A House floor statement by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin on the Maritime Education and Training Act of 1980 (H.R. 5451), delivered on June 30, 1980. In his statement, Congressman AuCoin advocated for H.R. 5451, which recodified existing provisions of law regarding maritime education and training based on four years of research in congressional subcommittees. Notably, the bill established legal obligations for recipients of federal assistance who were trained at the U.S. Merchant Marine academy and other state maritime academies. The Maritime Education and Training Act of 1980 eventually became Public Law 96-453. 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 inviting them to a breakfast seminar on the U.S. housing industry organized by the Congressional Research Service. In his letter, Congressman AuCoin described concerns with the housing industry, including a decline in housing construction which he stated had notably affected his home state of Oregon. The seminar was held on June 25, 1980. 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 regarding the Housing and Development Act of 1980, H.R. 7262, and a proposed amendment. In his letter, Congressman AuCoin expressed opposition to the proposed amendment which aimed to get rid of a provision of the 1979 Housing Act, which he stated would "once again allow developers of government subsidized housing to engage in a massive ripoff of taxpayer dollars." The letter is also signed by Congressman Thomas L. Ashley and Congressman Stan Lundine. 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 inviting them to a seminar on "Trends in Industrial Innovation and the U.S. Economy," sponsored by the Task Force on Industrial Innovation and the Congressional Research Service. The letter was also signed by Congressman Jerome A. Ambro and Congressman Henson Moore. 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 promoting his bill, the National Export Policy Act of 1980 (H.R. 7479). Congressman AuCoin explained how H.R. 7479 "strengthens the U.S. Export-Import Bank, reduces government disincentives to trade, expands export opportunities for agricultural commodities, and provides tax incentives to exports." The letter was also signed by Congressmen Bill Frenzel, Clarence J. Brown, Bill Alexander, and Sam Gibbons. 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 of U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin on trading company legislation, given before the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy of the Committee on Foreign Affairs on June 4, 1980. In his testimony, Congressman AuCoin advocated for the bill to promote trading companies, House Resolution 7364 of the 96th Congress, officially titled "Export Trading Company Promotion Act of 1980." H.R. 7364 aimed to promote the U.S. economy admist "the plight of the United States in the International marketplace." 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 Special Order statement by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin for the Congressional Record regarding auto import restrictions, titled "Auto Import Curbs Rejected," and delivered on May 29, 1980. In his statement, Congressman AuCoin expressed his opposition to import restrictions on foreign cars, stating how "if we shield U.S. automakers from competition, we don't give them any incentive to make the necessary changes needed to become competitive again in the new gas-conscious marketplace." Congressman AuCoin also included several statements from Oregonians with opinions on the matter. 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 of U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin regarding the Siletz Reservation Act (H.R. 7267 of the 96th Congress) before the Committee on the Interior, given on May 29, 1980. In his testimony, Congressman AuCoin advocated for H.R. 7267, which aimed to re-create a reservation for the Siletz Indians, who had become the first Oregon tribe and the second nationally to have their their federal tribal status re-established in 1977. The bill, which was officially titled "A bill to establish a reservation for the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon," eventually became public 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).
A short statement by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin giving context to an attached speech for a Congressional Record Insert. The attached speech was given at the Merchant Marine Memorial Service and held on the steps of the Capitol on National Maritime Day 1980. 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 of U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin before the Interior Appropriations Subcommittee regarding the U.S. timber and housing industries given on May 14, 1980. In his testimony, Congressman AuCoin described higher building materials costs as being a significant contributing factor in the rising housing prices. He advocated for fighting inflation, and proposed "an additional $43 million appropriation to permit the Forest Service to prepare timber sales in 1981 at the 12.2 billion bf level." 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 statement by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin titled "Engineered Crash Flattens Housing and Timber Industries" for the Extension of Remarks section of the Congressional Record, given on May 5, 1980. In his statement, Congressman AuCoin expressed concern for the timber and housing industries following what he called an "engineered" and "unnecessary" crash. He described meeting with a man from Willamina, Oregon who struggled financially working at a sawmill. To address concerns with the housing and timber industries, Congressman AuCoin proposed decreasing interest rates, balancing the federal budget, and improving management of federal forest lands. He also advocated for the Brooke-Cranston Emergency Home Purchase Assistance program, the Comprehensive Housing Development Act, and the Energy Development Block Grant program as possible solutions. 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 statement by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin on House Resolution 7039 of the 96th Congress (1979-1980), the American Fisheries Promotion Act, for the Extension of Remarks section of the Congressional Record. In his remarks, which were made on May 7, 1980, Congressman AuCoin advocated for H.R. 7039, which aimed to preserve the American fishing industry, fight trade barriers placed on U.S. fish products by foreign countries, and promote "fishing vessel loans, fisheries development, fuel efficiency, and fish quality." 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).
