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A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
To prohibit the disclosure of records by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of individuals for the purposes of immigration enforcement, and for other purposes.
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Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023
85/100
What they said
Apr 20, 2026
The Congressional Progressive Caucus Ending Corporate Greed Task Force is convening a hearing to examine tax code provisions that enable corporate profiteering and wealth inequality, and to explore policy solutions including wealth taxes on millionaires and billionaires, offshore tax avoidance crackdowns, and tax system rebalancing to benefit working people over high earners.
Rep. Hoyle's statement advocates for progressive tax policies—wealth taxes, closing offshore loopholes, and rebalancing the tax system to benefit working people over the wealthy. The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 is a budget deal that increases the debt limit, imposes discretionary spending caps, and expands work requirements for federal programs. These address different specific policy questions: the statement focuses on tax fairness and wealth redistribution, while the bill focuses on spending limits and budget process. Rep. Hoyle's NO vote is consistent with progressive opposition to spending caps and work requirement expansions, which typically align with concerns about protecting social programs. However, the bill does not directly address the tax proposals in the statement, creating some granularity mismatch.
Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act
85/100
What they said
Jan 8, 2026
Rep. Hoyle calls for investigation into a shooting by DHS immigration enforcement officials and advocates for deescalation and removal of ICE operations from Portland, characterizing recent federal immigration enforcement actions as inciting violence and harming families.
Rep. Hoyle's statement opposes aggressive federal immigration enforcement and calls for ICE removal from Portland, characterizing such actions as inciting violence. The bill enhances criminal penalties for interference with border control and immigration enforcement operations. Her NO vote on passage is consistent with her stated opposition to expansive immigration enforcement measures and her call for deescalation of federal immigration operations.
Rep. Hoyle calls for investigation into a shooting by DHS immigration enforcement officials and advocates for deescalation and removal of ICE operations from Portland, characterizing recent federal immigration enforcement actions as inciting violence and harming families.
Rep. Hoyle's statement opposes aggressive federal immigration enforcement and calls for ICE removal from Portland, characterizing such actions as inciting violence. The Secure the Border Act expands border wall construction, increases DHS enforcement capacity, and tightens asylum eligibility—all measures that would strengthen federal immigration enforcement operations. Her NO vote on passage is consistent with her stated opposition to expansive immigration enforcement policies. The statement does not directly address border wall construction or asylum limits, but both reflect the same underlying disagreement about the scope and intensity of federal immigration enforcement.
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025
85/100
What they said
Jan 8, 2026
Rep. Hoyle calls for investigation into a shooting by DHS immigration enforcement officials and advocates for deescalation and removal of ICE operations from Portland, characterizing recent federal immigration enforcement actions as inciting violence and harming families.
Rep. Hoyle's statement opposes ICE operations and federal immigration enforcement actions in Portland, characterizing them as harmful and inciting violence. Her NO vote on the DHS appropriations bill, which funds ICE and other immigration enforcement agencies, is directionally consistent with that opposition. The bill provides appropriations for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement among other DHS functions. A no vote on a bill that funds the agency she calls for removal from her district aligns with her stated position, though the appropriations bill bundles funding for multiple DHS functions (TSA, Coast Guard, FEMA, etc.), which may complicate the vote rationale.
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024
85/100
What they said
Jan 8, 2026
Rep. Hoyle calls for investigation into a shooting by DHS immigration enforcement officials and advocates for deescalation and removal of ICE operations from Portland, characterizing recent federal immigration enforcement actions as inciting violence and harming families.
Rep. Hoyle's statement opposes federal immigration enforcement actions in Portland and calls for ICE removal from the city. The bill funds DHS operations including ICE. A NO vote on DHS appropriations is consistent with opposition to ICE operations, though the bill funds multiple DHS agencies and functions beyond immigration enforcement. The statement's specific focus on Portland ICE operations and deescalation aligns directionally with voting against a bill that appropriates funds to ICE, though the bill's broad scope and bundled provisions introduce some ambiguity about what specific funding levels or restrictions the rep preferred.
Rep. Hoyle calls for investigation into a shooting by DHS immigration enforcement officials and advocates for deescalation and removal of ICE operations from Portland, characterizing recent federal immigration enforcement actions as inciting violence and harming families.
Rep. Hoyle's statement opposes aggressive federal immigration enforcement and calls for ICE removal from Portland, reflecting opposition to strict immigration enforcement policies. The bill penalizes sanctuary jurisdictions that limit cooperation with immigration enforcement. Her NO vote on the bill aligns with her stated position against federal immigration enforcement actions and support for limiting ICE operations. The vote is consistent with her advocacy for deescalation and reduced federal immigration enforcement presence.
