WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on Oct. 14, 2022: Today Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) introduced legislation to help arts organizations, local arts agencies, and museums expand their reach and improve facilities. During the COVID-19 pandemic, arts organizations and the facilities that house their programming and exhibitions experienced catastrophic declines in revenues and attendance, which affected their ability to retain empl more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Congressman Mark Pocan (D-WI), and Congresswoman Sharice Davids (D-KS) introduced legislation to increase access to needed services and resources for LGBTQI+ seniors who live in rural areas. The Elder Pride Act would bolster the capacity and ability of Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) located in rural communities to better serve and support LGBTQI+ seniors. LGBTQI+ ol more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued the following written statement by TriMet General Manager Sam Desue Jr. involving a hybrid hearing on Sept. 29, 2022, entitled "Investing in our Nation's Transportation Infrastructure and Workers: Why it Matters": * * * Chair DeFazio, Ranking Member Graves and Members of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, my name is Sam Desue Jr., and I am General Manager of TriMet, the regional transit agency  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release and letter: Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, Chairman of the Interior Appropriations Subcommittee, and Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Conservation, Climate, Forestry, and Natural Resources, sent a letter to U.S. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore highlighting the significance of Tribal stewardship over lands and waters that make up the National Forest System, and the need to co more PR

SANTIAGO, Chile, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Oregon, chairman of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, issued the following statement on Oct. 14, 2022: * * * Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Chairman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) released the following statement on the congressional delegation's visit to Colombia: "Colombia is undergoing a historic moment that has the power to transform the South America region and impact the global economy. The last few days have been a successful more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Oregon, chairman of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, issued the following news release: Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Chairman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) is leading a trade-focused congressional delegation to Colombia and Chile for high-level government, labor, and business meetings. During their trip, the members will examine the implementation of current U.S. trade agreements and assess opportunities to strengthen economic ties tha more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 (TNSres) -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following fact sheet on Oct. 14, 2022: * * * The Capital, Repairs, and Employment for Art Talent to Improve Visibility Everywhere (CREATIVE) Act Endorsed by: Americans for the Arts, Americans for the Arts Action Fund, Grantmakers in the Arts, Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon, National Association for Music Education (NAfME), National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), American Alliance of Museums, WESTAF The more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 13, 2022: In light of new testimony in federal court by former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and the decision by OPEC+ to reduce oil production, Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today continued his investigation into whether Jared Kushner's financial conflicts of interest have influenced U.S. foreign policy, with a letter to private equity firm more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR) applauded the final regulation issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that will bring down health insurance costs for Americans with unaffordable employer-sponsored coverage by fixing the so-called "fam more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on Oct. 12, 2022: U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today urged the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee to advance Associate Oregon Supreme Court Justice Adrienne Nelson's nomination to the U.S. District Court. Wyden delivered remarks to introduce Justice Nelson during the Judiciary Committee's hearing considering her nomination. "I've been a part of the selection process for a lot of judicial nominees. In t more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on Oct. 12, 2022: U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today urged the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee to advance Associate Oregon Supreme Court Justice Adrienne Nelson's nomination to the U.S. District Court. Wyden delivered remarks to introduce Justice Nelson during the Judiciary Committee's hearing considering her nomination. "I've been a part of the selection process for a lot of judicial nominees. I more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on Oct. 12, 2022: U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Reservation (CTUIR) have secured more than $15.5 million for expanded high-speed Internet network deployment and digital skills training to improve access to education, jobs, and healthcare on Tribal lands. "Tribal communities deserve robust access to high-speed Internet so children are connect more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on Oct. 12, 2022: U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Reservation (CTUIR) have secured more than $15.5 million for expanded high-speed Internet network deployment and digital skills training to improve access to education, jobs, and healthcare on Tribal lands. "Tribal communities deserve robust access to high-speed Internet so children are conn more PR