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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REP. HOYLE INTRODUCES THE NO WAR APPROPRIATIONS THROUGH RECONCILIATION ACT

Introduced bill requiring transparent congressional vote on Iran war funding instead of budget reconciliation.

“If Congress is going to spend money to put American boots on the ground in another foreign war for oil, we need to have a transparent process and an up or down vote in Congress”

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HOUSE REPUBLICANS BLOCK REP. HOYLE’S AMENDMENT TO PREVENT IRAN WAR FUNDING

Introduced amendment to prevent reconciliation from funding Iran war without congressional authorization.

“We cannot normalize using reconciliation for every party line priority”

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HOYLE, MERKLEY AND WYDEN ANNOUNCE $11.2 MILLION FEDERAL GRANT FOR PORT OF COOS BAY RAIL PROJECT

Announced $11.2 million federal grant for Port of Coos Bay rail infrastructure project.

“I want to thank Secretary Duffy and MARAD for recognizing the importance of this project”

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REP. HOYLE JOINS REP. BALINT FOR THE CPC ENDING CORPORATE GREED TASK FORCE SHADOW HEARING ON "VISIONS OF AN AFFORDABLE LIFE: TAXING CORPORATE GREED"

Joined shadow hearing on taxing corporate profits to address inequality and rising costs.

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REP. HOYLE'S STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT TRUMP'S THREATS TO IRAN

Condemned Trump's threats against Iran as genocide and war crimes, called for War Powers Resolution vote.

“This is evil. Plain and simple. Pure evil. The President has stated that he plans to commit genocide against more than 100 million civilians and the infrastructure they rely on—the literal definition of a war crime. This is an illegal war, and the President’s allies in Congress have done nothing to stop it.”

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REP. HOYLE HELPS SECURE COMMITMENT FROM ADMIRAL TO ENSURE ENTIRETY OF OREGON COAST'S NEEDS ARE MET

Secured Coast Guard commitment to analyze coverage needs along Oregon coast.

“The commitment to analyze the data and ensure the entire coast’s needs are being met is great news”

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REP. HOYLE REQUESTS OVER $31 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR 20 LOCAL PROJECTS

Submitted 20 community projects requesting over $31 million in federal funding.

“These 20 projects reflect what local communities actually need—they know best”

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SALINAS, MERKLEY, HOYLE-LED LETTER FORCES ICE TO CONFIRM: NO PLANS TO EXPAND OR BUILD ICE DETENTION FACILITIES IN OREGON

Led letter forcing ICE to confirm no plans to expand or build detention facilities in Oregon.

“The President has taken us into war, gas and grocery prices are skyrocketing and people can’t afford health care”

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Congresswoman Val Hoyle Secures Passage of “Columbia River Clean-Up Act”, Hails Bipartisan Measure Protecting the Basin, its Communities and Tribal Nations

Secured passage of Columbia River Clean-Up Act to fund basin restoration and water quality projects.

“Millions call the Columbia River Basin home. Millions more rely on it for their livelihoods and recreation. This bill is an important step to ensure that critical work on the basin is protected and adequately funded.”

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