June 15, 2021
Peter’s big dream coming true?
We just wanted to make sure you heard the good news: last week, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed Peter's INVEST in America Act with bipartisan support. At the end of this month, the House ... read more
June 9, 2021
Jobs to fight climate change?
Last Friday was a big deal. House Democrats unveiled my bill, the INVEST in America Act, to modernize and reimagine our transportation sector. My INVEST in America Act is the first bill that puts a ... read more
May 27, 2021
Roe v Wade is at serious risk [Add your name]
This news should alarm us all. The Supreme Court has agreed to take up a controversial Mississippi abortion case, giving the 6-3 conservative majority an opportunity to challenge – even completely overturn – Roe v. ... read more
May 25, 2021
The grim reaper of infrastructure
Senate Minority Leader and chief obstructionist Mitch McConnell is standing in the way of progress yet again. He's already threatened that zero Republicans will support President Biden's American Jobs Plan to rebuild our nation's infrastructure ... read more
May 19, 2021
I’ve got the breakdown for you
We finally have a president pushing for a big, bold infrastructure package – not an "Infrastructure Week" photo-op, but an actual investment in our country, our workers, and our economy. Building on the ideas I ... read more
May 6, 2021
2020 was just a trial run
On Friday, Alek Skarlatos, Donald Trump's hand-picked candidate to run against me last year, filed to run again in 2022. It took Fox News less than 48 hours to start building him up and attacking ... read more
April 25, 2021
How to schedule a vaccine appointment
We want to make sure you know: All Oregonians ages 16+ are now eligible to make an appointment to receive a vaccine. Vaccines are free and you do not need health insurance to get one. ... read more
April 23, 2021
BREAKING: DeFazio’s district is now rated R+1
We wanted to make sure you saw this. The Cook Political Report just released its Partisan Voter Index score for all 435 congressional districts and gave Oregon's 4th congressional district a R+1 rating. That means ... read more
April 22, 2021
We only have one planet to call home
On this Earth Day, I'd like you to take a moment to imagine what a United States powered by 100% clean, renewable energy will look like. ✔️ Streets filled with electric buses and electric cars ... read more
April 20, 2021
The war on drugs must end
Here in Oregon, we're ahead of the curve when it comes to the legalization and decriminalization of cannabis. Oregon voters overwhelmingly approved medical and recreational cannabis back in 2014. Since then, legalizing cannabis has created ... read more
April 19, 2021
Billionaires shouldn’t be able to buy elections
I wanted to make sure you saw this. The New Yorker has obtained secret audio of a conference call between Mitch McConnell's policy advisor and several leaders of conservative groups, including the Koch-run group Stand ... read more
April 8, 2021
It’s time for the USPS to go electric!
Peter has been a fierce defender of the United States Postal Service throughout his entire career. From being outspoken about removing Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, to chaining himself to a USPS box last fall when ... read more
March 26, 2021
The second-most effective lawmaker in Congress
Every single day, I get up in the morning and think about how I'm going to help the people of my district, my state, and my country. I'm honored to report that an independent, nonpartisan, ... read more
March 23, 2021
Taking on greedy health insurance providers
Since 1945, massive health insurance providers have operated under a deal that protected them from antitrust laws and penalties. These laws were designed to protect consumers and help small businesses compete in a marketplace dominated ... read more
March 15, 2021
No taxing COVID relief. Period.
Last week, Congress passed the American Rescue Plan, and President Biden signed it into law, which will get long-overdue relief to working families and small businesses suffering through the recession. I want to make sure ... read more
March 8, 2021
#CelebrateWomen
This year, we inaugurated the first ever woman to the the White House. Vice President Kamala Harris will always serve to forge a path for many women who come after her, and is an inspiration ... read more
March 6, 2021
We must move on from forever war
Year after year, bit by bit, the United States has become more entwined in what soldiers call the forever war. Many of our friends and neighbors have known this war their entire adult lives. It ... read more
March 5, 2021
I've added Peter DeFazio to the Frontline List!
I'm thrilled to announce that I just added Peter DeFazio to the DCCC's list of 2022 Frontline Members – a list of incredible incumbent Democrats whose victories are essential to protecting our Democratic House Majority ... read more
March 2, 2021
President Biden "can hardly wait" to work with Peter
We've been waiting for years to finally have an administration ready to work with Peter and move forward on rebuilding and modernizing our nation's infrastructure. Earlier this month, President Joe Biden met with Peter and ... read more
February 26, 2021
An important update on getting vaccinated
Oregon released a comprehensive vaccination eligibility timeline outlining when people can expect to have access to a vaccine. Under these projections, 3.5 million Oregonians should be able to receive their first dose by the end ... read more
February 25, 2021
The NRCC has already set their sights on this seat. Again.
The 2020 election was the toughest race of my political career. The National Republican Campaign Committee (NRCC) pulled out every trick they could think of, including deploying House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy to Oregon to ... read more
February 24, 2021
Make time for this during Black History Month
Black History Month is a time of reflection on the achievements of Black Americans, their perseverance, and their over 400 years of contributions to our collective history. It's a time for our country to lift ... read more
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
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