Valerie Hoyle — Democrat Candidate for U.S. House in Oregon, 2026

Valerie Hoyle voted against the Department of Homeland Security budget, stating she will not support funding until ICE in its current form is abolished and the immigration system is reformed. She opposed H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act of 2023, which would have expanded border policies that curtailed humanitarian protections. Hoyle believes ICE is currently used to target non-criminals, including Native Americans, rather than those who commit violent crimes, emphasizing that the system is broken and should not terrorize communities.

“I'm not voting for any DHS budget until ICE, in its current form, is abolished and eliminated. And we can get back to the place where we are not terrorizing communities and going after people who are caught up in a purposefully broken immigration system," Hoyle said. (KVAL.com, January 29, 2026)”

Valerie Hoyle voted against a government funding bill in November 2025, stating it would have made healthcare more expensive by not extending Affordable Care Act Enhanced Premium Tax Credits. She believes this would hinder affordable and accessible care for her constituents. She also co-introduced the Patients Over Profits Act to address healthcare antitrust concerns, aiming to prioritize patient care over corporate profits and advocating for universal healthcare.

““My position on the CR has been clear: the price of my vote is what is in the best interest of my district and that means extending the ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits to ensure that health care is affordable and accessible. Having premiums increase by over 1,000% for working families and our most vulnerable citizens would be a betrayal of their trust and a middle finger to their struggles. Instead of bailing out Argentina for $40 billion, this administration should have been focused on providing the relief Americans desperately needed by extending these tax credits and working in a bipartisan way to lower the cost of health care delivery.” — Rep. Hoyle, Press Release, November 12, 2025, hoyle.house.gov”

Representative Valerie Hoyle holds a 97% environmental score for 2025 and a 98% lifetime score from the League of Conservation Voters. She voted against measures to block environmental justice funding and limit federal climate response. Hoyle views climate change as an immediate emergency, supporting expanded clean fuels programs, transitioning from coal, and increasing renewable energy standards. She aims for a 100% clean electricity standard and introduced the Southwestern Oregon Watershed and Salmon Protection Act.

“Climate change and environmental degradation isn’t a future threat: it is an immediate emergency that we are experiencing today in the form of wildfires, extreme heat, drought, contaminated water, and more.”

Valerie Hoyle advocates for reproductive healthcare access and abortion rights, opposing a federal ban. While in the state legislature, she supported a bill mandating insurance coverage for contraception, abortion, and postpartum care. She is a member of the House Pro-Choice Caucus, believing individuals should make personal health decisions without government interference.

“We need leaders who will protect our freedoms, not strip them away. I will always fight to keep health care decisions between a patient and their medical provider." - Val Hoyle, Oregon Capital Chronicle, 2024/09/04”

Valerie Hoyle has consistently opposed unilateral presidential military actions, advocating for congressional authorization to avoid "forever wars." She voted against the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act due to war powers concerns and opposed legislation impacting diplomacy with Iran. Hoyle supports foreign aid for Ukraine, Indo-Pacific allies, and humanitarian efforts globally, while stressing congressional oversight to ensure aid, especially to Israel, adheres to U.S. and international law.

“"My constituents, regardless of party, do not want to send their children or their tax dollars to another forever war in the Middle East. That said, I voted to table the motion to impeach because there is no viable path to impeachment at this time. Impeachment is one of the most serious actions Congress can take, and it shouldn’t be used as a symbolic gesture or partisan spectacle." — U.S. Representative Val Hoyle, statement on vote to table impeachment, June 24, 2025.”

Valerie Hoyle advocates for significant investment in K-12 and higher education funding, viewing public education as crucial for building opportunities and a strong economy. She champions workforce development, including paid apprenticeship programs and non-college pathways, to meet the needs of a diverse job market. As the Apprenticeship & Training Task Force Chair, she supports the New Democrat Coalition's Workforce & Education Agenda, aiming to expand opportunities for American workers.

“We talk a lot about workforce development, but too often that talk doesn’t turn into real results that work for students, employers or higher education institutions," said Apprenticeship & Training Task Force Chair Val Hoyle. “50% of jobs require more than a high school degree and less than a college degree, so we must think about delivering education differently. Fulfilling workforce needs for family-wage jobs means that we need to invest in and value skill certification and apprenticeship models the same way we do college degrees. This agenda is the roadmap for a stronger America built by expanding opportunities for working people.” (New Democrat Coalition, January 09, 2026)”

Valerie Hoyle's position on gun policy aligns with the Giffords organization, which has endorsed her for the US House of Representatives. Giffords is dedicated to reducing gun violence and advocates for laws, policies, and programs proven to save lives. This endorsement indicates her support for gun safety measures.