Val T. Hoyle
U.S. Representative · OR-4 · Democrat
Statements and posts
169 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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10 statements
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National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025
Mr. Speaker, H.R. 4219, the National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act would codify and build an innovative program within the National Wildlife Refuge System to target and eradicate invasive species. The National Wildlife Refuge System is the largest network of land and…
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Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act
Mr. Speaker, illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, or IUU fishing, threatens domestic fisheries and ecosystems around the world. In the United States, up to 32 percent of seafood imports are derived from IUU fishing. These illegal practices harm our economy, disadvantage fishermen, and…
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National Park System Long-term Lease Investment Act
Mr. Speaker, H.R. 4931 would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to extend certain leases within the National Park System unit without opening those leases to another public bidding process. Under the bill, the lease could be extended without rebidding if the lease has been in place for at…
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Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Clarification Act
Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 6021, the Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Clarification Act. For over a century, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 has played an important role in protecting migratory birds across North America, but due to the rigid way the law is…
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Safe Beaches, Safe Swimmers Act
Mr. Speaker, H.R. 5063 would direct the Secretary of the Interior to address lifeguard staffing shortages at Federal beaches by entering into agreements with local governments to ensure continuity of staff and proper lifeguard coverage. This measure would apply to beaches managed by the National…
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Transfer of Administrative Jurisdiction Over Certain Federal Land in the State of California
Mr. Speaker, H.R. 8454 would authorize a land exchange between Yosemite National Park and Stanislaus National Forest in California. This is a straightforward exchange that will transfer 160 acres of National Forest System land to the National Park Service, and approximately 170 acres of National…
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Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act
Mr. Speaker, S. 759 would improve access to critical information for ocean users, including recreational boaters and fishers. This bill would direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish standards for NOAA for mapping recreational use of our oceans. This information would include fishing…
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Peter G. Thurland, SR., Bandstand
Mr. Speaker, H.R. 8121, introduced by my colleague Delegate Plaskett, will honor the legacy of Peter G. Thurland by naming Christiansted Bandstand after him. This bandstand is a historic landmark at the Christiansted National Historic Site in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. It symbolizes the rich,…
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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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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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