Val Hoyle
Progressive
Democrat
House Representative
Oregon - District 4
Current Position: US House Representative OR-4
Running For: House Representative - District 4
Policy Positions
Business & Labor
- For increasing federal minimum wage to $15/hour and eliminating tipped minimum wage
- For comprehensive paid family and medical leave for all workers
- For PRO Act to make it easier for workers to form unions and collectively bargain
Health Care
- For universal healthcare legislation and allowing Medicare/Medicaid to negotiate prescription drug prices
- Against COVID-19 vaccine mandates for healthcare workers
Education
- For canceling student loan debt and providing free community college for all
Environment
- For climate action including 100% clean electricity standard, halting new fossil fuel leasing on federal lands, and transitioning to renewable energy
Civil Rights
- For reproductive rights; supports protecting women's right to abortion, opposes criminalization of abortion, and advocates for comprehensive reproductive healthcare coverage
Voting Rights & Democracy
- For passage of John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and ending Citizens United
Immigration & Foreign Affairs
- For removing U.S. troops from Syria within 180 days
Public Safety
- Against federally mandated 'kill switch' vehicle technology that could monitor drivers and intervene in vehicle operation