Press Releases
Jun 25, 2021
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Analysis Shows DeJoy’s So-Called “Delivering for America” Plan Will Significantly Slow Mail Delivery in Oregon
Reps. DeFazio, Blumenauer, and Bonamici today called on President Biden to work with Congress to remove the United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General, Louis DeJoy, from office and replace him with an individual committed to bettering the agency’s service and reputation.
Jun 22, 2021
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43,200 Households, Covering 90.4% Of All Children in OR-04, Could Get Up to $300 Per Child Every Month July-December as Part of American Rescue Plan DeFazio Helped Pass
Rep. Peter DeFazio today encouraged families in Oregon’s 4th congressional district to watch for advance monthly payments of the Child Tax Credit of up to $300 per month per child beginning July 15th through December. These payments are part of the American Rescue Plan, which Rep. DeFazio strongly supported and helped pass.
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Jun 17, 2021
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Rep. Peter DeFazio today released the following statement on his vote in favor of H.R. 256, which repeals the outdated Authorization of Military Force (AUMF) Against Iraq Resolution of 2002:
Jun 11, 2021
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Transformative Bill includes $20 million for projects in SW Oregon
Rep. Peter DeFazio, Chair of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, this week passed the Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America (INVEST in America) Act out of committee on a bipartisan vote.
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Jun 10, 2021
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The $547 billion surface transportation bill would make transformational investments to create good paying jobs bringing America’s roads, bridges, transit, and rail into the modern era
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Jun 4, 2021
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Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR introduced the “Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America (INVEST in America) Act,” a transformational, $547 billion surface transportation reauthorization bill that the committee will consider during a markup next Wednesday, June 9.
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May 24, 2021
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As Chair of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, DeFazio Negotiated $1.7 billion for Amtrak in the American Rescue Plan
Rep. Peter DeFazio (OR-04), Eugene Mayor Lucy Vinis, and Amtrak President Stephen Gardner today celebrated the restoration of Oregon’s Amtrak service following several pandemic-related schedule reductions in 2020.
As Chair of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, DeFazio negotiated $1.7 billion for Amtrak in the American Rescue Plan, so service could be restored.
May 11, 2021
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Rep. Peter DeFazio today announced a $5.5 million grant from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to be awarded to the Eugene Airport for repairs to the runway and taxiway lighting system.
May 10, 2021
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More than 43,000 Households in Oregon’s 4th Congressional District Could Receive Up to $300 per Child Every Month as Part of American Rescue Plan
Rep. Peter DeFazio (OR-04) today urged working families in Oregon’s 4th congressional district to file their taxes before the upcoming May 17th deadline to ensure they receive the accurate amount in new advance monthly Child Tax Credit payments they are entitled to as soon as payments begin, likely later this summer.
May 6, 2021
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COVID-19 Relief Bill to provide $18,694,801 for Oregon Seniors
Today, Rep. Peter DeFazio (OR-04) announced the release of $18,694,801 in funding for critical Older Americans Act programs as part of the American Rescue Plan he strongly supported.
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