Rep. Valerie P. Foushee (D-NC-4): Voting Record & 2026 Race

Key votes cast by Rep. Foushee in the 119th Congress, newest first
DATE	MEASURE	VOTE	DEM MAJORITY	RESULT
SEP 16	S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act	YEA	YEA 209–0	Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED
SEP 16	H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026	YEA	YEA 212–0	Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED
SEP 16	H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act	YEA	YEA 206–3	Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED
SEP 16	H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o…	NAY	NAY 207–3	Passed 214–208
SEP 16	H.R. 10326PROOF Act	NAY	NAY 206–6	Passed 217–207
SEP 16	H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026BROKE W/ PARTY	NAY	YEA 139–72	Passed 352–72
SEP 16	H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026	NAY	NAY 152–58	Passed 262–159
SEP 15	H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove…	YEA	YEA 213–0	Passed 220–204
SEP 15	H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o…	NAY	NAY 210–3	Passed 216–211
SEP 15	H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act	YEA	YEA 212–0	Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED
SEP 15	H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025	YEA	YEA 212–0	Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED
SEP 15	H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025	YEA	YEA 213–0	Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED
SEP 15	H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act	YEA	YEA 213–0	Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED
SEP 15	H.R. 2978GUARD Act	YEA	YEA 210–0	Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED
SEP 14	H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026	YEA	YEA 206–0	Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED
SEP 14	H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025	YEA	YEA 205–0	Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED
SEP 03	H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026	NAY	NAY 167–33	Passed 237–169
SEP 02	H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025	NAY	NAY 201–7	Passed 218–201
SEP 02	H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre…	NAY	NAY 205–1	Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED
SEP 01	H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026	NAY	NAY 193–10	Passed 219–196
SEP 01	H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027	YEA	YEA 176–29	Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED
AUG 31	S. 32LACA	YEA	YEA 191–0	Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED
AUG 31	S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act	YEA	YEA 189–0	Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED
JUL 23	H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act	NAY	NAY 188–19	Passed 232–188
JUL 23	H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove…	YEA	YEA 210–0	Passed 214–208

Bills sponsored in the 119th Congress, with each bill’s stage and cosponsors
BILL	TITLE · POLICY AREA	STAGE	COSPON.
H.R. 8893	Protecting Consumers from Deceptive AI ActSCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNICATIONS	Out of committee	4 COSPON.
H.R. 10494	American Tariff Rebate ActTAXATION	Introduced	0 COSPON.
H.R. 10433	SAFE Platforms Act	Introduced	1 COSPON.
H.R. 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.HEALTH	Introduced	0 COSPON.
H.R. 9956	Seizure Safe Schools Act of 2026EDUCATION	Introduced	0 COSPON.
H.R. 9903	Stop Prison Price Gouging Act of 2026CRIME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT	Introduced	0 COSPON.
H.R. 9852	Slow Down ActTRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS	Introduced	0 COSPON.
H.R. 9677	Grad Student Affordable Housing Act of 2026HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT	Introduced	0 COSPON.
H.R. 9619	People-First Chatbot ActSCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNICATIONS	Introduced	1 COSPON.
H.R. 9427	AI Workforce Impact Study Act of 2026LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT	Introduced	1 COSPON.
H.R. 9274	Gun Violence Prevention and Public Safety Database Act of 2026HEALTH	Introduced	2 COSPON.
H.R. 9273	To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to require public institutions of higher education that receive grants under the Medical Student Education program to include training for medical students relating to menopause in the curriculums of such institutions, and for other purposes.EDUCATION	Introduced	2 COSPON.

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WRAL.comSep 21

Rep. Valerie Foushee demands action from UNC after students say they were racially harassed

Foushee wrote to UNC’s chancellor asking the university to help ensure students of color feel safe.

Civil rights79%

ESPN.com3d ago

Congress asks MLB to take action after Bryce Harper betting video

Foushee joined Blumenthal and Tonko in asking baseball’s league and players’ union to end betting-operator promotions.

Economy83%

Politico6d ago

Democrats demand leaders of top AI labs hand over incident reports of 'rogue agents'

Foushee joined two House Democrats in demanding incident reports from leading AI companies.

Tech & privacy80%

PoliticoSep 21

AI-powered online scams targeted in bipartisan bill

Foushee is preparing legislation to address online fraud and says platforms can enable scams targeting vulnerable communities.

Tech & privacy79%

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The News&Observer4d ago

State agencies reach agreements with ICE + Democrats worry about election security

Valerie Foushee criticized election-related efforts at a hearing she held with Rep. Deborah Ross.

Immigration57%

Politico3d ago

The little-known Democrat with big influence over AI policy

Foushee is helping shape Democrats’ AI recommendations and says civil rights protections should be central to regulation.

Tech & privacy50%

The News&ObserverSep 28

AI, spending, Medicare for All: What 4th district candidates would tackle first

Foushee described her priorities on health care, oversight, immigration, affordability and voting access.

Elections50%

alSep 25

Military families could get help with a costly everyday expense under new bipartisan bill

Representative Valerie P. Foushee introduced the Military Family Diaper Partnership Act and said it would help military families access essential supplies.

VeteransINFORMATIONAL

NewsweekSep 21

$4,000 Tariff Rebate Proposed for Americans: Who Could Get It

Foushee’s bill would provide refundable tax credits to eligible households to offset tariff-related costs.

Taxes57%

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WRAL.comSep 21 · 2 MIN READ

Rep. Valerie Foushee demands action from UNC after students say they were racially harassed

Foushee wrote to UNC’s chancellor asking the university to help ensure students of color feel safe.

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