Health Care
Information regarding my stance on Health Care issues.
March 27, 2020
Our country is suffering from a pandemic on an unimaginable scale, and this legislation will provide critical support to workers and families, small businesses, healthcare providers, student loan borrowers, and people struggling to make ends meet.
March 26, 2020
Oregon's congressional delegation asked the White House Wednesday, March 25, to issue a major disaster declaration for the state.
A disaster declaration can provide financial and other assistance to local businesses, nonprofit groups and state agencies.
U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, and U.S. Reps. Peter DeFazio, Earl Blumenauer, Suzanne Bonamici, Kurt Schrader and Greg Walden wrote a letter to the White House supporting Gov. Kate Brown's request for the declaration because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Issues:Health Care
March 25, 2020
We have heard from rural health clinics, hospitals, and providers who are having to lay off employees due to reduced patient care and declining revenues.
Issues:Health Care
March 25, 2020
Seniors have served our communities for decades and need our support now more than ever.
Issues:Health CareSeniors
March 25, 2020
We are deeply alarmed that the current supply of personal protective equipment in Oregon is inadequate to meet the urgent needs of health care workers on the frontlines of responding to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Issues:Health CareJobs and Economy
March 20, 2020
I’ve heard from dozens of small businesses and non-profits that have already been devastated by the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Small businesses and non-profits employ thousands of workers in NW Oregon, and they drive a significant portion of our economy.
Issues:Health CareJobs and Economy
March 14, 2020
We know that many children across the country rely on school meals to combat food insecurity, which is why I am proud that the Families First bill includes my legislation to make sure children can still access school meals during closures.
March 13, 2020
Temporarily closing schools is a difficult decision, and I know it was not taken lightly.
Issues:EducationHealth Care
March 11, 2020
As we continue to take necessary precautions because of the coronavirus, we must make sure that students can access nutritious meals if their schools are closed.
Issues:EducationHealth Care