It was an honor to secure $750,000 in federal funds that will make it easier for seniors and people with disabilities to use transit in Washington County. 🧵

Thank you to the students at Astoria Middle School for the meaningful discussion. Education is my passion, and speaking with students always gives me hope for the future.

It is a relief for now that a ceasefire was reached, but the fact remains that Donald Trump is dangerous for the country and for the world. His words and actions over the past few weeks inflamed tensions, threatened war crimes, and escalated the war. 🧵

President Trump is unhinged and must be impeached or removed from office under the 25th Amendment. Over the past few days he has made dangerous and erratic comments, including threatening to kill a whole civilization, that threaten the safety and stability of the region and the world. 🧵

The President’s recent statements are terrifying and extremely dangerous. It is unhinged for the President of the United States to threaten to commit war crimes and kill “a whole civilization” if his demands are not met.🧵

Donald Trump wants billions of dollars for his illegal war and now he’s proposing drastic cuts for education funding, including Head Start, professional development for teachers, support for libraries, and important programs for first generation college students. 🧵

I was excited to tour Astoria’s new Baker Building, which is expanding access to critical permanent supportive housing in Clatsop County! This is a great example of all levels of government and service providers working together to meet community needs.

The President’s comments on truth social are unhinged and dangerous. 🧵

Happy Easter to all who celebrate!

We know that too many people do not have a home, but every one of them does have a story. Thank you to Humans for Housing for Dear Portland, a compelling exhibit at Stelo Gallery that tells these stories and inspires us to take action. The exhibit closes April 9. www.dearportlandexhibit.com

I enjoyed spending time at the Portland Opera's new downtown headquarters. The arts are vital for the economy, building community, and bringing people together. Thank you Portland Opera!

We just won a court ruling protecting about $39 million to help Oregonians stay in stable housing, and lower their risk of returning to homelessness. This is a win for Oregon families trying to get back on their feet. #orpol #breakingnews

I was glad to connect with city leaders and community partners in Vernonia to hear about the need for improvements on State Ave. I'm working to secure federal funds for this important work.

Pam Bondi is out. During her time as the U.S. Attorney General she failed the American people, abused the Department of Justice to protect the President and the powerful, and she denied justice, including for the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's heinous crimes. 🧵

This week, I visited the West Oregon Electric Co-op in Vernonia. I know how difficult and important it is to have reliable access to electricity, especially in rural areas. 🧵

The Trump administration announced that the Department of Education is moving out of the Lyndon B. Johnson Building, which has been its home since 1979. 🧵

Sending congratulations and wishing the best to the Artemis II crew on their mission!

Happy Passover to all who celebrate!

Elections are run by states, not by a presidential Executive Order. We will fight this.

Oregonians do not want or need ICE in our state. ICE has confirmed that they do not plan to open any additional detention facilities in Oregon, and we will hold them to that while we work to make our communities safer by getting masked, armed ICE agents off our streets.

It was an honor to celebrate the opening of the new OHSU Vista Pavilion cancer treatment center today! 🧵

On #TransgenderDayOfVisibility, leaders of the Equality Caucus have a message for the transgender community, their friends, and their families: We see you, and we are fighting for you—every day. youtube.com/shorts/NUBbT...

Russia’s kidnapping and forcible deportation of tens of thousands of Ukrainian children is a harrowing crime against humanity. As a global leader, the United States has a responsibility to help end these atrocities and protect those who need it most – especially children.

It was wonderful to tour Tillamook Bay Community College and the new Health Sciences Building, which will welcome students in their nursing program this week! As Co-Chair of the Nursing Caucus, thank you to TBCC for preparing the next generation of health care professionals right here in Tillamook!

Last night, the Senate voted unanimously to end the Republican shutdown of TSA, Coast Guard, and FEMA so these essential services can be restored and workers can be paid. ICE does not get another penny in this bill. 🧵

Today Manny from NW Oregon testified at a shadow hearing about the grim realities kids are experiencing because of Trump’s cruel and inhumane deportation agenda. Thank you, Manny, for your courage. You are an inspiration to us all.

