Press Releases
Rep. Hoyle Statement on Voting “NO” on Partisan Rescissions Package
For Immediate Release: July 18, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last night, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) voted against Congressional Republicans’ rescissions bill that will claw back critical resources for local public broadcasting, foreign aid, and other vital services that was previously Congressionally approved. Rep. Hoyle released the following statement about her vote: “One of the many reasons I voted no on the rescissions package is because it guts funding for local public … Continue Reading
July 17, 2025
Oregon Delegation Slams Trump Education Funding Cuts Harming Schools Across the State
For Immediate Release: July 17, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) joined the rest the Oregon’s democratic federal delegation to demand the Trump Administration reverse its abrupt cutoff of more than $73 million in federal education funds for Oregon, harming afterschool programs, specialized literacy programs, educator training, and support for English language learners at schools. “Any withholding of these critical funds will negatively affect the State … Continue Reading
July 16, 2025
Rep. Hoyle Announces Tele-Town Hall for Wednesday, July 23rd
For Immediate Release: July 16, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) announced she will host a telephone town hall on Wednesday, July 23rd at 5:30 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST). Rep. Hoyle will share updates about what's going on in Congress and how it's impacting communities in the district. It is also an opportunity to ask Rep. Hoyle questions and get answers directly from her. How to Join To join the tele-town hall, constituents of Oregon’s 4th district … Continue Reading
July 16, 2025
Hoyle, Houchin, LaLota Lead Bipartisan Effort to Get Fire Fighters the Parkinson’s Care They Need
For Immediate Release: July 16, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Val Hoyle (OR-04), Erin Houchin (IN-09), and Nick LaLota (NY-01) introduced the bipartisan Parkinson’s Protection for Fire Fighters Act of 2025 to provide medical coverage and increased support for federal fire fighters who develop symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Despite clear evidence linking fire fighting to an increased risk for developing Parkinson’s, the federal government has yet to officially … Continue Reading
July 15, 2025
Hoyle, Wyden, Merkley, Salinas, Dexter Announce $5.15 Million for Airports Across Oregon
For Immediate Release: July 15, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle along with, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, and Reps. Andrea Salinas and Maxine Dexter announced $5.15 million combined in federal infrastructure investments at airports in Newport, Brookings, Aurora, Portland, Salem, and John Day. “Reliable, modern airport infrastructure is essential for the safety and economic vitality of our coastal communities," said Rep. Hoyle. "These grants … Continue Reading
July 11, 2025
Rep. Hoyle Joins Oregon Delegation to Urge Release of Critical Fishery Disaster Funding
For Immediate Release: July 11, 2025 EUGENE, OR - Oregon’s U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04), alongside U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and Reps. Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Janelle Bynum (OR-05) pressed the Trump Administration to release the $7,050,722 that was allocated to Oregon for the catastrophic regional fishery disaster that was declared for the Oregon Chinook salmon commercial ocean fisheries in the state for 2018, 2019, … Continue Reading
July 10, 2025
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Rep. Hoyle Releases Recording of Wildfire Preparedness Webinar with Oregon State Fire Marshal
For Immediate Release: July 10, 2025 EUGENE, OR - Today, Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the recording of yesterday’s Wildfire Preparedness Webinar which she hosted with special guest Oregon State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple. The event provided critical information for Oregonians on how to protect their homes and families as wildfire season intensifies across the state. The virtual event covered: The 2025 wildfire season outlook Personal and household … Continue Reading
July 09, 2025
Hoyle, Wyden, Merkley: EPA Prioritizing J.H. Baxter Superfund Site Cleanup for Eugene Community
For Immediate Release: July 9, 2025 EUGENE, OR - Oregon’s U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04), alongside Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, welcomed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) addition of the former J.H. Baxter site in Eugene to its Superfund National Priorities List (NPL)—an essential action, as sites included on the list are eligible to receive federal funding for long-term, permanent cleanup efforts. This announcement comes after Merkley led the Oregon lawmakers … Continue Reading
July 08, 2025
Hoyle, Merkley Fight Back Against Trump Funding Cuts with Renewed Effort to Reduce Wildfire Risk, Boost Economic Opportunities in Forest-Dependent Communities
For Immediate Release: July 8, 2025 EUGENE, OR - As the Trump Administration illegally cuts and withholds funding for wildfire mitigation projects, Oregon’s U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley teamed up to introduce the Wildfire Resilient Communities Act in Congress. This legislation would provide dedicated federal support to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires in Oregon and across the West, while also empowering communities to prepare for … Continue Reading
July 07, 2025
Rep. Val Hoyle to Host Wildfire Preparedness Webinar with Oregon State Fire Marshal Ruiz-Temple
For Immediate Release: July 7, 2025 EUGENE, OR- As wildfire season begins across Oregon and the West, Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) is inviting Oregonians to join her for a Wildfire Preparedness Webinar on Wednesday, July 9th at 5:30 PM (Pacific Time). This virtual event will feature special guest Oregon State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple, who will share expert guidance on how families can protect themselves, their homes, and their communities this fire season. “With record-breaking … Continue Reading
