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Nov. 15, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives - Sarbanes Fights to Protect Federal Funding for Maryland Transportation and Infrastructure Projects
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Nov. 14, 2019
Van Hollen, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Accelerate Development of Quieter Airplanes
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Oct. 24, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Warren, Murray, and Wyden Demand Update from Trump Administration on the Recovery of $341,000 in Taxpayer Funds Spent on Lavish Travel by Former-HHS Secretary Tom Price
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Sept. 16, 2019
Bipartisan Group of Western Senators Introduce Legislation to Provide Financial Certainty for Rural Counties
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Aug. 30, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of U.S. Department of Transportation - Senators Urge DOT to Protect Consumers, Promote Airline Price Competition
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Aug. 2, 2019
Wyden Introduces Bill of Rights for Airline Passengers
Sen. Ron Wyden
Aug. 1, 2019
Markey Joins Blumenthal, Colleagues to Introduce Bill of Rights for Airline Passengers
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Aug. 1, 2019
Wyden Introduces Bill to Improve Safety of Oil Trains, Protect Local Communities Against Derailments
Sen. Ron Wyden
July 31, 2019
Merkley Announces Oregon Priorities Included in Transportation Funding Bill
Sen. Jeff Merkley
July 30, 2019
Senators Secure More than $3.25 Billion to Create New Bridge Repair Grants in Highway Package Passed Out of Key Committee Today
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
July 29, 2019
Brown, Wyden, Whitehouse Secure $3.25 Billion for Bridge Repairs in Key Senate Bill, Expected to Pass Committee this Week
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
June 28, 2019
Cantwell, Merkley, Murray, Wyden Announce Passage of Bill to Improve Safety and Sanitation at Columbia River Tribal Fishing Sites
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
June 26, 2019
Senators Markey and Wyden Lead Colleagues in New Legislation to Protect Rail Safety
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
June 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Raskin, Schiff, Sherman Ask GAO to Investigate Noise Impact of FAA's New Flight Routes
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
June 6, 2019
Wyden Reintroduces Legislation to Bolster Renewable Energy Development, Protect Power Grid from Natural Disasters
Sen. Ron Wyden
June 6, 2019
Harris, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Accelerate Electrification of Nation's School Bus Fleet
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
May 26, 2019
Senators Wyden and Markey Lead Colleagues in New Legislation to Protect Rail Safety
Sen. Ron Wyden
May 21, 2019
Letter to Sen. John Barrasso, Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, and Sen. Thomas Carper, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee - Cardin Leads Call for EPW to Prioritize Climate and Resiliency Investments in Surface Transportation Reauthorization
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
May 20, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Merkley, Wyden, Bipartisan Senators to Trump Administration: Selling Off BPA Assets Would Increase Rates for Consumers
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
May 17, 2019
Letter to Hon. Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Hon. Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Hon. Ron Johnson, Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Hon. Gary Peters, Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Cortez Masto, Colleagues Spearhead Effort to Secure Funding for Tourism Organization Critical to U.S. Economy
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
May 16, 2019
Harris, Colleagues Introduce Major Legislation to Transition America to 100% Zero-Emission Vehicles
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
May 7, 2019
Wild and Scenic Rivers Postage Stamp
Sen. Ron Wyden
May 1, 2019
Letter to Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, Rep. Peter Defazio, Chair of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and Rep. Sam Graves, Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Bipartisan Letter Urges Funding for Workforce Development in Infrastructure Bill
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
April 22, 2019
Merkley, Kennedy Announce Introduction of Bill to Prevent In-Flight Entertainment Systems that Spy on Passengers
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
April 10, 2019
Congressman Blumenauer, Senators Wyden and Merkley Announce Federal Funding for Division Bus Rapid Transit Project
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
April 8, 2019
Letter to Chair Collins and Ranking Member Reed - Senator Heinrich and Colleagues Urges Increased Funding For Affordable Housing
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
April 2, 2019
Merkley, Welch Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Extend Electric Vehicle Tax Credit
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
March 27, 2019
Letter to Dennis Muilenburg, President and CEO of the Boeing Company - Durbin Questions Trump Administration's Commitment To Air Safety
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
March 18, 2019
Letter to Airline Executives - Merkley, Kennedy Raise Privacy Alarms After Revelations that Airlines may be Monitoring Passengers Through In-Flight Entertainment Systems
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Feb. 21, 2019
Letter to Eugene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Merkley, Wyden, Walden Push Changes to Law that Arbitrarily Excludes Rural Airports
Sen. Ron Wyden
Feb. 21, 2019
Feinstein, Murkowski, Cantwell, Gardner, Wyden Reintroduce Bill to Help Prepare and Protect Communities from Landslides
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Feb. 15, 2019
Merkley, Wyden Announce Significant Infrastructure Investments in Spending Package
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Jan. 24, 2019
