Press
January 08, 2026
Today, Congresswoman Val Hoyle (OR-04) releasing the following statement on the shooting of two individuals by immigration enforcement officials in Portland: "Two people were shot today by DHS. Part of me feels angry. Part of me feels exhausted. And part of me feels helpless. But I do know this: we can’t give up. We have to urgently investigate the facts and make our voices heard peacefully," said Rep. Hoyle. "We cannot allow these acts of violence to be normalized. Over the past year, the act… Continue Reading
December 18, 2025U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) today announced the successful passage of the Columbia River Clean-Up Act in the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, marking an important step forward in the effort to protect the health, economy and communities of the Pacific Northwest. “I am grateful that this bill passed with bipartisan support and is moving forward from the committee,” Rep. Hoyle said. “It is crucial that we reauthorize this program to ensure stable funding for community… Continue Reading
December 18, 2025Today, U.S. Representatives Val Hoyle (OR-04), Mike Lawler (NY-17), Debbie Dingell (MI-06), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-08) introduced the Snowmobiles Aren’t Weapons (SAW) Act, bipartisan legislation that would make it plainly illegal to use a motor vehicle to intentionally hurt or kill wolves and other species on federal land. The SAW Act establishes clear federal penalties for using vehicles as weapons against wildlife, while preserving an exception for situations involving imminent danger to hu… Continue Reading
December 27, 2025