Schrader, Yoho Reestablish Veterinary Medicine Caucus in the 115thThis week, Congressman Kurt Schrader (OR-5) and Congressman Ted Yoho (FL-3), two of only three licensed Veterinarians in Congress, reestablished the bipartisan Veterinary Medicine Caucus for the 115th... Read More
Immigration
Oregon Democrats Condemn Donald Trump Refugee, Immigration OrdersMembers of Oregon's congressional delegation have all released statements about President Donald Trump's executive orders on immigration and refugee travel. Oregon's sole Republican in Congress, Rep. ... Read More
Health Care
Schrader, Bilirakis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Lower Drug CostsToday, Congressman Kurt Schrader (D-OR-5) and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12) introduced a bipartisan bill to lower the cost of prescription drugs by increasing competition in the market. The Lowe... Read MoreSchrader Statement on Regulatory OrderCongressman Kurt Schrader (OR-5) released the following statement on the President’s Executive Order to Reduce Regulation and Control Regulatory Costs: “For years I’ve heard from schools, teachers, sm... Read More
Health Care
Lower Drug Costs through Competition ActThe Lower Drug Costs Through Competition Act will incentivize drug makers to develop generic drugs when competition currently does not exist, or when there is a drug shortage. The bill will bring new ... Read More
Budget, Deficit Reduction & Fiscal Reform,
National Security & International Relations,
Immigration,
Trade
Rep. Kurt Schrader Calls President Donald Trump's Border Wall "A Stupid Idea"On Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced plans to follow through with his campaign pledge to add to the existing wall between the U.S. and Mexico, at a cost of around $15 billion. U.S. Rep. Kur... Read More
Agriculture,
Environment and Climate Change,
Forestry & Natural Resources
Schrader & Oregon Democratic Delegation Oppose EPA Grants FreezeSix Oregon lawmakers today told the White House that its decision to freeze grants administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) poses a serious threat to fundamental public health and env... Read More
Agriculture,
Environment and Climate Change,
Forestry & Natural Resources
Six Oregon lawmakers oppose Trump's EPA grant freezeWASHINGTON - Six Oregon lawmakers, all Democrats, told the White House on Wednesday that its decision to freeze grants administered by the Environmental Protection Agency poses a serious threat to fun... Read MoreOregon's congressional Democrats call on Trump to unfreeze EPA fundsOregon's congressional Democrats sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump on Wednesday, calling on him to unfreeze Environmental Protection Agency contracts and grants, while also asking the preside... Read More |