Opening remarks by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin at the first day of committee hearings for House Resolution 7039 of the 96th Congress (1979-1980), the American Fisheries Promotion Act, given on May 6, 1980. In his remarks, Congressman AuCoin advocated for H.R. 7039, which aimed to preserve the American fishing industry, fight trade barriers placed on U.S. fish products by foreign countries, and promote "fishing vessel loans, fisheries development, fuel efficiency, and fish quality." 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 statement by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin on the Siletz Reservation Bill, delivered at the Portland, Oregon U.S. District Court on May 2, 1980. In his statement, U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin advocated for the Siletz Indians, who became the first Oregon tribe and the second nationally to have their their federal tribal status re-established in 1977. Congressman AuCoin also described his plans to introduce a bill in Congress to create a reservation for the Siletz Indians, which eventually became House Resolution 7267 of the 96th Congress (1979-1980). 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 list of key points that were put together from U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin's Address to the League of Women Voters on the Northwest Regional Power Bill, given at the Lloyd Center Sheraton Hotel in Portland, Oregon on May 2, 1980. The key points from Congressman AuCoin's speech include him advocating for a nuclear power amendment for the Northwest Regional Power Bill, addressing why he felt it was needed, describing the proposed purchase authority of the Bonneville Power Administration, and stating that he would oppose the bill if such an amendment was not adopted. 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 short statement by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin on the Northwest commercial fishing industry for the Extension of Remarks section of the Congressional Record, submitted on May 1, 1980. In his statement, Congressman AuCoin advocated for H.R. 7039, the Comprehensive Fisheries Development Act, which aimed to "stimulate development of U.S. domestic fisheries and to phase out foreign fishing in U.S. waters." He also shared an editorial from the Capital Journal in Salem, Oregon titled "Fishing industry needs help" by Robert Pfohman to be inserted in the Extension of Remarks. 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 titled "Latta Amendment Will Not Produce a Balanced Budget" and given on the U.S. House floor on May 1, 1980. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin stated his opposition to the Latta Amendment proposed by Republicans in place of the First Budget Resoluton. He expressed some of his concerns with the Latta Amendment, including an increase in peacetime military spending and a major tax cut that had the potential to induce inflation. 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 congressional colleague, U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin advocated for The Community Energy Conservation Act. In his letter, Congressman AuCoin explained how the bill would "encourage local governments to undertake innovative [conservation] programs based on community consensus" through the HUD Community Development Block Grant program and the Department of Energy. The Community Energy Conservation Act was compared to that of the Carter Administration's proposed Energy Management Partnership Act. The letter was signed by both Congressman Les AuCoin and Congressman Ed Markey. 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 of U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin regarding H.R. 5973 and S. 1383 before the Subcommittee on Taxation and Debt Management of the Senate Committee on Finance on April 25, 1980. In his testimony, Congressman AuCoin advocated for Section 4 of H.R. 5973, which was nicknamed the "Tillamook YMCA Bill." He explained how Section 4 of the bill "provides that certain indebtedness incurred before 1965 will not be treated as acquisition indebtedness for purposes of applying section 514 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to certain sales during 1976." This would have benefited the YMCA in Tillamook, Oregon by preventing a tax error that Congressman AuCoin believed original legislators did not foresee and likely would have prevented from happening. Congressman AuCoin also expressed support for Oregon Senator Mark Hatfield's proposed tax incentives to encourage gleaning. Gleaning is the process of collecting leftover crops from a field that has already been commercially harvested. 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 addressed to a friend (likely a congressional colleague), U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin advocated for proposed national bottle bill legislation. A bottle bill is legislation that aims to create a deposit-based returnable system for single use beverage containers. Congressman AuCoin explained in his letter how he was among the writers of Oregon's Bottle Bill of 1971, the first of such legislation passed in the nation. 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 statement by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin advocating for "Bottle Bill" legislation before the Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law of the House Judiciary Committee on April 24, 1980. In his statement, Congressman AuCoin expressed his support for H.R. 3567, the "Soft Drink Interbrand Competition Act," and H.R. 3573, the "Soft Drink Energy Conservation and Interbrand Competition Act." He claimed that both would encourage the preservation of the returnable container system in the soft drink industry, which he called "good for the environment, good for the economy, good for the industry, and good for the consumer." Congressman AuCoin argued that these bills were a step closer a "true 'National Bottle Bill'," similar to the legislation Oregon pioneered in 1971 with the state's deposit-return system for single use beverage containers. 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 draft version of a statement by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin titled "Tribute to Howard Tihila, Outstanding Oregon Native" and eventually submitted to the Extension of Remarks. In his statement, U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin paid tribute to Howard "Nig" Tihila, an Astoria, Oregon native who was inducted into George Washington University's Athletic Hall of Fame in Washington, D.C. for his time on the university's football team in the 1930s. 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 short statement by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin for the Extension of Remarks section of the Congressional Record submitted on April 22, 1980. In his brief statement, Congressman AuCoin gave context to the speech that he was submitting to the Extension of Remarks, "Bracing for the Year 2000" by James G. Affleck, the chairman of American Cynamid. Congressman AuCoin described Affleck as understanding that "the best hope for maintaining our economic strength in the world lies in more and better innovation in American 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).
A speech by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin for the Congressional Record titled "U.S. Grain Embargo a Failure," delivered on April 21, 1980. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin called the U.S. embargo on grain exports to the Soviet Union a failure. The embargo was created in response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. While Congressman AuCoin agreed that the U.S. should respond to the Soviet aggression in Afghanistan, he stated how "the inconvenience our embargo has imposed on the Soviets is far less painful than the sacrifice we have inflicted on American grain producers and losses to our own economy." 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).