Rep. Hoyle calls for investigation into a shooting by DHS immigration enforcement officials and advocates for deescalation and removal of ICE operations from Portland, characterizing recent federal immigration enforcement actions as inciting violence and harming families.
Rep. Hoyle's statement opposes aggressive federal immigration enforcement and calls for ICE removal from Portland, characterizing such enforcement as inciting violence. The Laken Riley Act expands DHS detention authority and creates state-level enforcement mechanisms, representing the type of aggressive immigration enforcement the statement criticizes. Her NO vote on passage is consistent with her stated opposition to expansive federal immigration enforcement actions.
Congresswoman Hoyle opposes President Trump's threatened military action against Iran, characterizing it as illegal and a war crime. She calls for Congress to vote on a War Powers Resolution to halt the action.
Congresswoman Hoyle's statement opposes military action against Iran and calls for Congressional oversight via a War Powers Resolution. The bill imposes sanctions on Iranian entities and leaders but does not authorize or direct military action against Iran. Her NO vote on a broader foreign policy bill that includes Iran sanctions is somewhat consistent with her stated concern about unilateral executive military action, though the bill's sanctions provisions do not directly contradict her position on military strikes. The vote may reflect objection to other provisions in the omnibus bill or a preference for different Iran policy tools, creating some ambiguity about her specific objection.
Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act
75/100
What they said
Jan 8, 2026
Rep. Hoyle calls for investigation into a shooting by DHS immigration enforcement officials and advocates for deescalation and removal of ICE operations from Portland, characterizing recent federal immigration enforcement actions as inciting violence and harming families.
Rep. Hoyle's statement opposes aggressive federal immigration enforcement and calls for ICE removal from Portland, reflecting concern about how immigration enforcement is conducted. The bill mandates detention and deportation of non-citizens who assault law enforcement—a narrow provision focused on a specific criminal conduct category. While the statement criticizes immigration enforcement broadly and the bill addresses a specific enforcement mechanism, both concern immigration policy direction. The rep's NO vote aligns with her stated skepticism of aggressive federal immigration enforcement, though the bill targets a discrete criminal category (assault on first responders) rather than the broader enforcement posture she critiques.
Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act, 2024
75/100
What they said
Jan 8, 2026
Rep. Hoyle calls for investigation into a shooting by DHS immigration enforcement officials and advocates for deescalation and removal of ICE operations from Portland, characterizing recent federal immigration enforcement actions as inciting violence and harming families.
Rep. Hoyle's statement opposes aggressive federal immigration enforcement and calls for ICE removal from Portland. The bill is a continuing appropriations measure that includes provisions limiting asylum eligibility and restricts DHS use of certain funds for immigration purposes. Her NO vote on passage is consistent with opposition to enhanced border security measures, though the bill bundles appropriations for multiple agencies and programs, making it difficult to isolate her vote as a direct response to the immigration provisions alone.
Rep. Hoyle calls for investigation into a shooting by DHS immigration enforcement officials and advocates for deescalation and removal of ICE operations from Portland, characterizing recent federal immigration enforcement actions as inciting violence and harming families.
Rep. Hoyle's statement opposes aggressive federal immigration enforcement and calls for ICE removal from Portland, citing concerns about violence and family separation. The POLICE Act makes assault on law enforcement a deportable offense—a provision that could be seen as supporting law enforcement protection. However, Hoyle's NO vote is consistent with her broader skepticism of immigration enforcement expansion; the bill enhances deportation authority rather than addressing her stated concerns about deescalation and reducing ICE operations. The vote aligns with her position that federal immigration enforcement actions are counterproductive, even if the bill's specific mechanism (deportation for assault) is narrower than her statement's scope.
Rep. Hoyle calls for investigation into a shooting by DHS immigration enforcement officials and advocates for deescalation and removal of ICE operations from Portland, characterizing recent federal immigration enforcement actions as inciting violence and harming families.
Rep. Hoyle's statement opposes aggressive federal immigration enforcement and advocates for removing ICE operations from Portland, reflecting concern about harm to immigrant families and communities. Her NO vote on the Schools Not Shelters Act—which restricts schools from providing shelter to undocumented immigrants—is directionally consistent with that position: opposing restrictions on services to immigrants aligns with opposing aggressive enforcement that 'rips families apart.' However, the statement focuses on police violence and deescalation, while the bill addresses school facility use for shelter—a narrower, distinct policy question. The vote reflects opposition to the bill's restrictive approach, but the statement does not explicitly address school shelter policies.
The representatives oppose expansion or construction of ICE detention facilities in Oregon and call for accountability regarding ICE operations and detention conditions.
