Results for the tag Peter A. DeFazio
Co-Sign Letter: Protect American Citizens from Human Rights Abuses Abroad
As you may know, the
Trump administration recently announced plans to close nearly forty percent of all Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center (CCC) program facilities and end the program in its current form, jeopardizing safety and economic opportunity in rural communities
across the country. These plans were announced without the consultation or approval of Congress.
Support Job Corps’ Civilian Conservation Center Program – Vote YES on DeFazio Floor Amendment #13
As you may know, the
Trump administration recently announced plans to close nearly forty percent of all Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center (CCC) program facilities and end the program in its current form, jeopardizing safety and economic opportunity in rural communities
across the country. These plans were announced without the consultation or approval of Congress.
Join Bipartisan Letter to DOL and USDA Opposing Plan for Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers
In response to
the news that the Trump administration plans to permanently close over a third of Civilian Conservation Center (CCC) program facilities and end the program in its current form, Reps. DeFazio, Newhouse, and Schrader along with Sen. Merkley are leading a
bicameral letter to Secretaries Perdue and Acosta expressing strong opposition and requesting additional information about the plan.
End USPS’ Prefunding Mandate NOW – Cosponsor the Bipartisan USPS Fairness Act!
In 2006, Congress passed legislation requiring the United States Postal Service (USPS) to prefund decades’ worth of health benefits for its future retirees. Reps. DeFazio (D-OR), Reed (R-NY), Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Torres Small (D-NM) introduced H.R. 2382,
the USPS Fairness Act, to finally repeal this unfair government mandate.
Support Senior Corps
Please join me in supporting Senior Corps volunteers in your district and celebrating Older Americans Month by cosponsoring a bipartisan resolution to honor and recognize Senior Corps volunteers. Senior Corps currently includes three volunteer programs for
older Americans: the Senior Companion Program, the Foster Grandparent Program, and RSVP. These programs enable senior volunteers to provide 54 million hours of essential services to their neighbors at a lower cost than any other option, the equivalent
of $1.3 billion in direct services.
Support Senior Corps
Please join me in supporting Senior Corps volunteers in your district and celebrating Older Americans Month by cosponsoring a bipartisan resolution to honor and recognize Senior Corps volunteers. Senior Corps currently includes three volunteer programs for
older Americans: the Senior Companion Program, the Foster Grandparent Program, and RSVP. These programs enable senior volunteers to provide 54 million hours of essential services to their neighbors at a lower cost than any other option, the equivalent
of $1.3 billion in direct services.
End USPS’ Prefunding Mandate NOW – Cosponsor the Bipartisan USPS Fairness Act!
In 2006, Congress passed legislation requiring the United States Postal Service (USPS) to prefund decades’ worth of health benefits for its future retirees. This week, Reps. DeFazio (D-OR), Reed (R-NY), Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Torres Small (D-NM) introduced
H.R. 2382, the USPS Fairness Act, to finally repeal this unfair government mandate.
End USPS’ Prefunding Mandate NOW – Cosponsor the Bipartisan USPS Fairness Act!
In 2006, Congress passed legislation requiring the United States Postal Service (USPS) to prefund decades’ worth of health benefits for its future retirees. This week, Reps. DeFazio (D-OR), Reed (R-NY), Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Torres Small (D-NM) introduced
H.R. 2382, the USPS Fairness Act, to finally repeal this unfair government mandate.
TODAY at 4pm – Take a Break From Appropriations – Brefing and short film on USDA Wildlife Services
You and your staff are invited to a briefing to learn more about USDA Wildlife Services’ use of deadly poisons on public and private lands across our country.
Read Full Entry →LAST CALL – Support Organic Agriculture – Deadline COB today
As Co-Chairs of the Congressional Organic Caucus, we recognize the contribution the organic industry has made to the U.S. economy and especially to rural America. We ask that you join us in supporting investment in organic agriculture by signing
our letter to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies encouraging them to fund key programs and support organic agriculture in FY 2020.