Press Releases
November 20, 2020
Registered Apprenticeships are critical at a time when hundreds of thousands of people are out of a job because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Issues:Jobs and Economy
November 19, 2020
The Coast Guard has a critically important mission that benefits the Pacific Northwest in many ways: by safeguarding our fishing fleets and recreational vessels, ensuring safe passage for the maritime shipping industry, and protecting our borders and national security.
November 19, 2020
We cannot stand by and tolerate the suppression, censorship, and manipulation of climate science.
Issues:Energy and Environment
November 17, 2020
As you saw when you toured the state with us earlier this year, wildfires have utterly decimated communities across Oregon.
Issues:Energy and Environment
October 26, 2020
Equal pay requirements, break time for nursing workers, and paid leave are hard-fought protections that promote the health and economic security of millions of working women and their families.
Issues:Civil RightsJobs and Economy
October 22, 2020
Despite the temporary nature of the public safety emergency caused by a planned right wing extremist rally, which we understand prompted the deputations, it has come to light that the Department of Justice (DOJ) intends to keep the deputations in force through the remainder of this year.
Issues:Civil Rights
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October 20, 2020
Every person on this planet benefits from a healthy ocean, but for too long the ocean has literally taken the heat for us. As Co-Chair of the House Oceans Caucus, I am leading efforts to capture the power of the ocean to be part of the solution in mitigating the climate crisis.
October 5, 2020
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and U.S. Reps. Peter DeFazio, Earl Blumenauer and Suzanne Bonamici said today that federal officials have notified them that eight Oregon counties will get assistance for removing and disposing hazardous materials and solid waste debris as part of response and recovery to the wildfires.
Issues:Energy and Environment
October 5, 2020
In times of disaster, people seek comfort and safety in their homes.
October 2, 2020
We ask you to take into account the size and scale of this disaster as well as the backdrop upon which this disaster fell.
Issues:Energy and Environment