Currently holds the office of U.S. House of Representatives - North Carolina 4th Congressional District until January 3, 2027.
Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - North Carolina 4th Congressional District in 2026 North Carolina General Election.
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Valerie believes that respecting women’s right to choose is paramount in respecting women. She believes that the federal government must codify Roe v. Wade to stop state legislatures from passing restrictive and archaic abortion laws. Learn more
Valerie supports a comprehensive reform of our criminal justice system, which would include decriminalizing the possession and use of marijuana for people over 21, ending cash bail, and strengthening anti-discrimination laws in our court systems. She sponsored legislation in the State Senate that aimed to emphasize the importance of law enforcement to keep our communities safe while also holding bad actors accountable. Learn more
In Congress, she supports the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, Ending Qualified Immunity Act, Justice for Incarcerated Moms, and programs that help low-income individuals have access to legal services. Learn more
She is pushing for legislation that would force developers to build housing people can actually afford and stop hedge fund speculators from buying up housing in our area that increases prices. Learn more
She is in favor of cancelling existing student loan debt and working to pass legislation that would eliminate the costs of tuition at community colleges for all students, and at all four-year public schools for students whose household income is under 125,000 annually. Learn more
In Congress, she is fighting to guarantee free, quality universal pre-K to prepare every child for day one of kindergarten and beyond. She has also introduced the Expanding Child Care Act to help address the child care shortage nationwide. Learn more
She has advocated for increased investments in green transit including utilizing low and no-emissions buses, passenger rail, and electric vehicles. Learn more
She is a supporter of the Green New Deal and a member of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition in Congress. Learn more
She will continue to fight to hold Trump responsible and do everything in her power to stop Trump’s attack on our democracy. Learn more
Valerie supports local gun buy-back programs, bans on high-capacity magazines, increased funding for mental health services, community violence intervention programs, hunter and gun safety education, and funding for more research. Learn more
He strongly supports extending the Affordable Care Act subsidies to ensure that millions of Americans are able to maintain their healthcare. Learn more
Access to affordable, quality health care is a right which should be guaranteed to all Americans. Learn more
She supports programs that promote affordable housing, homeownership, and community development. Learn more
Foushee believes Trump’s immigration policy is cruel, immoral, and a profound abuse of power. Learn more
Valerie supports creating a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, ending privatized prisons, and reducing funding for ICE detention facilities and enforcement. Valerie has witnessed discrimination against Black and Brown communities, first hand and she’s always stood up to it. Learn more
She’s passed laws to guarantee that people who paid into the system get what they earned. Learn more
She is also working to ensure everyone has unfettered access to the ballot box by advancing legislation that establishes national standards to protect the right to vote. Learn more
She supports raising the corporate tax rate, increasing capital gains and buyback taxes, closing the carried interest loophole, and instituting a “billionaire” 25% minimum tax rate on households who have a net worth over 100 million. Learn more
She is a strong supporter of unions and union workers, broadening participation in the workforce, permanently expanding the Child Tax Credit, raising the federal minimum wage, and ensuring easy access to affordable credit for first-time homeowners and small business owners. Learn more
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