SUPPORTING INNOVATION FOR OREGON’S SPECIALTY CROP INDUSTRY

During my Farm Bill listening sessions, I heard from specialty crop growers about the importance of supporting innovation in the industry. I recently joined a bipartisan group of my colleagues to advocate for more R&D investments, which will help our farmers overcome labor challenges and compete in the global marketplace long-term.

As we inch closer to the September 30 deadline, I want to assure you that negotiations on the Farm Bill are continuing between the Senate and the House Agriculture Committees. We are also continuing to engage in discussions with USDA to receive technical assistance.

Read our full letter by clicking here or below.

PROTECTING ACCESS TO IVF TREATMENTS

As a mom, I have deep empathy for women who want to start a family – or grow their family – but are feeling helpless due to infertility. IVF treatment is proven to be a safe and effective health care option not only for these women, but also for many couples who want to have children.

This week, I introduced a resolution to support the protection of IVF treatments – making my position clear that IVF needs to be accessible. A report published by the Columbia University Fertility Center found that over eight million babies have been born through IVF.

Learn more about the resolution by visiting my website:

MY MESSAGE TO JEWISH STUDENTS FACING ANTISEMITISM

My message to Jewish students experiencing antisemitism: You shouldn't have to fear for your life based on who you are. And you should be proud of being brave. Shame on anyone who allows or enables systemic antisemitism to continue in academia.

Watch my full remarks from yesterday’s Education and Workforce Committee hearing with students who have faced antisemitism at their schools:

SEEKING ANSWERS ON THE CONSEQUENCES OF BREACHING LOWER SNAKE RIVER DAMS

Yesterday, several of my Pacific Northwest colleagues and I questioned Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Secretary Roger Millar on the department’s plan to mitigate the infrastructural and economic fallout of breaching the lower Snake River dams (LSRD). The letter comes after I raised concerns that breaching the dams could disrupt supply chains and clean energy production when I questioned Millar during a recent committee hearing.

Breaching the LSRD would require the total number of truck drivers in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho to triple to meet the new shipping demand. However, the WSDOT hasn’t provided a detailed plan for addressing increased highway and rail traffic. Read our full letter by clicking here or below:

SUPPORTING OREGON WORKERS

Hardworking Oregonians deserve good-paying jobs and stability.

That’s why I’ve made it a top priority to protect workers' rights and support union labor. Watch ⬇️

TALKING BIPARTISANSHIP ON EYE ON NW POLITICS

I sat down for an Eye on NW Politics interview last week. I enjoyed our conversation, including the importance of bipartisanship in Congress. In this divided country, in this divided Congress, the only way to get good policy done is to work across the aisle.

ONE MORE THING!

With spring and summer just around the corner, it’s a great time to plan your trip to our nation’s capital! You can book tours of the U.S. Capitol, the White House, the Library of Congress, and more through my office by visiting my website here: https://chavez-deremer.house.gov/services/tours-and-tickets

Thank you for reading my weekly newsletter. It's an honor to be your voice in the U.S. House of Representatives. Your thoughts, concerns, and comments are very important to me. Always feel free to get in touch by calling (202) 225-5711 or by visiting my website at chavez-deremer.house.gov.

Sincerely,