Press Releases
Hoyle, Wyden, Merkley and Carbajal Demand Answers from Coast Guard on Sudden Removal of Newport Rescue Helicopter
For Immediate Release: November 21, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Val Hoyle (OR-04) led a letter with U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, as well as Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24), the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, demanding immediate answers from the U.S. Coast Guard regarding its decision to remove a rescue helicopter from the Newport Air Facility. In their letter to Acting Commandant Admiral Kevin E. Lunday, the … Continue Reading
November 19, 2025
REP. HOYLE APPOINTED TO SERVE ON AVIATION SUBCOMMITTEE
For Immediate Release: November 19, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) was appointed to serve on the Subcommittee on Aviation on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Rep. Hoyle has served on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee since 2023. “I’m excited to be able to serve in this new role to advocate for safer flights, better service, and investment in our aging air traffic infrastructure,” said Representative Hoyle. “As a member … Continue Reading
November 18, 2025
REP. HOYLE VOTES TO HOLD PEDOPHILES ACCOUNTABLE
For Immediate Release: November 18, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) voted to force the public release of any information that the Department of Justice has on Jeffrey Epstein and their investigation into his sex trafficking crimes. The bill also requires measures be taken to prevent the exposure of victims' information during release. After the vote, Representative Hoyle released the following statement: “It is frustrating that justice has been delayed … Continue Reading
November 12, 2025
REP. HOYLE STATEMENT ON VOTING AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT FUNDING BILL THAT MAKES HEALTH CARE MORE EXPENSIVE
For Immediate Release: November 12, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) voted ‘No’ on a bill that failed to address the impending Republican health care crisis. The Continuing Resolution (CR) does not extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) Enhanced Premium Tax Credits, which are set to expire at the end of this year. When combined with the Republican budget bill, 50,000 Oregonians in Rep. Hoyle’s district are facing skyrocketing health care premiums or are at risk of … Continue Reading
November 12, 2025
Hoyle, Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici Demand Trump Administration Explain Big Coast Guard Changes in Newport & Reports of New ICE Facility
For Immediate Release: November 12, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) joined U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) to demand the Trump administration answer questions about reports that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has relocated an essential Coast Guard helicopter away from Newport, and is planning to build an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in this small Oregon Coast town. “We … Continue Reading
November 06, 2025
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LEADERS ISSUE STATEMENT ON ICE RAID IN LANE COUNTY
For Immediate Release: November 6, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained several individuals in Lane County. In response to these events, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04), U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, State House Speaker Julie Fahey, State Senate President Pro Tempore James Manning Jr., State Senator Floyd Prozanski, State Representatives Lisa Fragala, Nancy Nathanson, and John Lively, Lane County Commissioners Heather Buch, Laurie … Continue Reading
October 08, 2025
Rep. Hoyle Statement on Israel and Hamas Ceasefire Agreement
For Immediate Release: October 8, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement after it was announced that a ceasefire agreement has been reached between Israel and Hamas: “I welcome news of a ceasefire. I want to thank the White House and everyone involved in the process. The priority now must be securing the release of all remaining hostages, getting humanitarian aid to civilians and supporting a lasting peace that ensures the … Continue Reading
October 07, 2025
Rep. Hoyle Statement on Second Anniversary of October 7th
For Immediate Release: October 7, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement on the second anniversary of the October 7th attack: “Today marks two years since the horrific attacks of October 7, when Hamas brutally murdered, kidnapped, and terrorized innocent people. They were acts that shocked the world. My thoughts are with the families who are still grieving and the hostages who have not been returned home. This anniversary is … Continue Reading
October 03, 2025
Rep. Hoyle, Oregon Delegation Condemn the Trump Administration for Canceling Nearly $500 Million in Grants for Oregon Energy Projects
For Immediate Release: October 3, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Val Hoyle, alongside U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici, Andrea Salinas, Maxine Dexter, and Janelle Bynum issued the following statement denouncing the Trump Administration’s cancellation of nearly $500 million in Department of Energy (DOE) grants to support energy reliability, resilience, and efficiency projects in Oregon. “While Oregonians are already … Continue Reading
October 02, 2025
Rep. Hoyle Announces Tele-Town Hall for Tuesday, October 7th
For Immediate Release: October 2, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) announced she will host a telephone town hall on Tuesday, October 7th at 5:30 PM Pacific Time (PT). Rep. Hoyle will share updates about what's going on in Congress and how it's impacting communities in the district. It is also an opportunity to ask Rep. Hoyle questions and get answers directly from her. How to Join To join the tele-town hall, constituents of Oregon’s 4th district should fill … Continue Reading
October 01, 2025
