May 20, 2020
Thank you.
Thank you. Thank you for your steadfast support and trust to represent our shared values in Washington. It means everything to me. I pledge to continue to fight for issues that matter the most to ... read more
May 19, 2020
8 p.m. is the deadline to turn in your ballot!
Election Day is always exciting at DeFazio Headquarters. And even though our campaign has gone virtual this year, the day hasn't lost any of the thrills! There's so much at stake this year: increasing our ... read more
May 17, 2020
A BIG green endorsement: the Sierra Club!
This week, Peter was endorsed by the Sierra Club! For decades, the Sierra Club has led the global environmental movement. In our country, they've worked to reduce fossil fuel consumption, hold corporate polluters accountable, and ... read more
May 16, 2020
I will not let the USPS down. Not now, not ever.
I've been fighting for the United States Postal Service for over a decade now. From mail to prescription drugs to election ballots, our Postal Service provides an essential, affordable, reliable service. And today, in the ... read more
May 15, 2020
My Republican opponent has been busy
Have you seen this? While I've been working with senior leadership in Congress to fight a global health crisis and ensure our working families have a paycheck, Alek Skarlatos – Donald Trump's hand-picked candidate for ... read more
May 14, 2020
The Oregon Way to Vote
Despite the shelter in place, the world is not slowing down. November is just a few short months away (despite how long quarantine may feel) and Oregon's primary election is on Tuesday! Today is the ... read more
May 11, 2020
A powerful statement from a crucial partner
Check out this op-ed from Sara Nelson in the Register Guard: A longtime constituent, Sara is also the international president of the Association of Flight Attendants, the 50,000-person union that protects the rights of flight ... read more
May 6, 2020
Join me in thanking our nurses
Today is National Nurses Day, an opportunity to pause and honor nurses who are providing lifesaving care to our communities. These heroes provide critical care 365 days a year, but in this difficult time, we ... read more
May 5, 2020
How do teachers do it?
How do they do it? Since the coronavirus turned millions of unsuspecting parents into school teachers overnight, I've heard that same question over and over, as folks get a firsthand look at teachers' lives. Generally, ... read more
May 4, 2020
Why I'm honored to be endorsed by the Working Families Party!
My dad was a high school teacher and my mom worked as a librarian; they spent their lives working to give my brother and me more opportunities than they had growing up. One of my ... read more
May 3, 2020
Join my telephone town hall
In the age of COVID-19, my campaign has transitioned entirely online to ensure the safety of my staff – and you – but we're not slowing down. I want to make sure you're staying updated ... read more
May 1, 2020
Why Peter?
Ballots are hitting mailboxes so we want to make sure you have access to Peter's voters' statement! We know that Peter is the right person to represent us in D.C because he has the experience ... read more
April 30, 2020
This administration is always searching for new ways to be cruel.
Donald Trump kicked off his presidential campaign by attacking immigrants. He began his presidency with an immigration ban. He followed that by turning away refugees, tearing children from their parents' arms, and denying migrant families ... read more
April 26, 2020
Oregon's leading the way on voting
Oregon gets a lot of things right. Women's reproductive rights. Conservation of our public lands. And voting by mail. Oregon consistently has one of the highest participation rates in the country because we know that ... read more
April 23, 2020
Endorsement Alert! Eugene Weekly: "We need our savvy, seasoned congressman"
In the midst of a global pandemic, we're always looking for this silver lining. And this week's bright spot comes as an endorsement by Eugene Weekly. I am honored to have strong support of our ... read more
April 22, 2020
Earth Day and the Green New Deal 2.0
Today's the 50th Earth Day. And while the Trump administration is using the coronavirus as an excuse to cut favors for big polluters, it's important to remember that Congress can respond to this national crisis ... read more
April 17, 2020
The model for working Americans everywhere.
In the month of March, 2020, more than 15 million Americans applied for unemployment. Estimates by the Economic Policy Institute projects our unemployment rate to hit nearly 16% by July – a percentage not seen ... read more
April 17, 2020
Workers First with Bernie Sanders
Check out the highlights of my conversation with my friend and colleague Bernie Sanders about the #WorkersFirst provisions that I fought for in the CARES Act. We made sure that relief flows directly to the ... read more
April 16, 2020
Looking to the future during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
No one disagrees our nation must be rebuilt so it can be sustained for our children and grandchildren. And that we must rebuild it in a way that looks to the future, the 21st century, ... read more
April 15, 2020
"Primary voters should choose DeFazio"
Great news! Our local newspaper, The Register-Guard, has strongly endorsed Peter's re-election in Oregon's Fourth Congressional District. As we prepare to clean up the mess of Donald Trump's four years in office, we'll need strong, ... read more
April 13, 2020
Resources in the CARES Act
Last month, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to set up the supports to give some crucial relief from the economic shock of the pandemic. While this bill is not ... read more
April 10, 2020
It's time to vote by mail
The novel coronavirus doesn't just threaten the health of our citizens; it threatens the health of our democracy. Images from Tuesday's primary in Wisconsin are haunting; people lined up for blocks and blocks, risking their ... read more
April 9, 2020
Our family grew by one!
There's nothing like the pitter-patter of tiny paws scurrying across the floor to greet you the moment you walk in the house. Over the years, Myrnie and I have been honored to welcome many furry ... read more
April 6, 2020
Some inspiring news during the pandemic:
Earlier this week an Oregon veteran celebrated his 104th birthday and became the oldest coronavirus survivor. Join me in wishing William Lapschies a very happy birthday! Amid the current pandemic this news is incredibly inspiring ... read more
April 1, 2020
CORONAVIRUS ROUNDTABLE WITH SEN. BERNIE SANDERS, DR. CORNEL WEST, REV. BARBER, & SONIA SHAH
I participated in a video forum with my colleague Senator Bernie Sanders, Dr. Cornel West, Reverend William J. Barber, II, and journalist Sonia Shah about COVID-19. We discussed the workers first protections in the Cares ... read more
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