May 13, 2008
Legislation
The Healthy Americans Act
Following 60 years of gridlock on a desperately-needed overhaul of the nation's health care system, Senator Wyden has unveiled a groundbreaking proposal to provide affordable, high quality, private health coverage for everyone regardless of where they work or live.Learn more about the Healthy Americans Act
The Credit Card Safety Star Act of 2007
Working to give consumers the tools to make informed choices about complex credit card agreements, Senator Wyden introduced the "Credit Card Safety Star Act of 2007." The legislation creates a five-star safety rating system for credit cards in order to increase the transparency of credit card agreements and encourage issuers to abandon abusive practices by offering consumers fair terms they can understand.Learn more about the Credit Card Safety Star Act
The Fair Flat Tax Act of 2007
Senator Wyden offers major tax relief for America’s middle class by making the 1.4-million word U.S. income tax code simpler, flatter and fairer.Learn more about the Fair Flat Tax Act
Lewis & Clark Mount Hood Wilderness Act of 2007
Working for the permanent preservation of an additional 128,600 acres surrounding Mount Hood and the Columbia River Gorge, Senators Wyden introduced the "Lewis and Clark Mount Hood Wilderness Act of 2007." The legislation builds on previous efforts to establish a Mount Hood wilderness area, incorporating comments from over 100 community groups and local governments, members of the Oregon Congressional delegation, the governor and the Bush administration.Learn more about the Lewis & Clark Mount Hood Wilderness Act of 2007