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March 02, 2021

Wyden Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Help Oregon Ranchers Stay in Business

U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) today with U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), introduced legislation that would restore transparency and accountability in the cattle market by establishing regional cash minimums and equipping producers with more market information. "Cattle ranchers and rural economies have been hit especially hard during the COVID-19 public health crisis. And that economic fallout gets compounded for Oregon producers who face both a lack of processing facilities and opaque cattle ma… Continue Reading

March 02, 2021

Wyden Asks Federal Agency How It’s Preventing Tenant Screening Technologies From Hurting Tenants of Color

U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden and five colleagues said today they're asking the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) for information about its oversight authority and regulatory history of tenant screening technology companies, which about 90 percent of landlords use for reviewing income and employment history, eviction history, and criminal background in deciding about whether to rent to potential tenants. Wyden and the five senators noted in their letter to the CFPB that these data sources are o… Continue Reading

March 02, 2021

Wyden Introduces Bill to Improve Child Support Enforcement on Tribal Lands

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden today reintroduced legislation to improve child support enforcement by allowing the 60 Native American tribes that currently operate their own child support agencies to access a federal tax refund program that will help them collect past-due child support from non-custodial parents. "Tribes in Oregon and across the nation deserve access to the same tools as state child support agencies, especially when it comes to making sure families and children get the support they nee… Continue Reading

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February 22, 2021

A Tale of Two Oregons

My plane touched down at home in PDX on Feb. 14 right as Oregon was experiencing the biggest power outage our state has ever seen. Thousands of Oregonians-including myself-were without power for days, and thousands more… Continue Reading

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

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