Equal pay for equal work. Period. @demwomencaucus.bsky.social

Court Appointed Special Advocates, CASA volunteers, are trained to advocate for the best interests of children who have experienced trauma or neglect. I secured more than $1 million in Community Project Funding to support their important work.

Educators, students, and local leaders know that bringing AI into the classroom comes with risks. I'm partnering with them to develop a framework for AI in education that gives students and teachers the tools and safeguards they need so responsible AI use can expand opportunities, not widen gaps.

While Americans face rising costs and economic uncertainty, the Trump administration is requesting an additional $200+ billion for their outrageous war with Iran. Experts say the cost will continue to balloon from there.

Ports are important infrastructure. I championed funding for the Port of Garibaldi, and presented them with $2 million in Community Project Funding. This investment will help the Port upgrade the sea wall to seismic standards to protect homes from flooding.

Donald Trump is trying to stop you from voting by mail, but that's what he just did in Florida. Good enough for him but not you? We must stop the SAVE Act.

Thank you to everyone who came to my Multnomah County Town Hall Meeting! This month I've held town hall meetings in Hillsboro, Scappoose, Tillamook, and Portland, and I heard consistently that costs are too high, ICE is out of control, and Oregonians don’t want another war. 🧵

While your health care costs continue to rise, Donald Trump is spending billions of your taxpayer dollars fighting an unpopular foreign war. We need healthcare, not warfare.

The President and Congressional Republicans can and should end the DHS shutdown and pay TSA agents, FEMA, and the Coast Guard for the important work they do. 🧵

REMINDER: My Multnomah County Town Hall Meeting is TODAY at 6pm. I hope to see you there!

The Trump administration announced that they're moving many if not most of the student loan programs from the Dept Of Education to the Treasury, and it’s unlikely that they are also moving staff and expertise. 🧵

The Trump admin's attacks on resources for survivors of domestic and sexual violence are egregious and cruel. These programs are essential to the safety and stability of community members, but harmful anti-DEI language in funding restrictions are hurting survivors of sexual crimes. 🧵

Eid Mubarak to those celebrating Eid al-Fitr!

BREAKING NEWS: Just now, we secured a court order on behalf of our multistate coalition: the judge ruled from the bench that healthcare decisions must stay with families and their providers, not the government. #orpol

It was meaningful to be at the Out of the Darkness Walk with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and student leaders at Tillamook High School. 🧵

I’m happy to announce that the bipartisan NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act has passed out of committee! As the representative for Oregon’s North Coast, I’ve worked to strengthen federal weather programs since 2013 because timely and accurate weather alerts save lives and property. 🧵

I stand in strong support of the Stop Comstock Act and I will fight the Republicans' blatant attempt at a nationwide abortion ban straight out of the Project 2025 playbook. No one should have to live in fear of accessing reproductive care.

I always enjoy connecting with my friends at the Oregon Arts Commission! 🧵

The so-called "SAVE America Act" is an attack on the fundamental rights of Americans. Voting is a pillar of democracy, and we should be making it easier, not harder to vote. @orsecretaryread.bsky.social and I outlined how dangerous this legislation would be to our elections.

My last town hall meeting this month will be in Multnomah County. I hope you will join me!

In Oregon and across the country, many kids are afraid to go to school and families are afraid to leave their homes.🧵

This map shows how far and how quickly ICE has taken people from the Pacific Northwest over the past two years. There has been a huge increase in detentions, and also a dramatic increase in the distance people are taken from their homes. 🧵

Tearing apart families like Maria's does not make communities safer. I demand that she be reunited with her loved ones. democratherald.com/news/local/g...

I met with Donate Life Northwest, an organization dedicated to improving and saving lives through organ, eye, and tissue donation. Organ donation saves lives.