I’m pleased to share that I secured over $21.1 million in funding the following 15 community projects across Oregon’s Fourth Congressional District:
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Peter DeFazio
@RepPeterDeFazio
Former Representative of the 4th Congressional District in Oregon
Joined February 2011
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My bill to repeal the USPS pre-funding mandate (H.R. 695) – included in the Postal Reform bill signed into law earlier this year – freed up significant funding to make this possible.
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This is great news. I have long pushed for the USPS delivery fleet to be fully electrified. As the largest fleet of vehicles in the federal government, this is a huge victory for both long-term operational and climate goals.
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SCOOP: USPS will electrify delivery trucks by 2026 in climate win for Biden
USPS had recently pledged to go 40% EV. This new purchase plan now gets it to 75% by 2026, and all electric afterward.
Huge, huge news for USPS and Biden climate agenda.
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I implore Congress to pass long-term solutions, such as antitrust enforcement or a windfall profits tax like my Stop Price Gouging Tax and Rebate Act, to break up monopolistic corporations & stop their price-gouging. Read more here:
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Even worse, these hikes have not dented corporate power to raise prices & pad their record profit margins. Consumers & workers should not be responsible for absorbing the burden of profit-driven inflation.
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The Fed’s continued interest rate hikes - eight times in just nine months - are reckless, endangering the financial well-being of everyday Americans.
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Today the Senate will vote on a resolution to curtail further U.S. support for the war in Yemen.
The war has been a total national security disaster for America, and it's time to send the strongest signals to Saudi Arabia and UAE that this war must end.
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🚨The Senate votes THIS WEEK on ' bill to block all U.S. support for the Saudi war in Yemen!
Tell your Senator to vote YES at 1-833-STOP-WAR (1833STOPWAR.com)
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I’m proud to be the author of the House bill. It will advance the Biden Adm's goal of recalibrating the US-Saudi relationship to better serve our shared national interests. Honored to be joined by , , , , & .
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My House colleagues & I urge the Senate to swiftly pass ’ Yemen War Powers Resolution to end US support for offensive operations in the Saudi-led war in Yemen. We must stop giving Saudi Arabia a blank check. defazio.house.gov/media-center/p
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I am proud to have voted to pass the #RespectforMarriageAct. This bill is long overdue and will protect & respect the sanctity of same-sex & interracial marriages in this country. #LoveWins 🌈
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BREAKING: This week, said that he would push for a vote on the Yemen War Powers Resolution. Today, we joined 100+ organizations in calling on Congress to support this legislation.
This is how lawmakers can reset the U.S.-Saudi relationship.
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Today is my final hearing as Chair. It’s been an honor to help ensure the Coast Guard can carry out its missions in the Arctic region and around the world. I am grateful for my time with the gavel fighting to invest in our nation’s infrastructure.
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I applaud this move by my colleague to bring our bipartisan Yemen War Powers Resolution to the Senate floor for a vote. It's Congress’s duty to codify 's pledge to end U.S. support for Saudi Arabia-led offensive military operations in Yemen, once and for all.
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.@SenSanders to bring Yemen war powers resolution to the floor as soon as next week interc.pt/3h5jeWE by @DRBoguslaw, @ryangrim
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I proudly voted in the House last week to avert a rail shutdown, ensure higher pay for workers, and provide 7 days of paid sick leave. It’s beyond time for Congress to fight against corporate greed and protect working people and their families.
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Today, I took to the House Floor to call out the freight railroad industry for their failure to treat their workforce fairly and provide the quality of life they deserve – despite the industry’s record profits.
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“Who makes this country great? Who makes it run? It’s frontline workers.”
On the House Floor today, Chair blasted freight railroads for their failure to treat their workforce fairly and provide the quality of life they deserve. Watch the full speech below.
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Freight railroads failed to reach an agreement with workers or provide the quality of life they deserve—despite record profits.
Now we must act.
Today, Congress votes to prevent a rail shutdown—which would hurt millions of Americans—and provide paid sick leave to workers.
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Today, passed the “FIRE Act.”
Since 2012, there have been an average of 61,289 wildfires each year. Oregonians are too familiar with their devastating impacts. This critical piece of legislation will help streamline necessary aid before and after a fire.
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I am proud to support the Respect for Marriage Act. This legislation will ensure critical protections for same-sex and interracial marriages, and I look forward to the Senate passing it. #RespectForMarriageAct
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One year later, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is improving lives by creating good-paying jobs, improving mobility, and addressing pollution in transportation to fight climate change. This law is ushering in an #InfrastructureDecade that will build the future we deserve.
