REP. HOYLE CALLS OUT INACTION IN CONGRESS

Criticized House Republicans for canceling voting days and neglecting economic issues.

“Republican leadership has canceled nearly 25% of voting days. Instead of coming to the table to deliver for working families, they’d rather go home. Inflation is at a three-year high, and American households are spending over $3,800 extra on goods and services since the President took office.”

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REP. HOYLE EXPRESSES CONCERN AROUND PROPOSED RAIL MERGER

Led 100 House members demanding Surface Transportation Board evaluate Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger impacts on workers.

“The proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger would create the largest rail network in this country’s history. Railroad workers are the backbone of our supply chain, and their rights and security must come first. When workers do well, our economy thrives”

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Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025

Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to this bill. This administration's corruption playbook is impacting industries across the board and raising costs for working families like the ones I represent. Their next target is the mining industry. Representative Grijalva offered an amendment that would…

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Elections Clause

Mr. Speaker, Article I, Section 4, Clause 1 of the Constitution says: The time, place, and manner of elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the legislature thereof, but Congress may at any time by law--by law--make or alter such regulations. There is a…

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REP. HOYLE VOTES FOR CONTINUING RESOLUTION

Voted for continuing resolution to fund federal government through December 11th.

“As costs continue to rise, it's the American people that are paying the price for the political circus in Washington. Instead of voting on a full budget, House Republicans have decided to kick the can down the road and vote on a short-term continuing resolution through December 11th.”

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REPS. HOYLE AND DOGGETT REINTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO LOWER PRESCRIPTION DRUG PRICING

Reintroduced bill requiring affordable pricing agreements for federally funded prescription drugs.

“Americans are struggling to afford essentials like gas, groceries and prescription drugs. In fact, drug prices in this country are 2.78 times higher than other developed countries”

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Merkley, Oregon Lawmakers: NOAA Must Keep Its Fleet in Newport

Urged NOAA and GSA to renew marine operations fleet lease in Newport, Oregon.

“Newport is the ideal location for MOC-P. Situated on Yaquina Bay, Newport provides direct and quick access to the Pacific Ocean.”

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Merkley, Salinas, Lawler, Hoyle Champion Bipartisan Bill to Expand Summer Meal Access for Rural Kids

Introduced bipartisan bill to expand summer meal access for rural children through vehicle funding.

“No child should go hungry because school is out for the summer”

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Congresswoman Hoyle Votes No on the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act

Voted against FY27 NDAA citing Pentagon audit failures and lack of transparency.

“I voted no on the NDAA because the American taxpayers deserve transparency and accountability and this bill offers neither. This bill contains provisions I support that would keep Americans safe and ensures our troops are well supported and fairly paid.”

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NEW: Bipartisan Bill to Enhance Aviation Safety After Slackline-Helicopter Tragedy

Introduced bipartisan bill to enhance FAA aviation safety after slackline-helicopter collision.

“Last January’s deadly helicopter crash in Arizona exposed a serious safety challenge in low-altitude airspace. I've been vocal in the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee that action is needed so this kind of tragedy doesn’t happen again”

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Oregon Delegation Welcomes Major Federal Investment in State’s Semiconductor Industry

Welcomed $160 million NSF award to Oregon semiconductor consortium over the next decade.

“I am proud that Oregon State University was selected to receive this well-deserved grant. Demand for semiconductors is rising, and the NSF FAST Engine will help OSU design the world’s most advanced semiconductor chips”

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HOYLE SECURES DISTRICT AND POLICY WINS IN THE 2026 WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT

Secured district and policy priorities in Water Resources Development Act for Oregon ports and infrastructure.

“I am proud to support this bipartisan legislation that will help Oregon's ports, harbors and inland waterways repair aging infrastructure, complete dredging and fix critical jetties”

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REP. HOYLE STATEMENT ON THE 21ST CENTURY ROAD TO HOUSING BILL BECOMING LAW

Praised bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act becoming law without presidential signature.

