Durham Reporter

Valerie Foushee, a member of the U.S. Congress representing North Carolina's 4th district, has recently shared several updates on her legislative efforts and social issues via Twitter. Foushee, who succeeded David Price in 2023, continues to advocate for policies that address environmental concerns and gender equality.

On March 25, 2025, Congresswoman Foushee announced via Twitter that the House was voting on the IMPACT Act, a bill she co-sponsored with Representative Max Miller. The legislation aims to support technology development to decarbonize cement, concrete, and asphalt production. According to Foushee, this initiative is expected to create well-paying jobs while contributing to environmental protection. "Today, the House is voting on my and @RepMaxMiller’s bill, the IMPACT Act."

Later that day, Foushee expressed her satisfaction as the IMPACT Act successfully passed through the House. She highlighted the bipartisan nature of the bill and its potential impact on reducing harmful emissions while fostering U.S.-led innovation in manufacturing sectors such as cement and asphalt production. "I am pleased that my & @RepMaxMiller's bill, the IMPACT Act, passed through the House today."

In another tweet posted on March 25th, Congresswoman Foushee addressed the issue of gender wage disparity in the United States. She noted that women earn only 75 cents for every dollar earned by men and emphasized that this gap is more pronounced for mothers and women of color. Foushee reaffirmed her commitment alongside her colleagues from the Democratic Women's Caucus to fight until this wage gap is closed permanently. "The gender wage gap in the United States has widened with women making only 75 cents for every dollar a man makes."