The statement opposes ICE detention expansion in Oregon and calls for accountability over ICE conduct, while the POLICE Act makes non-citizens deportable for assaulting first responders, a provision the statement does not address. The representative's NO vote is directionally consistent with skepticism of expanded immigration enforcement, though the statement does not speak to deportation grounds for assault convictions specifically.
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Outside political spending — from PACs and super PACs — should be limited more strictly.
“Overturn the disastrous Citizens United decision that unleashed dark money in our elections”
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Oregon Delegation Celebrates Federal Support for Oregon’s Hazelnut, Seafood Industries | Congresswoman Val Hoyle
Position: The Oregon congressional delegation announces that USDA will purchase Oregon hazelnuts and Pacific whiting fillets under the Section 32 program to support domestic producers and rural economies, and credits delegation pressure for the decision.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley led Oregon Congressional Delegation members—including 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)—to announce that after pressure from the delegation, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will purchase hazelnuts and Pacific Whiting fillets under the agency’s Section 32 purchase program. These purchases will benefit communities and rural economies across Oregon by supporting domestic production and distribution of these agricultural goods during periods of significant market disruption and economic uncertainty.
“Our fisheries and farms deliver incredible products all around the world and are the lifeblood of our communities,” said Merkley, who led the Oregon delegation in pressing USDA to include hazelnuts and whiting in its latest food purchase. “This announcement ensures Oregon’s harvesters, processors, and producers will receive critical financial assistance needed to continue operating and providing services here in Oregon and beyond. I am elated the USDA has decided to make these purchases—this is a win for communities across our state.”
“Iconic state industries like agriculture and fishing count on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to do its job and support Oregonians working hard to keep producing their world-class goods,” said Wyden. “I’m glad the full-court press from the delegation has unlocked this win for Oregonians fishing Pacific whiting and growing hazelnuts.”
“Oregonians know that hazelnuts and seafood are some of the state’s most popular and delicious products,” said Bonamici. “Our growers and producers work tirelessly and bolster the local economy. I’m glad the USDA is making this investment.”
“These investments from the USDA will support the people who harvest, process and bring Pacific Whiting fish and hazelnuts to market,” said Hoyle. “By putting Oregon fishermen and farmers first, we’re boosting our coastal and rural economies."
“Oregon’s specialty crop growers are the backbone of our economy, but too many are struggling with rising costs and uncertain markets,” said Salinas. “In the Willamette Valley, generations of farmers have depended on the hazelnut industry for their livelihoods. That’s why I joined my colleagues in pushing USDA to purchase Oregon hazelnuts and Pacific whiting. These purchases will provide much-needed support for our growers and fishing communities while putting more Oregon-grown and Oregon-caught food onto kitchen tables. I’m proud we secured this win for Oregon producers, and I’ll keep fighting to make sure our specialty crop farmers have the markets and resources they need to succeed.”
"Oregon’s farmers and fishermen work hard to feed our communities, and they deserve a federal government that stands behind them,” said Dexter. “Our delegation pushed USDA to act, and these $34 million in purchases will support Oregon’s hazelnut growers and fishermen during a difficult economic stretch. This investment will help sustain local jobs, strengthen rural and coastal economies, and get nutritious food to families who need it.”
“Our farmers are putting in the work every day to keep Oregon families fed,” said Bynum. “And they’re not just helping put food on the table, they’re keeping money with our families, creating good jobs close to home, and giving people what they need to put down roots here in Oregon. Money back in our state and with our farmers is a win-win.”
Previously, Merkley and the Oregon delegation pressed the USDA to include Pacific whiting and Oregon hazelnuts, which account for 99 percent of hazelnuts produced in the United States, in this year’s Section 32 purchases. Following their efforts, the USDA announced it was purchasing $22 million in hazelnuts and $12 million in Pacific whiting.
LAWMAKERS CALL FOR UKRAINIAN TEMPORARAY PROTECTED STATUS (TPS) EXTENSION | Congresswoman Val Hoyle
Position: The release states that Ukrainian nationals with Temporary Protected Status should retain protections and due process, and calls for a formal redesignation and extension of TPS for Ukrainians while asking DHS for information on Ukrainian nationals in ICE custody.
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 comes as DHS recently announced that over 100,000 of Ukrainians whose TPS benefits were slated to expire on October 19th, will retain their TPS protections and work permits until the Department makes a final decision. While this announcement provides much needed relief for TPS holders, the lack of a formal redesignation and extension could potentially exclude individuals who fled the same war and cause confusion and stress for people already facing uncertainty about their future, impacting their ability to keep work. Without any safe and durable path for Ukrainians to return home, these protections must be kept in place.
