Press Releases
Congresswoman Hoyle Votes No on the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Hoyle voted against H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2027. This year's NDAA authorizes more than $1.15 trillion in spending for the Pentagon. Rep. Hoyle released the following statement about today’s vote: "I voted no on the NDAA because the American taxpayers deserve transparency and accountability and this bill offers neither. This bill contains provisions I support that would keep Americans safe and ensures … Continue Reading
July 16, 2026
NEW: Bipartisan Bill to Enhance Aviation Safety After Slackline-Helicopter Tragedy
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and John Curtis (R-UT), and U.S. Representatives Cliff Bentz (R-OR-02) and Val Hoyle (D-OR-04) introduced the McCarty and Heideman Air Safety Enhancement Act, with support from U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ). The new bipartisan legislation would direct the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to address urgent aviation safety issues by reviewing and updating existing safeguards for … Continue Reading
July 15, 2026
Oregon Delegation Welcomes Major Federal Investment in State’s Semiconductor Industry
Federal lawmakers: Oregon team of nearly 100 partners awarded NSF Regional Innovation Engine Award that sets up receiving up to $160 million to grow Oregon semiconductor industry Washington, D.C. - Oregon’s U.S. Senate and House members welcomed today’s announcement that Frontiers of Advanced Semiconductor Technology (FAST), an Oregon consortium including nearly 100 partners from across the state, will receive up to $160 million from the U.S. National Science Foundation over the next decade … Continue Reading
July 14, 2026
HOYLE SECURES DISTRICT AND POLICY WINS IN THE 2026 WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (WRDA, H.R. 9497). It authorizes construction projects, studies and other infrastructure activities for U.S. waterways and ports. This bipartisan legislation also includes key priorities championed by Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04). The bill will next go to the full U.S. House of Representatives for consideration. "I am proud to support this bipartisan … Continue Reading
July 13, 2026
REP. HOYLE STATEMENT ON THE 21ST CENTURY ROAD TO HOUSING BILL BECOMING LAW
Washington, D.C. - Late Friday night, the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law after passing both the House and Senate. Although the President did not sign the bill, it automatically became law after sitting for 10 days on his desk. Rep. Hoyle released the following statement after the bill became law: “On Friday, one of the most significant housing bills in decades became law. We all worked together to make this happen so that there’s more affordable housing and it’s easier … Continue Reading
June 29, 2026
Supreme Court Upholds Key Vote-By-Mail Provisions
Washington, D.C. — Today in a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court ruled against the Republican National Committee’s challenge seeking to disqualify mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day but are postmarked on or before Election Day. The decision, in Watson v National Republican Committee, marks a significant victory for voters in states, like Oregon, that use vote-by-mail. Rep. Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement: "This is a win for our democracy, for voters and states that … Continue Reading
June 28, 2026
Congresswoman Hoyle’s Office Receive “Best DC Constituent Experience” Award
Washington, D.C. — Today, the Congressional Management Foundation announced that Congresswoman Val Hoyle’s (OR-04) Washington, D.C. office has received its Best DC Constituent Experience Award for 2026. This annual award is given to an office that demonstrates excellence in serving their constituents and fostering meaningful engagement between members of Congress and the people they represent. “An office is only as good as its staff, and in our office, it is a team effort to prioritize taking … Continue Reading
June 23, 2026
Congress Passes Rep. Hoyle’s Language for Affordable Housing
Washington, D.C. — In a win for all Americans, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, bipartisan legislation to address housing affordability and increase the supply of homes across the country has passed both chambers of Congress. The Senate passed the bill late last night, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed it today. Rep. Hoyle successfully pushed for the inclusion of language from the Decent, Affordable, Safe Housing for All Act (DASH Act) in the final bill. That language will … Continue Reading
June 17, 2026
Rep. Hoyle Secures Delayed Fisheries Disaster Funding After Pressing NOAA During Committee Hearing
Washington, D.C. — Today the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced the allocation of $123.6 million in fishery disaster relief funding after more than 18 months of delay. The announcement follows Congresswoman Hoyle’s June 3 questioning of NOAA’s Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere during a House Natural Resources Committee hearing. “This is a win for our fisheries, our communities and the families of the workers who depend on fishing for their … Continue Reading
June 12, 2026
Senator Wyden, Congresswoman Hoyle and Congressman Carbajal Push Congress to Tackle the Affordability Crisis Now
Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Wyden, Congresswoman Hoyle and Congressman Carbajal reintroduced the Decent, Affordable, Safe Housing for All (DASH) Act. This groundbreaking legislation aims to address homelessness and the housing affordability crisis in Oregon and across the country. “People cannot wait any longer for relief. America’s housing and affordability crisis is devastating our communities. People are spending record highs on housing and that’s if they are lucky enough to find … Continue Reading
June 05, 2026
U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle to host telephone town hall focused on Oregon’s wildfire season
EUGENE, OR — Congresswoman Val Hoyle will hold a Wildfire Telephone Town Hall on June 8, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. PT, featuring Oregon State Fire Marshal Marianna Ruiz-Temple. The event, which is open to constituents who register in advance, will focus on the current wildfire outlook as Oregon heads into what experts are calling a “severe and difficult” wildfire season. Congresswoman Hoyle will provide an update on actions she is taking in Congress to address wildfire-related … Continue Reading
June 03, 2026
REP. HOYLE AND HOUSE DEMOCRATS FORCE SUCCESSFUL VOTE ON “WAR POWERS RESOLUTION”
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Hoyle and House Democrats, joined by some of their Republican colleagues voted to pass the “War Powers Resolution” on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 in a rebuke to the Administration over its unconstitutional, illegal, and immoral war with Iran. “This war is unconstitutional, immoral, and a costly forever war that no American wants. According to the Constitution: The President does not have the authority to declare war. That authority rests solely with Congress,” … Continue Reading
May 29, 2026
REP. HOYLE TOUTS WINS IN THE BUILD AMERICA 250 ACT IN TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) voted for the Build America 250 Act in the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, a five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill that builds on the historic investments of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The bill included four amendments offered by Rep. Hoyle and dozens of other priorities she fought for more than a year. The $580 billion bill will help address bottlenecks on freight-related needs, bring home … Continue Reading
May 28, 2026
CONGRESSWOMAN HOYLE ANNOUNCES TWO MILLION DOLLAR GRANT TO UPGRADE FACILITIES AT EUGENE AIRPORT
Washington, D.C. & Eugene, OR - The office of Congresswoman Hoyle and The Eugene Airport Management team are pleased to announce the Eugene Airport was successful in being selected for a competitive FAA Airport Terminal Program grant in FFY26, the final year of this funding opportunity. The award totals $2 million for the airport’s Baggage Handling System (BHS) project. “Eugene is a world class city, and it deserves world class transportation. This investment is a step towards realizing … Continue Reading
May 12, 2026
REP. HOYLE INTRODUCES THE SHARED MICROMOBILITY INVESTMENT ACT
EUGENE, OR - Congresswoman Val Hoyle (OR-4) introduced the Shared Micromobility Investment Act which would codify shared micromobility, including bikeshare and scootershare, as an eligible project type in three federal surface transportation programs: the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program, the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) program, and the Carbon Reduction program. The bill was announced at an event hosted by Cascadia Mobility in Eugene, … Continue Reading
May 05, 2026
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