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Press Releases

April 27, 2021
Andrea Paluso has been a tireless advocate for families and caregivers, advancing legislative solutions and making a difference in the lives of women and families.

April 22, 2021
Our ocean and coastal ecosystems are often overlooked and undervalued, but they are among the world’s most productive working ecosystems and can help in our work to solve the climate crisis.

April 16, 2021
As Co-Chair of the Congressional Estuary Caucus, I know that estuaries are on the frontlines of the climate crisis and essential to the economic vitality and environmental integrity of Oregon.

April 15, 2021
The Equal Pay Act has been law for more than a half century, but in 2021, equal pay for equal work is still not a reality for many women, especially women of color.

April 13, 2021
As we help our economy recover from the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and transition to clean energy, we must connect the millions of people who are unemployed with good-paying infrastructure jobs.

April 6, 2021

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley along with U.S. Reps. Peter DeFazio, Earl Blumenauer, Suzanne Bonamici and Kurt Schrader said today that 31 Oregon counties will receive about $39.3 million in Secure Rural Schools (SRS) payments for schools, roads, law enforcement and other essential services.


April 1, 2021
The Paycheck Protection Program was designed to provide a lifeline to the many small business owners who are trying hard to keep their businesses afloat during the pandemic.

March 31, 2021
Many of our coastal communities are struggling through the coronavirus pandemic.

March 25, 2021
Through the American Rescue Plan, your Administration has demonstrated the importance of returning the U.S. to full employment as soon as possible.

March 24, 2021
Community Project Funding requests are an opportunity to deliver federal resources to targeted projects that help the people of Northwest Oregon.