The lawmakers wrote: “A redesignation would extend eligibility to Ukrainians who arrived in the United States after the current designation's cutoff date, but who fled the same war under the same circumstances and would give affected individuals clarity regardingtheir status. Those who came to our shores fleeing violence and instability deserve the opportunity to rebuild their lives and go through our country’s legal processes.”
The lawmakers concluded their letter with the following demands:
Provide full due process for any Ukrainian TPS holders attending immigration court hearings, USCIS interviews and other required legal appointments
Provide information about Ukrainian nationals in ICE custody, the circumstances of their arrest and the status of their pending immigration cases to allow for appropriate oversight
The full text of the letter is available here.
Full list of signers: Wesley Bell (MO-01), Donald Beyer (VA-08), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Gilbert Cisneros (CA-31), Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), Jason Crow (CO-06), Danny Davis (IL-07), Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Mark DeSaulnier(CA-10), Lois Frankel (FL-22), Maxwell Frost (FL-10), Robert Garcia (CA-42), Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), Daniel Goldman (NY-10), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Al Green (TX-09), Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), William Keating (MA-09), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), John Larson (CT-01), Stephen Lynch (MA-08), John Mannion (NY-22), Sarah McBride (DE-AL), James McGovern (MA-02), Gwen Moore (WI-04), Joseph Morelle (NY-25), Kelly Morrison (MN-03), Seth Moulton (MA-06), Joe Neguse (CO-02), Eleanor Norton (DC-AL), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Chris Pappas (NH-01), Brittany Pettersen (CO-07), Chellie Pingree (ME-01), Nellie Pou (NJ-09), Mike Quigley (IL-05), Emily Randall (WA-06), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Deborah Ross (NC-02), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Janice Schakowsky (IL-09), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Shri Thanedar (MI-13), Dina Titus (NV-01), Jill Tokuda (HI-02), Juan Vargas (CA-52), Eugene Vindman (VA-07)
REP. HOYLE ANNOUNCES OVER $200M FOR THE PORT OF COOS BAY | Congresswoman Val Hoyle
Position: The release announces $204 million in Department of Transportation funding to upgrade the Coos Bay Rail Line and supports the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port project, citing transportation and supply chain benefits.
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.”
This grant will fund the construction of upgrades to the Coos Bay Rail Line, including repairing and replacing track, ties, bridges and tunnels that are needed to bring the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port project closer to fruition.
Rep. Hoyle has been a champion to bring back funding for the Port of Coos Bay. This funding announcement brings Rep. Hoyle’s total amount of funding secured for the Pacific Coast Intermodal Project to nearly $300M. She previously secured $70 million in federal grants,including $29.75 million through CRISI, $25.018 million through INFRA, $11.25 through the Port Infrastructure Development Program and $3.993 million through the Rail Crossing Elimination Grant to support improvement to port and rail infrastructure.
REP. HOYLE JOINS REP. ZINKE AND REP SCHRIER TO INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN NORTHWEST WETLANDS VIP ACT | Congresswoman Val Hoyle
Position: Representatives Hoyle, Zinke, and Schrier introduced bipartisan legislation creating a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service grant program to fund water infrastructure and habitat work for birds and wetlands in the Columbia River Basin and along Washington and Oregon coasts. The release expresses support for voluntary, incentive-based wetland restoration on private and working lands.
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 support Tribes, farmers and other local economies. This work will strengthen our climate resilience, supporting these lands for the next generation.”
“Good conservation starts by bringing everyone to the table,” said Rep. Zinke. “The Northwest Wetlands VIP Act gives farmers, ranchers, Tribes, sportsmen and local communities a way to work together on voluntary projects that restore wetlands and keep working lands working. That’s how we protect habitat and water for the next generation. I'm proud to support this legislation.”
“Farmers, Tribes, and local communities across our region rely on wetlands and the species they protect,” said Congresswoman Schrier. “I am proud that this bipartisan bill will take a meaningful step to make sure Washingtonians continue to benefit from these important habitats that are a critical part of our ecosystem.”
The Northwest Wetlands VIP Act would create a new grant program under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to provide critical water infrastructure and on-the-ground habitat needs for birds in the Columbia River Basin and along the Washington and Oregon coasts.
This legislation is supported by a host of nonpartisan, regional conservation organizations, including. Ducks Unlimited the Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts (COLT), Montana Wildlife Federation, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP), Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture (Pacific Birds), Trout Unlimited, Oregon Agricultural Trust, Washington State Audubon, and more.
“We’re thankful to Reps. Hoyle, Zinke, and Schrier for introducing the Northwest Wetlands VIP Act in the House of Representatives. The future of conservation is on private working lands. This important legislation will bring much-needed resources for landowners to more effectively provide multi-benefits for people, wildlife, agriculture, and wetlands in the Northwest and the Columbia River Basin.” said Jeff McCreary, Ducks Unlimited Director of Operations for the Western Region.
