Press Releases
Hoyle Secures $14.6 million in Funding Appropriations
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle (D-Springfield) today announced she secured $14,676,354 million for 13 projects in Oregon’s 4th congressional district in the House-passed Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024 (HR 4366)The U.S. Senate is now considering that legislation. These projects will help support community health and safety, build more housing and infrastructure across Oregon’s 4th Congressional District. Benton County $963,000 for Regional Public Safety … Continue Reading
March 07, 2024
Hoyle Welcomes Roseburg Resident Danielle Lisette Hubbard as her guest for the State of the Union
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) announced that Danielle Lisette Hubbard, a member of the Army National Guard and second-year nursing student at Umpqua Community College (UCC), will be her guest at the State of the Union address. Hubbard was inspired to join the Army National Guard after her father served as an Army medic during Operation Desert Storm. When she completes her studies at UCC, Hubbard plans to continue to serve as a combat medic in Oregon National … Continue Reading
February 22, 2024
Congresswoman Val Hoyle and Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Julie Su Tour Workforce Training Centers
Springfield, OR - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) and Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Julie Su toured the UA 290 Training Facility and the Spark at Booth Kelly youth program (run by Connected Lane County), which offer apprenticeships and hands-on training. Programs like these are key to the Biden Administration’s push for infrastructure, job creation, and workforce training across the country and in Oregon. “Apprenticeship and workforce training programs like the ones we visited … Continue Reading
February 16, 2024
Protecting your rights to safe, affordable, and comprehensive reproductive health care
In this newsletter, I’d like to discuss reproductive health and the work I’m doing in Congress to protect these rights. Throughout the country there have been unprecedented attacks on access to abortion and birth control. As one of their first orders of business, House Republicans rammed through anti-abortion bills that threaten the reproductive rights of every American. I have opposed each of these attacks and will continue to do so. Here’s what I’ve done to fight back: H.R.12, the … Continue Reading
February 02, 2024
Recovering from the ice storm and our future disaster resilience
For all of us that were impacted by the recent ice storms, it’s been a long few weeks and there is a lot of work ahead. In this newsletter, I’d like to update you on what is happening and what resources are available in the affected communities. First, I want to highlight the public works and utilities staff and electrical line workers who continue to work around the clock to restore power and water. And, to the public servants and community volunteers who stepped up to help our neighbors … Continue Reading
February 02, 2024
Oregon Delegation Announces Over $7 Million for Federal Fishery Disaster Declaration
Washington, D.C. - Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, with U.S. Senator Ron Wyden and U.S. Representatives Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), and Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05), announced today the U.S. Department of Commerce is sending Oregon a total of $7,050,722 for the fishery disaster declared for 2018, 2019, and 2020 Oregon Chinook salmon ocean commercial fisheries in the state. The Oregon delegation first announced the … Continue Reading
January 30, 2024
Merkley, Wyden, Blumenauer, Bonamici, Hoyle, Salinas Announce Over $60 Million to Combat Homelessness Across Oregon
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with U.S. Representatives Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (D-04), and Andrea Salinas (OR-06), today announced a total of $60,295,011 in federal investments to support 140 homelessness prevention and support initiatives in communities across the state. Funding comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Continuum of Care program. “Safe and affordable housing is a … Continue Reading
January 25, 2024
Rep. Schrier Calls for Expanded Efforts to Combat Wildfire Smoke and Increase Controlled Burning
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Kim Schrier (WA-08) was joined by Representatives John Curtis (UT-03), Josh Harder (CA-09), David G. Valadao (CA-22), and Val Hoyle (OR-04) in sending a bipartisan letter to the Department of Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan, Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Mandy Cohen calling for further interagency … Continue Reading
January 22, 2024
MERKLEY, WYDEN, BLUMENAUER, BONAMICI, HOYLE, SALINAS: $10 MILLION HEADING TO OREGON TO BOOST EV INFRASTRUCTURE
Washington, D.C. - Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with U.S. Representatives Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (D-04), and Andrea Salinas (OR-06), announced $10 million coming to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to replace or repair electric vehicle (EV) chargers. These federal investments to improve the reliability and accessibility of Oregon’s charging infrastructure stem from the National Electric Vehicle … Continue Reading
January 18, 2024
Rep. Hoyle Condemns House Republicans’ Political Stunts on Immigration, Calls for Bipartisan Action
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement in opposition to House Republicans’ non-binding resolution (H.Res. 957) relating to the southern border of the United States: “Every day this group of House Republicans talks about the crisis at the border and yet refuses to work toward a bipartisan solution to solve our broken immigration system. If they were serious about seeking real solutions, they would stop obstructing President Biden’s … Continue Reading
January 16, 2024
