Congresswoman Val Hoyle and Oregon lawmakers oppose USDA's plan to close key wildfire response offices, risking jobs and research.
Quiver AI Summary
Congresswoman Val Hoyle, alongside Oregon's congressional delegation, expressed concerns regarding the USDA's plan to close the Region 6 office in Portland and the Pacific Northwest Research Station in Corvallis. They argue that these closures would negatively impact wildfire response capabilities and disrupt critical research, potentially affecting 246 local jobs.
In a letter addressed to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, the lawmakers highlighted the growing wildfire challenges faced by the Pacific Northwest and questioned how the USDA will manage these issues effectively. They emphasized the importance of preserving long-term research projects and maintaining government engagement with local stakeholders.
The Oregon delegation posed eight specific questions to the USDA, seeking clarity on the impacts of the proposed changes on wildfire management, research continuity, and staffing at the affected offices, urging a reconsideration of the closures amidst ongoing fire season difficulties.
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Val T. Hoyle Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Val T. Hoyle is worth $704.3K, as of September 4th, 2025. This is the 364th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Hoyle has approximately $17.8K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Val T. Hoyle Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Val T. Hoyle:
- H.R.5041: Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act
- H.R.4675: Columbia River Clean-Up Act
- H.R.4453: To amend title 5, United States Code, to include Parkinson's disease in the list of illnesses and diseases deemed to be proximately caused by employment in fire protection activities, and for other purposes.
- H.R.4295: Wildfire Resilient Communities Act
- H.R.4035: Wall Street Tax Act of 2025
- H.R.2847: Vote at Home Act of 2025
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Val T. Hoyle Fundraising
Val T. Hoyle recently disclosed $207.3K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 417th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 51.6% came from individual donors.
Hoyle disclosed $172.6K of spending. This was the 315th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Hoyle disclosed $235.4K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 624th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
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