2026 · foushee.house.gov
“The American Tariff Rebate Act puts money directly back into the pockets of middle-class families”
Voted against the Republican budget resolution for reconciliationIn office
H.Con.Res. 113, July 22, 2026.
ReportRep. Foushee Votes Against Wasteful Budget Resolution Which Lays Groundwork for Republican Reconciliation PackagePublic statement · Office of Rep. Valerie Foushee · Jul 22, 2026 · foushee.house.gov
“I voted no because the people of North Carolina's Fourth District are not looking for more funding for war”
Public safety
Co-introduced a bill requiring online platforms to prevent scamsIn office
H.R. 10433, the SAFE Platforms Act, introduced with Rep. James Moylan.
ReportFoushee, Moylan Introduce Bipartisan SAFE Platforms Act to Protect Consumers from Online ScamsPublic statement · Office of Rep. Valerie Foushee · Sep 21, 2026 · foushee.house.gov
“would require online platforms to implement safety-by-design features and hold companies accountable for preventing fraudulent content targeting consumers”
Housing
Introduced housing vouchers for graduate studentsIn office
The Grad Student Affordable Housing Act of 2026; vouchers would cover 80% of fair market rent.
ReportRep. Foushee Introduces Grad Student Affordable Housing ActPublic statement · Office of Rep. Valerie Foushee · Jul 15, 2026 · foushee.house.gov
“providing tenant-based housing assistance vouchers to eligible graduate students”
Economy & jobs
Co-introduced safeguards for users and children on AI chatbotsIn office
H.R. 9619, the People-First Chatbot Act, introduced with Rep. Greg Casar.
ReportReps. Foushee, Casar Introduce Legislation to Protect Children and Americans' Privacy from AI Chatbot HarmsPublic statement · Office of Rep. Valerie Foushee · Jul 9, 2026 · foushee.house.gov
“American families deserve control over their personal data, clear disclosure when they are interacting with AI, real protections for children and vulnerable users”
Roads & infrastructure
Introduced federal support for state programs targeting extreme speedersIn office
The Slow Down Act.
ReportRep. Foushee Introduces Slow Down Act to Target Repeat and Extreme SpeedingPublic statement · Office of Rep. Valerie Foushee · Jul 23, 2026 · foushee.house.gov
“legislation designed to provide further federal assistance to states looking to establish and strengthen programs targeting drivers who repeatedly or severely exceed speed limits”
Courts & justice
Introduced a bill capping federal prison commissary pricesIn office
The Stop Prison Price Gouging Act of 2026 would hold prices to fair market value in the facility's state.
ReportRep. Foushee Introduces Bill to End Price Gouging in Federal Prison CommissariesPublic statement · Office of Rep. Valerie Foushee · Jul 24, 2026 · foushee.house.gov
“People in federal custody should not be charged more for basic necessities simply because they have no other place to buy them”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Valerie P. Foushee on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (15)
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Chatham County offices and districts)
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Durham County offices and districts)
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Orange County offices and districts)
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Wake County offices and districts)
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- November 3, 2026 General Election Sample Ballot Key & Combined Sample Ballots (Wake County)
Election filing · Wake County Board of Elections · s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com
- Valerie P. Foushee — Member profile
Government record · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · clerk.house.gov
- Meet Valerie — Congresswoman Valerie Foushee
Government record · Office of Rep. Valerie Foushee · foushee.house.gov
- Rep. Foushee Introduces Legislation to Deliver Direct Relief to Families Facing Higher Costs
Public statement · Office of Rep. Valerie Foushee · Sep 18, 2026 · foushee.house.gov
- Foushee, Moylan Introduce Bipartisan SAFE Platforms Act to Protect Consumers from Online Scams
Public statement · Office of Rep. Valerie Foushee · Sep 21, 2026 · foushee.house.gov
- Rep. Foushee Introduces Bill to End Price Gouging in Federal Prison Commissaries
Public statement · Office of Rep. Valerie Foushee · Jul 24, 2026 · foushee.house.gov
- Rep. Foushee Introduces Slow Down Act to Target Repeat and Extreme Speeding
Public statement · Office of Rep. Valerie Foushee · Jul 23, 2026 · foushee.house.gov
- Rep. Foushee Introduces Grad Student Affordable Housing Act
Public statement · Office of Rep. Valerie Foushee · Jul 15, 2026 · foushee.house.gov
- Reps. Foushee, Casar Introduce Legislation to Protect Children and Americans' Privacy from AI Chatbot Harms
Public statement · Office of Rep. Valerie Foushee · Jul 9, 2026 · foushee.house.gov
- Rep. Foushee Votes Against Wasteful Budget Resolution Which Lays Groundwork for Republican Reconciliation Package
Public statement · Office of Rep. Valerie Foushee · Jul 22, 2026 · foushee.house.gov
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