Press Releases

New Blumenauer Bill Will End Taxpayer Subsidies to Oil and Gas Companies

March 26, 2021 Press Release
Issues:
Environment and Energy

Lawmakers Urge President Biden to Rectify Alleged Cannabis Firings; Help End the Failed Policy of Cannabis Prohibition

March 25, 2021 Press Release
Issues:
Cannabis Reform

Blumenauer and Wyden Introduce Legislation to Support Growing U.S. Kombucha Industry

March 24, 2021 Press Release
The KOMBUCHA Act would prevent kombucha – a nonintoxicating beverage – from being unfairly subjected to alcohol beverage excise taxes
Issues:
Jobs and the Economy

Blumenauer, Perlmutter Reintroduce Federal Legislation to Give Cannabis Businesses Access to Banking Services

March 18, 2021 Press Release
Under SAFE Banking Act, cannabis businesses would not have to operate in cash, which has made Portland-area stores and workers a target for violent robberies.
Issues:
Cannabis Reform

Blumenauer, Connolly, and Pascrell Urge President Biden to Remove and Replace Entire Postal Board of Governors

March 18, 2021 Press Release

Blumenauer, Markey Introduce Bill to Close Big Oil Tax Loophole

March 8, 2021 Press Release
Legislation would reverse IRS ruling that allowed tar sands oil producers to avoid paying into the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund.
Issues:
Environment and Energy

House Passes Massive Elections Reform Bill That Would Expand Oregon’s Vote-at-Home System Nationwide, Enact Automatic Voter Registration

March 3, 2021 Press Release
Issues:
Campaign Finance Reform and Good Governance

Blumenauer, Pressley Reintroduce Legislation to Fully End Qualified Immunity

March 1, 2021 Press Release
Unjust doctrine shields police officers from accountability for misconduct and criminal behavior
Issues:
Civil and Constitutional Rights

House Passes Blumenauer’s Restaurant Relief Proposal

February 27, 2021 Press Release
Successful vote paves the way for $25 billion to save local restaurants and jobs
Issues:
Jobs and the Economy

Blumenauer, Bonamici Announce Hundreds of Millions in Expected COVID Relief Funds for Local School Districts

February 19, 2021 Press Release
Issues:
Education

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