Press Releases

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Earl Blumenauer, (D – Ore) issued the following statement today in response to the budget passed by the United States House of Representatives. The budget, passed by party lines, would drastically add to the national debt, while also cutting billions of dollars in domestic spending.

“The Republican budget resolution is a body blow to Oregon and the country.

WASHINGTON, DC – The House of Representatives approved legislation today that included an amendment authored by Congressmen Earl Blumenauer (D – Ore) and Edward Markey (D – Mass.) prohibiting the use of funds for the torture of detainees in American custody and for sending detainees to countries that practice torture.

WASHINGTON, DC – The House of Representatives today overwhelmingly approved, by a vote of 420-2, an amendment authored by Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D – Ore) and Congressman Edward Markey (D – Mass.) prohibiting the use of federal funds for the torture of detainees in American custody and for sending detainees to countries that practice torture.

Washington DC – Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) announced today that he is accepting entries for the Silver Anniversary of the Annual Congressional Art Competition for high school students. This competition provides students a unique opportunity to showcase their artistic talent at the United States Capitol in Washington, DC.

Washington, D.C. – The House of Representatives today approved legislation including $57.5 million for transportation projects in the Portland area, an increase of $12.5 million over the amount approved last week by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

Washington, DC – Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) introduced today the “Post Office Community Partnership Act.” This bill, if passed, would ensure that the US Postal Service consults with residents and obeys local zoning ordinances and regulations before siting new Post Offices, which they are currently not required to do.

Washington, D.C. – The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today approved legislation including $45 million for transportation projects in the Portland area. Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.), a senior member of the Committee, secured the funding as part of a six year $284 billion package funding the nation’s highway and transit projects.

Washington, DC – Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D – Ore.), a member of the House International Relations Committee, today called for a committee investigation into the torture of detainees as part of the United States’ foreign policy.