Press Releases
HOYLE STATEMENT ON CEASEFIRE AGREEMENT IN GAZA
For Immediate Release: January 16, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle released the following statement about the ceasefire agreement in Gaza. "I am encouraged by news that for the second time since Hamas's horrific attacks on October 7th, both sides have finally reached a hostage-release and ceasefire agreement in Gaza," Rep. Hoyle said. "We need a Marshall Plan for Gaza to rebuild. This is the only way to bring prosperity, self determination, and security to both … Continue Reading
January 15, 2025
HOYLE, EZELL APPLAUD PASSAGE OF POWER ACT IN THE HOUSE
For Immediate Release: January 15, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 164, the Promoting Opportunities to Widen Electrical Resilience (POWER) Act, legislation authored by U.S. Representatives Val Hoyle (OR-04) and Mike Ezell (MS-04). This bill would provide more tools for not-for-profit electric utilities to invest in long-term hazard mitigation and grid resilience solutions while rebuilding infrastructure after a major disaster. “As weather events … Continue Reading
January 14, 2025
OREGON DELEGATION ANNOUNCES $45 MILLION AWARD TO OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY-LED REGIONAL TECH HUB FOR MICROFLUIDICS
For Immediate Release: January 14, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04), along with U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley,Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Rep. Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Rep. Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Rep. Janelle Bynum (OR-05) announced $45 million in funding to Oregon State University for the Corvallis Microfluidics Tech Hub (CorMic). These funds will be used to develop microfluidics technologies and help businesses commercialize their … Continue Reading
January 13, 2025
Wyden, Merkley, Hoyle Welcome $53 Million CHIPS Investment in HP in Corvallis
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- January 13, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley along with U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle welcomed today’s Biden administration announcement of a $53 million award from the federal CHIPS and Science Act to HP for its Corvallis facility. “This is great news for HP and its employees who are an essential brigade in Oregon’s battle plan to build an even stronger chip industry that keeps generating jobs in the Willamette Valley, the Silicon Forest and … Continue Reading
January 10, 2025
Oregon Delegation Announces $36 Million to Tackle Railroad Crossing Challenges
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- January 10, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, alongside U.S. Representatives Val Hoyle and Janelle Bynum, announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation is sending a combined $36,314,523 for two Oregon communities to eliminate railroad crossings, improve congestion, and boost safety and accessibility. Of this federal funding, the City of Bend is being awarded $32,321,299 to construct and complete its top-priority … Continue Reading
January 10, 2025
HOYLE CALLS ON SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURERS TO ALLOW WORKERS TO UNIONIZE FREELY
For Immediate Release: January 10, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Val Hoyle urged Analog Device Inc. (ADI) and Microchip Technology Inc. (Microchip)to consider adopting neutrality agreements toensure employees can organize freely and without interference. Rep. Hoyle sent the lettersin response to public reporting and outreach from workers concerned aboutlow wages, delayed raisesandfurloughs, and other challengesat ADI’s plant in Beaverton, Oregonand Microchip’s plant in … Continue Reading
January 09, 2025
HOYLE STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT CARTER’S LIFE & LEGACY
For Immediate Release: January 9, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle attended the State Funeral of Former President James ‘Jimmy’ Earl Carter, Jr. who passed away at on December 29, 2024.He was 100-years old. After attending the service at the National Cathedral,Representative Hoyle released the following statement: “I was honored to attend President Jimmy Carter’s celebration of life at the National Cathedral today,” Rep. Hoyle said. “President Jimmy Carter’s … Continue Reading
January 08, 2025
Merkley, Wyden, Hoyle: $30 Million Coming to Rural Lane County for Critical Transportation Project
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley, Ron Wyden, and U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) announced today that the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is receiving $30,259,024 in federal funding for the OR 126’s Huston Road to Lakeside Drive Project in rural Lane County. The project will transform infrastructure along a 1.9-mile road segment on OR 126 near the communities of Veneta and Elmira. ODOT secured these funds through the U.S. Department of … Continue Reading
January 07, 2025
Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici, Hoyle Applaud Biden Administration Ban on New Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling Off of U.S. Coasts
For Immediate Release: Jan. 7, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley with U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici and Val Hoyle today applauded the Biden Administration’s executive action to permanently ban offshore oil and gas drilling on 625 million acres of coastal waters along the entire West Coast, East Coast, the eastern Gulf of Mexico, and portions of Alaska’s Northern Bering Sea. “Combating the climate crisis demands bold and decisive action like this that … Continue Reading
