February 21, 2021
How we're going to rein in Wall Street:
Last month, I introduced my Wall Street Tax Act, which has the potential to generate $777 billion in revenue over 10 years and rein in high-frequency trading by implementing a small tax of 0.1 percent, ... read more
February 12, 2021
Pass progressive legislation! [Add your name]
We have a lot to celebrate this year. We've taken back the White House and flipped the Senate. That's a huge step forward, but the most important work is still in front of us. Now's ... read more
February 9, 2021
A big win for our coastal communities
Great news for Oregon's Southwestern Coast: back in December, I asked Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, R.D. James, to increase funding for the Coos Bay North Jetty and he agreed to my ... read more
February 3, 2021
Alek jumps on board with a new band of extremists
Alek Skarlatos is back in the news. That's right: he's taken a job as a professional union-buster and will work full time to destroy workers' ability to negotiate for fair employment. Please contribute now to ... read more
January 22, 2021
It's time to stop talking about infrastructure and finally start building infrastructure
We're in a new era. With President Biden and Vice President Harris's swearing in on Tuesday, our country looks forward. After four years of fighting to keep our president from making our problems worse, we'll ... read more
January 18, 2021
Today I am thinking of them
The last few weeks have highlighted how much we still have to do to combat the evils of racism, violence, and cruelty in our country. But we owe much of the progress we've made to ... read more
January 13, 2021
There's no time to lose [Petition]
Peter said it plainly: Every moment Donald Trump remains in office is a threat to our national security and to the rule of law. He has to be removed. Immediately. All federal officials with the ... read more
January 8, 2021
It's time for Trump to go.
Donald Trump is a threat to the United States of America. He always has been. In fact, the last four-plus years led to the catastrophic scene at the Capitol yesterday. President Trump summoned supporters to ... read more
December 30, 2020
Team DeFazio is on the ground in Georgia!
Team DeFazio is on the ground in Georgia! When a runoff was announced in the Georgia Senate races, I knew I needed to lend my extraordinary team to the Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff campaigns ... read more
December 28, 2020
A preview, here at the end of the year
In 2018, our combined grassroots team took a big step forward: we defeated Republicans across the country and won back the House. In 2020, we defeated Donald Trump and defeated a multimillion dollar attack by ... read more
December 24, 2020
Here's to "Good Trouble"
At the close of a difficult year, we're uplifted by your friendship support, and dedication to causing "Good Trouble." We're wishing you and your loved ones peace, health, and a brighter 2021. Peter, Myrnie, Waldo, ... read more
December 16, 2020
With Pete Buttigieg, we start a new era at DOT
I applaud the historic nomination of Pete Buttigieg as Secretary of Transportation. Pete is a strong choice to lead the Biden administration's efforts to 'Build Back Better' with infrastructure plans that not only move our ... read more
November 27, 2020
A complicated Thanksgiving
It's a complicated Thanksgiving season this year. We're facing extraordinary hardships and a long road to recovery, but our country feels more hopeful than it has in the past four years. On one hand, COVID-19 ... read more
November 7, 2020
We've only just begun
Emerging out of one of the most divisive political climates in recent history, the historic victory of President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris reflects the American people's strength, diversity, and optimism in the face of ... read more
November 4, 2020
Thank you
I am honored to have earned your trust once again to serve the people of Southwest Oregon in the U.S. House of Representatives. The citizens of Southwest Oregon spoke clearly yesterday in favor of a ... read more
November 4, 2020
DeFazio Says ‘Thank You’ to Supporters Following Re-Election Victory (VIDEO INCLUDED)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - November 4, 2020 Contact: Katrina Martell (214) 229-3610 or [email protected] Eugene, Oregon— After being re-elected to represent Oregon’s 4th Congressional District in the 117th Congress, Congressman Peter DeFazio (D-OR) released a ... read more
November 3, 2020
DeFazio Statement on Winning Re-Election
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - November 3, 2020 Contact: Katrina Martell (214) 229-3610 or [email protected] Eugene, Oregon— Congressman Peter DeFazio (D-OR) released a statement on winning re-election to represent Oregon’s 4th Congressional District in the 117th ... read more
November 2, 2020
We need Peter DeFazio in Congress
This election is about who government works for — whether we can make it work for everyone, or whether it'll just keep working for the wealthy and well-connected. It's about who has power. My friend ... read more
November 2, 2020
**MEDIA ADVISORY** DeFazio Announces Election Night Availability
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - November 2, 2020 Contact: Katrina Martell (214) 229-3610 or [email protected] Eugene, Oregon— After winning his re-election to represent Oregon’s 4th Congressional District in the 117th Congress, Congressman Peter A. DeFazio (D-OR) ... read more
November 2, 2020
DeFazio, Wyden, Merkley, Fagan, Read, Hoyle Hold Event with College Democrats Encouraging Voters to Drop Off Ballots
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - November 2, 2020 Contact: Katrina Martell (214) 229-3610 or [email protected] Eugene, Oregon — The day before Election Day, Congressman Peter A. DeFazio (D-OR) joined Senator Ron Wyden, Senator Jeff Merkley, Secretary ... read more
November 1, 2020
**MEDIA ADVISORY** DeFazio, Wyden, Merkley, Fagan, Read, Hoyle to Hold Event with College Democrats Encouraging Voters to Drop Off Ballots
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - November 1, 2020 Contact: Katrina Martell (214) 229-3610 or [email protected] Eugene, Oregon— On the second to last day to vote, Monday, November 2 at 11:00 AM PT, Congressman Peter A. DeFazio ... read more
October 30, 2020
Let's leave it all on the table
We're in the final four days. Alek Skarlatos has spent millions of dollars to build a campaign that stands against almost everything we believe. And this weekend, he's going to go for broke. And we're ... read more
October 29, 2020
DeFazio Holds Roundtable Discussion with Oregonians on Protecting the ACA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 29, 2020 Contact: Katrina Martell (214) 229-3610 or [email protected] Eugene, Oregon — As the lawsuit to gut the Affordable Care Act (ACA) makes its way to the Supreme Court in ... read more
October 28, 2020
The sadly perfect metaphor for the Skarlatos campaign:
During the debate with Peter, Alek Skarlatos was asked if everyone should wear a face mask in public to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Here's what he said: "Yes, I do believe that everyone should. ... read more
October 27, 2020
**MEDIA ADVISORY** DeFazio to Host Virtual Roundtable on Importance of Protecting Access to Affordable Health Care
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 27, 2020 Contact: Katrina Martell (214) 229-3610 or [email protected] Eugene, Oregon— On Thursday, October 29 at 12:00 PM PT, Congressman Peter A. DeFazio (D-OR) will host a virtual roundtable to ... read more
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