Statements and posts
55 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Wyden, Merkley Introduce Bicameral Bill to Protect Domestic Violence Survivors from Gun Violence
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today said they have joined their Senate and House colleagues in introducing legislation to close a dangerous loophole that allows domestic abusers to legally obtain firearms.
“Keeping guns out of the hands of domestic violence abusers is common sense.”
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Members highlight need for transparency and effective oversight to protect Americans’ privacy, prevent abuses, and guard against cybersecurity risks Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore. and Ranking Member of the House Oversight…
“To enable informed public debate, ensure appropriate operational safeguards, and assist Congress in crafting future legislation, we request that the GAO conduct a review of federal law enforcement hacking and publish an unclassified report detailing its findings.”
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Wyden, Merkley Demand Federal Agencies Stop Sharing Medicaid Data With ICE
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today demanded that the federal departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Homeland Security (DHS) as well as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) immediately stop unlawfully…
“Congress has a responsibility to ensure that the personal health information of the tens of millions of people who rely on Medicaid is protected and that HHS and CMS comply with federal court orders,.”
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Merkley, Wyden Secure Federal Funding to Expand Pollinator Habitat Along Oregon Highways
Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced $150,000 in federal funds for the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to create and restore pollinator habitats along Oregon highways.
“Bees and butterflies will all benefit from this fresh federal investment in pollinator health that’s a key to fighting drought and supporting landscapes native to Oregon.”
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Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is investing $15,091,037 in 20 wood innovations projects in Oregon that support active management of national forests and grasslands, promote…
“Our state’s world-renowned wood products industry only gets stronger with federal investments like these that sharpen its cutting edge, keep generating jobs and lessen the dangers from wildfires.”
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Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined their Senate colleagues in urging U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz to provide Congress with a full breakdown of the Service’s decision to potentially close up to 57 U.S. Forest…
“Since announcing the list of facilities being evaluated for possible closure in March, very little detail or analysis has been provided to Congress or the public on the factors being considered for each facility.”
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Wyden, Colleagues Demand State Department Process Student Visas Without Delays
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden said today he has joined Senate colleagues to express concern about the lack of student and exchange visitor visa appointments in time for the start of the academic year in Oregon and nationwide.
“We urge the State Department to ensure timely processing of F, M, and J student and exchange visitor nonimmigrant visas, consistent with the approach taken by administrations of both parties in the past, and to implement other measures to avoid diminishing U.S. competitiveness.”
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Wyden Hosting Online Hearing to Take Testimony from Rural Oregonians About Health Care
Senator’s virtual “Reimagining Health Care for America” hearing begins at 1:30 pm PT (2:30 pm MT) on Sunday, Aug. 16 Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Ron Wyden today announced he will host a virtual health care field hearing on Sunday, August…
“My goal throughout all these hearings is to advance a fresh plan to reimagine the American health care system that makes good on the promise that health care is a basic human right.”
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Members call out secret "hotwatch" real-time tracking, abuse of All Writs Act, and dragnet financial searches targeting innocent Americans WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., with Reps. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, Pramila…
“Americans’ financial records can reveal deeply sensitive information including their religion; the political causes and non-profit organizations they support, including through membership; the doctors’ offices and clinics where they are treated; where they travel and with whom; and countless other private personal…”
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Wyden Passes Bill to Deliver Financial Relief to Wildfire Victims
As over 2 million acres burn across Oregon, Wyden passes legislation to deliver immediate tax relief to Oregonians who lose their homes in wildfires Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today passed legislation that would…
“Common sense prevailed today and that’s great news for Oregonians who shouldn’t have to worry about getting slammed with a huge tax hit on top of losing their home to wildfire.”
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U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, were joined today by Senators Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska in calling on the Trump administration to release long-delayed disaster relief funds for Oregon and…
“Commercial fisheries are imperative to Oregon and Alaska’s coastal economy, a critical ecological resource, and especially important to indigenous tribes.”
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Wyden Seeks Passage of Bill to Deliver Financial Relief to Wildfire Victims
As over 2 million acres burn across Oregon, Republican senator blocks Wyden legislation to deliver immediate tax relief to Oregonians who lose their homes in wildfires Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., sought passage today…
“When you lose your home in a wildfire, the last thing you should be worried about is being hit by a massive tax bill.”
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New EPA rule would roll back federal protections for clean drinking water Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste…
“As far back as the 1950s, scientists observed that PFAS compounds could accumulate in human bloodstreams. It took decades of advocacy and heroic scientific research to reach the historic moment in 2024 when EPA finally promulgated the very first national drinking water standards for PFAS compounds. We cannot afford to…”
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U.S. Senator Ron Wyden said today he has joined Senate colleagues to introduce legislation that would allow the U.S. Coast Guard to collaborate with state and local governments through intergovernmental support agreements.
“Oregon’s Coast Guard works tirelessly every day to keep our coastal communities and fishermen safe, and they deserve the same tools as the rest of our military branches to operate efficiently.”
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The Pentagon failed its eighth consecutive audit last year, unable to fully account for $4.65 trillion in assets Washington D.C.—U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today said they joined Senate colleagues in reintroducing legislation…
“Taxpayers cannot keep writing blank checks for a Department of Defense that repeatedly fails to account for trillions of dollars in assets.”