Press Releases
LAWMAKERS CALL FOR UKRAINIAN TEMPORARAY PROTECTED STATUS (TPS) EXTENSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Rep. Val Hoyle (D-OR) and Rep. Bryan Fitzpatrick (R-PA) led over 50 of their colleagues in sending a letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin demanding the agency ensure that Ukrainian nationals legally in the United States, particularly those with Temporary Protected Status (TPS), are able to safely access and attend their immigration court hearings, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) interviews and other required legal appointments. This push … Continue Reading
October 19, 2026
REP. HOYLE ANNOUNCES OVER $200M FOR THE PORT OF COOS BAY
Eugene, OR - Today, Representative Val Hoyle released the following statement after announcing more than $204 million in funding for the Port of Coos Bay. “We're thrilled to see this game changing $204 million investment from the Department of Transportation to upgrade the Coos Bay rail line,” said Rep. Hoyle. “So many people worked incredibly hard to get us this far. These investments are transformational for communities across the South Coast and our supply chain resilience.” Background: … Continue Reading
October 16, 2026
REP. HOYLE JOINS REP. ZINKE AND REP SCHRIER TO INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN NORTHWEST WETLANDS VIP ACT
Eugene, OR - This week, during National Wildlife Refuge Week, Representative Val Hoyle, Rep. Ryan Zinke (MT-01) and Rep. Kim Schrier (WA-08) joined conservation partners in the Pacific Northwest to introduce the bipartisan Northwest Wetlands Voluntary Incentives Program (VIP) Act. “Conservation is a team effort, and everyone needs to play their part,” said Rep. Hoyle. “Our bipartisan bill supports habitat restoration and active management of invasive species across Northwest wetlands that … Continue Reading
October 14, 2026
Lawmakers Demand Transparency After U.S. Forest Service Coordinates with ICE on Public Lands
Letter follows Labor Day incident where individuals were arrested in the middle of the night while camping at Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, 4 of 5 are still being held at Tacoma NW ICE Detention Center PNW records devastating 2026 wildfire season - Members voice concern USFS is misusing taxpayer funds by directing resources outside of USFS scope and mission WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, U.S. Congresswoman Emily Randall (D, WA-06), and Representatives Kim Schrier, M.D. (D, WA-08), … Continue Reading
October 14, 2026
OREGON LAWMAKERS URGE CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR OREGON’S HAZELNUT INDUSTRY
Eugene, OR - Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley led members of Oregon’s congressional delegation in a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins that calls on the Department to deliver critical federal support to Oregon’s hazelnut industry under the federal Section 32 purchase program. “The hazelnut industry is a massive and integral part of our state’s agricultural economy; its size and longevity represent generations of farmers and handlers who have … Continue Reading
October 07, 2026
REP. HOYLE STATEMENT ON THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF OCTOBER 7TH
Eugene, OR - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle released the following statement on the third anniversary of the October 7th attack: “It’s been 3 years since Hamas’ brutal terrorist attack on October 7. We cannot forget the 1,200 innocent people who were brutally murdered that day and the more than 250 hostages taken from their families. As the world grapples with these actions, we must continue speaking out against this horrific atrocity and call out the hate that has stemmed from it. Over … Continue Reading
October 06, 2026
REP. HOYLE CONDUCTS OVERSIGHT AT TACOMA ICE FACILITY
Eugene, OR - Today, Congresswoman Val Hoyle and her staff conducted an oversight visit at a United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Tacoma, Washington, where constituents are being detained. After the visit, Rep. Hoyle released the following statement: "Constituents in my district are footing a nearly $1,500-per-person bill for illegal mass deportations," said Rep. Hoyle. "This is a cruel waste of resources and not what people voted for. Today in Tacoma, we were … Continue Reading
September 30, 2026
Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici, Salinas, Hoyle, Dexter, Bynum Oppose Trump’s Undermining of Due Process and Politicizing Immigration Courts
Oregon lawmakers demand an end to expedited “mega master” hearings in Portland, Tacoma, and other immigration centers. Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici, Andrea Salinas, Val Hoyle, Maxine Dexter and Janelle Bynum, today demanded the Trump administration end the practice of “mega master” immigration hearings that expedite the review of hundreds of immigrants’ cases in a day, resulting in a fast-track to removing … Continue Reading
September 30, 2026
REP. HOYLE APPLAUDS DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CAUCUS FOR ROBUST ECONOMIC LEGISLATIVE SLATE
EUGENE, OR - Today, Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04), released the following statement after joining her colleagues in the Democratic Women’s Caucus in launching their slate of economic priorities. "Working families deserve financial security, a path to the middle class and economic opportunity,” said Rep. Hoyle. “This administration is stripping Americans of these opportunities and turning back the clock on progress. We’refighting back with a forward-thinking economic agenda that will close … Continue Reading
September 29, 2026
REP. HOYLE CALLS ON FDA TO TAKE ACTION AROUND ESTROGEN PATCH SHORTAGE
EUGENE, OR - Today, Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04), released the following statement after joining her colleagues in the Democratic Women’s Caucus in sending a letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) demanding they treat the ongoing Estradiol patch supply disruption with the urgency it deserves: "Women across the country can't get their prescriptions filled and aren't given answers why," said Rep. Hoyle. "This isn't just an inconvenience; it's a direct threat to their long-term … Continue Reading
