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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
Medium Risk

HR 8893

Rep. Valerie Foushee (D-NC) introduced this bill to require NIST to develop standards for identifying AI-generated content and detecting deepfakes, particularly synthetic audio, video, and images that could deceive consumers. It directs federal agencies to create guidelines for watermarking and content provenance, pushing platforms and AI developers toward clearer disclosure of synthetic media.

Generative AISocial Media PlatformsAdvertising and Marketing

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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