Protect our best-in-nation Vote by Mail system from federal attacks.
Protect Oregon’s vote-by-mail system from federal attacks.
Occurrences
In the legislature, Val led the effort to pass Oregons automatic voter registration law to expand ballot access. She understands the clear role of the federal government in protecting this fundamental right, and continue to fight for: Passage of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Ending Citizens United and cracking down on corporate dark money in our elections. Passage of the For the People Act to protect voting rights and reduce the influence of money in politics.
Evidence
The campaign site lists voting rights as a priority and says, "Protect our best-in-the-nation Vote by Mail system from federal attacks."
Hoyle announced she introduced the Vote at Home Act, saying Oregon's vote-by-mail system is secure and that she would fight to protect and expand voter participation; the release says the bill expands vote-by-mail initiatives.
Congress.gov lists Hoyle as sponsor and shows the bill's latest action as referral to the House Committee on House Administration and Oversight and Government Reform, with status Introduced.
The House roll call for H.R. 22, the SAVE Act, shows the bill passed 220-208 on April 10, 2025; Hoyle voted no on the underlying bill according to the roll-call record linked from the Clerk's vote pages.
The Motion to Recommit on the SAVE Act failed 211-215 on April 10, 2025. This was a concrete legislative attempt to block or alter the bill, but the overall bill still passed the House in the next roll call.
Assessments
Hoyle made concrete efforts consistent with the promise, including introducing the Vote at Home Act and voting against the SAVE Act. However, the cited pro-vote-by-mail legislation had only been introduced and referred to committee, and her opposition did not prevent the SAVE Act from passing the House. Because the promised outcome was to protect Oregon's vote-by-mail system from federal attacks, and the evidence shows attempts rather than successful protection, the promise was not delivered despite serious legislative effort.