January 07, 2025
HOYLE VOTES ‘YES’ ON LAKEN RILEY ACT
For Immediate Release: January 7, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle voted 'Yes' on H.R. 29, the Laken Riley Act. In response to her vote, Representative Hoyle released the following statement: “We all want to keep our communities safe and ensure criminals are held accountable,” Rep Hoyle said. “The first time this bill came up, I voted no because law enforcement in my community was concerned that it didn’t provide any new resources for them to hold migrants who the … Continue Reading
January 06, 2025
HOYLE STATEMENT ON CERTIFYING 2024 ELECTION AND JANUARY 6TH ANNIVERSARY
For Immediate Release: January 6, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congress certified the results of the 2024 election and President-elect Donald Trump’s victory. Representative Hoyle released the following statement: “Today Congress certified the results of the 2024 election and President-elect Trump’s victory because that was the will of the majority of the American people,” Rep. Hoyle said. “Though it is not the outcome I worked for, I look forward to working with President-elect Trump and … Continue Reading
December 23, 2024
HOYLE RELEASES STATEMENT ON VOTE TO KEEP GOVERNMENT OPEN
For Immediate Release: December 23, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C - On Friday, November 20, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle voted for the American Relief Act, 2025 to keep the federal government open and ensure federal employees get paid over the holidays. After casting her vote, Representative Hoyle released the following statement: “Even though this was not the original bipartisan agreement agreed to by both parties and chambers, this bill includes important wins for Oregonians and our country … Continue Reading
December 12, 2024
HOYLE VOTES ‘NO’ ON HOUSE NDAA, OPPOSES FUNDING INCREASES ABSENT OVERSIGHT
For Immediate Release: December 12, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) voted against the House-passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Just a month ago, the Pentagon announced it failed a seventh straight audit. Yet this year’s NDAA adds nearly $10 billion with no additional oversight or accountability measures. Representative Hoyle issued the following statement following her vote: “First, let me be clear: I support any funding that keeps … Continue Reading
December 12, 2024
HOYLE SECURES KEY DISTRICT AND POLICY WINS IN THE WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2024
For Immediate Release: December 12, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representative passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA). It authorizes U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (Corps) construction projects, studies and other infrastructure activities for U.S. waterways and ports. This bipartisan legislation includes key priorities championed by Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04). “I’m proud of this bipartisan work to secure and strengthen America’s … Continue Reading
December 11, 2024
HOYLE TO JOIN HOUSE DEPARTMENT of GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY CAUCUS
For Immediate Release: December 11, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Val Hoyle joined the Delivering Outstanding Government Efficiency (DOGE) (Caucus). Joining the caucus will ensure that working people, seniors and veterans have a champion in the room when Republicans propose cuts to the federal government. Representative Hoyle also responded to false attacks on social media regarding her record on Social Security and her decision to join the Caucus. She released the … Continue Reading
December 10, 2024
HOYLE, EZELL APPLAUD PASSAGE OF POWER ACT IN THE HOUSE
For Immediate Release: December 10, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 9541, the Promoting Opportunities to Widen Electrical Resilience (POWER) Act, legislation authored by U.S. Representatives Val Hoyle(OR-04) and Mike Ezell(MS-04). This bill would provide more tools for not-for-profit electric utilities to invest in long-term hazard mitigation and grid resilience solutions while rebuilding infrastructure after a major disaster. “As weather … Continue Reading
November 22, 2024
REP HOYLE CELEBRATES NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP MONTH
For Immediate Release: November 22, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (D-OR) released the following statement in celebration of National Apprenticeship Week: “National Apprenticeship Week gives us the opportunity to celebrate Registered Apprenticeships programs across the country. Apprenticeship and workforce training programs are critical to fill our workforce needs. Every employer I visited needs workers. And, with 50% of today’s jobs needing more than a … Continue Reading
November 18, 2024
HOYLE, MILLER LEAD REQUEST FOR WEATHER TECHNOLOGY FUNDING IN DISASTER SUPPLEMENTAL BILL
For Immediate Release: November 18, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Val Hoyle (OR-04) and Max Miller (OH-07) and 22 other Members wrote to Speaker Mike Johnson, Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and House Appropriators asking them to support additional funding for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA’s) next-generation weather prediction systems. As weather events are becoming increasingly sever, this system will help NOAA create better forecasts before … Continue Reading
November 13, 2024
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