IV 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 19 
Recognizing the essential work of the League of Oregon Cities. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 11, 2025 
Ms. BONAMICI (for herself, Ms. SALINAS, Ms. BYNUM, Ms. HOYLE of Oregon, 
and Ms. DEXTER) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which 
was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the essential work of the League of Oregon 
Cities. 
Whereas, in 1925, the League of Oregon Cities was founded 
by 25 cities in the State of Oregon with the mission of 
providing support, advocacy, and resources to all incor-
porated cities in the State; 
Whereas, since 1925, the League of Oregon Cities has— 
(1) played a pivotal role in advancing municipal gov-
ernance, promoting best practices, and fostering collabo-
ration among cities, thereby enhancing the quality of life 
of Oregonians throughout the State of Oregon, from 
Bandon to Baker City, Medford to Mosier, and Pendleton 
to Portland; 
(2) lobbied tirelessly in advancement of issues that 
are vital to all cities in the State of Oregon, including 
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sustainable development, infrastructure improvement, 
public safety, increased community engagement, and the 
preservation of home rule authority; 
(3) empowered local governments to effectively ad-
dress the ever-evolving needs of their communities 
through initiatives including legislative advocacy, profes-
sional development, and the delivery of essential services 
and resources; and 
(4) worked with its congressional leaders to advance 
and support Federal policy to match local government 
priorities; 
Whereas 241 cities in the State of Oregon are home to ap-
proximately 3,000,000 residents, accounting for 70 per-
cent of the total population of the State; 
Whereas the cities in the State of Oregon serve as the eco-
nomic, cultural, and social hubs of the State, providing 
essential infrastructure services and opportunities for 
countless Oregonians; 
Whereas continued investment in city infrastructure, includ-
ing water systems, roads, and housing, is critical to sup-
porting the needs of the State of Oregon, and driving 
statewide economic growth and contributing to the na-
tional economy; 
Whereas, in 2022, the League of Oregon Cities supported 
congressional action to pass Public Law 117–167 (com-
monly known as the ‘‘CHIPS and Science Act of 2022’’) 
(136 Stat. 1366) paving the way for increased investment 
in the semiconductor industry critical to the economy and 
educational focus of the State of Oregon; 
Whereas, in 2021, the League of Oregon Cities supported 
congressional action responding to the COVID–19 pan-
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demic with Coronavirus State and local fiscal recovery 
funds made possible through the American Rescue Plan 
Act of 2021 (Public Law 117–2; 135 Stat. 4); 
Whereas, in 2021, the League of Oregon Cities supported 
congressional action passing the Infrastructure Invest-
ment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117–58; 135 Stat. 429) 
that 
provided 
the 
State 
of 
Oregon 
with 
over 
$4,500,000,000 in additional infrastructure investment 
throughout the State; 
Whereas, in 2020, the League of Oregon Cities supported 
congressional action to provide stimulus funds under the 
CARES Act (Public Law 116–136; 134 Stat. 281) to 
help communities facing severe challenges from the 
COVID–19 pandemic; 
Whereas, in 2019, the League of Oregon Cities supported 
congressional action to expand broadband deployment in 
rural communities through the ReConnect Loan and 
Grant Program authorized under section 779 of division 
A of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Public 
Law 115–141; 132 Stat. 399); and 
Whereas, across a century of steadfast advocacy, the League 
of Oregon Cities has made incomparable contributions to 
the resilience and vitality of communities throughout the 
State of Oregon and improved the lives of all Oregonians: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress recognizes the essential work 
of the League of Oregon Cities since 1925 and the role 
the League of Oregon Cities will play in the future in sup-
porting municipalities in the State of Oregon with unpar-
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