Press Releases

February 17, 2017

Wyden, Bonamici Lead Oregon Lawmakers, 76 Members of Congress in Push to Restore Critical Funding for Rural Counties

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., led a bipartisan group of lawmakers in urging Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, to include adequate funding for the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program in the president's budget for fiscal year 2018. Wyden and Bonamici were joined by Oregon lawmakers Sen. Jeff Merkley and Reps. Earl Blumenauer, Kurt Schrader and Peter DeFazio, along with 76 other members of Congress in a letter … Continue Reading


February 17, 2017

Wyden to Vote “No” on Scott Pruitt to Head the Environmental Protection Agency

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., will vote against confirming Scott Pruitt to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today. "Americans ought to have confidence that the head of the EPA recognizes what this job is all about - defending the health of families and communities, not the profits of energy companies or any other special interest. Yet Mr. Pruitt has given no such assurance. "The EPA is at the heart of maintaining clean air and clean water for every … Continue Reading


February 16, 2017

Wyden, Merkley Demand Scott Pruitt Recuse Himself from All Issues Related to Lawsuits He Brought Against the EPA to Overturn or Weaken Clean Air and Water Pollution Rules

Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with 28 other senators today called on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator nominee Scott Pruitt to recuse himself from participating in any matter related to litigation that he pursued against the EPA as Oklahoma Attorney General. In a letter to Pruitt, the senators specifically called on Pruitt to recuse himself from decisions on how the EPA will defend itself against the lawsuits he brought for as … Continue Reading


February 16, 2017

Wyden Introduces Shortline and Regional Railroad Bill

Washington, D.C. - Sen. Ron Wyden today introduced bipartisan legislation that would make permanent a tax credit key to rehabilitating shortline and regional railroads in Oregon and nationwide. "These railroads play an essential role in creating good jobs throughout Oregon by providing a crucial link in the chain to move goods made and grown in our state to factories, grain elevators, mills, and other parts of the economy," said Wyden, the top Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee. "My … Continue Reading


February 15, 2017

Wyden, Chaffetz, Conyers Bill To Crack Down on Warrantless Tracking by the Government, Use of Cell-Site Technology

Washington, D.C. - As government agencies expand their use of cell-site simulators or "stingrays" and other digital tracking technology, Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, and Rep. John Conyers, Jr., D-Mich., today introduced the Geolocation Privacy and Surveillance Act, to create clear rules for when agencies can access and track an individual's geolocation information. "Outdated laws shouldn't be an excuse for open season on tracking Americans, and owning a smartphone or … Continue Reading


February 15, 2017

Wyden Introduces KOMBUCHA Act

Washington, D.C. - Sen. Ron Wyden today introduced bipartisan legislation that would modernize outdated federal alcohol taxes and regulations on kombucha companies in Oregon and nationwide. "The growth of kombucha production in our state and throughout the country creates jobs and a tasty beverage," Wyden said. "This legislation would update taxes and regulations so these small businesses can continue to build on their achievements creating good jobs and good flavor for kombucha's many … Continue Reading


February 14, 2017

Wyden Statement on Voting “No” on Linda McMahon to Lead the Small Business Administration

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today released the following statement after voting against Linda McMahon's confirmation to be the head of the Small Business Administration: "Linda McMahon was the CEO of a wrestling company that made its fortune in part by denying its own workers basic safety protections and health benefits. The head of the Small Business Administration must be a champion of small businesses and employees - not someone who saves a buck by taking advantage … Continue Reading


February 14, 2017

Wyden Statement on the Resignation of Michael Flynn

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., released the following statement today on the resignation of National Security Adviser Michael Flynn. "The resignation of Michael Flynn, while necessary and appropriate, must not be the end of tough questions about Trump associates' ties to Russia. It is more important than ever that there be a thorough and transparent investigation. The American people deserve the full truth about what has happened to their democracy," Wyden said. Wyden is a … Continue Reading


February 13, 2017

Wyden Presses Interior Department over Firefighting Hiring Concerns

Washington, D.C. - Sen. Ron Wyden today asked the Interior Department for a swift response to growing concerns in Oregon and nationwide about the impact of the unilateral White House action imposing a 90-day federal employee hiring freeze on rural communities' need to have enough seasonal workers to fight forest fires. "I joined my Oregon colleagues in a recent letter outlining our concerns about the federal hiring freeze and potential negative effects on wildland firefighting for the 2017 … Continue Reading


February 13, 2017

Wyden, Senators Demand Trump Administration Restores Transparency for USDA Records on Animal Cruelty, Puppy Mills

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and 17 of his Democratic Senate colleagues today called on the Trump Administration to immediately restore information on animal cruelty recently purged from the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) website. In order to create greater transparency, accountability and enforcement of animal cruelty laws, APHIS makes available to the public inspection reports for all regulated … Continue Reading


