Press Releases
Legislation will protect Oregon fishermen, and Oregon Caves
Washington, DC- Today, Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee Peter DeFazio (D-OR) announced the inclusion of several critical Oregon-focused bills in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Urges agency to analyze environmental impact before allowing wolf sport killing
Washington, D.C. – Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee Peter DeFazio (D-OR) sent a letter to Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell, requesting that he stop a coyote and wolf hunting derby planned on public National Forest System (NFS) lands until proper environmental analysis can determine the impact on gray wolf populations.
Oregon member gets unanimous support from colleagues
Washington, DC- Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) issued the following statement after his selection as Ranking Member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee in the 114th Congress:
Springfield, OR- Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) today joined approximately 75 McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center workers on the picket line during day two of a 72-hour strike. Rep. DeFazio strongly supports the workers’ call for a fair contract with the for-profit hospital.
First Responders Need More Time To Plan for Emergencies; Lawmakers Vow to Use Time To Fight for Long-Term Alternative
Washington, D.C. – Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley joined today with Oregon Representatives Kurt Schrader, Peter DeFazio, Earl Blumenauer and Suzanne Bonamici to call on the U.S.
Washington, DC- Oregon Congressman Peter DeFazio joined Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today to urge VA Secretary Bob McDonald to oversee the selection of the next director of the VA Roseburg Healthcare System (VARHS).
Rep. DeFazio wrote provision that forces new disclosures
Washington, DC- Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) is applauding the first-ever release of data detailing the financial relationship between doctors and the prescription drug and medical device industries. In 2008, Rep. DeFazio introduced The Physician Payments Sunshine Act, which became a provision in the Affordable Care Act known as the Open Payments Program.
Washington, DC- Rep. Peter DeFazio (OR-04) is pleased to announce the U.S. Department of Education has awarded two grants that will promote arts education in local schools.
Washington, DC- Rep. Peter DeFazio (OR-04) is pleased to announce the U.S. Department of Labor has awarded a $2.4 million grant to Southwestern Oregon Community College in Coos Bay. The competitive grant will support job-driven training for careers in the healthcare and natural resources industries.