Press Releases

Blumenauer Introduces Legislation to Reinstate Superfund Taxes; End 25-Year Polluter Tax Holiday That Slowed Toxic Cleanup

April 20, 2021 Press Release
President Biden identified restoring payments from polluters into the Superfund Trust Fund as a top priority as part of a major infrastructure plan.
Issues:
Environment and Energy

Blumenauer Lauds House Passage of Federal Legislation to Give Cannabis Businesses Access to Banking Services

April 19, 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 Announces Opening of Grant Program for Shuttered Entertainment Venues

April 7, 2021 Press Release
Local venues can begin applying for assistance starting tomorrow
Issues:
Jobs and the Economy

New Legislation Will Enhance Federal Historic Tax Credit; Assist Historic Rehabilitation Projects Put on Hold During Pandemic

April 1, 2021 Press Release
Issues:
Jobs and the Economy

Biden Includes Key Elements of Blumenauer’s Polluters Pay Agenda in the American Jobs Plan

March 31, 2021 Press Release
Blumenauer’s End Oil and Gas Tax Subsidies Act and Superfund Reinvestment Act are incorporated in new package.
Issues:
Environment and Energy

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

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