Schrader Statement on U.N. Security Council ResolutionCongressman Kurt Schrader released the following statement today on the delayed U.N. Security Council on a resolution regarding the Israeli-Palestinian dispute: “I urge President Obama to keep with lo... Read MoreSchrader Legislation to Benefit Siletz, Grand Ronde Tribes Passes the HouseToday, the House of Representatives unanimously passed two bills introduced by Congressman Kurt Schrader and Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley that will streamline the fee-to-trust process for the C... Read MoreSchrader Requests President-Elect Withdraw Bannon AppointmentCongressman Schrader has signed onto the following letter which is currently being circulated among Members of Congress. The deadline to sign the letter is 5pm ET today, November 15th, and the full li... Read MoreSchrader Urges Contract Extension Progress as West Coast Ports Parties MeetWashington, DC – On the eve of a meeting between Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), Reps. Dave Reichert (R-WA), Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Kurt... Read More
Health Care
Schrader Wants to Speed Up Approval Time for Generic DrugsThe Lower Drug Costs Through Competition Act would give the FDA six months to approve generic drugs, for which a brand name version of the active drug has already been authorized. The bill has biparti... Read MoreSchrader Applauds FCC Delay, Calls for Greater TransparencyToday, the Federal Communication Commission announced that they will postpone a vote on the new set-top box proposal to allow more time for its consideration. Initially introduced in January, the prop... Read MoreSchrader Introduces Bill to Close Medicare Part B-COBRA LoopholeToday, Congressman Kurt Schrader (OR-5) introduced the Medicare Enrollment Protection Act of 2016 along with Congressman Bob Dold (IL-10) to protect seniors from coverage gaps in Medicare. Under curre... Read MoreSchrader Bill to Speed Development of Generic Drugs Gains MomentumA bill to encourage faster development of generic drugs has picked up 13 co-sponsors since the pricing controversy over anti-allergy EpiPen auto-injectors erupted, prompting its sponsor to hope it pas... Read MoreAgriculture Department Clarifies Hemp Growing Guidance for U.S. FarmersWashington, D.C. – After Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and Representatives Peter DeFazio, Kurt Schrader, Earl Blumenauer and Suzanne Bonamici raised concerns about funding for industrial ... Read More |