WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on March 7, 2022: Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley is joined today by Senators Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Patty Murray (D-WA), Angus King (I-ME), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) in a letter to the Department of Transportation (DOT) urging the Department to adopt measures that ensure grant funding for electric vehicle charging infras more PR

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. Peter A. DeFazio, D-Oregon, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release: Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Donald M. Payne, Jr. (D-NJ) announced the subcommittee will hold a hearing titled, "Stakeholder Views on Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization." During the hearing, w more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Peter A. DeFazio, D-Oregon, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release on March 11, 2022: Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA) announced that the subcommittee will hold a Members' Day hearing to examine congressional priorities for a new Water Resources Development Act  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Peter A. DeFazio, D-Oregon, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release: The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Donald M. Payne, Jr. (D-NJ) during today's hearing titled, "Stakeholder Views on Surface Transportation Board more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Peter A. DeFazio, D-Oregon, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release on March 11, 2022: Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation Rick Larsen (D-WA) announced the subcommittee will hold a hearing titled, "Aviation Noise: Measuring Progress in Addressing Community Concerns." During this hearing, members will examine the  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Peter A. DeFazio, D-Oregon, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release on March 9, 2022: Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Dina Titus (D-NV) asked the General Services Administration (GSA) to explain its process for ensuring its real estate leasing activities c more PR

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on March 9, 2022: U.S. Rep Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) secured more than $10 million for ten local projects in the government spending package announced earlier today. This includes $2,670,000 in federal funds to support the development of Multnomah County's Behavioral Health Resource Center (BHRC) in downtown Portland. The BHRC will serve individuals experiencing houselessness with behavioral health issues and more PR

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: Today the House passed $10.7 million of funding for ten projects in NW Oregon that Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) advocated for to prevent landslides, strengthen workforce training, support small businesses, increase access to behavioral health care, and more. The Community Project Funding was passed as part of the Omnibus Appropriations Agreement to fund the government for 2022. The legislation more PR

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on March 10, 2022: Congressman Peter DeFazio (OR-04) today announced that the Lane Transit District (LTD) would receive $4,891,676 from the Department of Transportation to purchase zero emissions buses and charging equipment. "The transportation sector is the number one contributor to carbon pollution, which drives the climate crisis," said Rep. DeFazio. "To tackle climate change, we need to retire and repl more PR

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on March 10, 2022: Congressman Peter DeFazio (OR-04) yesterday voted in support of a government funding package which includes a provision he fought for that adjusts federal cost-share for FEMA assistance to no less than 90 percent for non-COVID major disasters and emergencies. This will help provide robust assistance for Oregonians recovering from the 2020 Labor Day wildfires and February 2020 severe storms more PR

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: Congressman Peter DeFazio (OR-04) today applauded the Senate for passing the Postal Service Reform Act, legislation that aims to overhaul the United States Postal Service (USPS) and includes Rep. DeFazio's USPS Fairness Act, which will eliminate the USPS's prefunding mandate and save the agency at least $5 billion annually. The bill now heads to President Biden's desk to be signed into law. "Congress has f more PR

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Kurt Schrader, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on March 10, 2022: Today Congressman Kurt Schrader (OR-05) voted for the omnibus funding package in the U.S. House of Representatives to ensure the government is fully funded for Fiscal Year 2022. The bipartisan package includes key wins for Oregon's 5th Congressional District, including the passage of Community Project Funding, which is essential to bring the vital district projects championed by Congressma more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Kurt Schrader, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on March 11, 2022: U.S. Representatives Kurt Schrader (OR-05) and Jaime Herrera Beutler (WA-03) announced today they secured $892,000 to protect endangered salmon, steelhead, and other native fish species within the Columbia River system by continuing lethal sea lion removal. The funds will be directed to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife which will use the funds on equipment and related needs  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on March 8, 2022: U.S. Senator Ron Wyden today introduced legislation that would support the processing, manufacturing, and production of critical minerals that would reduce imports of critical minerals, ease reliance on foreign oil and gas and support domestic manufacturing. "Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine has provided a stark reminder of the urgent need to reduce our reliance on foreign oil and gas im more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following statement on March 11, 2022: * * * Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today released the following statement outlining tax policies he is developing to hold Russia accountable for its invasion of Ukraine: "The Biden administration has taken strong steps to swiftly implement sanctions against Russia, but we must do more to impose a severe economic cost on Vladimir Put more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following statement on March 11, 2022: * * * Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today praised President Biden's endorsement for ending Permanent Normal Trade Relations with Russia, following the introduction of bipartisan legislation by Wyden, Ranking Member Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, and other congressional leaders. "Vladimir Putin doesn't get to tear down the international order,  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on March 8, 2022: U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today called for an investigation of a previously secret surveillance program which collected millions of money transfer records from people sending money to or from the Southwest United States and Mexico. Under the program, Homeland Security Investigations used a form of subpoena power to order two companies to turn over every money transfer over $500, to and fr more PR

