March 27, 2020
PPE Donations and Homemade Masks
I hope you're holding up okay in these difficult times. Personally, I've been getting through by focusing on the helpers all around us who are doing everything they can to make a positive impact — ... read more
March 25, 2020
Stay home, save lives
Let me be clear: you need to stay home to save lives. I commend Governor Brown for issuing an executive order to keep Oregonians at home. This is a pandemic; a public health crisis! Please ... read more
March 24, 2020
I will not support another corporate bailout
The Republicans unveiled a package which echoes the 2008 TARP bailout of Wall Street. I opposed the Wall Street bailout then and I will oppose this with every fiber of my being. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin, ... read more
March 23, 2020
Families First
The Republicans unveiled a package which echoes the 2008 TARP bailout of Wall Street. I opposed the Wall Street bailout then and I will oppose this with every fiber of my being. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin, ... read more
March 23, 2020
My update on COVID-19
Our country is at a time of crisis. How we respond now will shape the future of our country. I have been monitoring closely and responding to the COVID-19 crisis and am working with Democratic ... read more
March 20, 2020
COVID19 Update
Make no mistake: the Trump administration wasted at least six weeks in responding to this pandemic; it is shameful and I’m outraged. But I’m focusing my energy and outrage on fighting back. I’m working with ... read more
March 16, 2020
We passed a Coronavirus response package
I am continuing to closely monitor the ongoing public health threat of the Coronavirus, or COVID-19, and have been in daily contact with the Oregon Health Authority. I've also been pressing the federal government to ... read more
March 13, 2020
Reliable sources for COVID-19 information
We need a highly coordinated effort between all levels of government to address and mitigate the impact of Covid-19. I joined my colleagues in the Oregon delegation, Senator Jeff Merkley, Senator Ron Wyden, Congresswoman Suzanne ... read more
March 13, 2020
How I celebrated International Women's Day
Last weekend, I celebrated International Women's Day by celebrating all of the women making a change in this world. In 2018, we elected more women to Congress than ever before, including my good friend and ... read more
March 10, 2020
Never a draft. Never again.
A military draft has not been used since the days of the Vietnam War – and at the time, it was a disaster. Now, we have an all-volunteer military, and no one is forced to ... read more
March 9, 2020
We're taking measures against Coronavirus in Oregon and in the aviation sector
I wanted to let you know that I am monitoring the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) both at home and in the aviation sector and working with the airlines to mitigate the disease’s spread in ... read more
March 5, 2020
📣Endorsement Alert: The League of Conservation Voters🌎
In Congress, I have led the fight to meaningfully address climate change and stop efforts to gut critical environmental laws that protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the incredible natural wonders ... read more
February 26, 2020
📣 Endorsement Alert! 📣
Endorsement Alert! The Young Democrats of Oregon, the state's largest youth-led political movement, have endorsed Peter for the 2020 election, and we couldn't be more excited! YDO mobilize folks in support of candidates, ballot measures, ... read more
February 20, 2020
My bill to save our U.S Postal Service
People and businesses around the country depend on a reliable U.S. Postal Service (USPS). From mail to prescription drugs, to election ballots, our Postal Service provides a public service and ensures that when we need ... read more
February 13, 2020
The Consequences of Trump's Racist Immigration Plan
Last month, I visited the refugee camp in Matamoros, Mexico, to bear witness to the consequences of Trump's racist immigration plan. I've visited refugee camps around the world, and the conditions that this administration is ... read more
February 11, 2020
National Gun Violence Awareness Week
Last week, I spoke on the floor to mark #NationalGunViolenceAwarenessWeek. Fifty-eight percent of American adults report that they or someone they care about have experienced gun violence in their lifetime. Nowhere and no one in ... read more
January 31, 2020
The next generation of climate activists
Last week, I was invited to speak at Oregon State University with science and policy students on my climate change advocacy efforts. The students left me feeling optimistic for the future of our country and ... read more
January 29, 2020
My Plan to Rebuild our Nation and Fight Climate Change
Today, as Chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, I am proud to announce that I've released a bold framework for a five-year, $760 billion investment in infrastructure that would address climate change while tackling ... read more
January 27, 2020
not enough
I'm proud of my record opposing every so-called "free trade" agreement. We were promised good-paying American jobs when the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was signed into law, but those promises proved to be ... read more
January 24, 2020
Breaking News on Jordan Cove
I know that many in the Coos Bay community were hopeful that the Jordan Cove LNG project would lead to job creation and revitalize the economy on the South Coast. However, there are far better ... read more
January 21, 2020
The report card is in - and I got an A!
On the 10th anniversary of the Citizens United Supreme Court ruling – which was disastrous for our representative democracy – I'm pleased to share that I have earned an A rating from the End Citizens ... read more
January 19, 2020
What's next for Juliana v. the United States
I am disappointed and outraged in the court's dismissal of the landmark case Juliana v. the United States brought by Our Children's Trust. Several of the young plaintiffs reside in my district. Their leadership in ... read more
January 18, 2020
It's time we #RiseUp
Throughout my time in Congress, I've been proud to march with women, to stand with women, and to advocate for and defend reproductive freedom. With Donald Trump's appointees in the Supreme Court and the GOP ... read more
January 17, 2020
What I saw today at our southern border
Today, I visited the largest refugee camp at our southern border, where 3,000 people have been waiting for months on end for their asylum claims to be processed. I was horrified by what I saw. ... read more
January 17, 2020
The Only Proven Pro-Choice Candidate
Throughout my time in Congress, I've been proud to march with women, to stand with women, and to advocate for and defend reproductive freedom. My 100% pro-choice rating and proven track record is why I'm ... read more
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