Ron Wyden
U.S. Senator · Oregon · Democrat · Ranking Member, Finance
Statements and posts
675 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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All 675 statements
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Wyden Warns of AI-Powered Surveillance and Calls for Reforms to FISA Section 702 in Senate Speech
Warned of AI-powered surveillance risks and called for FISA Section 702 reforms.
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Urged Senate to reject warrantless surveillance reauthorization without reforms to FISA Section 702.
“The broad surveillance enabled by Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) must be reformed to better protect Americans’ Constitutional rights and include new safeguards against abuse before it is renewed”
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Wyden, Merkley Announce More than $48 Million in Secure Rural Schools Funds for Oregon Counties
Announced $48.7 million in Secure Rural Schools funding for Oregon counties.
“Young Oregonians who deserve quality schools, and all Oregonians counting on safe roads as well as dependable public safety will all benefit from these investments in communities throughout our state”
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Wyden Sounds Alarm on Trump Kneecapping Fire Preparedness Ahead of Historic Wildfire Season
Criticized Trump administration for cutting fire preparedness funding ahead of historic wildfire season.
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Wyden, Merkley and Dexter Introduce Resolution to Honor 2026 Olympians and Paralympians from Oregon
Introduced resolution honoring Oregon athletes from 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic and Paralympic Games.
“Oregonians have shown their incredible dedication and skill in the Olympic and Paralympic Games”
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Urged House to reject FISA Section 702 reauthorization without surveillance reforms.
“At a time when our democracy is under tremendous threat, we owe it to our constituents to have a real, open debate about surveillance authorities that directly affect both their security and their fundamental freedoms. And we should not exclude Americans from that debate”
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Wyden, Merkley, Salinas: Two Oregon Airports to Receive Combined $641,000 in Federal Investment
Announced $641,000 in federal funding for Oregon airport infrastructure improvements.
“Small airports throughout our state require ongoing federal support like these infrastructure awards that ensure safe and reliable flights for local businesses, emergency responses, and all Oregonians”
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Wyden Statement on Revelation of Major Compliance Problems With FISA Section 702 Surveillance
Criticized Trump administration for considering appeal of FISA Section 702 compliance ruling.
“A few weeks ago, the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court found major compliance problems related to the surveillance law known as section 702. These compliance problems are directly related to Americans’ Constitutional rights”
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Oregon Airports to Receive More Than $27 Million in Federal Investment
Announced $27 million in federal funding for 25 Oregon airports.
“Oregonians rely on federal investments like these to support small businesses, emergency responses, and safe travel in communities across our state”
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Questioned third-party vendors over unemployment benefits system disruptions.
“Unemployment benefits are a critical bridge for millions of Americans who have lost their jobs, yet vendors’ haphazard modernization of UI systems can threaten the delivery of these benefits”
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Wyden called for FISA Section 702 reforms to limit warrantless surveillance of Americans.
“Congress should not vote to renew Section 702 unless we close these and other loopholes in our laws that can be abused to surveil Americans, by passing the reforms in my Government Surveillance Reform Act.”
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Wyden Statement on Trump’s Unconstitutional Executive Order on Mail-In Voting
Opposed Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting as unconstitutional.
“This is a desperate last-ditch effort by a failing president to suppress American votes because his agenda of pardoning pedophiles, embarking on his Iran war and ripping away health care is about to lose him the midterms”
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Called on Trump administration to establish automatic tariff refund process for small businesses.
“There is no principled reason for the Trump administration to conduct the refund process this way”
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Wyden, Merkley Demand Trump Stop Phony Fraud Crusade to Attack Medicaid Programs Across U.S. States
Demanded Trump stop using fraud claims to cut Medicaid funding to states.
“Let us be clear: you are not going after the real fraudsters. Instead, under the guise of ‘program integrity,’ you are cutting off vital funding for services that seniors, people with disabilities, and children rely on to survive and thrive in their communities”
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Criticized Trump administration investigation into states requiring abortion coverage in insurance.
“You are weaponizing your department to target states where reproductive health care remains legal in a blatant attempt to deny women the care they need.”
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Introduced bill to strengthen privacy protections for journalists against government searches.
“My father was a journalist who escaped Nazi Germany. He taught me you can’t have a functioning democracy without a free press”
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Reintroduced bill requiring annual reports on decommissioning offshore oil and gas infrastructure.
“Big Oil has been ditching its responsibilities while profiteering off of our natural resources in this country for too long”
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Asked DNI Gabbard to warn Americans that VPN use may impact warrantless surveillance protections.
“[Americans should] be told if these VPN services, which are advertised as a privacy protection, including by elements of the federal government, could, in fact, negatively impact their rights against U.S. government surveillance”
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Called on BLM to extend public comment period for Western Oregon forest management plan.
“We urge the BLM to take a more robust and proactive approach to public involvement to ensure all proposed plans meet the needs of the public and avoid dividing communities that have long demonstrated the ability to find common ground on challenging issues when presented the opportunity”
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UPDATED: Wyden Announces Town Halls in Columbia Gorge; Eastern, Central and Southern Oregon
Announced ten town halls across eastern, central and southern Oregon counties.
“I made my town hall pledge because all Oregonians’ voices matter”
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Sent letter urging Education Department to investigate civil rights violations at schools.
“Students whose civil rights have been violated should never serve as political pawns. They deserve justice and an equal opportunity to pursue an education”
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Wyden Places Hold on Three Military Officers Unfit For Promotions
Placed holds on three military officers' promotions citing misconduct and poor judgment.
“In March 2023, Thomas M. Siverts appeared on an episode of a podcast known as The Berm Pit, which is antisemitic and racist.”
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Wyden Unveils Report on Devastating Impacts of Trumpcare in Oregon
Released report detailing health care cuts' impacts on Oregon hospitals, clinics and residents.
“These needless and thoughtless health cuts by Trump and Republicans send a clear message to already struggling Oregonians and exhausted providers – we just don’t care”
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Introduced legislation to modernize power grid, lower energy costs and reduce wildfire risk.
“It’s time for the federal government to stop pretending like our outdated energy infrastructure can keep up with growing demand and risk of natural disasters”
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Senate Democrats announced plan to lower health costs and improve coverage.
“It is no surprise that Americans are increasingly questioning whether a system that incentivizes and rewards profit-seeking behavior is compatible with one that places the health and financial well-being of patients and families first”
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