Rep. Hoyle Addresses Unauthorized Military Strikes in Yemen, Urges the President to Seek Military Authorization from Congress
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) issued the following statement regarding the U.S.’s recent unauthorized military strikes in Yemen, urging the President to seek authorization from Congress before getting involved in another military conflict in the Middle East: Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution states that Congress has the sole authority to authorize military involvement in overseas conflicts. After Presidential abuse of these authorities during the Vietnam … Continue Reading
January 11, 2024
Rep. Hoyle, Carbajal Introduce the DASH Act to Tackle Housing Affordability Crisis and Homelessness
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representatives Val Hoyle (OR-04) and Salud Carbajal (CA-24) introduced the Decent, Affordable, Safe Housing for All (DASH) Act, a companion bill to Senator Ron Wyden’s legislation in the Senate. This groundbreaking legislation aims to tackle homelessness and address the housing affordability crisis in Oregon and across the country. “I am proud to introduce the DASH Act which is a comprehensive bill that will help increase access to affordable housing for low- and … Continue Reading
December 20, 2023
Rep. Hoyle’s Bill to Restore Fairness for Siletz Tribe Passes U.S. House and Senate, Will Become Law
Washington, DC - Yesterday, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle’s (OR-04) bill to restore fairness for the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians (Siletz) passed in the U.S. Senate with Senator Jeff Merkley as the Senate lead. H.R. 2839 will now be presented to President Biden, who is expected to sign it into law. The legislation will provide a pathway for the Siletz and the State of Oregon to change a discriminatory policy that has severely limited the hunting, fishing, trapping, and gathering … Continue Reading
December 15, 2023
Rep. Hoyle’s Bill to Support Commercial Fishing in Port Infrastructure Passes House and Senate, Will Become Law
Washington, DC - This week, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle’s (OR-04) “Supporting Commercial Fishing in Port Infrastructure Projects Act” (H.R. 4618) passed both the House and Senate as part of the Maritime Administration (MARAD) Reauthorization Act. President Biden is expected to sign this bill into law. H.R. 4618 will ensure ports can apply for infrastructure grants that support commercial fishing, bolster jobs, and drive the economies of our coastal communities. Current law does not make it … Continue Reading
December 14, 2023
Rep. Hoyle Votes Against Defense Authorization Bill, Which Extends Government Surveillance of Americans and Continues Endless Overseas Wars
Washington, DC - Following her ‘No’ vote on the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement: “Today I voted against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which extends mass government surveillance of Americans’ communications for effectively 16 months without any reforms. This bill also does nothing to put a stop to our endless wars overseas nor rein in bloated Pentagon spending of U.S. taxpayer money. “Let … Continue Reading
December 11, 2023
Rep. Hoyle’s Bill to Restore Fairness for Siletz Tribe Passes U.S. House
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle’s (OR-04) bill to restore fairness for the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians (Siletz) passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by voice vote. The legislation will provide the legal ability for the Siletz and the State of Oregon to change a discriminatory legal clause that has severely limited the hunting, fishing, trapping, and gathering abilities of the Siletz. Senator Merkley leads the Senate version of the bill. “The Siletz Tribe … Continue Reading
December 05, 2023
Reps. Hoyle, Huffman Introduce Bill to Expand Smith River National Recreation Area into Southwest Oregon
Washington, DC - 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. “I’m proud to introduce this legislation that is so widely supported by conservationists, … Continue Reading
December 01, 2023
Congresswoman Hoyle’s Statement on the War Between Israel and Hamas
Washington, DC - Following a resumption of fighting between Israel and Hamas, U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement: “I applaud President Biden and Secretary Blinken’s monumental work to achieve a multi-day deal to secure the release of over 100 hostages held by Hamas, provide much-needed humanitarian aid in Gaza and to achieve a temporary cessation of hostilities in the war between Israel and Hamas. I am encouraged that the Biden Administration worked to secure … Continue Reading
November 30, 2023
Reps. Hoyle, Neguse Introduce Wildfire Resilient Communities Act to Combat Mega-Fires
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle (OR-04) and Rep. Joe Neguse (CO-02) introduced the Wildfire Resilient Communities Act to invest in combatting catastrophic wildfire through forest health and community risk reduction projects. The House bill is the companion to Senator Jeff Merkley’s Wildfire Resilient Communities Act, of which Senator Ron Wyden is a cosponsor. “I am proud to introduce the Wildfire Resilient Communities Act, a comprehensive bill that would provide dedicated federal … Continue Reading
November 14, 2023
Congresswoman Hoyle Statement on Supporting the Continuing Resolution to Keep the Federal Government Open
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) shared the following statement following her vote in support of a Continuing Resolution to keep the federal government open through January and February 2024: “I voted in support of this Continuing Resolution (CR), which temporarily extends federal government funding to protect vital programs and benefits that Oregonians rely on, without making any funding cuts. “But let me be clear: this CR is not a perfect or permanent solution, … Continue Reading