Schrader Statement on Syria Missile StrikeCongressman Kurt Schrader (OR-5) released the following statement in response to last night’s U.S. airstrike on Syria: “It is imperative that Assad be removed from power. He has shown himself to be a ... Read MoreSchrader, Yoho Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Stop Horse SoringCongressman Ted S. Yoho (R-FL-03) and Congressman Kurt Schrader (D-OR-05), both veterinarians for more than 30 years and two of the only veterinarians currently in Congress, re-introduced H.R. 1847, t... Read More
Energy & Environment
Schrader, LaMalfa Introduce Legislation to Protect Electrical Infrastructure, Prevent Forest FiresToday, Congressmen Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) and Kurt Schrader (D-OR) introduced H.R. 1873, the Electric Reliability and Forest Protection Act, which allows utility companies to more efficiently remove haza... Read More
Budget, Deficit Reduction & Fiscal Reform
Ahead of Budget Uncertainty, Schrader Introduces Bills to Limit Members' PayThis week, Congressman Kurt Schrader re-introduced his Hold Congress Accountable Act (H.R.1794), which would reduce the salary of Members of Congress in the event of a government shutdown for as long ... Read More
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Veterans
Schrader to Portland VA: Stop Kicking Veterans Off Care ProgramToday, Congressman Kurt Schrader (OR-5) released the following statement in response to recent news around the Portland Department of Veterans Affairs Caregiver Support Program. “Something is very cle... Read More
Health Care
Schrader on GOP Repeal Attempt: It's Easy to Throw Bombs. Governing is Tough.Earlier today, Congressman Kurt Schrader (OR-5) joined his colleagues in four hours of debate on the House floor to urge a no vote on the Republican repeal bill which was estimated to strip health car... Read More
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Schrader Statement on Reckless Trump BudgetFollowing the release of the President’s budget proposal today, Congressman Kurt Schrader (OR-5), the former co-chair of the fiscally conservative Democratic Blue Dog Coalition, issued the following s... Read More
Health Care
Schrader: CBO Confirms GOP Repeal Bill Would Be Catastrophic For Tens of MillionsCongressman Kurt Schrader (OR-5), member of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health and current co-chair of the Affordable and Accessible Healthcare Task Force for the New Democrat Coalition, r... Read More
Budget, Deficit Reduction & Fiscal Reform,
Health Care
Schrader Calls for CBO Score on Republican Repeal BillToday during the Energy and Commerce markup of the Republican Repeal Bill, Congressman Kurt Schrader (OR-5) attempted a motion to delay the markup until a CBO score on the bill is released. The motion... Read More
Forestry & Natural Resources
Schrader Reintroduces Bipartisan Timber Innovation ActWASHINGTON, D.C. — Oregon’s Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with Oregon’s Representatives Suzanne Bonamici, Peter DeFazio and Kurt Schrader, have joined Senate and House colleagues in intro... Read More |