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April 10, 2020 at 12:08 AM

Our family grew by one!

Peter DeFazio for Congress     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 family members into our home from our local Humane Society …

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March 30, 2020 at 11:36 PM

Join Senator Bernie Sanders and me live online right now!

Peter DeFazio for Congress     Due to COVID-19, my campaign is taking extensive measures to protect the public and still keep everyone informed. That's why today, I'm participating in a Facebook Live town hall with my friend and colleague Senator Bernie Sanders, along with Rev. William…

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March 24, 2020 at 5:38 PM

I will not support another corporate bailout.

Peter DeFazio for Congress     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, formerly a Goldman Sachs executive, wants $500 b…

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March 23, 2020 at 6:39 PM

My update on COVID-19

Peter DeFazio for Congress     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 leadership in Congress to aid the people and businesses that th…

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March 16, 2020 at 9:03 PM

We passed a Coronavirus response package

Peter DeFazio for Congress     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 ensure that adequate resources — inclu…

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March 13, 2020 at 5:18 PM

How I celebrated International Women's Day

Peter DeFazio for Congress     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 colleague from Kansas, Rep. Sharice Davids. I'…

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March 10, 2020 at 3:26 PM

Never a draft. Never again.

Peter DeFazio for Congress     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 go fight if they don't want to. But the draft could come back because the system th…

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March 6, 2020 at 2:31 AM

📣Endorsement Alert: The League of Conservation Voters🌎

Peter DeFazio for Congress     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 we enjoy. So today, I'm proud to announce…

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February 29, 2020 at 5:22 PM

Stand up for what's right

Peter DeFazio for Congress     Here's what's coming next: Senate Republicans have openly – and shamelessly – let Donald Trump off the hook for his crimes, and they suppressed evidence, ignored facts, or just flat-out lied in order to make it happen. Now that they've acquitted him, you …

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February 28, 2020 at 9:05 PM

A People Powered Grassroots Movement

Peter DeFazio for Congress     We already know that the National Republican Congressional Committee really wants to defeat Peter –– they've been attacking him for a long time. And we know why they want to replace him with someone who will do their bidding: Peter always fights for work…

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February 26, 2020 at 6:56 PM

📣 Endorsement Alert! 📣

Peter DeFazio for Congress     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, and policies …

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February 20, 2020 at 10:43 PM

My bill to save our U.S Postal Service

Peter DeFazio for Congress     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 something delivered, it's done in a …

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February 13, 2020 at 11:11 PM

The Consequences of Trump's Racist Immigration Plan

Peter DeFazio for Congress     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 forcing asylum-seekers into ar…

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February 11, 2020 at 11:39 PM

National Gun Violence Awareness Week

Peter DeFazio for Congress       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 our country is immune to …

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January 31, 2020 at 9:17 PM

The next generation of climate activists

Peter DeFazio for Congress     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 our planet. They asked me tough questions – what…

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January 29, 2020 at 11:55 PM

My Plan to Rebuild our Nation and Fight Climate Change

Peter DeFazio for Congress     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 some of the count…

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January 28, 2020 at 6:19 PM

What a year this has been.

Peter DeFazio for Congress     So far this year, Congressional Republicans have stripped hundreds of thousands of Americans from food security, barred immigration to all except to the wealthy few, and almost started a war with a foreign nation. And we're still in January. The actions …

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January 27, 2020 at 10:53 PM

not enough

Peter DeFazio for Congress     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 empty. NAFTA has led to the loss …

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January 25, 2020 at 12:27 AM

Breaking News on Jordan Cove

Peter DeFazio for Congress     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 and more sustainable ways to bolster the local economy which i…

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January 21, 2020 at 10:20 PM

The report card is in - and I got an A!

Peter DeFazio for Congress     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 United Action Fund. I'm proud to run a campaign powe…

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January 20, 2020 at 12:06 AM

What's next for Juliana v. the United States

Peter DeFazio for Congress     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 seeking legal action and showing the world …

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January 18, 2020 at 5:07 PM

It's time we #RiseUp

Peter DeFazio for Congress     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 bolder than ever to rescind our protected right…

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January 17, 2020 at 11:52 PM

What I saw today at our southern border

Peter DeFazio for Congress     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. The conditions are a disgrace to the United States of Americ…

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January 16, 2020 at 7:40 PM

Turning a blind eye.

