Today in 1940, the first Social Security check was issued.
These are not ENTITLEMENTS; these are EARNED benefits for hardworking Americans. I came to Congress to fight to keep that promise.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Oregon District 4
Val T. Hoyle
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Voting Record — 551
Yes42%
No56%
Present1%
Not Voting2%
Party align96%
Cross-party2%
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Val T. Hoyle
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratOregon District 4
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As we continue to monitor last night's plane crash in D.C., my thoughts are with the passengers, crew, service members and their families.
Special thanks to the emergency responders working in icy waters in the recovery effort.
My team and I are tracking this issue closely. Federal dollars support everyone in this country and it’s telling that this freeze has mainly impacted programs for working people. We will continue to provide updates here as we get them.
So where does that leave us right now? Clearly, the administration now knows how unpopular this is. But don’t be fooled - this fight isn’t over and I won’t stop standing up for the people of my district who deserve answers and support.
However, White House Press Sec Karoline Leavitt just confirmed the funding freeze pursuit will continue without any guidance or transparency.
Yesterday afternoon, a federal judge temporarily stopped the freeze due to its unconstitutionality. As a result of our pressure OMB rescinded their guidance about who would be directly impacted.
Later that morning, OMB released an update that any government funding that goes directly to individuals, like Medicaid and Head Start, would not be affected - but we immediately got reports that access to this funding was shut off.
On Tuesday morning, we got confirmation that Medicaid portals, SNAP food benefits and funding for first responders, among others were already impacted.
Late Monday night, we learned of a federal funding freeze from the Office of Management and Budget. It was unlawful and risked critical support for our country’s most vulnerable.
I know there’s a lot of anxiety and confusion around the funding freeze chaos from this week.
Here’s a recap of what’s happened and where we stand now🧵⬇️
However, White House Press Sec Karoline Leavitt just confirmed the funding freeze pursuit will continue without any guidance or transparency.
Yesterday afternoon, a federal judge temporarily stopped the freeze due to its unconstitutionality. As a result of our pressure, OMB rescinded their guidance about who would be directly impacted.
Later that morning, OMB released an update that any government funding that goes directly to individuals like Medicaid and Head Start would not be affected - but we immediately got reports that funding was shut off.
On Tuesday morning, we got confirmation that Medicaid portals, SNAP food benefits and funding for first responders, among others were already impacted.
Late Monday night, we learned of a federal funding freeze from the Office of Management and Budget. It was unlawful and risked critical support for our country’s most vulnerable.
16 years ago, President Barack Obama signed the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act into law, giving women and workers more tools to fight for the pay they deserve. But the fight is not over — we must enshrine equal pay for equal work into the law.
The Holocaust didn't happen overnight. It took decades of normalizing violent rhetoric, putting power over principles, and turning a blind eye. Today, we remember the millions of Jews and others who lost their lives, and we honor them by never forgetting these lessons of history.
Protecting women means empowering them to make the decision that is best for their health and circumstances. 52 years ago, SCOTUS recognized this in Roe v. Wade. It was the right choice then and it’s the right choice now. We need to codify Roe to stop extremist attacks on women.
Dr. King taught us the value of solidarity in the fight for change. Today, our fight to empower workers and protect our vulnerable, is harder than ever before. But with Dr. King’s example and our collective solidarity, we can recognize his dream of an America that works for all.
My statement on yesterday’s news of a ceasefire in the war in Gaza.
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551 total votes
Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Party Maj | Align? | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-03 | — | Call by States | PRESENT | — | — | Passed |
Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.
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