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passed · Oregon · Senate Aug 1, 2025

SRES 340: A resolution designating July 30, 2025, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".

SRES 340 designates July 30, 2025, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day" to honor individuals who report government waste, fraud, or misconduct. The resolution directs federal agencies to inform employees, contractors, and the public about their legal right to report wrongdoing and to recognize whistleblowers' contributions to saving taxpayer funds and upholding ethical standards. It commemorates the first U.S. whistleblower law passed on July 30, 1778, by the Continental Congress. This is a symbolic recognition measure with no new legal requirements or funding.
Chuck Grassley (R) · 15 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · Senate Aug 1, 2025

S 2671: Reproductive Rights Are Human Rights Act of 2025

This bill amends the Foreign Assistance Act to require the U.S. Department of State to include detailed reporting on reproductive rights in its annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. Specifically, it mandates that reports describe each country’s policies on access to contraception, abortion services, and comprehensive reproductive health care, including rates of pregnancy-related deaths, discrimination against women/LGBTQI+ individuals, and disparities based on race, disability, or other factors. The bill also requires consultation with civil society organizations and experts during report preparation. This affects how the U.S. government documents and assesses reproductive rights policies in other countries, without altering domestic U.S. law or funding.
Brian Schatz (D) · 17 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · Senate Aug 1, 2025

S 2667: West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025

The West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025 imposes U.S. sanctions on foreign individuals or entities responsible for specific actions threatening peace in the West Bank. It targets those who commit violence against civilians, threaten violence to force relocation, destroy private property without consent, or engage in terrorism. Sanctions include freezing U.S. assets, banning visas, and restricting entry for designated individuals. Exceptions cover humanitarian aid (food, medicine, agricultural commodities) and activities required for U.S. intelligence or international obligations. The law requires regular reports to Congress on implementation and West Bank violence assessments.
Cory A. Booker (D) · 44 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · Senate Aug 1, 2025

S 2675: Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2025

The Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2025 establishes a National Integrated Heat Health Information System and an interagency committee to coordinate federal efforts addressing extreme heat health risks. The bill authorizes $20 million annually for the system and $10-$30 million annually for community resilience programs, with at least 40% of funds directed to communities with environmental justice concerns or low-income communities. It requires a strategic plan for improving heat-health data collection and coordination across federal agencies, and mandates a study to identify gaps in heat information and response capabilities. The legislation aims to improve planning, preparedness, and response to extreme heat events, particularly for vulnerable populations who face disproportionate heat risks, including elderly individuals, outdoor workers, and communities of color.
Edward J. Markey (D) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · Senate Aug 1, 2025

S 2672: SANCTIONS in the West Bank Act

This bill codifies and reinstates U.S. sanctions targeting individuals or entities undermining peace, security, and stability in the West Bank, as defined under Executive Order 14115. It directly affects persons engaged in activities that violate these sanctions, including those previously subject to revoked sanctions under Executive Order 14148. Key mechanisms require the President to notify specific congressional committees (Foreign Relations and Banking committees in the Senate, Foreign Affairs and Financial Services in the House) at least 15 days before lifting sanctions, unless exigent circumstances apply, and only after verifying the person has stopped the prohibited activity and provided assurances against future violations. The bill ensures these sanctions remain in effect unless formally terminated through this defined congressional oversight process.
Peter Welch (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · Senate Aug 1, 2025

S 2653: RECHARGE Act

The RECHARGE Act (S 2653) requires the federal government to permit electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at rest areas along interstate highways. This directly affects EV drivers by addressing "range anxiety" on long trips, as it allows charging infrastructure at designated rest stops. The key provision amends highway law to explicitly authorize EV charging infrastructure (excluding other commercial activities) at these locations, while making minor technical adjustments to existing transportation programs related to natural gas refueling. The bill does not create new funding but changes where charging stations may be installed on the interstate system.
Jeff Merkley (D)
in committee · Oregon · Senate Aug 1, 2025

S 2302: Access to Birth Control Act

The Access to Birth Control Act (S 2302) requires pharmacies to provide contraception without delay when available and to help customers obtain it if out of stock - either by referring to another pharmacy or expediting an order. It prohibits pharmacies from intimidating customers, misrepresenting availability, breaching confidentiality, or refusing to return valid prescriptions for contraception. Exceptions allow pharmacists to decline service only if a prescription is missing, the customer cannot pay, or they use professional clinical judgment. Violations may result in civil penalties of up to $1,000 per day or private lawsuits by affected individuals.
Cory A. Booker (D) · 25 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · House Aug 1, 2025

HR 4862: LOAN Act

The LOAN Act would significantly reform federal student loan programs by doubling Federal Pell Grants for eligible students (from $5,000 to $14,000 over several years), eliminating origination fees on new federal loans, and creating two new repayment plans: a fixed repayment plan and an Income-Driven Repayment Plan. It would automatically enroll borrowers who are delinquent or rehabilitating defaulted loans into income-driven repayment plans, eliminate interest capitalization (preventing interest from being added to the principal balance), and streamline Public Service Loan Forgiveness requirements. The bill would also provide refinancing options for existing federal student loans and private student loans with interest rates capped at 5%. These changes would directly affect millions of current and future student loan borrowers and Pell Grant recipients across the United States.
Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D) · 27 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · House Aug 1, 2025

HR 4844: Farmworker Smoke and Excessive Heat Protection Act of 2025

HR 4844 requires agricultural employers to protect farmworkers from wildfire smoke and excessive heat by providing certified respirators (like N95 masks) and cooling facilities when air quality or heat levels become dangerous. It mandates training on proper equipment use, health risks, and mandatory 10-minute rest breaks every two hours in shaded or cooler areas during hazardous conditions. The law applies directly to farmworkers and their employers in agricultural operations across the U.S. The standard will be enforced under existing OSHA rules, with the Labor Secretary developing final rules within 90 days to ensure protections meet or exceed state standards.
Maxine Dexter (D)
in committee · Oregon · House Aug 1, 2025

HR 4854: Saving the Department of the Interior's Workforce Act

This bill blocks the Department of the Interior from implementing layoffs or involuntary separations (except for misconduct or performance issues) at any agency or bureau until Congress passes full-year funding for fiscal year 2026. It directly affects all employees in the competitive service, excepted service, and Senior Executive Service within the Department of the Interior. The key provision creates a moratorium on workforce reductions, requiring full FY2026 appropriations before any layoff actions can proceed.
Jared Huffman (D) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · House Aug 1, 2025

HR 4849: Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act of 2025

This bill adjusts health insurance subsidies by modifying the premium tax credit structure under the Internal Revenue Code. It replaces previous income thresholds with a sliding-scale formula, increasing subsidies for households earning between 150% and 400% of the federal poverty level - reducing their required premium payments as income rises within these tiers. The changes apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2025, directly affecting middle-income individuals and families purchasing coverage through health insurance marketplaces. It also repeals specific provisions from a prior reconciliation law related to health care.
Adam Gray (D) · 141 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · House Aug 1, 2025

HR 4853: Saving the Forest Service's Workforce Act

This bill prevents the Forest Service from initiating or implementing layoffs until after full-year funding for fiscal year 2026 is secured. It specifically stops reductions in force and involuntary separations for most Forest Service employees (including competitive service, excepted service, and senior executive roles), except for misconduct, poor performance, or delinquency. The moratorium applies to all personnel actions under the Secretary of Agriculture’s authority until FY2026 appropriations are enacted. This directly affects Forest Service workers and ensures their job stability during the budget process.
Jared Huffman (D) · 7 co-sponsors
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