Peter DeFazio for Congress     Republicans aren't just quietly sitting by while Donald Trump undermines Congress' constitutional role as a check on the executive branch. They are actively helping him do it. Every member of Congress is charged with the duty of oversight over the Execut…

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January 10, 2020 at 7:06 PM

19,000 Oregonians - 700,000 Americans will lose benefits

Peter DeFazio for Congress     19,000 Oregonians. Nearly 700,000 Americans across the country. That's how many people will be kicked off of their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits under Donald Trump's newest rule tightening work requirements. 700,000 American…

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January 7, 2020 at 11:39 PM

"The decision to go to war deserves more thought and consideration than a 280 character tweet."

Peter DeFazio for Congress     The decision to go to war deserves more thought and consideration than a 280 character tweet.   Once again, Peter is leading the charge for Congress to take action to make clear – once again – that the president of the United States doesn't have the const…

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January 5, 2020 at 4:06 PM

And Iran vowed "severe revenge"

Peter DeFazio for Congress     I've long been concerned about the growing tensions between the US and Iran — since well before Donald Trump was elected. But those concerns have gotten much more urgent in light of Trump's reckless insistence on escalating conflict with Iran. Last year, …

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December 31, 2019 at 7:53 PM

Let's do this, 2020

Peter DeFazio for Congress     Before we jump into the roaring 20s, we need to take care of some business. We're just hours away from our end-of-quarter fundraising deadline and I need your help. Can you chip in right now and help meet our goal of 200 grassroots donations? We need l…

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December 28, 2019 at 8:38 PM

Our furry family members need help this holiday season too.

Peter DeFazio for Congress     Some family members help you cook dinner. Some take care of you when you're sick. And some leave fur everywhere but are always happy to see you. All of them help make this life as fulfilling as it can be. I'm proud to be a member of the House Veterin…

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December 26, 2019 at 6:04 PM

Kevin McCarthy is targeting this seat.

Peter DeFazio for Congress     There are always strange things happening in Washington D.C., but recently I've been receiving an unusual amount of attention from the National Republican Campaign Committee. In an interview last week, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy attacked my lea…

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December 24, 2019 at 5:50 PM

From Myrnie, Mandy, Gimli, and Me. [photo!]

Peter DeFazio for Congress     Happy holidays. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Three Kings Day, Winter Solstice, Hanukkah, or Festivus, or nothing at all, we wish you a warm and safe holiday season surrounded by warmth and love. Happy holidays, from Myrnie, Mandy, Gimli, and me. Pe…

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December 24, 2019 at 2:42 AM

Boeing's (former) CEO

Peter DeFazio for Congress     I welcome the news that Dennis Muilenburg has resigned from his post as CEO of Boeing. I'm leading the congressional investigation into the design, development, and certification of the Boeing 737 Max. It's clear that Boeing made devastating decisions un…

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December 20, 2019 at 10:39 PM

Even one is one too many

Peter DeFazio for Congress     Last week, I wrote to you about my commitment to the public's safety above all else on all modes of transportation. Increasingly, that means making sure that rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft are taking preemptive measures to protect passengers and d…

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December 19, 2019 at 2:05 AM

This is not something I take lightly

Peter DeFazio for Congress     Today, I, along with a majority of my colleagues in the House of Representatives, voted to impeach the president. This is only the third time in our nation's history that a president has been impeached. That's not something I take lightly. But when Trump…

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December 16, 2019 at 6:04 PM

A massive win-win for adult-use cannabis

Peter DeFazio for Congress     Day by day, law by law, we're making life better for local business owners in Oregon. The latest? The House recently passed a bill that has the potential to turn the cannabis industry on its head – for the better. Currently, cannabis shops, growers, and…

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December 13, 2019 at 3:39 PM

Trump's master behind the strings.