"The Columbia River?Basin holds critical habitat for migratory birds and other wetland-dependent species,” said Joe Buttafuoco, COLT Executive Director. “COLT and our members are thrilled about the bipartisan NW?Wetlands VIP?Act. This bill would offer grants that land trusts, Tribes, private landowners, and nonprofits can use to improve habitat, manage invasive species, and restore floodplain connectivity. Thank you to Reps. Hoyle, Zinke, and Schrier for advancing this important legislation."
“Wetlands on the coast of Oregon and Washington and within the Columbia River Basin are vital for millions of waterbirds and wetland-dependent species. Support for durable ecosystems, strong partnerships, and natural and working landscapes will deliver real benefits for wildlife, communities, and the economy of the Pacific Northwest. The NW Wetlands VIP Act emphasizes collaboration — consistent with Pacific Birds’ partnership-driven approach. This bill will provide resources for the installation, maintenance, and replacement of critical infrastructure, which aligns with Pacific Birds’ goal to support long-term habitat management while emphasizing multi-species benefits and multi-benefit projects, and empowering collaborative on the ground action,” said Glenn Lamb, Vice Chair of the Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture Management Board.
“The Northwest Wetlands VIP Act would bring critical infrastructure dollars to Pacific Northwest farmers and ranchers. These water management projects not only enhance and restore wetland habitat for migratory birds, but also help producers improve agricultural production on parts of their properties. The Act also provides funding to support conservation easements, which protect farms and ranches for agriculture and associated habitat,” said Nellie McAdams, Executive Director of Oregon Agricultural Trust.
“Montana’s waterfowl hunters and anglers depend on healthy, connected wetlands, and the birds we chase each fall rely on habitat across the entire Columbia River Basin. The Northwest Wetlands VIP Act gives ranchers, farmers, and Tribes a voluntary way to restore that habitat while keeping working lands working, so our kids and grandkids still have ducks in our skies and fish in our rivers,” said Frank Szollosi, Executive Director of the Montana Wildlife Federation.
"TRCP appreciates Reps. Hoyle, Zinke, and Schrier introducing the NW Wetlands VIP Act,” said Michael O’Casey, Director of Public Lands for the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership. “As someone who learned to hunt and fish among the many wetlands and sloughs at the mouth of the mighty Columbia River, and who has seen firsthand the impact of development and fragmentation, this legislation would provide a healthy boost to wetland conservation for both private landowners and the public.”
“The Association of Northwest Steelheaders strongly supports S.1615 and the continued commitment to policies that protect and strengthen the future of our fisheries, waterways, and outdoor heritage," said James Adkins, Executive Director, Association of Northwest Steelheaders. "Healthy rivers and responsible stewardship are essential to sustaining wild fish populations, supporting local communities, and preserving opportunities for future generations of anglers. Prime habitat for migrating waterfowl also provides critical rearing habitat for juvenile salmon, steelhead and other endangered aquatic species of the Pacific Northwest. We appreciate congressional leadership in advancing this important legislation.”
“The Northwest Wetlands VIP Act recognizes the importance of investing in wetland infrastructure and habitat restoration projects that benefit both working lands and wild places,” said Christopher Borgatti, Policy & Conservation Manager for Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. “BHA applauds Reps. Hoyle, Zinke, and Schrier for championing this commonsense investment in the future of wetlands, waterfowl, and public access throughout the Columbia River Basin and coastal wetlands.”
“Healthy wetlands provide a critical foundation for healthy rivers,” said Lindsay Slater, Trout Unlimited Vice President of Government Affairs. “By incentivizing voluntary restoration and conservation, the bipartisan Northwest Wetlands VIP Act will improve water quality, sustain coldwater fisheries, and benefit the communities that depend on them. Trout Unlimited supports this collaborative approach that helps landowners, sportsmen, and conservation partners work together in the Columbia River Basin and along the coast of Oregon and Washington to restore habitat while keeping working lands working.”
“Healthy wetlands are essential to birds, coastal ecosystems, and the people and communities who help care for these landscapes,” said Amanda Kaplan, vice president for the National Audubon Society’s Washington state office. “The Northwest Wetlands Voluntary Incentives Program Act would give landowners, Tribes and conservation partners resources to restore and improve wetland habitat that shorebirds and waterfowl depend on across the Columbia River Basin and the Pacific Northwest coast. By supporting voluntary conservation efforts, this legislation would also strengthen Audubon’s work with ranchers and other landowners to improve habitat on working lands throughout the region. We thank Reps. Hoyle, Zinke, and Schrier for introducing this bipartisan bill.”
