Press Releases

Blumenauer Reacts to New Report Detailing Vast Economic Benefits to MORE Act

December 7, 2020 Press Release
CBO projections show that cannabis reform will lead to huge growth in revenue, cuts to federal prison spending, and more.
Issues:
Cannabis Reform

House Passes Historic Cannabis Reform Legislation

December 4, 2020 Press Release
The MORE Act would end the failed federal cannabis prohibition and ensure restorative justice
Issues:
Cannabis Reform

Blumenauer Applauds Designation of LGBTQ+ Venue in Portland to National Register of Historic Places

November 30, 2020 Press Release
Darcelle XV will be the first LGBTQ+ historic site in Oregon
Issues:
Civil and Constitutional Rights

Blumenauer Statement on Cannabis Reform Legislation Vote

November 27, 2020 Press Release
The MORE Act would end the failed federal cannabis prohibition and ensure restorative justice
Issues:
Cannabis Reform

Congressional Cannabis Caucus Co-Chairs Urge Colleagues to Pass Federal Cannabis Reform Following Sweeping Ballot Measure Victories

November 10, 2020 Press Release
Cannabis reform was clear winner on election day
Issues:
Cannabis Reform

Blumenauer Applauds Movement to Strengthen 25th Amendment

October 9, 2020 Press Release
Oregon Congressman launched effort early in Trump’s presidency

Blumenauer Unveils New Legislation to Prevent Forced Deputization of Local Law Enforcement by Federal Government

October 8, 2020 Press Release
Current stand-off between local Portland officials and Trump admin demonstrates clear need for new legislation to prevent federal overreach.

Blumenauer Calls on Supreme Court to Review Historic Appeal Challenging the Constitutionality of Federal Criminalization of Cannabis

October 5, 2020 Press Release
Issues:
Cannabis Reform

House passes Blumenauer’s $120 billion restaurant relief legislation

October 1, 2020 Press Release
The RESTAURANTS Act was included in a $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief bill
Issues:
Jobs and the Economy

Blumenauer Introduces Bill to End Taxpayer Subsidies to Oil and Gas Companies

September 29, 2020 Press Release
Issues:
Environment and Energy

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