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 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).
In a 1978 speech on the U.S. House floor, Congressman Les AuCoin advocated for S.1360, an amendment on Section 14(e) of the National Forest Management Act of 1976. The measure, which was eventually passed in Congress, changed the way that timber sales on the lands of the National Forest System were practiced, especially in regards to bidding. 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 addressed the housing crisis facing the nation in the 1970s. AuCoin describes issues relating to the the timber industry. AuCoin expressed his desire to have new government legislation "be aimed at curbing the rise in the cost of housing, rather than being almost exclusively preoccupied with increasing government programs to subsidize housing." The Housing and Community Development Amendments of 1977, including the Urban Development Action Grant program, is mentioned. 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 and Pacific University alumnus Les AuCoin attends the rededication of Marsh Hall and accepts an honorary doctor of laws degree from the university in Forest Grove, Oregon. Les AuCoin first attended Pacific University from 1960-1961 before leaving to enlist in the U.S. Army. He returned to Pacific in 1964, employed as the Director of the university's Public Information department, while working towards his Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism. AuCoin graduated from Pacific University in 1969. 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 the U.S.-China Peoples Friendship Association in Atlanta, Georgia on September 4, 1977. Congressman AuCoin advocated for improved diplomatic relations and increased trade between the People's Republic of China and the United States, a popular political goal in the 1970s. The 1948 Vanport Flood is mentioned in the speech. AuCoin brought up the "Taiwan Question," and expressed support for Taiwan, formally known as the Republic of China. Diplomatic relations were formally normalized a year later in 1978 following decades of tension. 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 before the House Committee on Public Works and Transportation, Congressman Les AuCoin advocated for amending the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to address concerns regarding the "disposal of seafood wastes into the marine environment." AuCoin described how Environmental Protection Agency regulations can be too strict in preventing the dumping of biodegradable waste, causing fish life to face a decrease in seafood particles to feed on. 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 before the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs and Public Lands of the House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee, Congressman Les AuCoin advocates for his proposed bill, House Resolution 7259 of the 95th Congress (1977-1978), the Siletz Indian Tribe Restoration Act, which re-established federal tribal status to the Siletz Indians. AuCoin explained how the bill would not affect fishing and hunting rights, but would instead grant humanitarian aid eligibility and federally recognize the Siletz Indians as an entity. 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).
Before the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation, and the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, Congressman Les AuCoin brought attention to a loophole in passed legislation that he otherwise favored, the 200-mile fishing zone law. The 200-mile fishing zone aimed to protect the U.S. fishing industry by prioritizing American fishermen within 200 miles of the U.S. coastline. Congressman AuCoin expressed how foreign investors got around the law by investing in the American fishing industry. Les AuCoin proposed amendments to the original law in order to ensure the prioritization of American fisherman. 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 before the Subcommittee of Indian Affairs and Public Lands, Congressman Les AuCoin proposed new policies and funding to address restrictions and management issues facing the Bull Run Reserve. The Bull Run Reserve contains the Bull Run Watershed, which supplies water to the Portland metro area -- about 1/3 of Oregon's population in 1977. Congressman AuCoin advocated for maintaining water quality at Bull Run Watershed, as well as controlled protective and commercial logging. 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 text written for publication in the Portland newspaper The Oregonian, Congressman Les AuCoin advocates for House Resolution 7259 of the 95th Congress (1977-1978), the Siletz Indian Tribe Restoration Act, which re-established federal tribal status for the Siletz Indians. AuCoin explained how the bill would not affect fishing and hunting rights, but would grant humanitarian aid eligibility. This is apparently the original typescript of an editorial that AuCoin submitted to The Oregonian, which may have been published in June 1977. 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 Albany Area Chamber of Commerce in Albany, Oregon, on May 27, 1977, Congressman Les AuCoin discusses the U.S. economy and international trade for World Trade Week, a week long event during the third week of May proclaimed annually by the president of the United States. Congressman AuCoin expressed his overall support for President Carter's economic stimulus package, though AuCoin explained how he is also personally advocating for the 200-mile fisheries protection zone to boost the fishing industry, better management of the U.S. timber industry to keep timber prices low, energy conservation and alternative power sources to stimulate a new power industry, and federal funding for housing development programs. AuCoin also expressed his support for international trade, including improving the U.S. China trade relationship, which in turn would benefit the U.S. and Oregon economies.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 National Leased Housing Managers Conference, Congressman Les AuCoin expressed his concerns with challenges facing the leased housing industry, including high interest rates. AuCoin also brought up the matter of Section 8 of the Housing and Community Development Act replacing and amending Section 23 of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937. Both Section 8 and 23 relate to low-income housing programs. 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).
On the U.S. House floor, Congressman Les AuCoin cosponsored a bill with Congressman Robert Duncan that aimed to protect the Bull Run Watershed east of Portland, a significant source of water for the city. Additionally, the bill aimed to clear up legal issues due to a "severe court interpretation of the 1909 Bull Run Watershed Act." AuCoin gave the speech on May 6, 1977. 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 in the presence of the chairmen of the Oceanography and Fisheries Subcommittees and the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, Congressman Les AuCoin advocated for aquaculture in Newport, Oregon on April 29, 1977. AuCoin pointed out how Oregon was a "national leader in aquaculture" thanks to the Sea Grant College at Oregon State University and the Oregon State Legislature. 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 on the national energy crisis and his concerns with the Pacific Northwest's Bonneville Power Administration (B.P.A.). AuCoin gave this speech on April 13, 1977 to the Oregon House of Representatives, arguing that gas and oil reserves were running out, and that the conservation of fuel and eventual adoption of other energy alternatives were thus necessary. 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 HUD-Independent Agencies of the House Committee on Appropriations, Congressman Les AuCoin advocates for the proposed replacement of V.A. hospital facilities in Portland and Vancouver. 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 Agriculture and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee, Congressman Les AuCoin advocated for additional funding for the filbert (i.e. hazelnut) research program managed by the United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service.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 Public Works of the House Committee on Appropriations, Congressman Les AuCoin advocated for $6 million in construction funding for the south jetty project in Tillamook, Oregon. Completion of the south jetty project would have benefited the commercial fishing industry. 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).
U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin asks an undisclosed chairman to allocate $1.5 million in funding from the 1978 Fiscal Year for work on the Lower Snake River Compensation Plan by the Corps of Engineers in order to protect the Columbia and Snake River's fishing industry and fish wildlife, including the steelhead and chinook.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, U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin addressed the issue of a political standstill regarding the location of a proposed new Veterans Administration health facility in Portland. 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).