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Thanks to the visionary leadership of , and strengthened by the brilliance of , America is back on track to have infrastructure that is the envy of the world – and can support a thriving 21st Century economy.
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We couldn't agree more, .
, , , , and have bills to tax Big Oil's excess profits and to return that money directly to the people.
Let's pass them. twitter.com/AP/status/1587
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Instead of lowering gas prices for consumers, Big Oil companies are keeping prices artificially high & raking in record profits. This corporate greed must stop. Read more about my bill here: defazio.house.gov/media-center/p
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This quarter alone, top oil companies once again reported record-breaking profits -- $9 billion for Shell, $11 billion for Chevron, & $19 billion for Exxon -- while everyday Americans shoulder the burden.
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I’m pleased Pres. Biden supports a windfall profit tax on Big Oil’s excessive corporate profits. My legislation, the Stop Gas Price Gouging Tax and Rebate Act, would impose a tax & return the revenue to consumers.
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Oil barons feather their own nest off the backs of everyday Americans - the six largest oil companies raked in over $70 billion in profits during the second quarter this year alone, and in the first half of this year spent a whopping $20 billion on stock buybacks.
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Thank you ! Big Oil’s corporate greed is keeping our gas prices artificially high, causing high prices elsewhere too. I’ve introduced a Windfall Profits Tax bill (HR 7099) to tax Big Oil’s excessive profits and provide the $$ as a rebate to American consumers.
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Replying to @RossFeinstein @AmericanAir and 2 others
Good morning @andrewrsorkin. Yes, it’s an endorsement of @BernieSanders’s tweet and his legislation in the Senate and @RepPeterDeFazio’s legislation in the House. twitter.com/BernieSanders/…
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All you need to apply is the following:
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The application is simple and quick! The deadline to apply is December 31, 2023. Apply today via: studentaid.gov/debt-relief/ap
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On Monday, the Biden Administration formally launched its Student Loan Forgiveness application. Eligible borrowers may receive up to $20k in forgiveness of their loans for Pell Grant recipients, and up to $10k for others.
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Few laws have done more for our public health and the environment than the Clean Water Act.
I am proud to have led a resolution officially commemorating this bedrock environmental law and celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act.
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Today, @RepPeterDeFazio, @gracenapolitano, @RepDebDingell, @RepDonBeyer, and 85 other members officially commemorated 50 years of the Clean Water Act.
This law has protected our waters for a half a century, making our communities safer and more enjoyable.
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I'm honored to earn a 100% on ’s Congressional Scorecard. I'm proud to be a part of history in the making as we advance & protect the rights of all LGBTQ+ Americans. Everyone deserves to love who they love and live freely without fear of discrimination or violence.
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NEW FUNDING ALERT:🌉Oregon communities are receiving $57,686,024 million in 2023 to upgrade our bridges and put people back to work thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
This funding will make travel safer and easier.
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Great, green news. Oregon's communities will receive $11,128,851 million in 2023 to build out electric vehicle charging stations. Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we’ll reduce pollution and create good paying jobs.
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I'm proud to work with on this critical issue. As the author of the House companion bill, one of my highest priorities is protecting Social Security, which millions of Americans rely on. It's long overdue for the wealthy elite to pay their fair share into the program.
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A daily reminder that if @SenSanders Social Security Expansion Act had been enacted last year, Elon Musk would have paid $2.9 billion more in taxes, seniors would have received $2,400 more in benefits and Social Security would be solvent for more than 75 years.
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TY , & for leading a letter signed by 57 Reps in support of improved animal welfare standards in the organic food program - a win for animals, consumers & responsible organic farmers 🐷🐮🙌
Read more: bit.ly/3Rysyyo
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With today’s new rule from the FAA, flight attendants will finally have the rest they need and deserve. While long-overdue, I applaud the flight attendants who fought for these requirements, which will make our skies safer for all.
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In a huge win for the health and safety of flight attendants and those who depend on them while flying, the FAA announced its final rule on flight attendant duty and rest time. Read Chair @RepPeterDeFazio’s statement below.
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My bill will close the gap between our safety standards and those of foreign repair stations. By ensuring a uniform standard of safety, no matter where the aircraft is repaired and maintained, we will make our skies safer for all.
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PASSED: H.R. 7321, Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act, introduced by Chair @RepPeterDeFazio, which will strengthen the FAA’s ability to enforce safety rules on foreign repair stations through annual inspections, mandates, and increased oversight.
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