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July 03, 2020

Wyden Co-Sponsors Bill to Protect Firefighters During COVID-19 Pandemic

U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today announced his co-sponsorship of the COVID-19 as a Presumptive Disease in Wildland Firefighters Act to protect firefighters during the COVID-19 public health emergency. "Every year our wildland firefighters put their lives on the line to protect our communities in Oregon and nationwide from destruction and dangerous wildfire smoke. In the face of COVID-19, a disease that threatens the health of our lungs, their work has never been more important or more danger… Continue Reading

July 02, 2020

Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues to Trump Administration: Don’t Rip Away Health Care from Millions During Public Health Crisis

As the Trump administration keeps working to dismantle the health care law that provides coverage for millions of Americans, Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden have joined 45 of their Senate colleagues in introducing a resolution condemning that reckless effort. The senators also demanded the Department of Justice (DOJ) defend existing law in court, and halt its efforts to repeal the health care protections for millions of Americans-including 133 million Americans with pre-existin… Continue Reading

July 02, 2020

Wyden, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Improve Water Access for Agriculture and Conservation as West Continues to Face Drought

U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., today introduced legislation to help communities in Oregon and across the West experiencing high levels of drought. Their bill will improve water access for agriculture and conservation by funding projects that improve dam safety, create more resilient watersheds and benefit agricultural and urban water users. "At a time when the nation is suffering increased droughts that are hurting critical habitats and forcing farmers and ranchers to do more wi… Continue Reading

 The Oregon Way

February 24, 2020

Ron: “In the wealthiest nation on Earth, no child should be without a home"

In recent meetings with Oregonians who have experienced homelessness and with advocates for affordable housing, Ron outlined his upcoming legislation that aims to ensure no child is homeless. His DASH Act -- which stands for Decent, Affordable and Safe Housing for All… Continue Reading

February 24, 2020

Ron and Oregon students discuss mental health

Ron heard last week from students in Eugene and Portland about the mental health challenges they and their friends are facing. Noting his late brother Jeff battled schizophrenia,… Continue Reading

February 19, 2020

Ron meets flood survivors in Pendleton & works on federal aid requests

Ron met last weekend in Pendleton with first responders, local officials and Oregonians hit by the floods that forced residents from their homes and devastated Eastern Oregon communities.… Continue Reading

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