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May 14, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Klobuchar, Blunt, Colleagues Urge State Department to Prioritize Resumption of Intercountry Adoptions
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
May 14, 2021
House Passes Bonamici-Backed Bill to Protect Pregnant Workers from Discrimination and Job Loss
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
May 12, 2021
Oregon Delegation Honors Author Beverly Cleary
Rep. Cliff Bentz, ...
May 7, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Matt Cartwright, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member - Emmer Leads Letter to Support Funding for Mental Health and Criminal Justice Initiatives
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
May 5, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secrety of Health and Human Services - Grassley, Wyden Press For Strong Steps To Prevent Child Neglect, Abuse At HHS Facilities
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
April 30, 2021
Senators Markey, Wyden, and Merkley Reintroduce Legislation to Defend Fundamental Human Rights in Turkey
Sen. Jeff Merkley
April 30, 2021
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Secretary - Menendez, Colleagues Commend DHS on Actions to Keep Guns out Of the Hands of Domestic Abusers, Call for Additional Steps to Fully Enforce "Lautenberg Amendment,' Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
April 29, 2021
Bonamici, Young, Huffman, González-Colón Introduce Bill to Strengthen NOAA Response to Sexual Harassment, Assault
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
April 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Matt Cartwright, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member - Rutherford, Pascrell Lead 159 Members of Congress in Support of Police Funding
Rep. Cliff Bentz, ...
April 29, 2021
Merkley, Jayapal, Booker, Markey, Wyden Introduce Legislation to Protect Families' Freedom, Human Right to Not Be Traumatized
Sen. Jeff Merkley
April 29, 2021
Jayapal and Merkley Lead Lawmakers in Introducing Freedom for Families Act
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
April 29, 2021
Boozman, Wyden, Rubio and Durbin Introduce Resolution Condemning Repression of Iranian Baha'i
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
April 28, 2021
Wyden, Rubio, Durbin and Boozman Introduce Resolution Condemning Repression of Iranian Baha'i
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
April 28, 2021
Merkley Applauds Biden's Emphasis on Freedom, Opportunity, and Justice for All in First National Address
Sen. Jeff Merkley
April 28, 2021
Wyden Statement on President Biden's American Family Plan
Sen. Ron Wyden
April 27, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Feinstein, Durbin, Colleagues Urge President Biden to Issue Updated Presidential Determination With an Increased Refugee Admissions Target
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
April 27, 2021
Wyden Joins Colleagues to Introduce Legislation to Stop Sexual Harassment in STEM
Sen. Ron Wyden
April 23, 2021
Wyden, Merkley Resolution Honoring Beverly Cleary Passes Senate
Sen. Jeff Merkley
April 22, 2021
As White House Prepares Health Care Push, Merkley, Welch Introduce Bill to End Prescription Drugs Price Gouging, Help Ensure Americans Can Get the Medicines They Need
Sen. Jeff Merkley
April 21, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Isabella Guzman, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Sinema, Kelly Urge Administration to Quickly Fix Shuttered Venue Operators Grant for Arizona Entertainment Businesses
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
April 21, 2021
Wyden, Paul and Bipartisan Members of Congress Introduce The Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
April 20, 2021
Bonamici Statement on Guilty Verdict in Derek Chauvin Trial
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
April 19, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Senator Markey Leads Colleagues in Urging Fda to Ban Menthol Cigarettes
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
April 16, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Feinstein, Markey, Colleagues Urge FDA to Ban Menthol Cigarettes
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
April 16, 2021
Mast, Posey, Bonamici Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Protect Estuaries
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
April 16, 2021
Letter to The Hon. Joe Biden, President of The United States - Van Hollen, Durbin, Leahy, Senate Democrats Urge Biden to Finally Close Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
April 16, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Van Hollen, Heinrich, Senate Democrats Call on Biden Administration to Undo Unlawful Changes to National Monuments
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
April 15, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Wyden, Democrats Question DOJ Funding of Unproven Predictive Policing Technology
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
April 14, 2021
Rep. Napolitano & Sen. Merkley Re-introduce Immigrants' Mental Health Act
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
April 14, 2021
Rep. Napolitano & Sen. Merkley Re-introduce Immigrants' Mental Health Act
Sen. Jeff Merkley
April 14, 2021
Wyden, Merkley Co-sponsor Bill to Establish National Paid Sick Days Policy
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
April 13, 2021
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services; Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security; Cindy Huang, Director of Office of Refugee Resettlement; and Troy Miller, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection - Jayapal Leads Lawmakers in Urging Biden Admin to Continue Strengthening Protections of Unaccompanied Children
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
April 9, 2021
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Merkley, Welch, Colleagues Press Biden Administration to Stop Big Pharma from Price Gouging American Patients
Sen. Jeff Merkley
April 8, 2021
Letter to Hon. Debra Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Herrera Beutler Calls on Biden Administration to Protect Rural Communities and Northern Spotted Owl from Wildfire
Rep. Cliff Bentz, ...