“On Friday, one of the most significant housing bills in decades became law. We all worked together to make this happen so that there’s more affordable housing and it’s easier to build housing, especially in our rural areas where we have a severe housing shortage”

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Supreme Court Upholds Key Vote-By-Mail Provisions

Praised Supreme Court decision upholding vote-by-mail ballot provisions.

“This is a win for our democracy, for voters and states that rely on vote-by-mail. The Constitution is clear: the responsibility of overseeing the time, place and manner of elections belongs to the states and Congress. This ruling affirms that.”

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Congresswoman Hoyle’s Office Receive “Best DC Constituent Experience” Award

Congresswoman Hoyle's office received the Congressional Management Foundation's Best DC Constituent Experience Award for 2026.

“An office is only as good as its staff, and in our office, it is a team effort to prioritize taking care of every constituent to the best of our ability”

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Congress Passes Rep. Hoyle’s Language for Affordable Housing

Secured passage of language expanding rural housing vouchers in 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.

“This is a great first step toward expanding affordable housing. For too long, rural communities have been left behind in the housing affordability crisis. Oregonians—and Americans across urban, suburban and rural communities alike — are being priced out of their homes, and it’s hurting families and communities.”

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Rep. Hoyle Secures Delayed Fisheries Disaster Funding After Pressing NOAA During Committee Hearing

Secured $123.6 million in delayed fisheries disaster relief funding from NOAA.

“This is a win for our fisheries, our communities and the families of the workers who depend on fishing for their livelihoods”

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Senator Wyden, Congresswoman Hoyle and Congressman Carbajal Push Congress to Tackle the Affordability Crisis Now

Reintroduced the DASH Act to address homelessness and housing affordability crisis.

“People cannot wait any longer for relief. America’s housing and affordability crisis is devastating our communities. People are spending record highs on housing and that’s if they are lucky enough to find housing in the first place”

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U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle to host telephone town hall focused on Oregon’s wildfire season

Announced telephone town hall on wildfire preparedness with Oregon State Fire Marshal.

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REP. HOYLE AND HOUSE DEMOCRATS FORCE SUCCESSFUL VOTE ON “WAR POWERS RESOLUTION”

Voted to pass War Powers Resolution rebuking Trump's unconstitutional Iran war.

“This war is unconstitutional, immoral, and a costly forever war that no American wants. According to the Constitution: The President does not have the authority to declare war. That authority rests solely with Congress”

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REP. HOYLE TOUTS WINS IN THE BUILD AMERICA 250 ACT IN TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE

Voted for Build America 250 Act transportation reauthorization bill with $580 billion in infrastructure investment.

“The bipartisan Build America 250 Act will boost Oregon’s economy and create more jobs by investing in highways and rail, upgrading transit safety, providing more grant opportunities to local governments and improving worker protections”

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CONGRESSWOMAN HOYLE ANNOUNCES TWO MILLION DOLLAR GRANT TO UPGRADE FACILITIES AT EUGENE AIRPORT

Announced $2 million FAA grant for Eugene Airport baggage handling system upgrade.

“Eugene is a world class city, and it deserves world class transportation. This investment is a step towards realizing that goal”

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REP. HOYLE INTRODUCES THE SHARED MICROMOBILITY INVESTMENT ACT

Introduced bill to expand bikeshare and scootershare funding eligibility.

“Eugene and Springfield are a model of a successful multimodal transportation network, and this bill will help more cities expand bikeshare into more neighborhoods, create more jobs and give residents an affordable and accessible way to get around”

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MERKLEY, WYDEN, HOYLE CONCERNED ABOUT EUGENE'S PEACEHEALTH TRANSITIONING EMERGENCY MEDICAL PROVIDERS

Expressed concerns about PeaceHealth ending contract with local emergency physicians in Eugene.

“We are troubled after hearing of PeaceHealth's proposed changes to emergency department (ED) physician staffing across three Oregon hospitals”

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OREGON AIRPORTS TO RECEIVE MORE THAN $3 MILLION IN FEDERAL INVESTMENT

Announced $3.1 million in federal funding for Oregon airport infrastructure improvements.

“These infrastructure investments across our regional airports in Corvallis, Florence, Gold Beach and Newport are a win for the economic growth of our rural and coastal communities”

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