As part of the Congressional Record, U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin briefly expressed his support for improved trading relations between the U.S. and the People's Republic of China. As part of the congressional Extension of Remarks, Congressman AuCoin shared two articles by the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post regarding the benefits of trading with China. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
In a speech to the Agriculture Committee, U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin expressed his support for H.R. 11079, "a bill to amend the Farm Credit Act to allow Production Credit Associations to make 15 year loans to harvesters and producers of aquatic products." The bill passed the House, and became public law though S. 3045. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
Speech by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin at the 73rd Annual Oregon Bankers Convention in Sunriver, Oregon, on June 30, 1978. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin expressed his disapproval of Proposition 13. Proposition 13, which aimed to cut taxes, was among a political trend of similar propositions in multiple states in 1978, dubbed "13 Fever" by the Washington Post at the time. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
In a speech to the Subcommittee on Rules and Reorganization of the Committee on Rules, U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin advocated for "legislation to establish congressional review of agency rules and regulations." Congressman AuCoin referenced historical acts of Congress, including the Legislative Appropriations Act of 1932, the Presidential Recordings and Materials Preservation Act of 1972, and the Education Act amendments of 1972. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
In a speech on the U.S. House floor, Congressman Les AuCoin expresses his support for proposed amendments to H.R. 12927. H.R. 12927 of the 95th Congress was labeled the "Military Construction Appropriation Act". Among other goals, the bill aimed to address the budget of the Environmental Protection Agency, and its research and development function ("R&D"). This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
In a speech, U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin advocated for his bill, H.R. 12772, before the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs and Public Lands on June 20, 1978. Congressman AuCoin described H.R. 12772 as "A Bill to Facilitate the Exchange of Certain Lands in the State of Oregon." The bill eventually became law. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
In a speech, U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin advocated for H.R. 7158 before the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Government Relations of the Committee on the Judiciary, on June 14, 1978. Congressman AuCoin explained how the bill aimed to "provide for the payment of losses incurred as a result of the ban on the use of the chemical TRIS in apparel, fabric, yarn, or fiber." The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives, but never came to a vote. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A speech by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin given to the Agriculture Committee regarding H.R. 10957, the International Emergency Food Reserve Act. Congressman AuCoin explained how "the bill would authorize the President to enter into negotiations with other nations to develop a coordinated world-wide system of food reserves." The bill was introduced to the House of Representatives, but did not come to a vote. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A speech by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin at Bethel Congregational Church in Beaverton, Oregon, on June 11, 1978. In the speech, Congressman AuCoin advocated for food programs to address the issue of hunger. He references the biblical books of Exodus, Matthew, and Ezekiel. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A letter to U.S. Speaker of the House Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. signed by several members of Congress, including U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin, meant to express concerns regarding the pulling of the Ethics in Government Bill, H.R. 1. The Ethics in Government bill was created during the 95th Congress in the years following the Watergate scandal. The representatives advocated for the rescheduling of a vote for the bill. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A letter to a congressional colleague from U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin on co-signing a letter to Speaker of the House Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. to express concern on the pulling of the Ethics in Government Bill, H.R.1. The Ethics in Government bill was created during the 95th Congress in the years following the Watergate scandal. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
An undated statement to an unnamed congressional committee by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin regarding the location of a proposed new Veterans Administration health facility in the Portland metro area. Congressman AuCoin was a vocal proponent of the proposed Marquam Hill site, and was against the facility being moved to the Emanuel site. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
In a letter to a fellow member of Congress, U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin expressed his support for H.R. 39, a bill that aimed to protect certain public lands in Alaska. AuCoin described how "boundaries were carefully drawn to exclude those areas of high mineral and energy values." H.R. 39 was first introduced in the 95th Congress, but it did not become law until the 96th Congress. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
