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Ron Wyden

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Ron Wyden is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from Oregon, a position he has held since 1996. A member of the Democratic Party, Wyden has been a prominent advocate for civil liberties, healthcare reform, and technology policy. Throughout his tenure, he has focused on issues such as privacy rights, government surveillance, and access to healthcare, often emphasizing the importance of transparency and accountability in government actions.

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  1. Benjamin Netanyahu's disgraceful policy of expanding West Bank settlements crosses a clear red line and makes Palestinian statehood and lasting peace even more difficult.4 sources2026commondreams.org
  2. Anyone with the will to serve their country and the ability to do the job shouldn’t be shut out of combat units due to their gender.2 sources2026hirono.senate.gov
  3. Pete Hegseth has made no secret of his contempt for women and transgender servicemembers.2 sources2026hirono.senate.gov
  4. Keeping guns out of the hands of domestic violence abusers is commonsense.2 sources2026padilla.senate.gov
  5. RFK’s platform is built on lies and grifts that leave a trail of dead children in their wake. There are consequences for lying to Congress.2 sources2026theguardian.com
  6. Turning the 1040 into an immigration tracker actively sabotages voluntary tax compliance and undermines the IRS’s core tax collection responsibilities.2 sources2026lujan.senate.gov
Oct 14, 2026

What I'm committed to doing is getting both of these over the finish line.

npr.org
Oct 10, 2026

These unsung heroes deserve recognition for their tireless efforts to keep our communities safe and healthy, and I’m honored to be leading this effort in Congress.

wyden.senate.gov
Oct 10, 2026

Community health workers are the backbone of rural and underserved communities.

wyden.senate.gov
Oct 10, 2026

The White House should make MITRE’s findings public as soon as possible.

wyden.senate.gov
Oct 10, 2026

As Congress debates solutions to protect our privacy and civil liberties, the MITRE report could provide important information about how these cameras and other surveillance programs are already impacting Americans’ rights.

wyden.senate.gov
Oct 10, 2026

Flock’s AI surveillance cameras have sparked a nationwide backlash against unnecessary government intrusion into Americans’ lives.

wyden.senate.gov
Oct 8, 2026

This throws doubt upon Treasury’s interpretation of many provisions of the Code, creates a great deal of uncertainty in the administration of our tax laws, and could balloon the deficit.

wyden.senate.gov
Oct 8, 2026

This interpretation is wildly inconsistent with the longstanding treatment of other provisions that use identical or near-identical language.

wyden.senate.gov
Oct 8, 2026

This is another desperate attempt by a failed president to escape Americans’ revulsion with his failed agenda, amounting to one tank of Trump-inflated gas.

abcnews.com
Oct 2, 2026

Turning the 1040 into an immigration tracker actively sabotages voluntary tax compliance and undermines the IRS’s core tax collection responsibilities.

lujan.senate.gov
Oct 2, 2026

The proposed rule is clear regulatory overreach that would have disastrous impacts for lawfully present immigrants and their families who are legally eligible for refundable tax credits.

wyden.senate.gov
Oct 2, 2026

According to your own estimates, the proposed rule change could affect up to 700,000 taxpayers.

wyden.senate.gov
Oct 2, 2026

Secure Rural Schools is a lifeline for rural Oregon.

wyden.senate.gov
Oct 2, 2026

Our constituents have expressed concerns about how the ongoing pause affects the local economies across the state where UAS testing takes place, and they seek a timely resolution.

wyden.senate.gov
Oct 1, 2026

This bill would take an innovative approach to creating job opportunities for young Americans that want a bite at the American dream that has become out of reach for too many students and graduates.

vanhollen.senate.gov
Oct 1, 2026

As wildfires in central Oregon and statewide set new records every year in size and intensity, the rural communities on the front lines of these fights are the most in need of resources for recovery efforts.

wyden.senate.gov
Oct 1, 2026

This unwarranted blitzkrieg of assaults on justice and fair treatment raises serious constitutional concerns and is unworthy of the oaths you swore to uphold.

wyden.senate.gov
Oct 1, 2026

Congress must not let the Trump administration establish a dangerous precedent that our public lands are a fire-sale inventory for development by the highest bidder.

wyden.senate.gov
Oct 1, 2026

My legislation is the ironclad path to ensuring that Trump – or any future administration – cannot hijack our treasured public lands to build data centers that use up water resources and jack up energy costs.

wyden.senate.gov
Oct 1, 2026

If there’s one thing I’ve learned during my time in public service, it’s that when you come for Oregonians’ public lands, you’ll have hell to pay.

wyden.senate.gov
Oct 1, 2026

Public lands belong to the taxpayers, not corporations, and especially not Donald Trump.

wyden.senate.gov
Sep 29, 2026

Ensuring that Oregon’s coastal communities have access to health care in the wake of natural disasters is absolutely essential.

wyden.senate.gov
Sep 26, 2026

The U.S. communications sector represents hundreds of billions of dollars in economic valuation, and relies on the legal validity of these FCC actions.

wyden.senate.gov
Sep 24, 2026

Benjamin Netanyahu's disgraceful policy of expanding West Bank settlements crosses a clear red line and makes Palestinian statehood and lasting peace even more difficult.

commondreams.org

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