FOUSHEE, VALERIE P. (a Representative from North Carolina)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

African Americans: recognize and celebrate significance of Black history museums and cultural institutions (see H. Res. 1088), H2333 [26FE]

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities against Venezuela (see H. Con. Res. 68), H253 [8JA]

Barth Syndrome Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 1060), H2623 [19MR]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 1080), H2328 [25FE]

Bondi, Attorney General: impeach (see H. Res. 1119), H2550 [17MR]

Constitution—U.S.: honor foundational principle of separation of church and state and oppose extreme right-wing Christian nationalism (see H. Res. 773), H2236 [20FE]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: apply certain protections and oversight to buy now, pay later loans (see H.R. 6891), H1977 [3FE]

Consumers: reinstate energy improvement tax credits, incentivize energy efficiency, assist low-income households with energy bills, crack down on price gouging, and ensure high-consumption facilities pay their own costs (see H.R. 7977), H2596 [18MR]

Cosmetics: substantially restrict use of animal testing for cosmetics (see H.R. 1657), H2336 [2MR]

Courts: improve rights to relief for individuals affected by non-consensual activities involving intimate digital forgeries (see H.R. 3562), H1949 [2FE]

CPSC: remove exclusion of pistols, revolvers, and other firearms from definition of ‘‘consumer product’’ in order to permit issuance of safety standards (see H.R. 7499), H2185 [11FE]

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 990), H718 [13JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: extend eligibility of new moms for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (see H.R. 8055), H2675 [24MR]

——— repeal work requirements that disqualify able-bodied adults from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility (see H.R. 7522), H2485 [12MR]

——— transition Puerto Rico to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 5168), H2677 [24MR]

Dept. of Defense: reduce discretionary budget authority for fiscal year if financial statement for previous fiscal year does not receive qualified or unqualified audit opinion by external independent auditor (see H.R. 7555), H2219 [12FE]

Dept. of Education: expand eligibility of historically Black college or universities and predominantly Black institutions for certain graduate-level science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education grants (see H.R. 7341), H2029 [4FE]

——— provide for long-term improvement of public school facilities (see H.R. 7340), H2297 [24FE]

——— require certain local educational agencies to distribute guidance to students, parents, and other local community members on firearm safety (see H.R. 7591), H2228 [17FE]

Dept. of Energy: conduct study on effect of data centers on communities of color and low-income communities (see H.R. 7858), H2471 [5MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: end detention and electronic monitoring of immigrants, and redirect funding to community-based wrap around services (see H.R. 7190), H2033 [4FE]

——— establish certain limitations on Federal immigration enforcement personnel (see H.R. 5973), H1916 [27JA]

——— impose hiring freeze on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see H.R. 7392), H2040 [5FE]

——— making appropriations (see H.R. 7481), H2531 [16MR]

——— prohibit U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement funding to carry out any civil immigration enforcement activities to detain or deport U.S. citizens (see H.R. 4456), H253 [8JA]

——— require all immigration enforcement officers to wear and operate body camera during public-facing immigration enforcement actions and promote transparency and accountability (see H.R. 5653), H253 [8JA]

——— require immigration officers to identify themselves by displaying bold and visible identification during any immigration enforcement action (see H.R. 3172), H925 [16JA]

——— require policy on use of force and deescalation by law enforcement officers (see H.R. 7119), H920 [15JA]

——— rescind certain immigration enforcement funds to provide for new credits related to expanding access to housing (see H.R. 6390), H1352 [22JA]

——— solicit public comments and receive written approval from State and local officials before constructing, acquiring or operating any new immigration processing facility or detention center (see H.R. 7652), H2371 [3MR]

Dept. of Justice: establish grant program to establish prison libraries to reduce recidivism and increase educational opportunities for incarcerated persons (see H.R. 7247), H1914 [27JA]

——— remove linguistic barriers to participation in gun violence prevention strategies (see H.R. 7170), H1171 [21JA]

Dept. of Transportation: enhance underride protection on trailers, semitrailers, and single unit trucks and improve motor carrier, passenger motor vehicle, and vulnerable road user safety (see H.R. 7354), H2422 [4MR]

——— issue rules enacting certain requirements relative to automatic emergency braking systems installed in new covered vehicles (see H.R. 3649), H656 [12JA]