In communications with the Speaker of the House, Congressman Les AuCoin provided technical changes to H.R. 11214, a bill that he sponsored which aimed to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965. The amendment would have changed how independent student status was determined by the United States Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. The bill was introduced to the House of Representatives, but never came to a vote. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
In a letter to a fellow member of Congress, U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin advocated for H.R. 12157, a bill that amended the Export-Import Act of 1945. Congressman AuCoin argued that the bill would be a step towards normalization with China. The bill, introduced by Representative Stephen L. Neal of North Carolina, was passed in the House but did not come to a vote in the Senate. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
In a statement before the Subcommittee on Trade of the House Committee on Ways and Means, U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin advocated for H.R. 8814, "a bill to reduce until June 30, 1980, the column 2 rates of duty on woven fabrics of silk." The bill aimed to make it temporarily easier to import silk to the United States, especially from the People's Republic of China. H.R. 8814 was introduced to Congress by Congressman AuCoin, but never came to a vote.This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
Testimony from U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin before the Subcommittee on Labor-Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW) Appropriations on Title VII in relation to the Higher Education Act. Through funding to postsecondary institutions of higher learning and federal student aid programs, the Higher Education Act aimed to ensure that Americans had the option of pursuing higher education. Title VII, a part of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, forbade discrimination by employers on the basis of religion, country of origin, race, or sex. Congressman AuCoin advocated for legislation that gave postsecondary institutions of higher learning additional funding for the construction of academic facilities. Such legislation had the potential to fund increased handicapped accessibility, as well as building renovations and energy-related modifications. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A speech by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin before the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development on a proposed amendment of previous legislation that aimed to grant the Farmers Home Administration additional authority. The Farmers Home Administration (FmHA) lasted from 1946-2006, and its programs provided credit for rural, low-income Americans and rural development. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A field hearing speech by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin on the "200 mile law" that added protections to the American coastal fishing limit in Astoria, Oregon. Congressman AuCoin was in the presence of staff of the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment of the House Committee on Merchant Marine Fisheries. AuCoin was a proponent of the law, but noticed it had some unforseen negative impacts after its passing, including the allocation of salmon. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
In a speech, Congressman Les AuCoin expressed his support for normalized trade relations between the United States and China. Specifically, AuCoin advocated for two bills he introduced to Congress: H.R. 8196 and H.R. 8197. The normalization of U.S.-China dimplomatic relations was a popular goal of the 1970s, and was formally recognized by the two countries in 1978. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
In a statement before the Subcommittee on Agricultural Appropriations, Congressman Les AuCoin advocated for the funding of programs that would benefit national rural housing needs. Specifically, Congressman AuCoin expressed interest in "legislation to focus the Farm Labor Housing program on meeting the needs of migrant farmworkers." Additionally, Congressman AuCoin stated his support for a "sewer and water loan and grant program." This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
In an opening statement to the Subcomittee on Housing and Community Development of the Committee on Banking, Finance, and Urban Affairs, Congressman Les AuCoin advocated for addressing the housing needs of rural Americans. He shared an example of an Oregon migrant labor camp with inadequate facilities. AuCoin's statement came before expected congressional testimony from the Farmers Home Administration regarding national rural housing needs. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
In a speech on the U.S. House floor, U.S. Congressman Les Aucoin advocated for congressional support of H.R. 10567, a bill he proposed. H.R. 10567 would have amended a section of Title 38 of the United States Code, addressing phrasing that restricted eligibility for the veterans disability rating system, as the original section stated that "a veteran's disability rating of "total" or "permanent" disability must be in force continuously -- for 20 years -- in order to be preserved at that level." The bill was never passed. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
In a speech on the U.S. House floor, Congressman Les AuCoin advocated for the release of Soviet dissident Anatoly Shcharansky (who later changed his named to Natan Sharansky) from a Soviet labor camp on the two year anniversary of his arrest. After the Soviet government denied Shcharansky's request to move to Israel, Shcharansky became a "refusenik" activist. He was eventually arrested by the KGB and accused of high treason, among other charges, and imprisoned at a Soviet forced labor camp. He was released by Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
