Press Releases
HOYLE VOTES ‘YES’ ON SOCIAL SECURITY FAIRNESS ACT OF 2023
For Immediate Release: November 13, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) voted in support of H.R.82, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023, which would expand Social Security’s benefits for over 2.7 million Americans. H.R. 82 would help increase Social Security benefits by eliminating the Windfall Elimination Program (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). The WEP currentlyreduces the earned Social Security benefits of two million people who also … Continue Reading
October 30, 2024
Wyden, Merkley, Blumenauer, Hoyle: State of Oregon & Four Tribes Earn More Than $12 Million in Federal Funds for Grid Resilience
For Immediate Release: October 30, 2024 WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley as well as U.S. Representatives Earl Blumenauer and Val Hoyle today announced that Oregon’s Energy Department has secured $10.9 million and four Tribes with members in Oregon have earned a combined $1.16 million in federal investment to modernize the electric grid and reduce the impacts of extreme weather while also ensuring power sector reliability. The four Tribes securing the federal funds … Continue Reading
October 28, 2024
Merkley, Wyden, Hoyle: $10.2 Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Boost Eugene Transportation Projects
For Immediate Release: October 28, 2024 WASHINGTON D.C. - Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden and U.S. Representative Val Hoyle announced today $10,215,123 in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds are headed to the Eugene area for two transportation projects. The federal grants awarded will support the deployment of a mobility app for residents and fund airport terminal reconstruction efforts at Eugene Airport (EUG), also known as Mahlon Sweet Field. “Oregonians in every corner … Continue Reading
October 25, 2024
HOYLE, WYDEN, MERKLEY ANNOUNCE ANOTHER $29 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR PORT OF COOS BAY INTERMODAL PROJECT
For Immediate Release: Oct. 25, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, announced $29,751,615 in federal funding for the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port (PCIP) Coos Bay Rail Line (CBRL) Upgrades Planning Project. The investment comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Consolidated Rail and Infrastructure Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant program. "Today’s award makes long overdue investments in the Coos Bay … Continue Reading
October 24, 2024
Oregon Delegation Seeks Federal Help for State’s Record Fire Season
For Immediate Release: October 24, 2024 Citing severe damages to Central and Eastern Oregon, state lawmakers’ letter asks President Biden: “to swiftly provide the federal resources for our communities to recover and rebuild.” WASHINGTON D.C. - Oregon’s entire congressional delegation today urged President Biden to grant Governor Kotek’s request that Oregon receive a major disaster declaration in response to record-setting wildfires that burned about three times the average acreage … Continue Reading
October 22, 2024
REP. HOYLE TOURS 2 TOWNS CIDERHOUSE IN CORVALLIS; COSPONSORS BUBBLE TAX MODERNIZATION ACT
For Immediate Release: Oct. 22, 2024 CORVALLIS, OR - On Monday, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle toured the 2 Towns Ciderhouse production facility in Corvallis and announced her support for U.S. Representative Earl Blumenauer’s Bubble Tax Modernization Act of 2024. This bill will provide tax and carbonation parity for craft cider producers, simplify the tax code, and make craft producers more competitive within the industry at large. “Oregon is powerhouse of innovation when it comes to craft … Continue Reading
October 16, 2024
HOYLE, WYDEN, MERKLEY, ANNOUNCE $25 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR PORT OF COOS BAY INTERMODAL PROJECT
For Immediate Release: Oct. 16, 2024 WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle and U.S. Senator Ron Wyden and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, announced $25,018,750 in federal funding for the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port (PCIP) Terminal Planning Project. The investment comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight and Highways Projects (INFRA) grant program. “I am thrilled today that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded … Continue Reading
October 07, 2024
Hoyle statement on one-year anniversary of October 7th attack
WASHINGTON, DC— Today marks one year since Hamas’ brutal massacre. Hamas murdered more than 1,200 Israelis, took 251 hostages - including American citizens - and perpetrated horrific acts of sexual violence against civilians. The violence unleashed on October 7 has spiraled out of control, engulfing innocent Israelis and Palestinians who’ve had their lives upended and families torn apart. The extent of the suffering cannot be overstated - Holocaust survivors have found themselves once again … Continue Reading
September 18, 2024
Hoyle and Ezell Applaud Bipartisan Passage of POWER Act in Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, the U.S. House of Transportation & Infrastructure Committee passed U.S. Representatives Val Hoyle’s and Mike Ezell’s bill - the Promoting Opportunities to Widen Electrical Resilience (POWER) Act. This bill would provide more eligibility and flexibility for public power utilities to invest in long-term hazard mitigation and grid resilience solutions, strengthening critical infrastructure before and after natural disaster strikes. “I’m thrilled that my bill, the POWER … Continue Reading
July 31, 2024
REP. HOYLE STATEMENT FOLLOWING FED DECISION NOT TO LOWER INTEREST RATES
