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Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4]

D / U.S. House / NC

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AI Bills Sponsored

FederalIn Committee
Low Risk

HR 8893

Rep. Valerie Foushee (D-NC) introduced this bill to direct the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to create task forces that develop technical standards for identifying AI-generated content, like deepfakes, synthetic images, and AI-written text. It's a research and standards-setting effort, not a regulation with direct compliance requirements for businesses.

Generative AISocial Media PlatformsMedia and Publishing

Last action: May 19, 2026

FederalIn Committee
Medium Risk

HR 8479

Rep. Valerie Foushee (D-NC) introduced this House bill to crack down on deceptive AI-generated content, particularly deepfakes and synthetic media that could mislead consumers. It would direct NIST to develop standards for identifying and labeling AI-generated content, and require platforms and creators to disclose when content is synthetic.

Generative AI VendorsSocial Media PlatformsAdvertising and Marketing

Last action: Apr 23, 2026

FederalIn Committee
Medium Risk

HR 7826

HBCU AI Research Leadership Act

Last action: Mar 5, 2026

FederalIn Committee
Low Risk

HR 7158

Rep. Valerie Foushee (D-NC) introduced this bill to expand participation in AI research and development by directing federal funding toward Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and other minority-serving institutions. It aims to diversify the AI workforce and research pipeline rather than regulate how companies use AI. Currently sitting in the House Science Committee.

Higher EducationAI/ML ResearchBig Tech

Last action: Jan 20, 2026

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