Oregon House Press Releases

“The U.S. Supreme Court made an important decision today by blocking a federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private employees. The message was clear: OSHA does not have the authority to broadly regulate public health. This should apply to Governor Kate Brown’s Oregon OSHA and its failed leadership because it has not respected individual health care decisions. In light of this … [Read more...] about U.S. Supreme Court decision means Oregon OSHA should remove strict private business COVID-19 mandates and drop plans for permanent indoor mask mandate

“This executive action is another example of how out of touch Governor Brown is with Oregonians,” said Leader Breese-Iverson. “People want more inclusive and collaborative responses to issues. Instead, the Governor is forcing people to pay higher prices to compensate for global emissions originating outside of our state. This approach is no different than a partisan proposal we … [Read more...] about Governor’s Environmental Quality Commission places partisan and unrealistic emission mandates on Oregonians

“The additional legislation passed during this special session finally holds the state accountable to two promises we made earlier this year: action against illegal drug cartels in Southern Oregon and drought relief for farmers,” added Leader Breese-Iverson. “It’s unfair to Oregonians that this money was withheld for months. Democrats are more interested in chasing headlines … [Read more...] about Second special session of 2021 highlights yet another state agency failure

Today Oregon House Republican Leader Vikki Breese-Iverson (R-Prineville) announced the following Assistant Leader positions in the House Republican Caucus to serve alongside Deputy House Republican Leader Kim Wallan (R-Medford) and House Republican Whip Lily Morgan (R-Grants Pass). … [Read more...] about Oregon House Republican Caucus Leadership Announcements

This process would be the fastest way to support renters and property owners for the winter months as opposed to an unpredictable and cumbersome special session prone to competing priorities. Any additional drastic government intervention other than immediate financial support would cause long-term damage to the availability of naturally affordable rental units throughout the … [Read more...] about Republicans push for Emergency Board to implement immediate relief for Oregon renters and landlords