Fighting For You in Salem

I currently serve as the Senate Majority Leader and on the following committees:

• Senate Committee On Rules and Executive Appointments - Chair

• Joint Committee On Addiction and Community Safety Response - Co-Chair

• Joint Committee On Ballot Measure Titles and Explanatory Statements - Co-Chair 

• Senate Committee On Energy and Environment

• Joint Committee On Legislative Administration

• Joint Committee On Legislative Counsel

The last four years serving as your State Senator has been an honor and a privilege, and we have made progress on some of the biggest challenges facing Oregonians, including:  

Housing and Homelessness

Every Oregonian deserves a safe place to call home. Our housing shortage has deep impacts on our families, neighborhoods and economy.

• Boosted housing production.

• Supported renters to ensure they are able to stay in their homes.

• Addressed the needs of our neighbors living on the streets.

• Reduced barriers to housing.

Strong Schools, Strong Economy 

We all share the goal of making Oregon the best place to live, work, and raise a family. In the last four years, I have: 

• Brought good-paying jobs into the region through investments in the semiconductor industry and apprenticeship programs.

• Supported our students by passing historic investments in K-12 education and supporting the education workforce.

Safe Communities

Everybody deserves to feel safe in their communities. The drug crisis is impacting every family in Oregon, and in 2024 I took urgent action to keep people safe and save lives. 

• Made it easier to prosecute drug dealers pedaling fentanyl.

• Bolstered prevention education.

• Strengthened pathways to treatment including over $100 million investment in behavioral health in the 2024 legislative session. 

Equal Rights and Justice

Oregonians in all four corners of our state should feel safe, welcome, and supported in our communities. 

• Protected every Oregonian’s right to make reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare decisions for themselves and their families.

• Protected and expanded the rights and protections for LGBTQ+ communities. 

• Supported immigrant Oregonians and their rights to live, work, and build their families without fear of deportation.

Protecting Our Environment

In Salem, I’ve focussed on climate solutions that can create new jobs, reduce energy bills, and protect our communities from climate harms like extreme heat and wildfire. 

• Advocated for a healthy environment for our children.

• Ensuring Oregon’s homes and buildings are resilient against extreme weather.

• Set Oregon on a path for 100% carbon free electricity by 2040.

Healthcare

Healthcare is a fundamental right. In Salem, I have been fighting for equal access to high-quality and affordable healthcare.

• Improved Oregon’s behavioral health and addiction system by securing over $920 million in investments.

• Held insurers accountable for good patient outcomes.

• Addressed our healthcare workforce shortage and protected healthcare professionals.

Here are some of my personal accomplishments of which I am most proud: