Press Releases
Mar 19, 2015
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WASHINGTON, DC—Members of Congress today refuted claims that United States Trade Representative Michael Froman is making about the trade deficit. Ambassador Froman has told Members of Congress that the U.S. has a trade surplus with its free trade agreement partners, which is in direct contradiction to U.S. International Trade Commission data showing the U.S.
Mar 17, 2015
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Bipartisan group focused on helping America’s small businesses grow
Washington, D.C. – Reps. Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Mike Kelly (R-PA), Patrick McHenry (R-TN) and Richard Neal (D-MA) are pleased to announce the House Small Brewers Caucus has been reestablished in the 114th Congress. Founded by DeFazio and Rep.
Mar 12, 2015
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Asks GAO to evaluate emergency response to rail accidents in remote areas
Washington, D.C. – Today, Ranking Member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting an examination of emergency response capabilities to handle crude oil transportation by rail.
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Mar 11, 2015
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11 members of both parties urge agency to hold additional listening sessions around the Pacific Northwest
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Eleven members of the U.S. House from the Pacific Northwest wrote today to the U.S. Forest Service urging them to hold more listening sessions on upcoming revisions to the Northwest Forest Plan. The members expressed concern that sessions are only planned for three locations: Seattle, Wash.; Portland, Ore.; and Redding, Calif.
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Mar 4, 2015
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Letter Calls on Interior Secretary to Change Course, Use Best Science
Washington, D.C. – House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Raúl M.
Mar 4, 2015
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Proposed trade deal would devastate U.S. manufacturing
Washington, D.C. – With Congress preparing to consider Trade Promotion Authority at any time, Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) joined his fellow members of Congress and hundreds of American workers, including Oregon AFL-CIO President Tom Chamberlain, at the U.S. Capitol today to urge its defeat.
Mar 4, 2015
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Washington, D.C. – Today, the United States House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed bipartisan legislation that will provide critical investments in our Nation’s passenger rail system.
Mar 3, 2015
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Washington, D.C. – Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) issued the following statement after voting to keep the Department of Homeland Security funded through the fiscal year.
Mar 2, 2015
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Washington, D.C. – Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) today announced they have reorganized the Northwest Energy Caucus and will serve as co-chairs. This bipartisan group is dedicated to the responsible management of Pacific Northwest energy resources, including the continued availability of low-cost power in the region.
Feb 26, 2015
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Washington, D.C. – With just two days until funding runs out for the Department of Homeland Security, Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) today warned of the financial hit to Oregon families and the local economy. According to DHS, there are 1,888 full-time DHS employees in the state of Oregon.
*1,111 are active duty members of the U.S. Coast Guard