Crapo, Wyden Lead Bipartisan Bill To Make Rail Investment Tax Credit Permanent
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Dec. 13, 2018
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen. Ron Wyden
Dec. 12, 2018
Letter to Daniel K. Elwell, Acting Administrator for the FAA - Merkley, Wyden Urge FAA to Implement and Improve Airport Contract Tower Program
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Dec. 6, 2018
Merkley, Wyden, DeFazio Announce Major Federal Grants for Oregon Infrastructure
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Dec. 6, 2018
Merkley, Senators Introduce Bill to Make Public Transit Cleaner, Healthier, More Affordable
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Dec. 6, 2018
Merkley, Wyden, Defazio Announce Major Federal Grants for Oregon Infrastructure
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Nov. 28, 2018
Merkley, Whitehouse Introduce Bold New Legislation to Transition the U.S. to 100% Zero-Emission Vehicles
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Nov. 28, 2018
Merkley, Whitehouse Introduce Bold New Legislation to Transition the U.S. to 100% Zero-Emission Vehicles
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Oct. 26, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency, and the Honorable Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation - Oppose Trump Administration's Proposed Fuel Economy Roll-Back
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Oct. 24, 2018
Letter to Emmet T. Flood, Office of the White House Counsel - White House Use of Air Force One and Other Taxpayer Resources for Campaign Events
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Oct. 23, 2018
Letter to Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation and Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Senators to Trump Administration: Don't Challenge California's Clean Car Standards
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Oct. 15, 2018
Letter to Matthew K. Rose, Executive Chairman of BNSF Railway, and Lance M. Fritz, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Union Pacific Railroad - Answers on Railway Safety Standards
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Oct. 10, 2018
Merkley, Wyden Announce Final Passage of Provisions that will Help Klamath Basin Farmers
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Oct. 9, 2018
Bonamici Plan to Create Aviation Consumer Advocate Signed into Law
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Oct. 1, 2018
Wyden Statement on FAA Reauthorization
Sen. Ron Wyden
Sept. 26, 2018
Letter to Arthur A. Elkins Jr, inspector General of the EPA - Science Committee Ranking Members Request EPA IG Review Flawed Tennessee Tech Glider Truck Study
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Sept. 18, 2018
Rosen Bill to Extend Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Gains Momentum in Senate
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Sept. 17, 2018
Feinstein, Merkley, Heinrich, Cortez Masto Introduce Legislation to Extend Electric Vehicle Tax Credit for 10 Years
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Nov. 15, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives - Sarbanes Fights to Protect Federal Funding for Maryland Transportation and Infrastructure Projects
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Nov. 14, 2019
Van Hollen, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Accelerate Development of Quieter Airplanes
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Oct. 24, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Warren, Murray, and Wyden Demand Update from Trump Administration on the Recovery of $341,000 in Taxpayer Funds Spent on Lavish Travel by Former-HHS Secretary Tom Price
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Sept. 16, 2019
Bipartisan Group of Western Senators Introduce Legislation to Provide Financial Certainty for Rural Counties
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Aug. 30, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of U.S. Department of Transportation - Senators Urge DOT to Protect Consumers, Promote Airline Price Competition
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Aug. 2, 2019
Wyden Introduces Bill of Rights for Airline Passengers
Sen.Ron Wyden
Aug. 1, 2019
Markey Joins Blumenthal, Colleagues to Introduce Bill of Rights for Airline Passengers
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Aug. 1, 2019
Wyden Introduces Bill to Improve Safety of Oil Trains, Protect Local Communities Against Derailments
Sen.Ron Wyden
July 31, 2019
Merkley Announces Oregon Priorities Included in Transportation Funding Bill
Sen.Jeff Merkley
July 30, 2019
Senators Secure More than $3.25 Billion to Create New Bridge Repair Grants in Highway Package Passed Out of Key Committee Today
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
July 29, 2019
Brown, Wyden, Whitehouse Secure $3.25 Billion for Bridge Repairs in Key Senate Bill, Expected to Pass Committee this Week
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
June 28, 2019
Cantwell, Merkley, Murray, Wyden Announce Passage of Bill to Improve Safety and Sanitation at Columbia River Tribal Fishing Sites
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
June 26, 2019
Senators Markey and Wyden Lead Colleagues in New Legislation to Protect Rail Safety
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
June 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Raskin, Schiff, Sherman Ask GAO to Investigate Noise Impact of FAA's New Flight Routes
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
June 6, 2019
Wyden Reintroduces Legislation to Bolster Renewable Energy Development, Protect Power Grid from Natural Disasters
Sen.Ron Wyden
June 6, 2019
Harris, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Accelerate Electrification of Nation's School Bus Fleet
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
May 26, 2019
Senators Wyden and Markey Lead Colleagues in New Legislation to Protect Rail Safety
Sen.Ron Wyden
May 21, 2019
Letter to Sen. John Barrasso, Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, and Sen. Thomas Carper, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee - Cardin Leads Call for EPW to Prioritize Climate and Resiliency Investments in Surface Transportation Reauthorization
