Ronald Lee Wyden (/ ˈwaɪdən / WY-dən; born May 3, 1949) is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from Oregon, a seat he has held since 1996. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the United States House of Representatives from 1981 until 1996.

Jun 15, 2020 · Wyden, Dexter Urge Trump to Make Good on Campaign Promises to Lower Food Prices for American Families

Ron advanced the Family First Act to improve care for vulnerable families and kids, and was the first to promote internet policies that ensure free opportunities for Americans to learn and find good-paying jobs. Ron was also the first to introduce federal legislation to give all Americans the opportunity to vote by mail.

Nov 9, 2022 · PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s senior U.S. senator, Democrat Ron Wyden, won reelection easily Tuesday, defeating a Republican opponent who has never held elected office. Wyden, who was first elected to the Senate in 1996, chairs the powerful U.S. Senate Finance Committee and also sits on the Energy and Natural Resources, Budget and ...

Nov 11, 2024 · Wyden told supporters of preserving the Owyhee Canyonlands that it’s not time to ask President Joe Biden to designate the area as a national monument, as Gov. Tina Kotek and other supporters have requested, saying it needs legislation, not executive action to preserve 1 million acres of wilderness. Wyden’s latest proposal to protect the ...

Nov 8, 2022 · On January 30, 1996, Ron Wyden won election to the United States Senate. He defeated Gordon Smith (R), Karen E. Shilling (American), Gene Nanni (Libertarian), Vickie Valdez (Socialist) and Lou Gold (Pacific) in the special election.

Aug 2, 2024 · Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) is pushing to give Congress the authority to overturn Supreme Court decisions as Republicans pledge to block reforms to the highest court.

3 days ago · January 28, 2025 Wyden, Dexter Urge Trump to Make Good on Campaign Promises to Lower Food Prices for American Families. Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ron Wyden and U.S. Representative Maxine Dexter today announced they have joined 19 legislative colleagues in a letter to Donald Trump urging him to take meaningful steps to …

Jul 26, 2024 · IRS recovers $4.7 billion in back taxes and braces for cuts with Trump and GOP in power

Sponsor: Wyden, Ron [Sen.-D-OR] (Introduced 11/21/2024) Cosponsors: Committees: Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 11/21/2024 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.