Peter DeFazio for Congress     Recently uncovered emails have unveiled that the brainchild of the family separation policy, the Muslim ban, and the DACA attacks, Stephen Miller, holds racist, white nationalist views. Miller's own emails show his long-standing cozy relationships with Br…

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December 10, 2019 at 11:15 PM

Breaking News: raising funds in Oregon for Trump

Peter DeFazio for Congress     BREAKING NEWS: Today, shortly after Speaker Pelosi introduced Articles of Impeachment against Donald Trump, one of my Republican challengers, Alek Skarlatos, finally stepped forward to condemn this lawless president started raising funds for his campaign A…

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December 9, 2019 at 5:39 PM

Stopping sexual harassment and assault in transportation

Peter DeFazio for Congress     As the Chair of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, my number one concern is always the safety and well-being of the traveling public. That means not only the safety of the transportation system but a safe environment for passengers and trans…

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December 7, 2019 at 6:46 PM

A tax credit, a metal straw, and a tote bag walk into an email...

Peter DeFazio for Congress     As we race towards 2020 – and Peter's major end-of-year fundraising deadline – we have a few new ways you can show your support for our Congressman and join the fight to take back our country: Use your Oregon Political Tax Credit to donate $50 (or $100 f…

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December 3, 2019 at 10:23 PM

Proud to be THE ONLY candidate in my race endorsed by Planned Parenthood Action Fund

Peter DeFazio for Congress     When a longstanding, dedicated, and effective organization endorses our campaign, it's hard not to go to work with a bounce in my step. Today, I'm thrilled to announce that I've been endorsed by the Planned Parenthood Action Fund and that I am the only c…

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November 29, 2019 at 6:42 PM

The Battle of Seattle

Peter DeFazio for Congress     Saturday is the 20-year anniversary of the "Battle of Seattle," when more than 50,000 union members, environmental advocates, human rights activists, and working people gathered in downtown Seattle to protest the multi-day meetings of secretive World Trad…

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November 26, 2019 at 12:59 AM

A Green New Deal for housing

Peter DeFazio for Congress     I'm sure you've heard that I am an original cosponsor of the Green New Deal Resolution, which sets critical framework and a roadmap to achieving a future with a thriving, healthy planet, free from fossil fuel consumption, with green jobs that pay a living…

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November 25, 2019 at 1:03 AM

Donald Trump's hand-picked candidate

Peter DeFazio for Congress     Donald Trump and Republican leadership have been crystal clear since February. They are spending more time and money than ever in Oregon, attacking our progressive values in an attempt to take me out and elect a right-wing extremist to Congress. And they…

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November 22, 2019 at 7:39 PM

If there's a clean inch, they'll pollute it.

Peter DeFazio for Congress     As the world marches to save our planet, Donald Trump is selling our coastlines to Big Oil and dirty money, threatening to destroy our oceans with oil drilling. We know the consequences of just one oil spill. Thousands of people without clean water. Hund…

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November 15, 2019 at 9:16 PM

Troubling questions about Boeing and the FAA

Peter DeFazio for Congress     In October 2018 and March 2019, accidents involving Boeing 737 MAX aircraft killed a combined 346 people. As Chair of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, it is my duty to investigate what went wrong, why it happened, and most importantly, how…

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November 12, 2019 at 4:40 PM

As our country burns

Peter DeFazio for Congress     It is really hard to undo the damage we've done to our planet. The centuries of harmful pollution have left us with little time to save our home. Twenty percent of all carbon emissions come from cars and light trucks. In an effort to combat global warming,…

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November 9, 2019 at 4:04 PM

Some thoughts on the holiday weekend

Peter DeFazio for Congress     Before we head into a holiday weekend, I wanted to share some thoughts with you. To me, November 11, Veterans Day, is more than just a day to celebrate those who have served in the armed forces. It's a day we honor those who risk their lives, put their c…

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November 6, 2019 at 7:21 PM

Reclaiming our government

Peter DeFazio for Congress     Almost two years ago, President Trump announced that the U.S. would pull out of the historic Paris Climate Agreement in 2020. This will leave the United States as the only country on the planet not part of this agreement which was designed to work globall…

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November 2, 2019 at 6:43 PM

An update on the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund:

Peter DeFazio for Congress     This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed several bipartisan bills including my Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund legislation. After more than a decade of work on this legislation, this is a much-needed win for Oregon and our nation's coastal commun…

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November 1, 2019 at 7:07 PM

Yesterday's critical vote

Peter DeFazio for Congress     Last month, President Trump admitted and verified through a call summary released by the White House, that he asked the Ukrainian president to interfere in U.S. elections to benefit his campaign. Moreover, recent testimony from administration officials a…

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