April 8, 2021
Bentz Calls Out Biden Administration's Failure to Protect Rural Communities and Northern Spotted Owl from Wildfire
Rep. Cliff Bentz
April 2, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, House Majority Leader - Neguse, Spanberger Lead 65 Colleagues in Pressing Senate Majority Leader to Vote on Commonsense Gun Violence Prevention Legislation
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
March 31, 2021
Letter to David Uejio, Acting Director of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Urge Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council to Address Racial Disparities in Housing Appraisal Industry
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
March 29, 2021
Wyden Introduces Bipartisan Legislation that would Lower Mandatory Drug Sentences
Sen. Ron Wyden
March 26, 2021
New Report Finds Nearly 3,800 Hate Incidents Targeting AAPI Individuals in Last Year -- Murray, Cantwell Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hatred, Discrimination
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
March 26, 2021
Wyden Co-sponsors Bill to Fund Education of Japanese-American Internment, Preserve Confinement Sites
Sen. Ron Wyden
March 25, 2021
Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hatred, Discrimination Related to COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
March 25, 2021
Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hatred, Discrimination Related to COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
March 24, 2021
Video Release: Rules Committee Holds First Senate Hearing on For the People Act, Legislation Merkley is Leading to Strengthen Democracy, Make It Easier to Vote, and End Influence of Dark Money in Politics
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
March 24, 2021
Wyden Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Exempt Trafficking Survivors' Restitution from Federal Taxes
Sen. Ron Wyden
March 24, 2021
Hirono, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hatred, Discrimination Related to COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
March 23, 2021
Lankford, Cornyn, Wyden Back Clarity for Human Trafficking Survivors
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
March 22, 2021
Velázquez Reintroduces Bill to Help Businesses in the Cannabis Sector Obtain Insurance
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
March 22, 2021
Letter to Inspector General Michael Horowitz, Department of Justice - Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Call on DOJ Inspector General to Conduct Comprehensive Review of Bureau of Prison COVID-19 Deaths
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
March 22, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Liz Richter, Acting Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Markey, Colleagues Urge Administration to Ensure Undocumented Immigrants Can Receive Covid-19 Care
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
March 22, 2021
Letter to Inspector General Michael Horowitze, Department of Justice - Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Call on DOJ Inspector General to Conduct Comprehensive Review of Bureau of Prison COVID-19 Deaths
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Date
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Politician
May 14, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Klobuchar, Blunt, Colleagues Urge State Department to Prioritize Resumption of Intercountry Adoptions
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
May 14, 2021
House Passes Bonamici-Backed Bill to Protect Pregnant Workers from Discrimination and Job Loss
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
May 12, 2021
Oregon Delegation Honors Author Beverly Cleary
Rep.Cliff Bentz, ...
May 7, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Matt Cartwright, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member - Emmer Leads Letter to Support Funding for Mental Health and Criminal Justice Initiatives
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
May 5, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secrety of Health and Human Services - Grassley, Wyden Press For Strong Steps To Prevent Child Neglect, Abuse At HHS Facilities
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
April 30, 2021
Senators Markey, Wyden, and Merkley Reintroduce Legislation to Defend Fundamental Human Rights in Turkey
Sen.Jeff Merkley
April 30, 2021
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Secretary - Menendez, Colleagues Commend DHS on Actions to Keep Guns out Of the Hands of Domestic Abusers, Call for Additional Steps to Fully Enforce "Lautenberg Amendment,' Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
April 29, 2021
Bonamici, Young, Huffman, González-Colón Introduce Bill to Strengthen NOAA Response to Sexual Harassment, Assault
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
April 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Matt Cartwright, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member - Rutherford, Pascrell Lead 159 Members of Congress in Support of Police Funding
Rep.Cliff Bentz, ...
