Rep. Greg Walden - 2nd Oregon - Republican

Rep. Greg Walden has occupied Oregon’s largest district since January 3rd, 1999. He was elected to the Oregon House of Representatives in 1988 and served in the House until 1995, when he was appointed to the Oregon State Senate to fill a vacancy.  Walden served on Bob Dole’s presidential campaign as Oregon state chairman. In November 2014, Walden’s House Republican colleagues unanimously re elected him to serve as chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee.  Walden was appointed as the chairman of the House Majority Transition Committee.  Also served on the Energy and Commerce committee.  Walden has also worked hard to ensure that Oregon service members and veterans receive the benefits they have earned.                                          

 Bill #1 H.R. 4528: ENCRYPT Act of 2016

Walden is for this bill.  In his tech savvy district, Walden would believe it is an invasion of privacy.  A strong proponent against this bill is Silicon Valley, home to some of the largest technology companies, and its only just across the border from Oregon.  Encrypted phones allow for privacy.  States should be allowed access into the privacy of private companies.

Sponsor of the ENCRYPT Act of 2016

 

California's 33rd congressional district Ted Lieu

Bill#2 H.R. Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016 

Walden is for this bill.  It would reduce Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) spending from $17 million to $6 million.  The bill will also allow the FAA to focus on U.S. Air Transportation safety.  It also saves taxpayer's money.  Although the bill is sponsored by a Republican, the biggest democratic supporter is fellow Oregon Representative Peter DeFazio. 

Sponsor of the Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016 Pennsylvania's 9th congressional district Bill Shuster

Bill#3 H.R. Sentencing Reform Act of 2015 

Walden is for this bill.  Reducing the sentences for drug related crimes is a positive idea.  Prison overcrowding is a big issue in this country.  We as a country are running out of space to put criminals.  Instead of giving early releases to rapist and child molesters, give minimum sentences and reduce sentences to drug-related criminals.  They should still keep up with their parole officers while also taking drug tests.  Citizens should not be put away for life because of drug-related crimes.

Sponsor of the Sentencing Reform Act of 2015 Virginia's 6th congressional district Bob Goodlatte