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
May 20, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Merkley, Wyden, Bipartisan Senators to Trump Administration: Selling Off BPA Assets Would Increase Rates for Consumers
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
May 17, 2019
Letter to Hon. Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Hon. Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Hon. Ron Johnson, Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Hon. Gary Peters, Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Cortez Masto, Colleagues Spearhead Effort to Secure Funding for Tourism Organization Critical to U.S. Economy
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
May 16, 2019
Harris, Colleagues Introduce Major Legislation to Transition America to 100% Zero-Emission Vehicles
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
May 7, 2019
Wild and Scenic Rivers Postage Stamp
Sen.Ron Wyden
May 1, 2019
Letter to Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, Rep. Peter Defazio, Chair of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and Rep. Sam Graves, Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Bipartisan Letter Urges Funding for Workforce Development in Infrastructure Bill
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
April 22, 2019
Merkley, Kennedy Announce Introduction of Bill to Prevent In-Flight Entertainment Systems that Spy on Passengers
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
April 10, 2019
Congressman Blumenauer, Senators Wyden and Merkley Announce Federal Funding for Division Bus Rapid Transit Project
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
April 8, 2019
Letter to Chair Collins and Ranking Member Reed - Senator Heinrich and Colleagues Urges Increased Funding For Affordable Housing
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
April 2, 2019
Merkley, Welch Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Extend Electric Vehicle Tax Credit
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
March 27, 2019
Letter to Dennis Muilenburg, President and CEO of the Boeing Company - Durbin Questions Trump Administration's Commitment To Air Safety
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
March 18, 2019
Letter to Airline Executives - Merkley, Kennedy Raise Privacy Alarms After Revelations that Airlines may be Monitoring Passengers Through In-Flight Entertainment Systems
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Feb. 21, 2019
Letter to Eugene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Merkley, Wyden, Walden Push Changes to Law that Arbitrarily Excludes Rural Airports
Sen.Ron Wyden
Feb. 21, 2019
Feinstein, Murkowski, Cantwell, Gardner, Wyden Reintroduce Bill to Help Prepare and Protect Communities from Landslides
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Feb. 15, 2019
Merkley, Wyden Announce Significant Infrastructure Investments in Spending Package
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Jan. 24, 2019
Crapo, Wyden Lead Bipartisan Bill To Make Rail Investment Tax Credit Permanent
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Dec. 13, 2018
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen.Ron Wyden
Dec. 12, 2018
Letter to Daniel K. Elwell, Acting Administrator for the FAA - Merkley, Wyden Urge FAA to Implement and Improve Airport Contract Tower Program
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Dec. 6, 2018
Merkley, Wyden, DeFazio Announce Major Federal Grants for Oregon Infrastructure
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Dec. 6, 2018
Merkley, Senators Introduce Bill to Make Public Transit Cleaner, Healthier, More Affordable
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Dec. 6, 2018
Merkley, Wyden, Defazio Announce Major Federal Grants for Oregon Infrastructure
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Nov. 28, 2018
Merkley, Whitehouse Introduce Bold New Legislation to Transition the U.S. to 100% Zero-Emission Vehicles
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Nov. 28, 2018
Merkley, Whitehouse Introduce Bold New Legislation to Transition the U.S. to 100% Zero-Emission Vehicles
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Oct. 26, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency, and the Honorable Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation - Oppose Trump Administration's Proposed Fuel Economy Roll-Back
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Oct. 24, 2018
Letter to Emmet T. Flood, Office of the White House Counsel - White House Use of Air Force One and Other Taxpayer Resources for Campaign Events
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Oct. 23, 2018
Letter to Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation and Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Senators to Trump Administration: Don't Challenge California's Clean Car Standards
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Oct. 15, 2018
Letter to Matthew K. Rose, Executive Chairman of BNSF Railway, and Lance M. Fritz, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Union Pacific Railroad - Answers on Railway Safety Standards
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Oct. 10, 2018
Merkley, Wyden Announce Final Passage of Provisions that will Help Klamath Basin Farmers
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Oct. 9, 2018
Bonamici Plan to Create Aviation Consumer Advocate Signed into Law
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Oct. 1, 2018
Wyden Statement on FAA Reauthorization
Sen.Ron Wyden
Sept. 26, 2018
Letter to Arthur A. Elkins Jr, inspector General of the EPA - Science Committee Ranking Members Request EPA IG Review Flawed Tennessee Tech Glider Truck Study
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Sept. 18, 2018
Rosen Bill to Extend Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Gains Momentum in Senate
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Sept. 17, 2018
Feinstein, Merkley, Heinrich, Cortez Masto Introduce Legislation to Extend Electric Vehicle Tax Credit for 10 Years
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
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