Press Releases
Rep. Hoyle Statement on House Republicans’ Jamming Through ‘One Big Ugly Bill’
For Immediate Release: May 22, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) voted against House Republicans’ partisan reconciliation bill that includes the biggest cuts to Medicaid and SNAP in history. Rep. Hoyle joined House Democrats in filing more than 520 amendments and standing united for more than 29 straight hours to drag Republicans’ late-night hearings into the daylight for the American people. Following the vote, Rep. Hoyle released the following … Continue Reading
May 20, 2025
Rep. Hoyle Statement on Charges Being Filed Against Rep. McIver
For Immediate Release: May 20, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement after the acting-U.S. Attorney in New Jersey Alina Habba announced charges against U.S. Representative LaMonica McIver (NJ-10): “Targeting a Member of Congress for doing their job is an attack on the foundations of our democracy. Let’s be clear: this isn’t about justice or accountability, it’s about sending a message. They’re trying to intimidate anyone who … Continue Reading
May 15, 2025
Rep. Hoyle to Co-Host Town Halls with Sen. Wyden in Coos & Curry Counties
For Immediate Release: May 15, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) announced she will join U.S. Senator Ron Wyden on May 24th to co-host town halls in Coos and Curry Counties. This will be Representative Hoyle’s second time in Coos and Curry counties, she previously joined Senator Merkley’s town halls in Brookings and North Bend on April 15th. So far this year, Rep. Hoyle has done 12 town halls throughout the district. “I’m proud to join Senator Wyden for … Continue Reading
May 12, 2025
Rep. Hoyle Statement on Release of Edan Alexander
For Immediate Release: May 12, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement after the release of Edan Alexander, the last remaining living American hostagethat was in Hamas captivity: “Edan Alexander has been freed from Hamas captivity and has finally come home to his family. His freedom is long overdue. “This war must stop. Too many lives have been lost, families torn apart, and the entire region has been devastated. “There must be an … Continue Reading
May 07, 2025
Amid Trump Tariff Uncertainty, Oregon’s Entire Democratic Delegation Rallies Behind West Coast Seafood Industry
For Immediate Release: May 7, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S Representative Val Hoyle, along with U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici, Janelle Bynum, Maxine Dexter, and Andrea Salinas today rallied behind the West Coast seafood industry by asking the U.S. Department of Agriculture to buy Oregon pink shrimp as soon as possible to help lessen the damage from Donald Trump’s tariffs. “Commercial fishing, seafood processing, and distribution is an … Continue Reading
April 29, 2025
Rep. Hoyle Statement on the First 100 Days of President Trump’s Administration
For Immediate Release: April 29, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement regarding the first 100 days of President Trump’s administration: “As we look back on the first 100 days of President Trump’s administration, it's clear that working people are still being left behind. Despite promises to bring back jobs, lower costs, and improve workers’ lives, we've seen attacks on the Constitution, gutting of public services, and higher prices … Continue Reading
April 21, 2025
Rep. Hoyle Statement on the Passing of Pope Francis
For Immediate Release: April 21, 2025 EUGENE, OR - Today, Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement regarding the passing of Pope Francis: "Today we lost a great and moral leader of the Catholic faith who epitomized the vision of social justice that I learned growing up in the Church. Pope Francis lived his faith and prioritized the common good and well-being of all, especially the poor and vulnerable. He recognized and put forward that the dignity of work could not … Continue Reading
April 16, 2025
Rep. Hoyle to Host Senior-Focused Town Hall on Social Security and Medicare at Lane County Community College
For Immediate Release: April 16, 2025 EUGENE, O.R. - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) announced she will host a Senior-focused town hall focused on issues impacting Social Security and Medicare at Lane County Community College on Wednesday, April 23 at 3:30pm. Representative Hoyle will be joined by special guests former U.S. Representative Peter DeFazio and Max Richtman, President and CEO of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare. Representative Hoyle and … Continue Reading
April 10, 2025
Oregon Delegation Demands Immediate Restoration of Critical FEMA Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley led his Democratic colleagues in the Oregon delegation—Senator Ron Wyden and U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Janelle Bynum (OR-05)—in calling for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to immediately restore Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grants. These federal grants are critical to ensuring that Oregon’s … Continue Reading
April 10, 2025
Rep. Hoyle Introduces Vote at Home Act to Improve Americans’ Access to the Ballot Box
For Immediate Release: April 10, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) introduced the Vote at Home Act to provide a new path forward on voting that makes elections more accessible, more secure, and more affordable. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) also intends to introduce a companion bill in the Senate. House Republican leadership also brought the SAVE Act to the floor for a vote today - a bill that threatens to put at risk the ability for millions of Americans to … Continue Reading
April 09, 2025
Hoyle, Jayapal, Khanna Demand Answers Over Unauthorized Military Strikes in Yemen by Trump Administration
