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Press Releases

March 10, 2020
A woman’s life and health can be improved by one question that starts an important conversation.
Issues:Health Care

March 8, 2020
I share the serious concerns of Oregonians about the ongoing spread of COVID-19 in our communities. The Governor’s emergency declaration, which I support, will make more resources and personnel available for our response. My thoughts are with the affected Oregonians and their families, including the 5 new cases in Washington County.
Issues:Health Care

March 5, 2020
The power of waves, tides, and currents from our ocean can be captured and converted into clean, renewable energy to power our homes, buildings, and communities.

March 4, 2020
Over the past several days I’ve spoken with Governor Brown, Pat Allen at the Oregon Health Authority, county public health officials, school superintendents, health care leaders, and workers across NW Oregon about the coronavirus.
Issues:Health Care

February 28, 2020
I am deeply concerned about reports that a person in NW Oregon has tested positive for Coronavirus, and my thoughts are with them and their family. I am actively monitoring the presumed case and appreciate the efforts of the public health officials who worked to quickly identify the illness and inform the public.
Issues:Health Care

February 25, 2020
Too often consumers don’t have the information they need to defend themselves from predatory debt collectors, making them vulnerable to aggressive and financially devastating lawsuits.

February 19, 2020
Microplastics are a pervasive threat to the environment, to marine life, and to safe drinking water.

February 13, 2020
This year is the centennial of the 19th amendment, yet women are still fighting for full and equal rights under the law.
Issues:Civil Rights

February 6, 2020

WASHINGTON, DC [2/6/20] – Today the House passed major legislation to strengthen workers' rights.