I am deeply concerned about the rising violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank. These actions are claiming the lives of innocent civilians and undermine prospects for a Palestinian state. news.un.org/en/story/202...

UN warns West Bank settler violence hits ‘all-time high’ as calls grow to end occupation

Violence in the occupied West Bank is worsening as the Israeli Government continues to approve new settlements while settlers and Israeli security forces have “often” acted together to attack local Pa...

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ICE's inhumane detention of Gabriel Johnson must end NOW. Read my full statement.

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No surprises here. Republicans continue to prioritize ICE and wars abroad over delivering lower healthcare, housing, and education costs here at home. apnews.com/article/econ...

Americans' confidence in US economy falls as Iran conflict sends gas prices higher

Americans’ confidence in the economy fell this month as gas prices resumed their climb after the U.S. and Iran stepped up their fighting.

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I’m joining @ross.house.gov and @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social in introducing the Advancing International and Foreign Language Education Act to support foreign language and international education programs at colleges and universities. foushee.house.gov/media/press-...

Representatives Foushee, Ross, Panetta Introduce Legislation to Support Foreign Language and International Education Programs | U.S. Congresswoman Valerie Foushee

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Congress has a duty to ensure that every student is receiving the proper support they need, but students living with seizure disorders can often fall behind due to the lack of access to academic professionals equipped to safely care for them.

ICYMI: I joined my colleagues in passing another War Powers Resolution to end Trump’s war in Iran. This war is making costs rise and is claiming the lives of innocent people abroad. This vote shows that the war is unpopular on both sides—Trump must end it immediately. www.npr.org/2026/07/23/n...

For a 2nd time, House approves resolution to end the war in Iran in a rebuke to Trump

Four Republicans joined Democrats to approve the measure. And while it is not legally binding, the resolution represents growing frustration inside Congress over the war.

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Temporary Protected Status for Haiti has officially ended today after the Supreme Court’s shameful ruling earlier this year. I stand with all the Haitian immigrants who call the Fourth District home.

Inflated commissary prices often force people in federal custody to be charged more for basic necessities, simply because they have no other place to buy them. I'm introducing the Stop Prison Price Gouging Act to ensure that prison commissaries are not used for profiteering.

I had the pleasure of meeting with Alliance 4 American Leadership to discuss the local impact of Trump’s gutting of USAID, and how we can work to rebuild the agency.

Speeding contributed to nearly 30% of traffic fatalities in 2024. One proven solution is the use of intelligent speed assistance (ISA) programs for repeat & "super speeders." We commend @foushee.house.gov for introducing this bill & urge Congress to enact it: foushee.house.gov/media/press-...

Rep. Foushee Introduces Slow Down Act to Target Repeat and Extreme Speeding | U.S. Congresswoman Valerie Foushee

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People who drive far above the speed limit put every single person around them at risk. People should be able to walk, bike, or cross the street without fearing that a reckless driver could change their lives forever.

And it's also worth looking at the People-First chatbot bill, from @consumerfed.bsky.social and @epic.org -- recently introduced by @foushee.house.gov and @repcasar.bsky.social consumerfed.org/news/press-r...

Article - CFA Celebrates House Introduction of the People-First Chatbot Act | Consumer Federation of America

Co-Chair of the House Democratic Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy Representative Valerie Foushee (NC) and Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus Representative Greg Casar (TX) introd...

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"The News/Media Alliance thanks Rep. Lee and Rep. Foushee for their commitment to keeping the internet clean, & look forward to working w/them and their colleagues in both the House and the Senate to pass this critical piece of legislation." www.newsmediaalliance.org/stealth-bot-...

News/Media Alliance Applauds AI Bot Transparency Bill Introduction | News/Media Alliance

Representative Laurel Lee and Representative Valerie Foushee introduced the Stealth Bot Prohibition Act, a bipartisan piece of transparency legislation that ...

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I met with Bernd Lange, Brando Benifei, Kathleen Van Brempt, Christel Schaldemose and Lina Gálvez of the European Parliament to discuss AI and digital policy efforts.

I am strongly against insider trading, but this week I voted against the so-called Stop Insider Trading Act because it doesn't prevent Congressmembers from owning or selling stocks and also exempts the President from any insider trading restrictions.

I asked Trump’s science advisor if the non-binding “ratepayer protection pledge” has helped with rising energy costs due to data centers. He gave me 3 different answers. I’ll let you decide if you believe this Administration cares about rising utility costs due to data centers.

My office continues to get calls about Section 219 in the defense budget, which expands defense cooperation with Israel. I want to reiterate that I voted against this budget, and do not support this policy.

Today, I voted no on the GOP's budget resolution that wastes tens of billions of taxpayer dollars on Trump's wars abroad through reconciliation. This bill sets the stage for more wasteful spending without addressing the cost-of-living in any way. Read my full statement.

I voted against this year’s NDAA because it authorizes excessive military spending and attacks transgender servicemembers. It's tiring to hear that Medicare for All is too expensive while the GOP approves $1.1 trillion in military spending. That money should go to our communities.

Republicans are planning to jam a budget resolution through the House to further bankroll Trump's wars and force passage of the SAVE America Act. While costs are rising, the GOP is focused on funding the killing of innocent people and disenfranchising Americans. I'm voting NO.

Picking up from where @dangaristo.bsky.social left off - Rep Foshee asking about electricity and the ratepayer protection pledge is genuine or smoke and mirrors due to the impact of data centers. Kratsios - The pledge is the most concequetial of his term when it comes to AI made a commitment to...

🧵Rep. Foushee: "Energy prices are still soaring. Data centers are still a major driver of it. And this Administration has done nothing to stop it."

Today, I voted in favor of Rep. Massie’s amendment to cut military aid to Israel. However, I voted against the foreign affairs funding bill which includes harmful riders, including the SAVE Act, & weakens our ability to lead through diplomacy & protect our national security. Read my full statement.

Last night, I voted against the Republican Continuing Resolution that allows for the transfer of federal funds to immigration enforcement agencies. These short-term, partisan funding packages are wholly insufficient in bringing proper support to our communities.

NEW: I launched an investigation w/ Rep. Valerie Foushee + @adams.house.gov into Duke Energy's settlement with the Trump admin to abandon an offshore wind project off the NC coast in exchange for a payout. We will get answers. www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

Trump is wasting taxpayer dollars on pay-outs to energy corporations because he thinks wind turbines are a 'national security risk'. @ross.house.gov, @adams.house.gov and I are investigating Trump's settlement with Duke Energy to halt offshore wind projects. www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

Duke Energy ends wind lease off NC coast. Lawmaker calls it a Trump ‘pattern’

Members of the North Carolina delegation are asking for details after an agreement canceled a coastal Duke Energy renewable energy project.

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The rise of AI cannot mean that it is being used to make decisions of lethal military force. I'm proud to be an original cosponsor the Human Authority over Autonomous Weapons Act to ensure that weapons systems always have a human decision-maker in control. www.axios.com/2026/07/17/b...

Bipartisan lawmakers push human oversight of AI weapons

Lawmakers in both parties are looking to set guardrails for military AI as autonomous weapons play a larger role in warfare.

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At this week’s @transportdems.bsky.social hearing, I asked former FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate about how the failed leadership of Kristi Noem has hurt this critical agency.