July 03, 2025
Rep. Hoyle Statement on House Passage of the Partisan Budget Bill
For Immediate Release: July 3, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) voted against Congressional Republicans’ budget reconciliation bill (H.R.1). Following the vote, Rep. Hoyle released the following statement: “This bill is ruthless. It is the single largest wealth transfer in American history, ripping healthcare away from families, taking food away from hungry people, and handing billions to the wealthiest Americans. My Republican colleagues knew exactly … Continue Reading
July 02, 2025
Rep. Hoyle Files Four Amendments to Congressional Republicans’ Partisan Budget Bill
For Immediate Release: July 2, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, in the House Committee on Rules, Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) filed four common sense amendments to Senate Republicans’ partisan version of the budget reconciliation bill (H.R. 1) that aim to protect working families and rural communities from the worst impacts of the legislation. In her testimony, Rep. Hoyle underscored the need for common-sense solutions over partisan chaos, calling on Congress to listen to the … Continue Reading
June 27, 2025
Hoyle, Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici Announce $1 Million for Airports on Oregon Coast & Willamette Valley
For Immediate Release: June 27, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) along with U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), today announced $1.08 million combined in federal infrastructure investments at airports in Tillamook, Astoria, Brookings and Aurora. "I'm happy to see these investments being made in Brookings and across Oregon to help improve safety, modernize equipment, and make these airports more viable for residents and … Continue Reading
June 24, 2025
Rep. Hoyle Statement on Vote to Table Impeachment
For Immediate Release: June 24, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement after her vote on today’s motion to table impeachment: “My position on the strikes in Iran has been clear. My constituents, regardless of party, do not want to send their children or their tax dollars to another forever war in the Middle East. That said, I voted to table the motion to impeach because there is no viable path to impeachment at this time. … Continue Reading
June 21, 2025
Rep. Hoyle Issues Statement on President Trump’s Unilateral Decision to Strike Iran
For Immediate Release: June 21, 2025 EUGENE, OR - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement following President Donald Trump’s unilateral decision to involve American forces in strikes on Iran. “The U.S. Constitution is clear, only Congress has the power to declare war,” said Rep. Hoyle. “For too long Presidents of both parties have violated Congress’s authority and launched strikes around the world. This isn’t just about Congress, it’s about giving the … Continue Reading
June 18, 2025
Hoyle, Schatz, Smith Introduce New Legislation to Reduce Economic Inequality and Make Wall Street Pay Its Fair Share
For Immediate Release: June 18, 2025 EUGENE, OR - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04), U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), and Rep. Adam Smith (WA-09) introducedThe Wall Street Tax Act (H.R. 4035), which would deliver hundreds of billions of dollars back to the American people by making Wall Street pay its fair share. The bill would create a progressive tax aimed at reducing the risky trading practices that threaten our economic stability while generating revenues that can be … Continue Reading
June 17, 2025
Hoyle, Salinas, Bonamici, Dexter, Bynum Statement on the Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement
For Immediate Release: June 17, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Val Hoyle (OR-04), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Janelle Bynum (OR-05) issued a joint statement on the Trump Administration’s decision to withdraw from the Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement (RCBA) reached between the Federal Government and the Six Sovereigns—the states of Washington and Oregon, and the Nez Perce Tribe, Confederated Tribes and Bands of the … Continue Reading
June 12, 2025
Rep. Hoyle Statement on the Trump Administration’s Assault of Senator Alex Padilla
For Immediate Release: June 12, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement after Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif) was assaulted by unidentified federal agents for asking Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem a question during her press conference in Los Angeles. In a video of the event, Senator Padilla is clearly heard identifying himself as a sitting U.S. Senator. "This is about an executive branch which knows no boundaries and … Continue Reading
June 10, 2025
Rep. Hoyle Statement on House Republicans’ Overreach into D.C. Home Rule
For Immediate Release: June 10, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) will vote ‘No’ on three bills that would overturn the will of Washington, D.C. residents. Ahead of the vote, Representative Hoyle released the following statement: “I believe in Home Rule, and I wouldn’t want Washington, D.C. telling Eugene and Roseburg how to run their cities. Whether or not I agree with D.C. law is irrelevant, that is up to the people of D.C. I came here to represent … Continue Reading
June 09, 2025
Rep. Hoyle Statement on President Trump’s Unprecedented Decision to Federalize the California National Guard
For Immediate Release: June 9, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C.- Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement after President Trump’s unprecedented federalization of the California National Guard in response to protests in Los Angeles: “You don’t send the National Guard into a city unless local leaders and law enforcement ask for it. That didn’t happen here and it only served to make matters worse. People have every right to peacefully protest the actions of ICE under this … Continue Reading