Press Releases
MERKLEY, WYDEN, HOYLE CONCERNED ABOUT EUGENE'S PEACEHEALTH TRANSITIONING EMERGENCY MEDICAL PROVIDERS
Eugene, OR - Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with Congresswoman Val Hoyle (OR-04), expressed concerns about PeaceHealth’s decision to end its contract with local Eugene Emergency Physicians in favor of Lane Emergency Physicians, which is owned by an Illinois physician and managed by Georgia-based ApolloMD. “We are troubled after hearing of PeaceHealth's proposed changes to emergency department (ED) physician staffing across three Oregon hospitals,” wrote Merkley, … Continue Reading
May 04, 2026
OREGON AIRPORTS TO RECEIVE MORE THAN $3 MILLION IN FEDERAL INVESTMENT
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley as well as U.S. Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, Andrea Salinas, Val Hoyle, Janelle Bynum and Maxine Dexter today announced that 10 Oregon airports will receive a combined federal investment of more than $3.1 million to improve their infrastructure. “Small airports throughout our state need and deserve federal investments so Oregonians can count on them for small business support, emergency response, secure travel and more,” Wyden said. … Continue Reading
April 30, 2026
REP. HOYLE INTRODUCES THE NO WAR APPROPRIATIONS THROUGH RECONCILIATION ACT
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) introduced the No War Appropriations through Reconciliation Act, or the No WAR Act, to prevent Congress from fast-tracking funding for a war in Iran through a backdoor budget process. “If Congress is going to spend money to put American boots on the ground in another foreign war for oil, we need to have a transparent process and an up or down vote in Congress,” said Rep. Val Hoyle. “While we have spent $45 billion on this war over the … Continue Reading
April 28, 2026
HOUSE REPUBLICANS BLOCK REP. HOYLE’S AMENDMENT TO PREVENT IRAN WAR FUNDING
Washington, D.C. - This week, the House of Representatives will vote on S. Con. Res. 33, which will provide up to $140 billion in additional funding for ICE and CBP. Congresswoman Val Hoyle (OR-04) introduced an amendment rejected by congressional Republicans that would prevent reconciliation from being used as a backdoor way to fund the war in Iran without congressional authorization and debate. “We cannot normalize using reconciliation for every party line priority,” said Rep. Hoyle. “A … Continue Reading
April 27, 2026
HOYLE, MERKLEY AND WYDEN ANNOUNCE $11.2 MILLION FEDERAL GRANT FOR PORT OF COOS BAY RAIL PROJECT
Washington, D.C. - Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04), announced $11,250,000 in federal funds have been awarded for the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port (PCIP) Terminal Connection Project. This funding will support the Coos Bay Rail Line triplicate track and run-around section of track on the North Spit of Coos Bay, improving the port’s rail operations. "I want to thank Secretary Duffy and MARAD for recognizing the … Continue Reading
April 20, 2026
REP. HOYLE JOINS REP. BALINT FOR THE CPC ENDING CORPORATE GREED TASK FORCE SHADOW HEARING ON "VISIONS OF AN AFFORDABLE LIFE: TAXING CORPORATE GREED"
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Becca Balint (VT-AL), Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Ending Corporate Greed (ECG) Task Force, will convene a shadow hearing on “Visions of an Affordable Life: Taxing Corporate Greed” examining how the current tax code fuels corporate profiteering and deepening inequality—and what Congress can do to fix it. At a time when billionaires and large corporations are raking in record profits while working families struggle with rising costs, this … Continue Reading
April 07, 2026
REP. HOYLE'S STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT TRUMP'S THREATS TO IRAN
Eugene, OR - Congresswoman Val Hoyle released the following statement in response to President Trump’s Truth Social post threatening Iran: “This is evil. Plain and simple. Pure evil. The President has stated that he plans to commit genocide against more than 100 million civilians and the infrastructure they rely on—the literal definition of a war crime. This is an illegal war, and the President’s allies in Congress have done nothing to stop it. Mike Johnson should call us back to DC so we … Continue Reading
April 03, 2026
REP. HOYLE HELPS SECURE COMMITMENT FROM ADMIRAL TO ENSURE ENTIRETY OF OREGON COAST'S NEEDS ARE MET
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Hoyle is pleased to have helped secure a commitment from Admiral Lunday to ensure the entirety of the Oregon coast's needs are being met. On April 2, 2025, Admiral Lunday responded to Congresswoman Hoyle's original request from February 10, 2026. The original letter expressed concern over the current level of coverage along the Gold Beach and Bandon communities. "The commitment to analyze the data and ensure the entire coast’s needs are being met is great … Continue Reading
April 01, 2026
REP. HOYLE REQUESTS OVER $31 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR 20 LOCAL PROJECTS
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle announced her selected community projects that were submitted to the U.S. House Appropriations Committee as candidates to receive funding for Fiscal Year 2027. “These 20 projects reflect what local communities actually need—they know best,” said Rep. Hoyle. “If funded, these projects will upgrade infrastructure, advance emergency and disaster response and promote workforce development.” Each House Member was allowed to submit 20 … Continue Reading
March 31, 2026
SALINAS, MERKLEY, HOYLE-LED LETTER FORCES ICE TO CONFIRM: NO PLANS TO EXPAND OR BUILD ICE DETENTION FACILITIES IN OREGON