“Healthy wetlands are essential to healthy river systems, supporting fish, waterfowl, and other bird species while helping ensure clean drinking water,” said Liz Hamilton, Policy Director for the Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association. “We thank Representatives Hoyle, Zinke, and Schrier for working with Ducks Unlimited to advance this important legislation. These projects will create jobs during implementation and support long-term employment across the region through the outdoor recreation economy.”
"Healthy wetlands are foundational to Washington’s economy, ecosystems, and communities,” said Washington Association of Land Trusts (WALT) Executive Director Erik Kingfisher. “The Northwest Wetlands VIP Act would provide much needed investments in enhancing, maintaining and restoring these vital lands across the Columbia River Basin, Washington coastal zone, and throughout the Puget Sound. As land trusts with the skills to make these projects happen across our beautiful state, we support this bipartisan legislation that would empower landowners through a voluntary, partnership-based approach to establish an open space legacy and enable the care and restoration of these lands to sustain them for future generations."
OREGON LAWMAKERS URGE CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR OREGON’S HAZELNUT INDUSTRY | Congresswoman Val Hoyle
Position: Oregon's congressional delegation urges the USDA to include Oregon hazelnuts in this year's Section 32 purchase program to support growers and processors facing market disruption.
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 dedicated their lives to producing and distributing a product many communities depend on for their livelihoods,” wrote the lawmakers.
The lawmakers’ letter calls on USDA to include Oregon hazelnuts, which account for 99 percent of hazelnuts produced in the United States, in this year’s Section 32 purchases, supporting growers, harvesters, processors, and agricultural economies primarily in Oregon’s Willamette Valley during a period of significant market disruption and economic uncertainty in a global market.
They stressed, “In recent years, disruptions in important export markets caused by these compounding issues have been particularly difficult for certain kernel sizes and grades that are high-quality, marketable food products but have fewer commercial outlets. These imbalances and market losses create uncertainty and pressure for our farmers and producers and threaten the steady distribution needed to prevent compounding product surpluses year-to-year.”
In addition to Merkley, the letter was signed by U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) and U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), Janelle Bynum (OR-05), and Val Hoyle (OR-04).
Full text of the letter can be found by clicking here.
Lawmakers Demand Transparency After U.S. Forest Service Coordinates with ICE on Public Lands | Congresswoman Val Hoyle
Position: The members express concern that the U.S. Forest Service is misusing taxpayer funds by directing resources toward immigration enforcement on federal public lands outside its mission, and they demand transparency about coordination with ICE following an arrest incident at Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
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), Rick Larsen (D, WA-02), Suzan DelBene (D, WA-01), Jared Huffman (D, CA-02), Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee, Adriano Espaillat (D, NY-13), Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Andrea Salinas (D, OR-06), Adam Smith (D, WA-09), Val Hoyle (D, OR-04), Marilyn Strickland (D, WA-10), Suzanne Bonamici (D, OR-01), and Pramila Jayapal (D, WA-07) sent a letter to U.S. Forest Chief Tom Schultz demanding transparency regarding immigration enforcement activities on U.S. Forest Service (USFS) lands.
This letter comes after a shocking incident over Labor Day Weekend where U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement Officers (LEO) coordinated with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to arrest five men who were camping with their families in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. As of October 5, 2026, four of the five men arrested remain in detention at the Tacoma NW ICE Detention Center.
“As Members of Congress representing the Pacific Northwest and Democratic leadership of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, the House Natural Resources Committee, and the House Agriculture Committee, we are concerned that the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is misusing taxpayer dollars by neglecting their mission and directing career staff to prioritize immigration enforcement on federal public lands. Particularly during a difficult wildfire season, we want to express our gratitude to the Forest Service for fighting wildfires in the Pacific Northwest and across the country,” wrote the members.
The U.S. Forest Service has undergone significant funding cuts and reorganizations efforts since the start of Trump’s second term. Since 2025, the USFS has lost nearly 6,000 workers through DOGE cuts and other factors, raising concerns about wildfire preparedness, forest health research, and public land management. Earlier this year, USFS announced consolidation efforts to shutter research and development facilities nationwide. USFS backtracked on their original proposal to close 57 out of 77 research labs after public outcry. In September 2026, USFS announced they will be closing 23 labs.
The 2026 wildfire season is still underway, and Washington state has recorded one of the worst wildfire seasons to date with almost 900,000 acres being burned as of early September.
The members conclude the letter by demanding answers to the following questions by October 15, 2026:
Questions for the U.S. Forest Service:
The full text of the letter is available HERE.
REP. HOYLE STATEMENT ON THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF OCTOBER 7TH | Congresswoman Val Hoyle
Position: The release commemorates the October 7 Hamas attack and its victims, calls for an end to violence in Gaza and the West Bank, urges the U.S. to end the war with Iran, and calls for negotiated peace and self-determination for Israelis and Palestinians.
