Congressman Greg Walden

Speaking on the floor of the House of Representatives yesterday evening, Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) called for action to clean up nuclear waste that is sitting idle in communities across the country. During his speech, Walden stressed the importance of cleaning up the Hanford Site for Oregon and communities along the Columbia River, and finding a permanent geologic repository for that nuclear waste.

Continuing his efforts to improve personal privacy in the digital age, Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) today led a hearing to examine Facebook’s policies for protecting the personal information of its users. Walden, who serves as Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee, pressed Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg for answers about the social media giant’s use of consumer data.

Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) today kicked off a legislative push to advance concrete solutions to address the opioid epidemic in Oregon and throughout the country. Walden, who Chairs the House Energy and Commerce Committee, led a hearing today entitled “Combating the Opioid Crisis: Helping Communities Balance Enforcement and Patient Safety,” and examined eight legislative initiatives to combat the nationwide crisis.

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.

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