Wyden, Pallone Sound Alarm on Devastating Impact of Big Ugly Bill on Maternal Health Care
continuously given one of the worst maternal mortality rates of any developed country. Disproportionately, these rates negatively impact
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Reps. Dexter, Pocan, Leger Fernandez, and Ramirez Return From Cuba Fact-Finding Mission
other essential inputs, leading its infant mortality rate to rise nearly 150% in recent years, from
Congresswoman Bynum Introduces Legislation to Improve Electricity Price Transparency
ratepayers a window into the causes of electricity rate increases and give lawmakers a better understanding
Merkley Joins Push to Kick Private Equity Out of Kids’ Sports and Stop the Ripoffs
youth sports experience entirely, participating at half the rate of wealthier families. The bicameral Let Kids Play
Wyden, Colleagues Introduce Landmark Bill to Raise the National Minimum Wage to a Living Wage of $25 an Hour
Metro area would increase in 2031 when the rate increases to $20 an hour. After 2031, the hourly … urban wages would increase in 2029 when the rate increases to $18 an hour. After 2029, the hourly
Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Demand Major Credit Bureau CEOs Protect Student Loan Borrowers
with inaccurate credit report errors and higher interest rates. “If just one data point is reported incorrectly
Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Demand Major Credit Bureau CEOs Protect Student Loan Borrowers
with inaccurate credit report errors and higher interest rates. “If just one data point is reported incorrectly
At Town Halls Across the State, Oregonians Tell Merkley That the Ultra Wealthy Need to Pay More to Save Social Security
Survivors Insurance Trust Fund. The current tax rate is 12.4 percent, split evenly between the employer
Bynum Introduces the All In for Attendance Act to Combat Chronic Student Absenteeism
student success. In Oregon, chronic student absenteeism rates are among the country’s worst at 33 percent. Students … likely to fall behind academically, have lower graduation rates, and face poorer long-term economic outcomes. Research shows
Senator Wyden, Congresswoman Hoyle and Congressman Carbajal Push Congress to Tackle the Affordability Crisis Now
Housing Tax Credit. Given the record-low vacancy rates across Oregon, this legislation is needed to address
Budzinski, Bonamici Lead 27 Members in Push to Safeguard Pay and Benefits for Head Start Educators
leading cause. Early childhood educators experience poverty rates far higher than K–8 teachers, despite performing work that
Republicans Block Wyden Legislation to Protect Roadless Rule
forests. Roadless areas have the lowest fire ignition rates of any land category. “ There certainly are instances where
Bonamici, Sykes, Chu, DelBene Demand Oversight of Moms.gov
women live under state abortion bans. Maternal mortality rates are increasing, with Black mothers disproportionately impacted by these … Even before the Dobbs decision, maternal death rates in 2020 were 62 percent higher in states that
We Are Losing People to a Crisis We Know How to Fix
financial stress. Young people are wrestling with rising rates of anxiety and depression. Millions of people are battling
Merkley, Mannion Champion Legislation to Make Mental Health Care Accessible for Every Student in America
more school-based health providers see improved attendance rates, academic achievement, career preparation, and graduation rates, as well … lower rates of suspension, expulsion, and other disciplinary incidents. The Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act is endorsed
McBath, Merkley, Bonamici, Thompson, Mannion, Lawler, Kiggans Lead Bipartisan Bill to Tackle Child Care Workforce Shortage
York and the Mohawk Valley, childhood poverty rates remain among the highest in the nation. This legislation will
Merkley, McBath Lead Bipartisan Bill to Tackle Child Care Workforce Shortage
York and the Mohawk Valley, childhood poverty rates remain among the highest in the nation. This legislation will
Merkley, Wyden, Hoyle, Bynum, Salinas Announce Over $7.5 Million to Strengthen and Defend Oregon Communities Facing Wildfire Threats
huge difference in response time and survival rates.” “Too many Oregonians suffer every year from preventable wildfires,” said
Merkley, Wyden, Hoyle, Bynum, Salinas Announce Over $7.5 Million to Strengthen and Defend Oregon Communities Facing Wildfire Threats
huge difference in response time and survival rates.” “Too many Oregonians suffer every year from preventable wildfires,” said
Rep. Salinas Leads Members of Congress in Opposing Trump Rule That Would Block Asylum Seekers from Working Legally
years and older had a higher workforce participation rate (72%) than the U.S. average. Of these workers
Merkley Remarks at FY27 Interior Department Budget Hearing with Secretary Burgum
against wind turbines even if that means higher rates for Americans and losing global competitiveness in clean energy
Gillibrand, Fetterman, Bonamici, Salinas Introduce Bill to Fight Senior Hunger
SNAP) benefits for older Americans. Despite facing high rates of food insecurity, less than one-third of eligible
Neal, Bonamici Continue to Fight for Seniors and People with Disabilities by Reintroducing Elder Justice Bill to Increase Funding and Strengthen Community-Based Programs
neglect, and exploitation continue to rise at alarming rates,” said Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici. “This legislation will provide needed
Warren, Merkley Question Bessent Over Plan to Add Trump Signature on U.S. Currency Amid Affordability Crisis
President Trump’s signature on currency, mortgage rates climbed to ‘the highest level since the first week
Merkley, Cassidy, Smith, Marshall to CMS: Work with Congress to Crack Down on Bad-Faith Actors Overcharging Taxpayers for Medicare Advantage
lawmakers’ letter precedes CMS finalizing 2027 payment rates for Medicare Advantage and directs the agency to work with