February 10, 2017

Wyden Statement on Reported Flynn Conversations With Russian Ambassador

Washington, D.C. - Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., issued the following statement on press reports regarding conversations between National Security Advisor Michael Flynn and Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak: "I have repeatedly pressed the executive branch and FBI Director Comey in particular to provide more information to the American people about Russian interference in our election and any investigations of links between the Russian government and Trump associates," Wyden said. "These latest … Continue Reading


February 10, 2017

Wyden Questions FBI Limits on Online FOIA Filings

Washington, D.C. - Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., asked the Federal Bureau of Investigations to explain limits for online Freedom of Information Act requests, which are reportedly set to take effect next month. "While it is admirable that the FBI has sought to make it easier to receive and process FOIA requests, there are a number of limitations with the online portal. These limitations may become serious problems if this system is to be the sole method through which the agency can receive digital … Continue Reading


February 08, 2017

Wyden and Other Senate, House Natural Resource Leaders Blast Dakota Access Pipeline Decision, Stand up for Tribal Sovereignty and Treaty Rights

Washington, D.C. - In a letter to the president, Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., joined other members of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the House Committee on Natural Resources to blast the administration's approval of a final easement to build the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) and its failure to undertake meaningful consultation with Native American tribes. "This blatant disregard for federal law and our country's treaty and trust responsibilities to Native American tribes is … Continue Reading


February 07, 2017

Senate Democrats Join Entrepreneurs, Advocates, Consumers in Defense of Net Neutrality

Washington (February 7, 2017) - Today, Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), joined Senators Ed Markey (D-Mass), Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Al Franken (D-Minn.), and entrepreneurs, advocates and consumers at a press conference where all pledged to oppose legislative and regulatory efforts to weaken net neutrality rules. Two years ago, after hearing from nearly four million individuals and companies, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) … Continue Reading


February 07, 2017

Wyden Votes No on Betsy DeVos to Head the Department of Education

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today voted against the confirmation of Betsy DeVos to be the next secretary of the Department of Education. This morning on the Senate floor, he voiced his opposition to her confirmation, joining his colleagues who spoke through the night against DeVos. "Today I stand up for kids, parents and families who deserve education policies that will let them go after their dreams and secure their futures," Wyden said. "I believe they deserve … Continue Reading


February 06, 2017

Wyden, Merkley Introduce Resolution to Honor Civil Rights Hero Fred Korematsu

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley have introduced a resolution honoring Fred Korematsu, who challenged the internment of Japanese Americans.. Wyden and Merkley said the resolution honoring Korematsu's work and advocacy of the civil rights and liberties of all people is timely, given the president's executive order establishing a Muslim ban. "Fred Korematsu's brave advocacy for the civil rights of 120,000 Japanese Americans remains a timeless example of courage that … Continue Reading


February 03, 2017

Wyden, Merkley Co-sponsor Bill to Bring “Atomic Cleanup Veterans” The Health Care They Need

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are cosponsoring a bipartisan bill to bring key health care benefits to "Atomic Veterans" exposed to high levels of harmful radiation when assigned to clean up nuclear testing sites during the late 1970s. The bipartisan Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act - named after the late Congressman Mark Takai of Hawaii- would designate veterans who participated in the nuclear cleanup of Enewetak Atoll on the Marshall Islands as … Continue Reading


February 02, 2017

Wyden, Heinrich Express Concern on Selection of Gina Haspel to be Deputy Director of the CIA

Washington, D.C.- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., today wrote the president to express concern at the selection of Gina Haspel to serve as deputy director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Their full letter is below. February 2, 2017 The PresidentThe White House1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President: We write to express our concern at the announcement today that Ms. Gina Haspel has been named as the Deputy Director of the CIA. Her … Continue Reading


February 02, 2017

Wyden, 23 Senate Democrats Urge Senate Leaders to Protect the BLM Rule that Prevents Natural Gas Waste, Safeguards Health and Economic Growth

WASHINGTON - Today, 24 Senate Democrats, led by U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Tom Udall (D-N.M.) urged Senate leaders to defend the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Methane and Natural Gas Waste Prevention Rule, which protects air quality and prevents the waste of taxpayer-owned natural gas on federal and Tribal lands, by opposing efforts to dismantle it through the rarely used and extremely dangerous process set out in the Congressional Review Act. In a letter to Majority Leader … Continue Reading


January 31, 2017

Wyden Statement on Nomination of Gorsuch to the United States Supreme Court

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today expressed serious concerns about the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court: "The Gorsuch nomination represents a breathtaking retreat from the notion that Americans have a fundamental right to Constitutional liberties, and harkens back to the days when politicians restricted a people's rights on a whim," Wyden said. "His opposition to legal death with dignity as successfully practiced in Oregon is couched … Continue Reading

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