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement: “Today’s decision by the Fed not to lower interest rates is wrong and does nothing to ease the financial burden put on working families. I joined my colleagues earlier this year in calling on the Fed to lower interest rates. Unnecessarily high interest rates punish working families, threatening the wages and jobs they depend on. I urge the Fed to right this wrong by cutting interest rates in … Continue Reading
July 16, 2024
HOYLE STATEMENT ON PETER COUTNEY’S PASSING
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement in response to the news of that longtime State Senate President Peter Courtney passed away: “Today, Oregon lost a true legend and a leader. Senator Peter Courtney was a mentor and a friend who had a heart as big as his personality. “Peter Michael Coleman Courtney cared deeply for this state and those who were most vulnerable. He was a product of Irish Catholic roots from New England via West-By-God … Continue Reading
July 12, 2024
CHAVEZ-DEREMER AND HOYLE INTRODUCE BILL TO SUPPORT WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES TO RECEIVE VA CONTRACTS
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, U.S. Representatives Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR) and Val Hoyle (D-OR) introduced the Veterans Affairs Opportunity for Women-Owned Small Businesses Act, bipartisan legislation to improve federal contracting opportunities for women-owned small businesses in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Vets First Contracting Program. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America and the Vietnam Veterans of America have endorsed the bill. “I’m honored to lead this commonsense, … Continue Reading
July 10, 2024
HOYLE VOTES AGAINST HARMFUL GOP ATTACK ON VICTIMS’ RIGHTS
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) voted against H.J.Res.165, the House GOP measure that aims to dismantle the Biden Administration’s fix to Title IXwhich improved protections for victims of sexual harassment and assault. After the vote, Rep. Hoyle released the following statement: “It’s shameful that House Republicans are trying to reinstate harmful Trump-backed efforts to undermine Title IX and the #MeToo movement. Our high schools and colleges should have the … Continue Reading
July 01, 2024
Merkley, Hoyle lead Oregon Delegation, Governor Kotek in Announcing a Secured Five-Year Commitment to State’s Western Wildfire Response
Washington, D.C. - Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative Val Hoyle—along with U.S. Senator Ron Wyden and U.S. Representatives Earl Blumenauer, Suzanne Bonamici, Andrea Salinas, and Lori Chavez-DeRemer—and Oregon Governor Tina Kotek announce today the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), and Forest Protective Agencies (FPAs) reached a renewed five-year commitment to the Western Oregon Operating Plan (WOOP). The WOOP serves as the long-term … Continue Reading
June 28, 2024
HOYLE RESPONSES TO SUPREME COURT OVERRULING THE CHEVRON DOCTRINE
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, the U.S. Supreme Court released its ruling on Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, gutting the landmark 1984 Chevron v. NRDC case that established the Chevron Doctrine. The 1984 Chevron decision determined that courts would defer to federal subject matter experts when there is a need for reasonable interpretation of laws. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement in response: “This decision will create chaos, putting corporate interests and … Continue Reading
June 27, 2024
HOYLE RESPONSE TO U.S SUPREME COURT DISMISSING IDAHO AND MOYLE ABORTION CASE
WASHINGTON, DC— Today U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04), a proud member of the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus, released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court dismissed the Moyle v. United States and Idaho v. United Statescase, temporarily upholding the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA): “The U.S. Supreme Court punted the decision on whether abortions can be provided when the mother’s life or health is in danger to a lower court. Weshould not be … Continue Reading
June 27, 2024
HOYLE HOSTS STUDENT WINNER OF CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) welcomed Lillian Langford, winner of the Congressional Art Competition for Oregon’s Fourth Congressional District, to Washington, DC. Langford, a student from the Springfield Academy of Arts and Academics (A3) in Springfield, submitted a pen and ink drawing, entitled “La Marchesa Casati,” which will now be on display in the U.S. Capitol for the next year. “I’m thrilled that Lillian is here in DC for this celebration with other student … Continue Reading
June 26, 2024
HOYLE SECURES DISTRICT AND POLICY WINS IN THE WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA). 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’m proud our committee worked across the aisle to … Continue Reading
June 24, 2024
HOYLE STATEMENT ON THE DOBBS DECISION ANNIVERSARY
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04), a proud member of the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus, released the following statement on the second anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade: “This anniversary serves as a reminder that the fight for reproductive equality is far from over. Anti-choice extremists are still working to take away reproductive freedoms, and we cannot stand by as these attacks continue. We must pass the Women’s Health … Continue Reading
June 14, 2024
HOYLE VOTES ‘NO’ ON THE HOUSE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) voted against the partisan H.R. 8070, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025, which authorizes the U.S. Department of Defense’s spending for the year. Rep. Hoyle released the following statement in response: “Today, House Republicans took a previously bipartisan bill designed to support our servicemembers and use it as a vehicle for their culture wars and partisan attacks. I strongly support pay raises … Continue Reading