April 29, 2021
Merkley, Jayapal, Booker, Markey, Wyden Introduce Legislation to Protect Families' Freedom, Human Right to Not Be Traumatized
Sen.Jeff Merkley
April 29, 2021
Jayapal and Merkley Lead Lawmakers in Introducing Freedom for Families Act
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
April 29, 2021
Boozman, Wyden, Rubio and Durbin Introduce Resolution Condemning Repression of Iranian Baha'i
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
April 28, 2021
Wyden, Rubio, Durbin and Boozman Introduce Resolution Condemning Repression of Iranian Baha'i
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
April 28, 2021
Merkley Applauds Biden's Emphasis on Freedom, Opportunity, and Justice for All in First National Address
Sen.Jeff Merkley
April 28, 2021
Wyden Statement on President Biden's American Family Plan
Sen.Ron Wyden
April 27, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Feinstein, Durbin, Colleagues Urge President Biden to Issue Updated Presidential Determination With an Increased Refugee Admissions Target
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
April 27, 2021
Wyden Joins Colleagues to Introduce Legislation to Stop Sexual Harassment in STEM
Sen.Ron Wyden
April 23, 2021
Wyden, Merkley Resolution Honoring Beverly Cleary Passes Senate
Sen.Jeff Merkley
April 22, 2021
As White House Prepares Health Care Push, Merkley, Welch Introduce Bill to End Prescription Drugs Price Gouging, Help Ensure Americans Can Get the Medicines They Need
Sen.Jeff Merkley
April 21, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Isabella Guzman, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Sinema, Kelly Urge Administration to Quickly Fix Shuttered Venue Operators Grant for Arizona Entertainment Businesses
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
April 21, 2021
Wyden, Paul and Bipartisan Members of Congress Introduce The Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
April 20, 2021
Bonamici Statement on Guilty Verdict in Derek Chauvin Trial
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
April 19, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Senator Markey Leads Colleagues in Urging Fda to Ban Menthol Cigarettes
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
April 16, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Feinstein, Markey, Colleagues Urge FDA to Ban Menthol Cigarettes
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
April 16, 2021
Mast, Posey, Bonamici Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Protect Estuaries
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
April 16, 2021
Letter to The Hon. Joe Biden, President of The United States - Van Hollen, Durbin, Leahy, Senate Democrats Urge Biden to Finally Close Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
April 16, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Van Hollen, Heinrich, Senate Democrats Call on Biden Administration to Undo Unlawful Changes to National Monuments
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
April 15, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Wyden, Democrats Question DOJ Funding of Unproven Predictive Policing Technology
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
April 14, 2021
Rep. Napolitano & Sen. Merkley Re-introduce Immigrants' Mental Health Act
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
April 14, 2021
Rep. Napolitano & Sen. Merkley Re-introduce Immigrants' Mental Health Act
Sen.Jeff Merkley
April 14, 2021
Wyden, Merkley Co-sponsor Bill to Establish National Paid Sick Days Policy
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
April 13, 2021
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services; Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security; Cindy Huang, Director of Office of Refugee Resettlement; and Troy Miller, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection - Jayapal Leads Lawmakers in Urging Biden Admin to Continue Strengthening Protections of Unaccompanied Children
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
April 9, 2021
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Merkley, Welch, Colleagues Press Biden Administration to Stop Big Pharma from Price Gouging American Patients
Sen.Jeff Merkley
April 8, 2021
Letter to Hon. Debra Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Herrera Beutler Calls on Biden Administration to Protect Rural Communities and Northern Spotted Owl from Wildfire
Rep.Cliff Bentz, ...
April 8, 2021
Bentz Calls Out Biden Administration's Failure to Protect Rural Communities and Northern Spotted Owl from Wildfire
Rep.Cliff Bentz
April 2, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, House Majority Leader - Neguse, Spanberger Lead 65 Colleagues in Pressing Senate Majority Leader to Vote on Commonsense Gun Violence Prevention Legislation
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
March 31, 2021
Letter to David Uejio, Acting Director of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Urge Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council to Address Racial Disparities in Housing Appraisal Industry
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
March 29, 2021
Wyden Introduces Bipartisan Legislation that would Lower Mandatory Drug Sentences
Sen.Ron Wyden
March 26, 2021
New Report Finds Nearly 3,800 Hate Incidents Targeting AAPI Individuals in Last Year -- Murray, Cantwell Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hatred, Discrimination
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
March 26, 2021
Wyden Co-sponsors Bill to Fund Education of Japanese-American Internment, Preserve Confinement Sites
Sen.Ron Wyden
March 25, 2021
Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hatred, Discrimination Related to COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
March 25, 2021
Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hatred, Discrimination Related to COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
March 24, 2021
Video Release: Rules Committee Holds First Senate Hearing on For the People Act, Legislation Merkley is Leading to Strengthen Democracy, Make It Easier to Vote, and End Influence of Dark Money in Politics
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
March 24, 2021
Wyden Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Exempt Trafficking Survivors' Restitution from Federal Taxes
Sen.Ron Wyden
March 24, 2021
Hirono, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hatred, Discrimination Related to COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
March 23, 2021
Lankford, Cornyn, Wyden Back Clarity for Human Trafficking Survivors
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
March 22, 2021
Velázquez Reintroduces Bill to Help Businesses in the Cannabis Sector Obtain Insurance
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
March 22, 2021
Letter to Inspector General Michael Horowitz, Department of Justice - Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Call on DOJ Inspector General to Conduct Comprehensive Review of Bureau of Prison COVID-19 Deaths
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
March 22, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Liz Richter, Acting Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Markey, Colleagues Urge Administration to Ensure Undocumented Immigrants Can Receive Covid-19 Care
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
March 22, 2021
Letter to Inspector General Michael Horowitze, Department of Justice - Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Call on DOJ Inspector General to Conduct Comprehensive Review of Bureau of Prison COVID-19 Deaths
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
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