U.S. Representative for Oregon’s 4th District
Val T. Hoyle
From public records: votes from Voteview, bills from congress.gov, money from FEC filings · votes updated Oct 5, 2026 · How we measure
Position · −0.23
- In office
- House 2023–now
3 years in CongressMore senior than 18% of the House - Breaks on
- Law 17%
- Crime and Law Enforcement 13%
- Committees
- Natural Resources
- Transportation and Infrastructure
- Bills on
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Health
- Government Operations and Politics
- Age
- 62
2026 election
On the November ballot
General election Nov 3, 2026
Facing
- RMonique DeSpain$678K
Bottom line
Where Hoyle has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Water, Wildlife and Fisheries (Natural Resources)
- Natural Resources · 5th in seniority on the minority side
- Transportation and Infrastructure · 20th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 164 POWER Act of 2025 · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Stories in Hoyle’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Hoyle breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Hoyle voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Law 17% · 1 of 6 party 0%
- Crime and Law Enforcement 13% · 3 of 24 party 4%
- Agriculture and Food 13% · 1 of 8 party 0%
Every issue Pro See all 10 issues where Hoyle has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
Free account See ProNotable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Hoyle broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026On Passage · This bill provides statutory authority for the National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice (DOJ).Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Main Street Capital Access ActOn Passage · Main Street Capital Access Act or the Main Street ActBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Sunshine Protection Act of 2025On Passage · This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 29, 2026 | KIDS ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act or the KIDS ActBroke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from Lebanon within seven days of the resolution's adoption.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| May 14, 2026 | Monitor Accountability ActOn Passage · This bill requires the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to establish conditions on the appointment of monitors to oversee state and…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| May 13, 2026 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Motion to Recommit · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Apr 30, 2026 | A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · This act extends the authorities of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) until June 12, 2026.Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Hoyle is saying
All 16 statements and posts-
Opposed Trump administration's expedited immigration hearings lacking due process.
“This unwarranted blitzkrieg of assaults on justice and fair treatment raises serious constitutional concerns and is unworthy of the oaths you swore to uphold.”
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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REP. HOYLE APPLAUDS DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CAUCUS FOR ROBUST ECONOMIC LEGISLATIVE SLATE
Praised Democratic Women's Caucus economic legislative agenda on wages and worker rights.
“Working families deserve financial security, a path to the middle class and economic opportunity.”
Worker Rights and WagesAI-read
Mentions H.R. 1035Mentions H.R. 17Mentions H.R. 1700Mentions H.R. 2763
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REP. HOYLE CALLS ON FDA TO TAKE ACTION AROUND ESTROGEN PATCH SHORTAGE
Called on FDA to address estradiol patch shortage affecting women's health.
“Women across the country can't get their prescriptions filled and aren't given answers why.”
HealthAI-read
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Merkley, Wyden, Hoyle Announce $1 Million for Lane County Emergency Communications Infrastructure
Announced $1 million for Lane County emergency communications infrastructure upgrade.
“Supporting our rural communities means investing in resilient infrastructure and modernization projects so no one gets left behind.”
Emergency ManagementAI-read
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Supported Oregon Governor's request for FEMA to reconsider denying fire assistance grant for East Evans Creek Fire.
“This fire placed significant and sustained demands on local firefighting and emergency management resources, with personnel working for weeks on end to secure and protect property and human life. The Oregon Department of Forestry’s Complex Incident Management Team 1, State Fire Marshal Blue Team, local fire…”
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Announced $9.1 million in federal awards and loans for water infrastructure and affordable housing.
“It's a great day when we see strong investments on the ground in our communities.”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Hoyle voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 241 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Hoyle’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 15
- Action in committee 3
- Action beyond committee 1
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
15 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 14 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 15 sponsored billsSponsored 15 (House median 25) · cosponsored 343 (median 289), 111 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Public Lands and Natural Resources, Health, Government Operations and Politics.
- H.R. 10444 Stop Corporate Takeovers of Physicians Act of 2026Health · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 6864 SAW ActPublic Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Sep 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10094 Affordable Pricing for Taxpayer-Funded Prescription Drugs Act of 2026Health · Introduced Aug 20, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9281 DASH ActHousing and Community Development · Introduced Aug 20, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8592 No WAR ActEconomics and Public Finance · Introduced Jul 20, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8719 Shared Micromobility Investment ActTransportation and Public Works · Introduced May 11, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 5433 POP ActCommerce · Introduced Sep 17, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 5041 Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion ActPublic Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Aug 26, 2025 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 156 | 16% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 27% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 60 | 32% |
| Energy | 38 | 34% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 42% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 42% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 28 | 57% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 27 | 59% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 64% |
| International Affairs | 25 | 88% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce | 22 | 82% |
| Education | 16 | 25% |
| Immigration | 16 | 44% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 64% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 92% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 73% |
| Health | 8 | 75% |
| Taxation | 8 | 75% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% |
| Law | 7 | 57% |
| Emergency Management | 6 | 100% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% |
| Animals | 4 | 50% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often Hoyle voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL99%agreement
- DAdelita S. GrijalvaAZ-797%agreement
- DPramila JayapalWA-797%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Hoyle most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Free account See ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Hoyle’s campaign raised $1.2M: $612K (50%) from individuals and $610K (50%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $521K.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Hoyle
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 167.
- Allied Pilots Association Labor union PAC
- American Association for Justice Membership group PAC
See how much each organization gave Hoyle this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Hoyle’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, OR-4Democrat2023–present
Seat
- State
- Oregon
- District
- 4
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 62
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-6416
1620 Longworth House Office Building - District offices
- Eugene
- Website
- hoyle.house.gov
- repvalhoyle
- RepHoyle
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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