Washington, D.C. - Today, in response to an inquiry led by U.S. Congresswomen Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and Val Hoyle (OR-04) and Senator Jeff Merkley and signed by Senator Wyden and U.S. Congresswomen Bonamici, Dexter, and Bynum, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Todd Lyons confirmed that, “ICE is not currently planning to expand current detention facilities or open any new long or short-term detention facilities in Oregon.” “Oregonians never wanted an ICE … Continue Reading
March 26, 2026
Congresswoman Val Hoyle Secures Passage of “Columbia River Clean-Up Act”, Hails Bipartisan Measure Protecting the Basin, its Communities and Tribal Nations
Washington, D.C.- Today, Rep. Hoyle’s (OR-4) “Columbia River Clean-Up Act” passed the House as part of “H.R. 6422 American Water Stewardship Act”. The act extends the successful Columbia River Basin Restoration program which funds projects to reduce toxic pollutants and improve water quality in the Columbia River and its tributaries, including the Willamette and McKenzie Rivers. “Millions call the Columbia River Basin home. Millions more rely on it for their livelihoods and recreation. This … Continue Reading
March 05, 2026
REP. HOYLE STATEMENT ON THE PARTISAN RESOLUTION TO GIVE COVER TO THE ADMINISTRATION’S UNAUTHORIZED WAR
For Immediate Release: March 5, 2026 WASHINGTON D.C - After House Republicans voted against a resolution to end the use of U.S. military force in Iran without the consent of Congress (War Powers Resolution), Rep. Hoyle released the following statement after voting “no” to a separate resolution by Rep. Brian Mast that would have legitimized the Administration's current actions: "Everyone can agree that Iran is the largest state sponsor of terrorism. The Khamenei regime inflicted terror … Continue Reading
February 26, 2026
REP. HOYLE DEMANDS RECONSIDERATION OF PEACEHEALTH’S DECISION TO END CONTRACT WITH EUGENE EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS
Edward Do - 202-578-0305 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Val Hoyle (OR-04) sent a letter to PeaceHealth President and Executive Officer, Sarah Ness, requesting they reconsider the decision to terminate their decades-long contract with Eugene Emergency Physicians (EEP). Instead, PeaceHealth is allowing a corporate takeover of the only level two trauma center in Southwest Oregon. ApolloMD is a venture capital funded firm and Atlanta-based manager-managed, and not physician-run, company. The … Continue Reading
February 11, 2026
HOYLE, MERKLEY AND WYDEN SEEK COAST GUARD STUDY OF GOLD BEACH AND BANDON’S NEEDS
For Immediate Release: February 11, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Val Hoyle (OR-04) and Senator Jeff Merkley led a letter with Senator Ron Wyden to the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) requesting they conduct an updated assessment of Gold Beach and Bandon’s Search and Rescue Detachment Team (SARDET) existing stations rescue and safety needs along the coast. In their letter to Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Kevin E. Lunday, the lawmakers shared that, “we have heard from our … Continue Reading
February 08, 2026
REP. HOYLE SECURES OVER $16.6 MILLION FOR 15 LOCAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS
For Immediate Release: February 8, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Val Hoyle (OR-04) announced today that she secured more than $16.6 million in federal funding for community projects in Oregon’s 4th Congressional District. These funds will support 15 projects in Benton, Coos, Curry, Douglas, Lane and Lincoln Counties. For Fiscal Year 2026, each Member of Congress could request federal funding for up to 15 community projects on behalf of their district. Last spring kicked off months of work … Continue Reading
February 06, 2026
REP. HOYLE DEMANDS ANSWERS ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION PLANS TO DECERTIFY AND TARIFF CANADIAN AIRCRAFT USED TO FIGHT WILDFIRES
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Val Hoyle (OR-04), Congressman Jared Huffman (CA-02), Congresswoman Janelle S. Bynum (OR-05), Congresswoman Sarah Jacobs (CA-51) and Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-04) sent a letter to the United States Trade Representative Greer (USTR) and Secretary of Commerce Lutnick demanding transparency on the Trump administration’s plans to decertify Canadian aircraft and impose a 50 percent tariff. Canadian planes, parts and equipment are currently used in the … Continue Reading
January 08, 2026
REP. HOYLE'S STATEMENT ON PORTLAND SHOOTING
WASHINGTON, DC - 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 … Continue Reading
December 18, 2025
Hoyle Secures Passage of Columbia River Clean-Up Act in Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.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 … Continue Reading
December 18, 2025
Hoyle, Lawler, Dingell and Fitzpatrick Introduce SAW Act to Ban Snowmobile-based Wolf Hunting on Federal Lands
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, 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 … Continue Reading
December 12, 2025
Hoyle, Wyden and Merkley Secure Written Commitment from Coast Guard Acting Commandant Lunday that Newport Helicopter Will Remain
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle, along with Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, announced that they secured written commitments from Admiral Kevin Lunday, Acting Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, to ensure the rescue helicopter located at the Newport Air Facility remains in the community, as well as a pledge from Lunday to visit the Newport area within one year. "I want to thank Acting Commandant Lunday for his letter today committing to us to keep the … Continue Reading