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 70,000 Palestinians have senselessly lost their lives—including a heartbreaking 20,000 children— and countless others have been displaced and left without access to food, water and medical care. How many more have to die before we have peace?
I continue to call on the Netanyahu government to end the violence in Gaza and the West Bank, for the Trump administration to bring the needless, immoral war in Iran to an end, and for our partners in the Gulf region to bring their considerable negotiating powers to the table to achieve freedom, security and self-determination for Israelis and Palestinians alike.”
REP. HOYLE CONDUCTS OVERSIGHT AT TACOMA ICE FACILITY | Congresswoman Val Hoyle
Position: Rep. Hoyle conducted an oversight visit at a Tacoma ICE facility and criticizes the cost of mass deportations, arguing for legal representation, healthcare, and due process for detainees and for focusing enforcement on violent criminals. She cites cosponsorship of bills on ICE identification, detention standards, access to counsel, immigration court arrests, comprehensive immigration reform, and repeal of funding for deportation enforcement.
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 checking on community members to ensure they have legal representation, healthcare and access to food and information.”
If you have questions about immigration or know someone who is in detention, contact our office at (541) 465-6732 or hoyle.house.gov.
People in Oregon’s Fourth Congressional District are spending $1,483 per person to fuel the Administration’s mass deportation campaign. Rep. Hoyle is committed to fighting for a system that honors due process and focuses enforcement on those who have committed violent crimes, not tearing away innocent people from their families, jobs and communities.
Some of her recent legislative actions include:
Cosponsoring the VISIBLE Act and the Preventing Authoritarian Policing Tactics on America's Streets Act, which require federal law enforcement to have clear identification and stop unmarked arrests
Cosponsoring the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act and Stop Inhumane Conditions in ICE Detention Act, which mandates strict detention standards and protects people’s civil and human rights
Cosponsoring the Access to Counsel Act, which ensures detainees can speak with legal counsel
Cosponsoring the Immigration Court Due Process Protection Act, which ends the arrest of people for just showing up to their scheduled immigration court hearings
Cosponsoring the DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act, a comprehensive immigration reform package that would increase border security while expanding legal immigration
Cosponsoring the DRAIN Act to repeal H.R. 1’s $75 billion slush fund to support the administration’s deportation agenda
Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici, Salinas, Hoyle, Dexter, Bynum Oppose Trump’s Undermining of Due Process and Politicizing Immigration Courts | Congresswoman Val Hoyle
Position: The lawmakers oppose the administration's use of expedited "mega master" immigration hearings and related changes, arguing they undermine due process, limit access to legal counsel, and should end.
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 immigrants without due process.
“This unwarranted blitzkrieg of assaults on justice and fair treatment raises serious constitutional concerns and is unworthy of the oaths you swore to uphold,” the Oregon lawmakers wrote to Attorney General Todd Blanche, Sirce E. Owen, Acting Director of the Executive Office for Immigration Review and David Venturella, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
“Over the past year, your agencies have increased the number of immigrants who must appear on little-to-no notice for so-called ‘mega master’ hearings on overcrowded dockets in front of Trump’s handpicked judges at courts across the country, all while stripping immigrants of their legal status, ramping up arrests and detention, and limiting their access to legal counsel for representation in court and fast-tracked asylum interviews,” they wrote.
“These policy changes confuse and terrify law-abiding immigrants in our communities and prevent them from having a fair day in court.”
The lawmakers wrote that the Portland Immigration Court in Oregon is now holding about two “mega master” hearings every week, in addition to maintaining its previously scheduled docket hearings and individual merit hearings. That has forced immigrants anticipating court dates in 2027 or 2028 to suddenly show up on extremely short notice and scrambling both to figure out how to get to the court on time, and to find an attorney to represent them.
“As if the changes at the Portland Immigration Court weren’t bad enough, the neighboring Tacoma Immigration Court has now had judges deciding in mid-August to stop allowing immigration attorneys across Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska from appearing remotely on behalf of their clients detained at the regional detention center,” the lawmakers continued. “Previously, the Tacoma Immigration Court allowed out-of-state attorneys to represent their clients by making court appearances through video conferencing technology. Now attorneys—and when applicable, expert witnesses— have to attend these hearings in person.”
The new requirement for immigration attorneys to represent their clients in person comes as immigration judges allow Department of Homeland Security prosecutors to participate in hearings remotely. In other cases even the presiding judge is attending remotely as well, with attorneys sharing that remote appearances by judges happen in about half the cases that they must attend in-person at the Tacoma Immigration Court.