For Immediate Release: April 9, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Val Hoyle (OR-04), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), and Ro Khanna (CA-17), are expressing major concerns over the lack of Congressional approval for U.S. military strikes in Yemen. “The U.S. Constitution is clear: Congress holds the sole power to authorize offensive military action,” wrote the Members. “While we share concerns about maritime security in the Red Sea, we call on your Administration to immediately cease … Continue Reading
April 08, 2025
Rep. Hoyle to Join Senator Merkley for Townhalls in Curry, Coos, Douglas Counties
For Immediate Release: April 8, 2025 WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) announced she will join U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley for townhalls in Curry, Coos, and Douglas Counties on April 15, 2025. Senator Merkley and Representative Hoyle will start the day with a townhall in Brookings, Oregon, at 10 AM, followed by North Bend, Oregon, at 2:30 PM, and end the day in Reedsport, Oregon,at 5:00 PM. Details on each townhall are below, with additional details to be sent to local … Continue Reading
April 01, 2025
Rep. Hoyle Ranked as One of the Most Effective Freshman Members of 118th Congress
For Immediate Release: March 31, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) was ranked as one of the most effective first-term lawmakers in the 118th Congress (2023-25) by the Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL). Rep. Hoyle was the second highest ranked Democratic freshman and eighth highest ranked freshman overall. “Since my time in the Oregon State House, I have prided myself on being an honest and effective broker who can bring people together from across the … Continue Reading
March 27, 2025
Congresswoman Hoyle Calls for Secretary Hegseth’s Resignation
For Immediate Release: March 27, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) joined 69 other House Democrats in calling for the immediate resignation of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, after new reporting from The Atlantic made clear he shared classified information on Signal, an unapproved and unsecured communications platform. The letter was addressed to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi … Continue Reading
March 25, 2025
Rep. Hoyle on Fighting for an Economy that Works for Working People
For Immediate Release: March 25, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) gave a speech in the U.S. House of Representatives in support of an economic populist vision that unapologetically puts workers, their needs, and the revitalization of the American Dream first. In her speech, Rep. Hoyle talked about her experience as a third-generation union member who understands how working people across the country feel increasingly unheard and left behind. She called on … Continue Reading
March 20, 2025
Rep. Hoyle Statement on President Trump’s Attempt to Dismantle the Department of Education
For Immediate Release: March 20, 2025 EUGENE - Today, Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) is sounding the alarm after President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order on gutting the Department of Education. After the announcement of the Executive Order, Rep. Hoyle released the following statement: “It seems there are no victims too small or too powerless for this administration to undercut in their quest to axe the programs working families rely on—and paid for. Let’s be clear: shuttering a … Continue Reading
March 17, 2025
Oregon Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Stop Undermining Pacific Northwest’s Power Grid
For Immediate Release: March 17, 2025 WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Representativve Val Hoyle along with U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, U.S. Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, Andrea Salinas, Janelle Bynum, and Maxine Dexter said today they are calling on the Trump administration to pay heed to concerns raised by Bonneville Power Administration workers that major and illegal job cuts at the agency will destabilize the power grid in Oregon and throughout the Pacific Northwest. “The weight of this … Continue Reading
March 17, 2025
Oregon Delegation Calls to Reverse NOAA Firings Endangering State’s Safety and Economy
For Immediate Release: March 17, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Oregon’s entire Democratic delegation—U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) along with U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden and U.S. Reps Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Janelle Bynum (OR-05)—are sounding the alarm over serious concerns stemming from the dangerous firings of National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) staff in Oregon and across the nation. “These … Continue Reading
March 17, 2025
Rep. Hoyle Announces Townhalls in Florence and Springfield
For Immediate Release: March 17, 2025 EUGENE- Today, Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) announced she will hold two townhalls in Lane County on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. The first will be held in Florence at noon, and the second will be held in Springfield at 5:30 PM. Representative Hoyle will be joined by the President of End Citizens United, Tiffany Muller. Rep. Hoyle will provide updates on what is happening at the federal level, what they are each doing to combat the chaos and corrupt … Continue Reading
March 13, 2025
Rep. Hoyle Statement Against Postmaster General DeJoy Selling Out USPS to DOGE
For Immediate Release: March 13, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement after Postmaster General Louis DeJoy revealed in a letter to Congress that he has signed an agreement with Elon Musk’s DOGE: “The grift could not be clearer. Outgoing Postmaster General DeJoy and DOGE's attack on the USPS is the clearest sign yet that this has nothing to do with delivering efficiency for Americans. The USPS provides the essential services of … Continue Reading