September 25, 2026
Merkley, Wyden, Hoyle Announce $1 Million for Lane County Emergency Communications Infrastructure
Eugene, OR - Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (D-OR-04), announced $1 million in federal funding for Lane County’s Emergency Communications Resiliency and Interoperability Project. The funding will support a key portion of the project to replace aging radio communications infrastructure at Bear Mountain. “When an emergency strikes, first responders need to know they can reach each other and coordinate a response,” said Merkley, … Continue Reading
September 24, 2026
Merkley, Wyden, Bonamici, Hoyle, Salinas, Dexter, Bynum Support Kotek Demanding Emergency Federal Assistance for East Evans Fire
Medford, OR - Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Janelle Bynum (OR-05) to support Oregon Governor Tina Kotek’s request that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) urgently reconsider the agency’s denial of a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) for the East Evans Creek Fire north of Rogue River, OR. At the time of the initial application earlier this … Continue Reading
September 17, 2026
Merkley, Wyden, Hoyle, Dexter Announce $12 Million to Oregon for Habitat Restoration Projects
PORTLAND, OR - Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined U.S. Representatives Val Hoyle (OR-04) and Maxine Dexter (OR-03) today to announce $12 million in federal funds for Oregon habitat restoration and coastal resilience projects through the Community-based Restoration Program at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA’s Community-based Restoration Program provides technical assistance and funding to partners implementing habitat restoration projects … Continue Reading
September 17, 2026
Wyden, Merkley, Hoyle, Salinas Announce $9.1 Million for Affordable Housing and Water Infrastructure Upgrades
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with U.S. Representatives Val Hoyle and Andrea Salinas, today announced $9.1 million in federal awards and loans for water infrastructure and affordable housing projects in Curry, Yamhill and Union counties. “Every Oregonian deserves access to clean, reliable drinking water and an affordable place to call home,” Wyden said. “This federal investment will directly support rural communities across our state by upgrading critical … Continue Reading
September 16, 2026
200 DAYS AND $40 BILLION LATER
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Rep. Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement in response to a new analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) finding that the war in Iran has directly cost the United States roughly $40 billion. “Today is the 200th day of the President’s illegal and immoral war with Iran. It isn’t just unpopular, it’s expensive,” said Rep. Hoyle. “As costs continue to rise the American people are footing the $40 billion bill. Despite this, House … Continue Reading
September 16, 2026
Warren, Hoyle, Wyden, Merkley, Ocasio-Cortez, Subramanyam Introduce Bill to Ban the Corporate Practice of Medicine
The bill is modeled on the landmark Oregon law that physicians have already used to successfully challenge corporate takeovers. Text of Bill (PDF)|One-Pager (PDF) Washington, D.C. - Today, Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), along with Representatives Val Hoyle (D-Ore.), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), and Suhas Subramanyam (D-Va.), introduced the Stop Corporate Takeovers of Physicians Act to ban the corporate practice of medicine. Over 80 … Continue Reading
September 09, 2026
REP. HOYLE CALLS OUT INACTION IN CONGRESS
EUGENE, OR - Today, Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04), released the following statement as House Republicans gather for their televised political circus in Texas: “Republican leadership has canceled nearly 25% of voting days. Instead of coming to the table to deliver for working families, they’d rather go home. Inflation is at a three-year high, and American households are spending over $3,800 extra on goods and services since the President took office. Meanwhile, my Republican colleagues are … Continue Reading
September 09, 2026
REP. HOYLE JOINS AMICUS BRIEF TO PROTECT VOTE-BY-MAIL
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04), released the following statement after joining a bipartisan, bicameral coalition of over 250 lawmakers in a court filing challenging the legality of the President’s Executive Order attempting to control mail-in ballots ahead of the election. “The Constitution is clear: States have the authority over time, place and manner of our elections. Not the President,” said Rep. Hoyle. “This Administration must stop their unconstitutional … Continue Reading
September 04, 2026
REP. HOYLE EXPRESSES CONCERN AROUND PROPOSED RAIL MERGER
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04), alongside over 100 Members of Congress and partners in labor, wrote to federal regulators demanding they consider the consequences of the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Rail merger for workers: “The proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger would create the largest rail network in this country’s history. Railroad workers are the backbone of our supply chain, and their rights and security must come first. When workers do well, … Continue Reading
September 01, 2026
REP. HOYLE VOTES FOR CONTINUING RESOLUTION
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement after voting for a continuing resolution to keep the federal government funded through December 11th. “As costs continue to rise, it's the American people that are paying the price for the political circus in Washington. Instead of voting on a full budget, House Republicans have decided to kick the can down the road and vote on a short-term continuing resolution through December 11th. While this bill … Continue Reading