Congressman Greg Walden

Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) greeted two World War II and 23 Korean War Veterans who came to Washington, D.C. last week to visit their memorials on the National Mall through the Honor Flight of Central Oregon. The veterans, all of whom come from Deschutes and Jefferson counties, met Walden at the World War II Memorial and were presented American flags flown over the U.S. Capitol in honor of their service to our country.

Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce, today pressed Olympic leaders for answers about the pervasiveness of sexual misconduct within the U.S. Olympic community.

-- Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) today helped shepherd nuclear waste policy reform through the House of Representatives. The Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act (H.R. 3053) originated in the House Energy and Commerce Committee -- where Walden serves as Chairman -- and passed the House by a strong bipartisan vote of 340-72 today.

Pro-growth tax reform is on its way to hardworking, middle-class Americans. And it’s about time. Check out what large employers, small business owners, farmers and ranchers, and every day people in Oregon are saying about the historic Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Do you want to learn more about our work at the House Energy and Commerce Committee, where I serve as Chairman? Visit our website to learn more about upcoming hearings, legislation we're working on, and how the oldest committee in the House is tackling the big issues facing Oregon and America.

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