Earl Blumenauer will not seek reelection, ending a nearly 3-decade career in Congress

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

65% : Known for his signature bow ties, Blumenauer has made a name for himself as a staunch advocate of bicycle infrastructure and public transit and a longtime supporter of marijuana legalization.
54% : In a news release, Blumenauer's team also touted his work on expanding health coverage for 500,000 Oregonians by helping to write the Affordable Care Act, creating pathways to legal permanent status for Iraqi and Afghan nationals who supported U.S. Military missions in their countries and securing $1.5 trillion for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, including a 70% increase in bike and pedestrian funding.

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