Press Releases

I am extremely concerned by Secretary Acosta’s evasive answers to my questions about workers’ wages.

Our oceans and estuaries are facing the consequences of our inaction to reduce anthropogenic carbon emissions.

This winter’s severe winter storm brought in cold Arctic air and included heavy wet snows, freezing rain, heavy rains, flooding, and numerous landslides, which all contributed to road closures, structural losses, extended periods of loss of power and heat, and needs for emergency services for the most vulnerable Oregonians.

As we transition to a 100 percent clean energy economy, we must recognize that marine energy is an untapped renewable energy source.

We led several of our Oregon delegation colleagues in seeking answers from the Administration about the lack of accountability and transparency at Chemawa, running into many obstacles in doing so, not least of which is an order from Indian Affairs leadership restricting Chemawa staff from speaking with us.

We must do more to prevent lung cancer and support patients – especially women – who are battling this devastating disease.

I’m troubled by Sec. DeVos’ answers to my questions during today’s hearing.

Students pursue higher education to work toward a brighter future, but too often the burden of student loan debt holds them back from reaching their full potential.