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on March 7, 2022: U.S. Senator Ron Wyden joined colleagues today in introducing legislation that would prohibit banks and other financial institutions from using forced arbitration clauses in Oregon and nationwide against consumers seeking restitution and justice. "For too long now, companies considered 'too big to fail' have been exploiting their power over consumers through confusing arbitration clauses and se more PR

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on March 7, 2022: U.S. Senator Ron Wyden today announced, after meeting with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell, that April rent for 2020 fire survivors who are living in FEMA temporary direct housing will not be due until May 1, and will be lower than market rate for some families. "For Oregonians needing FEMA housing, the flames of the 2020 fires have been extinguished, bu more PR

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on March 8, 2022: Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., on Tuesday, March 15, will convene a hearing on the promise and challenge of strategic trade engagement in the Indo-Pacific region. The witnesses at next Tuesday's hearing will be: * Sharon Bomer Lauritsen, Principal, AgTrade Strategies LLC, Washington, D.C. * Emma Llanso, Director, Free Expression Pr more PR

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on March 9, 2022: Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., will convene a hearing on Wednesday, March 16, to discuss the urgent need to address high drug prices facing American families and seniors in Medicare. The hearing, titled "Prescription Drug Price Inflation: An Urgent Need to Lower Drug Prices in Medicare," will take place at 10:00 a.m. in Room 215 of th more PR

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) introduced legislation (S.3786) to ban the import of energy products from Russia, and to suspend normal trade relations with both Russia and Belarus. The legislation reflects the agreement reached by the top Senate Finance Committee and House Ways  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on March 10, 2022: Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced a number of crucial wins for Oregon in the Senate agricultural spending bill, which will invest in agriculture, rural housing, food assistance, and rural business priorities that will benefit farms and families in every corner of the state. These wins have been included in Congress's final funding package for fiscal year 2022, t more PR

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on March 10, 2022: Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced a number of crucial wins for Oregon in the Senate agricultural spending bill, which will invest in agriculture, rural housing, food assistance, and rural business priorities that will benefit farms and families in every corner of the state. These wins have been included in Congress's final funding package for fiscal year 2022 more PR

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on March 10, 2022: Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced federal funding for critical programs supporting economic development, research, and the safety of vulnerable populations in communities across Oregon in Congress's final funding package for fiscal year 2022. The victories for Oregon are in the Commerce, Justice, and Science portion of Congress's omnibus spending bill, which is  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on March 10, 2022: Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced federal funding for critical programs supporting economic development, research, and the safety of vulnerable populations in communities across Oregon in Congress's final funding package for fiscal year 2022. The victories for Oregon are in the Commerce, Justice, and Science portion of Congress's omnibus spending bill, which  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on March 10, 2022: Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announce key provisions that will help create jobs and deliver essential services in Oregon communities in the Senate Appropriations Committee's Energy and Water appropriations bill have been included in Congress's final funding package for fiscal year 2022. The victories for Oregon are in the Energy and Water portion of Congress's omnibu more PR

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on March 10, 2022: Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announce key provisions that will help create jobs and deliver essential services in Oregon communities in the Senate Appropriations Committee's Energy and Water appropriations bill have been included in Congress's final funding package for fiscal year 2022. The victories for Oregon are in the Energy and Water portion of Congress's omn more PR

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on March 10, 2022: Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announce key provisions for education and health care in the Labor, Health and Human Services and Education bill that will fund programs supporting Oregon's frontline health care workers and educators, who have suffered through the strain of a global pandemic for nearly two years. The bill, which is included in the omnibus funding bill more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on March 10, 2022: Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announce key provisions for education and health care in the Labor, Health and Human Services and Education bill that will fund programs supporting Oregon's frontline health care workers and educators, who have suffered through the strain of a global pandemic for nearly two years. The bill, which is included in the omnibus funding bill fo more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on March 8, 2022: Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) will begin accepting grant proposals for restoration activities in the Klamath Basin. Over the next five years, project proposals that are approved will receive federal funding to address longstanding water problems in the Basin. As Chairman of the Senate Interior Appropriations Subcom more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on March 8, 2022: Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) will begin accepting grant proposals for restoration activities in the Klamath Basin. Over the next five years, project proposals that are approved will receive federal funding to address longstanding water problems in the Basin. As Chairman of the Senate Interior Appropriations Subcommit more PR

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on March 10, 2022: Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announce they have secured investments that will support critical housing and transportation services and projects across the state. The investments are included in a broader funding package that is expected to pass both chambers of Congress and be signed into law by President Biden this week. "I joined the Appropriations Committee to more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on March 10, 2022: Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announce they have secured investments that will support critical housing and transportation services and projects across the state. The investments are included in a broader funding package that is expected to pass both chambers of Congress and be signed into law by President Biden this week. "I joined the Appropriations Committee to br more PR

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on March 9, 2022: Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announce critical funding that will help make Oregon's forests more resilient, support rural communities, protect public lands and the environment, bolster important programs for tribes, and more. The victories for Oregon are in the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations portion of Congress's omnibus spending bill, which more PR