——— produce and distribute national public safety messaging campaign on dangers of illegal passing of school buses (see H.R. 2348), H2421 [4MR]

——— provide for eligibility of transit support specialists for crime prevention and security grants (see H.R. 6069), H1352 [22JA]

——— set requirements for certain operator workstations for fixed route buses (see H.R. 6635), H2677 [24MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: affirm agreement and nullify certain Executive orders that relate to collective bargaining (see H.R. 6015), H1352 [22JA]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Reproductive Health Services’’ (see H.J. Res. 144), H2623 [19MR]

Drugs: prohibit certain uses of xylazine (see H.R. 1266), H2333 [26FE]

Earley, Charity Adams: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Res. 1077), H2328 [25FE]

Employment: allow employees to earn paid sick time to address their health needs, health needs of their families, or to seek assistance relative to domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault (see H.R. 7531), H2217 [12FE]

FAA: require collision mitigation technology for certain aircraft, improve helicopter safety and separation around airports, update air traffic control procedures, and address airspace safety in Dept. of Defense activities (see H.R. 7613), H2233 [20FE]

Federal agencies and departments: require agencies that use, fund, or oversee algorithms to have office of civil rights focused on bias, discrimination, and other harms of algorithms (see H.R. 7110), H919 [15JA]

Firearms: issue extreme risk protection orders to allow family or law enforcement to petition to have firearms temporarily removed from person who may present danger to others or themselves (see H.R. 7599), H2228 [17FE]

——— require face to face purchases of ammunition, licensing of ammunition dealers, and reporting of bulk purchases of ammunition (see H.R. 7166), H1173 [21JA]

Foreign aid: ensure sufficient food assistance for civilian population of Gaza (see H.R. 7565), H2219 [12FE]

FTC: prohibit certain uses of algorithmic decision systems to inform individualized prices and wages (see H.R. 4640), H894 [14JA]

Grant, Ulysses S.: anniversary of speech to Society of the Army of the Tennessee (see H. Res. 773), H2236 [20FE]

Greensboro, NC: recognize significance of Greensboro Four Woolworth lunch counter sit-in (see H. Res. 1040), H2041 [5FE]

House Rules: require that individual elected by special election shall have oath of office administered and be seated not later than five legislative days after special election results are certified (see H.R. 7101), H919 [15JA]

Immigration: limit immigration enforcement actions and clarify powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations (see H.R. 1061), H1922 [30JA]

Insurance: require coverage of hearing devices and systems in certain private health insurance plans (see H.R. 4606), H2033 [4FE]

——— require group health plans to provide exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 5509), H2598 [18MR]

Investments: prohibit stock trading and ownership by Members of Congress, President, Vice President, and their spouses and dependents (see H.R. 6731), H136 [7JA]

Iran: express support for Iranian people protesting for free and democratic Iran and condemn use of violence to suppress protests (see H. Res. 993), H895 [14JA]

IRS: codify Direct File program (see H.R. 7806), H2420 [4MR]

Israel: prohibit use of U.S.-origin defense articles in West Bank and Gaza unless certain conditions are met (see H.R. 7645), H2257 [23FE]

Jackson, Jesse L., Sr.: fly U.S. flag at half-staff in honor of memory (see H. Res. 1107), H2471 [5MR]

——— tribute (see H. Res. 1106), H2474 [5MR]

Kennedy, John F.: anniversary of address to Greater Houston Ministerial Association (see H. Res. 773), H2236 [20FE]

Lunar New Year: observance (see H. Res. 1061), H2219 [12FE]

Medicare: expand access to telehealth services (see H.R. 4206), H1923 [30JA]

——— require hospitals to develop discharge plans for pregnant individuals (see H.R. 7830), H2470 [5MR]

NASA: reauthorize (see H.R. 7273), H1920 [30JA]

National Center for Alternatives to Animals in Research and Testing: establish (see H.R. 1291), H719 [13JA]

National Credit Union Administration: provide flexibility to increase Federal credit union loan maturities (see H.R. 4167), H2032 [4FE]

National Museum of African American History and Culture: support African American history education programs (see H.R. 7740), H2332 [26FE]

New York, NY: mint coins in commemoration of 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on U.S. and support programs at National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center (see H.R. 1993), H2336 [2MR]