Rep. Hoyle Statement on Republican Government Shutdown
For Immediate Release: October 1, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement after Republicans forced a government shutdown at 12:01 am ET this morning: “This is a Republican shutdown, plain and simple. They control the House, the Senate, and the White House. They have all the political levers and votes to pass a budget. But instead, they’re pushing an agenda that raises health care costs and makes life harder for working families. In … Continue Reading
September 27, 2025
Hoyle Joins Oregon Delegation Demanding Trump Keep Federal Troops Out Of Portland
For Immediate Release: September 27, 2025 EUGENE, OR - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle joined U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici, Andrea Salinas, Maxine Dexter and Janelle Bynum to demand that the Trump Administration keep federal agents and troops out of Portland, following President Trump’s declaration that he is directing the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security to deploy troops to the city and around the … Continue Reading
September 26, 2025
Rep. Hoyle Conducts Oversight Visit at ICE Facility in Eugene
For Immediate Release: September 26, 2025 EUGENE, OR - On Thursday, September 25th, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) conducted an oversight visit at the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Field Office in Eugene, Oregon. Following the visit Rep. Hoyle released the following statement: “This week, my staff and I were finally able to secure a visit to the ICE facility in Eugene. I went to the facility to see for myself how this facility works, what resources are … Continue Reading
September 19, 2025
Rep. Hoyle Statement on House Resolution 719
For Immediate Release: September 19, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement after voting “Present” on Republican’s partisan House Resolution 719. “Political violence has no place in our society. From the murders of Charlie Kirk to the Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota - it’s time for leaders to lower the temperature and work together. This is why I strongly support Congressman Veasey’s resolution that condemns these … Continue Reading
September 17, 2025
Hoyle, Merkley, Warren, Ryan, Jayapal Introduce New Bill to Crack Down on Health Insurers Buying up Clinics Across the U.S.
For Immediate Release: September 17, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04), joined U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) and Representatives Pat Ryan (NY-18), and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) to introduce new legislation in response to billionaire health care corporations buying up independently owned clinics across the nation to pad their own pockets and leave patients out in the cold. The Patients Over Profits Act prevents large … Continue Reading
September 17, 2025
Hoyle, Committee Leaders Press Trump Administration and Win Action for Wildland Firefighters’ Safety
For Immediate Release: September 17, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, after U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) and other Natural Resources Committee leaders pressed the Trump administration with questions about its plan to protect the health of wildland firefighters on the job, U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz has committed to providing wildland firefighters with masks. “As the United States faces wildfires of increasing frequency and severity, we also face a growing crisis … Continue Reading
September 12, 2025
Rep. Hoyle Votes 'No’ on More Unchecked Military Spending
For Immediate Release: September 12, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) voted against unchecked military spending by voting ‘No’ on House Republicans’ partisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Following the vote, Rep. Hoyle released the following statement: “As I have said before: I support funding that keeps Americans safe and ensures our troops are fairly paid for their sacrifices. I also support many parts of this bill. However, … Continue Reading
September 05, 2025
Rep. Hoyle Statement on Cosponsoring Block the Bombs Act
For Immediate Release: September 5, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - On August 22nd, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) cosponsored the Block the Bombs Act (H.R. 3565), to end offensive weapons sales to Israel, unless explicit conditions are met. In response to her cosponsorship and the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Rep. Hoyle released the following statement: “The humanitarian crisis, famine, and ethnic cleansing of Gaza is a policy choice by the Israeli government that we are … Continue Reading
September 04, 2025
Hoyle Joins Oregon Lawmakers in Standing Up for Wildfire Response and Research
For Immediate Release: September 4, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Congresswoman Val Hoyle (OR-04) joined Oregon’s U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, and U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Janelle Bynum (OR-05) to raise the alarm over the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) plan to close the U.S. Forest Service’s Region 6 headquarters in Portland and Pacific Northwest Research Station in Corvallis. In a letter to … Continue Reading
August 28, 2025
Reps. Hoyle, Huffman Introduce Bill to Expand Smith River National Recreation Area into Southwest Oregon
For Immediate Release: August 28, 2025 EUGENE, OR-Today, U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle (OR-04) and Rep. Jared Huffman (CA-02) introduced the Smith River National Recreation Area (NRA) Expansion Act to protect Southwest Oregon’s scenic North Fork Smith River watershed and its world-class rivers, salmon strongholds, rare plants, clean drinking water, and recreation opportunities. The House bill is a companion to Senator Jeff Merkley’s legislation. “Southern Oregonians know how important the Smith … Continue Reading