These new in-person requirements also come as attorneys share that the court is sending “notices to appear” and setting hearings for that same morning giving the attorneys little time to prepare or make travel arrangements from out of state. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has also been routinely denying immigration attorneys access to their clients at detention centers, and transferring clients thousands of miles away to detention centers across the country.
“Immigration court proceedings must uphold fairness and rule of law and not be politicized to satisfy Donald Trump’s arbitrary detention quotas. We call on the Trump administration to discontinue policies and tactics that undermine constitutional due process. Our legal system relies on accountability; therefore, we demand that you establish fair and meaningful hearings that provide a genuine day in court and uphold the integrity of our nation’s immigration system,” the lawmakers concluded.
The lawmakers ended their letter demanding a written response by October 15th, 2026 detailing the steps that the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security will take to achieve the following:
The full text of the letter is here.
A web version of the release is here.
REP. HOYLE APPLAUDS DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CAUCUS FOR ROBUST ECONOMIC LEGISLATIVE SLATE | Congresswoman Val Hoyle
Position: The release states support for the Democratic Women's Caucus economic legislative slate, including bills on grocery price gouging, Social Security expansion funded by a payroll tax on income above $250,000, pay equity, a permanent expanded Child Tax Credit, paid family and medical leave, home care and domestic worker wage and workplace protections, and expanded FMLA coverage.
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 the gender pay gap, protect worker's rights and lower costs, helping Americans thrive for generations to come."
Background:
This legislative package includes a number of priorities championed by Rep. Hoyle including:
H.R. 4966 – Stop Price Gouging in Grocery Stores Act, which would prohibit price gouging by grocery stores.
H.R. 1700 – Social Security Expansion Act, which would expand Social Security benefits by $2,400 a year and ensure Social Security is fully funded for the next 75 years by applying the Social Security payroll tax on all income above $250,000.
H.R. 17 – the Paycheck Fairness Act, which would help working women challenge pay discrimination
H.R. 2763 – the American Family Act, which would permanently expand the Child Tax Credit for middle-class and low-income families
H.R. 5390 – The FAMILY Act, which would provide workers with up to 12 weeks of partial income when they take time for their own serious health conditions.
H.R.7917 - Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act, which would ensure home care workers receive at least the minimum wage and access to overtime pay
H.R. 3971 – Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act, extend workplace rights and protections to the 2.2 million domestic workers in the US, who are currently excluded from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
H.R. 1035 – Job Protection Act, which extend Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) protections to cover workers in businesses of all sizes
Source: GDELT 2.0 GKG, filtered to a curated list of national outlets. Inclusion is not endorsement; opinion pieces and reported news are mixed.
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Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
1.UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS INTERNATIONAL UNION ACTIVE BALLOT CLUBLabor2 contributionsTrade-union PAC for the United Food and Commercial Workers — backs candidates supporting union organizing, collective bargaining, worker protections, and labor-friendly workplace standards.AI$10,000
2.AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION PACLabor3 contributionsTrade-union PAC for commercial airline pilots — backs candidates supporting pilot workplace protections, collective bargaining rights, and aviation safety standards.AI$10,000
3.INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEELabor2 contributionsTrade-union PAC for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). Backs candidates supporting prevailing-wage standards, infrastructure investment, apprenticeship programs, and union organizing rights.AI$10,000
4.INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS INTERESTED IN REGISTRATION AND EDUCATION PACPublic Sector2 contributionsPublic-sector employee PAC affiliated with the International Association of Firefighters — backs candidates supporting firefighter workplace protections, benefits, and federal fire-service funding.AI$10,000
5.COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA - COPE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEELabor4 contributionsTrade-union PAC for telecommunications and media workers — backs candidates supporting union organizing, collective bargaining, and worker protections in the communications industry.AI$10,000
6.MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERSLabor2 contributionsTrade-union PAC of the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers — backs candidates supporting union organizing, prevailing wages, and aerospace manufacturing jobs.AI$10,000
7.LA BAMBA PAC2 contributions$10,000
8.CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERSLabor3 contributionsTrade-union PAC for the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners — backs prevailing-wage protections, federal infrastructure funding, project labor agreements, and worker safety standards.AI$10,000
9.SOUTHWEST AIRLINES PILOTS' ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (SWAPA PAC)3 contributions$10,000
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.SELF$46,065
2.ARNOLD VENTURES$14,000
3.ACCELERATE STRATEGIES$8,300
4.FE RAIL$7,000
5.CHAIRMAN, CFO$7,000
6.BGR GROUP$7,000
7.PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNSEL$7,000
8.ALSOP LOUIE PARTNERS$6,500
9.CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC$5,770
10.SMITH GARSON$5,025
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.