NIH: ensure that non-animal methods are prioritized, where applicable and feasible, in proposals for all research conducted or supported (see H.R. 1291), H719 [13JA]

Noem, Sec. of Homeland Security: impeachment (see H. Res. 996), H893 [14JA]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage to public sector employees (see H.R. 3139), H949 [20JA]

OSHA: issue occupational safety and health standard to protect workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses (see H.R. 4443), H2032 [4FE]

Pakistan: impose sanctions relative to undermining democracy in Pakistan (see H.R. 5271), H2330 [25FE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 7802), H2419 [4MR]

Social Security: limit amount of monthly benefit that may be withheld due to overpayments (see H.R. 2999), H2032 [4FE]

SSA: request President furnish information to House of Representatives relative to Dept. of Government Efficiency access to and usage of NUMIDENT and other personally identifiable information in SSA possession (see H. Res. 1059), H2371 [3MR]

Sudan: impose sanctions relative to conflict in Sudan (see H.R. 1939), H2221 [12FE]

Taxation: impose tax on certain high net worth households and trusts and establish certain anti-evasion and avoidance measures (see H.R. 8085), H2710 [25MR]

Technology: repeal Executive order entitled ‘‘Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence’’ (see H.R. 8031), H2627 [20MR]

Transgender Bill of Rights: develop and implement to protect and codify rights of transgender and nonbinary people under law and ensure access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security (see H. Res. 1058), H2186 [11FE]

Tucson, AZ: anniversary of shootings at ‘‘Congress on Your Corner’’ event and honor survivors, victims, including former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords for her work to end gun violence (see H. Con. Res. 69), H252 [8JA]

Venezuela: prohibit availability of Federal funds for certain U.S. assertions relative to Venezuela (see H.R. 6980), H616 [9JA]

——— prohibit Federal funding to support oil and petroleum infrastructure without congressional approval (see H.R. 7038), H717 [13JA]

Women: end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity and close disparities in maternal health outcomes (see H.R. 7973), H2595 [18MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Bureau of Prisons: ensure access to obstetrician-gynecologists for female prisoners (see H.R. 7733), H2332 [26FE]

Dept. of Defense: provide funds to National Diaper Bank Network for establishment of Military Family Diaper Fund to provide diapers and diapering supplies to military families in need (see H.R. 7657), H2296 [24FE]

Dept. of Education: establish pilot program to award grants to nonprofit organizations to carry out activities relative to book access for children (see H.R. 7327), H1975 [3FE]

Information technology: support broad and diverse interdisciplinary research community to advance artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-powered innovation at certain institutions of higher education and other institutions (see H.R. 7158), H948 [20JA]

Long COVID Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1136), H2711 [25MR]

Medicaid: require coverage of 12 mental health telehealth visits per calendar year for certain previously incarcerated individuals (see H.R. 7535), H2218 [12FE]

NSF: provide for special allocation of certain awards of financial assistance to historically Black colleges and universities relative to national artificial intelligence (AI) research institutes (see H.R. 7826), H2470 [5MR]

Constitutional authority and single subject statements

Bureau of Prisons: ensure access to obstetrician-gynecologists for female prisoners (H.R. 7733), H2333 [26FE]

Dept. of Defense: provide funds to National Diaper Bank Network for establishment of Military Family Diaper Fund to provide diapers and diapering supplies to military families in need (H.R. 7657), H2296 [24FE]

Dept. of Education: establish pilot program to award grants to nonprofit organizations to carry out activities related to book access for children (H.R. 7327), H1976 [3FE]

Information technology: support broad and diverse interdisciplinary research community to advance artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-powered innovation at certain institutions of higher education and other institutions (H.R. 7158), H948 [20JA]

Medicaid: require coverage of 12 mental health telehealth visits per calendar year for certain previously incarcerated individuals (H.R. 7535), H2220 [12FE]

NSF: provide for special allocation of certain awards of financial assistance to historically Black colleges and universities relative to national artificial intelligence (AI) research institutes (H.R. 7826), H2472 [5MR]

Remarks

Capitol Building and Grounds: anniversary of January 6, 2021, attack on U.S. Capitol, H9 [6JA]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance, H944 [20JA]

Supreme Court: anniversary of decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, H1164 [21JA]