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July 15, 2026
Federal lawmakers: Oregon team of nearly 100 partners awarded NSF Regional Innovation Engine Award that sets up receiving up to $160 million to grow Oregon semiconductor industry Washington, D.C. - Oregon’s U.S. Senate and House members welcomed today’s announcement that Frontiers of Advanced Semiconductor Technology (FAST), an Oregon consortium including nearly 100 partners from across the state, will receive up to $160 million from the U.S. National Science Foundation over the next decade to … Continue Reading
July 14, 2026— Today, the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (WRDA, H.R. 9497). It authorizes construction projects, studies and other infrastructure activities for U.S. waterways and ports. This bipartisan legislation also includes key priorities championed by Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04). The bill will next go to the full U.S. House of Representatives for consideration. "I am proud to support this bipartisan legislation that will h… Continue Reading
July 13, 2026Late Friday night, the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law after passing both the House and Senate. Although the President did not sign the bill, it automatically became law after sitting for 10 days on his desk. Rep. Hoyle released the following statement after the bill became law: “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, es… Continue Reading
June 22, 2026