Merkley: Bipartisan Water Infrastructure Bill Advances in the U.S. Senate, Includes Key Priorities for Oregon
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Wyden, Pallone Sound Alarm on Devastating Impact of Big Ugly Bill on Maternal Health Care
KOLA) , which aimed to bolster and preserve rural hospitals and clinics obstetric programs. Read the full report here
Hoyle Secures District and Policy WINS in the 2026 Water Resources Development ACT
commercial and recreational fishing fleets and good-paying rural jobs. It also helps coastal communities prepare
REP. Hoyle Statement on the 21ST Century ROAD to Housing BILL Becoming LAW
easier to build housing, especially in our rural areas where we have a severe housing shortage,” said … crisis. The bill expands affordable housing, especially where rural communities have been left behind. Some other highlights
Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $52 Million in PILT Payments to Support Vital Services in Oregon
important community services in counties with federal lands. “Rural communities shouldn’t have to wonder if they will
Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $52 Million in PILT Payments to Support Vital Services in Oregon
important community services in counties with federal lands. “Rural communities shouldn’t have to wonder if they will
Wyden, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Support Direct Care Workforce and Family Caregivers
support services, especially for older folks in rural areas,” Wyden said. “With workforce shortages worsening in recent years
Congress Passes Rep. Hoyle’s Language for Affordable Housing
final bill. That language will expand rural housing vouchers and help repair aging properties in rural communities … step toward expanding affordable housing. For too long, rural communities have been left behind in the housing affordability
Republicans Block Wyden Legislation to Protect Roadless Rule
wild character while supporting recreation economies in many rural communities,” said Mark Larabee, advocacy director for the Pacific
Merkley, Senate Democrats: Trump’s Staffing Cuts at Key USDA Services Threaten Rapid Response to New World Screwworm, Rural Communities, Food Safety, and Public Health Nationwide
Services Threaten Rapid Response to New World Screwworm, Rural Communities, Food Safety, and Public Health Nationwide June … driving billions of dollars in economic opportunity for rural communities. “Unfortunately, we continue to hear about the harmful
Bynum Stands Up for Access to Food Assistance Programs, Votes Against Republican Agriculture-FDA Funding Bill
Program (SNAP),Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), and Rural Business Development … Grants – leaving families and rural communities behind. Congresswoman Bynum introduced five amendments in the Rules Committee
Wyden, Merkley Laud Stewardship Agreement for Malheur National Forest
agreements that provide fresh and balanced solutions for rural Oregon communities, I am gratified that the Malheur National
Physician-Lawmaker Maxine Dexter Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Help Military Medics Transition into Civilian Health Workforce
from military service to civilian health careers in rural or medically underserved areas. “Military medics save lives
Physician-Lawmaker Maxine Dexter Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Help Military Medics Transition into Civilian Health Workforce
from military service to civilian health careers in rural or medically underserved areas. “Military medics save lives
Bonamici, Merkley, Mannion, Underwood, Alsobrooks Introduce Resolution to Overturn Student Loan Rule
League for Nursing (NLN); National Nurses United; National Rural Health Association; the PA Education Association; and National Rural
Wyden, Merkley Laud Stewardship Agreement for Malheur National Forest
agreements that provide fresh and balanced solutions for rural Oregon communities, I am gratified that the Malheur National
Bonamici, Markey, Davids, Pocan Introduce Legislation to Care for Rural LGBTQI+ Seniors
LGBTQI+ Americans and individuals living with HIV in rural communities. LGBTQI+ older adults in rural communities often face … Americans Act (OAA) and provide funding to help rural Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) serve LGBTQI+ individuals
Merkley, Senate Colleagues Call to Halt Implementation of Trump’s Illegal Executive Order to Eliminate Vote-by-Mail
from voters – including free mail delivery to rural and remote communities. The Senators flagged that Trump’s vote
We Are Losing People to a Crisis We Know How to Fix
district, these cuts mean someone living in rural Oregon will need to travel further and longer … mitigate struggles down the road. People in rural and underserved communities would have more professionals available to treat
REP. Hoyle Touts WINS in the Build America 250 ACT in Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
dozen amendments to the bill to better support rural, Tribal and Western communities, strengthen multimodal freight planning … require the FTA to improve technical assistance so rural and Tribal communities can better access federal transit funding
Oregon Airports to Receive $14.5 Million in Federal Investments
help keep local economies growing and communities connected.” “Rural regional airports are a driving force in both economic
Bynum Meets with Prominent Oregon Employers on Jobs-Focused District Day
market through supporting local businesses, emerging industries, and rural economies. She is also a member of the House
Bynum Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Protect Rural Hospitals
Janelle Bynum (OR-05) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program Reauthorization Act to extend … Rural Community Hospital Demonstration (RCHD) for five years. The RCHD provides critical support to rural hospitals across
Merkley, Salinas, Pacific Northwest Democrats to Secretary Rollins: Act Quickly to Hire Agricultural Research Staff Across the Region
that strengthens the nation’s food security, bolsters rural economies, and benefits farmers, fishermen, and ranchers. “…many USDA … that strengthens the nation’s food security, bolsters rural economies, and supports farmers, fishermen, and ranchers. We appreciate
Oregon Airports to Receive Nearly $19 Million in Federal Investment
regional airports keeps Oregonians connected, including in rural communities like Tillamook County,” said Bonamici. “These critical infrastructure improvements … improving weather and safety systems in rural communities, these upgrades will help keep Oregonians connected and ensure