Foushee, Valerie P.
Serving since 2011 (112th–119th Congresses)
Contact
2452 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-3304
Campaign Finance (2026)
Funding Sources
Top Industries
Source: FEC · 2026 cycle
About
Valerie Foushee is a Democratic Representative from North Carolina's 4th District and the first African American and first woman to represent the district in Congress.
Background
Valerie Foushee was born on May 7, 1956. Before entering elected office, she worked for the Chapel Hill Police Department as a secretary from 1987 until 2008. Her involvement in public service began with her children's education, leading her to serve on the School Governance Council and the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education.
Political career
Valerie Foushee began her public service on the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education and the Orange County Board of Commissioners before serving in the North Carolina House of Representatives and the North Carolina Senate. A member of the Democratic Party, she was first sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives in 2023 to represent North Carolina's 4th congressional district. She is the first African American and the first woman to represent this district in Congress.
Current focus
Foushee, Valerie P. represents the 4th congressional district of NC in the U.S. House. Foushee, Valerie P. currently serves on the Aviation, the Energy, and the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. They have sponsored 34 bills in the current House, including H.R. 8926; H.R. 8893; H.R. 8683.
Committee Assignments
119th Congress
Legislative Activity
34
Bills Sponsored
10
Recent Votes