Senator Wyden, Congresswoman Hoyle and Congressman Carbajal Push Congress to Tackle the Affordability Crisis Now
America. Offering relief to families of diverse economic backgrounds by establishing the Middle Income Housing Tax Credit
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Wyden, Colleagues Demand Trump And Thune to Stop Gutting Independent Agencies, Blocking Democratic Nominees, And Handing Bipartisan Watchdogs To Loyalists
Bill Pulte , a Trump ally with no background in intelligence, to serve as Acting Director of National Intelligence
Moore, Bonamici, Frost, Grijalva, and Pocan Introduce Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026
welcome and educate every child regardless of their background or income, and public funding should stay in public
REP. Hoyle Touts WINS in the Build America 250 ACT in Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
without disproportionately burdening drivers of electric vehicles. Background The Build America 250 Act passed through the Transportation
Bynum Passes 3 Housing Bills Through the House
bills Rep. Bynum has passed through the House. Background: In a recent study of housing affordability and homebuilding
Merkley Leads Colleagues in Slamming Trump Putting His Face on U.S. Passport
Americans of every political, cultural, and religious background. Its imagery has long reflected our shared national heritage through
Bynum Announces Congressional Art Competition Winner
sweaters with a Pendleton wool pattern as the background. “Congratulations Cecilia on winning the Congressional Art Competition
REP. Hoyle Introduces the NO WAR Appropriations Through Reconciliation ACT
full bill text can be found here. Background The Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 allows Congress
House Republicans Block REP. Hoyle’s Amendment to Prevent IRAN WAR Funding
full written testimony can be found here. Background The Congressional Budget Act of 1974 created the reconciliation process
REP. Hoyle Joins REP. Balint for the CPC Ending Corporate Greed TASK Force Shadow Hearing on
AFSCME This shadow hearing will be livestreamed here . BACKGROUND: Corporate greed is driving a crisis of affordability
Bynum Says “It’s About Time” for Refunds on Trump’s Reckless Tariffs
price of Trump’s incompetence.” Background Earlier this year, Congresswoman Bynum introduced the RELIEF Act with Congressman Steven
Strickland, Merkley Introduce BILL Addressing Toxic Chemical Killing Pacific Northwest Salmon
Salmon Center. Read the full bill text here. Background: For decades, biologists observed coho salmon dying from mysterious
Bynum Rejects Republican “Gaslighting,” Votes Against Bill Celebrating Billionaire Tax Break
families and let’s actually lower their costs.” Background: The average tax cut for people making under
Congresswoman Val Hoyle Secures Passage of “Columbia River Clean-Up Act”, Hails Bipartisan Measure Protecting the Basin, its Communities and Tribal Nations
Wyden (D-OR) and Patty Murray (D-WA). Background The Columbia River Basin Restoration Program: Officially designates
Bynum Introduces Key Bipartisan Bill to Expand Affordable Housing in Native Communities
Michele Stockwell, president of Bipartisan Policy Center Action . Background: Nationwide, tribal housing programs are primarily funded through
Dexter Moves to Subpoena Donald Trump Jr. for $670 Million Taxpayer-Funded Deal
work of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee.” BACKGROUND: In August 2025, 1789 Capital, the venture capital firm where
Merkley, Padilla Lead Senate Colleagues to Urge Education Department’s Timely Execution of Federal Education Programs for Agricultural Farmworker Students
legacy of supporting students from farmworker and rural backgrounds so they can earn their High School Equivalency Diploma … legacy of supporting students from farmworker and rural backgrounds so they can earn their High School Equivalency Diploma
Bynum Passes Two Bipartisan Housing Bills Through the Senate
continue to fight in Congress for affordable housing.” Background In a recent study of housing affordability and homebuilding
Wyden Calls on Senate to Reform Mass Surveillance, Protect Americans' Rights and Reject Rudd to lead NSA
military service, he does not have a background in national signals intelligence activities or cyber operations that would
Huffman, King, Merkley Lead Amicus Brief Opposing Trump’s Illegal Monument Scheme
nation.” Read the lawmakers’ amicus brief here. Background The Independence Arch would be located in Memorial Circle within
Sheehy, Merkley Introduce Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act
small.” – Faye Malarkey Black, RAA President and CEO Background: Many airports, particularly smaller and rural ones under
Merkley, Collins, Warnock Lead Bipartisan Group of Senators to Urge Education Department’s Timely Execution of Federal TRIO Programs
income, first-generation students from all backgrounds. These programs help approximately 840,000 students prepare for, enter
Rep. Salinas Leads 27 Colleagues in a Letter Demanding Answers on ICE, CBP Agent Trainings
said that newly hired ICE agents without a background in law enforcement receive training for six days … newly hired agents without a law enforcement background and for agents with a law enforcement background? Are these
Bynum Passes Key Housing Bill Through the House
bill Rep. Bynum has passed through the House. Background In a recent study of housing affordability and homebuilding
REP. Hoyle Demands Answers on Trump Administration Plans to Decertify and Tariff Canadian Aircraft USED to Fight Wildfires
United States to help fight wildland fires. BACKGROUND Canadian aviation manufacturers build a range of airtankers and smokejumpers