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November 02, 2026
Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley led Oregon Congressional Delegation members—including Senator Ron Wyden and U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Janelle Bynum (OR-05)—to announce that after pressure from the delegation, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will purchase hazelnuts and Pacific Whiting fillets under the agency’s Section 32 purchase program. These purchases will benefit communities and rur… Continue Reading
October 20, 2026— This week, Rep. Val Hoyle (D-OR) and Rep. Bryan Fitzpatrick (R-PA) led over 50 of their colleagues in sending a letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin demanding the agency ensure that Ukrainian nationals legally in the United States, particularly those with Temporary Protected Status (TPS), are able to safely access and attend their immigration court hearings, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) interviews and other required legal appointments. This push comes as DHS recently … Continue Reading
October 19, 2026Eugene, OR - Today, Representative Val Hoyle released the following statement after announcing more than $204 million in funding for the Port of Coos Bay. “We're thrilled to see this game changing $204 million investment from the Department of Transportation to upgrade the Coos Bay rail line,” said Rep. Hoyle. “So many people worked incredibly hard to get us this far. These investments are transformational for communities across the South Coast and our supply chain resilience.” Background: T… Continue Reading
October 29, 2026