Editorial
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June 1, 2026
This May was Mental Health Awareness Month. It served as a reminder that every 11 minutes, an American dies by suicide. In 2023, suicide claimed the lives of nearly 50,000 Americans. Each of these deaths is a tragedy that affects many others. And for every life lost to suicide, there are countless more people who struggle with their mental health.
Issues:CongressMental Health
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April 12, 2026
I recently sat down with Adriana, a young mother, at the Oregon State Capitol. She’s working hard and doing everything right, yet she’s paying almost as much for childcare as she does for her mortgage. That is not how it’s supposed to work.
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February 9, 2026
By now we’ve seen the videos and heard the stories. ICE agents in Oregon and across the country are hiding behind masks while violently spreading fear and trampling on the Constitution.
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December 18, 2025
In two weeks, Ariya will lose her health insurance unless Congress acts.
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July 29, 2025
A few months ago, I asked my constituents to share how mental health has impacted their lives. This story jumped out to me:
Issues:Mental Health
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April 14, 2025
Rarely has Congress faced such an important decision on tax policy as it does right now: whether and how to extend the massive tax cuts enacted in 2017 during the first Trump administration — tax cuts that have largely benefited the rich at the expense of working families.
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December 12, 2024
Together, let’s seize this moment to craft a Farm Bill that builds resilience, fosters innovation and secures America’s place as a global leader in sustainable agriculture. The stakes are high, but the opportunities are abundant.
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December 5, 2024
I came to Congress aiming to end the cycle of mental illness and addiction crisis once and for all. I’m proud to say that, over the last two years, I’ve made real progress toward that goal.
Issues:Mental HealthHealth Care
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November 20, 2024
As the CHIPS and Science Act marks its second anniversary, Oregon is a proven winner when it comes to securing federal funding to ensure that our home state remains at the heart of the semiconductor revolution.
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November 20, 2024
Becoming a mental health professional wasn’t in the cards for me, but it sparked a desire to make it easier for others – especially those who grew up in a working family like mine – to follow that career path.