Congressman Greg Walden is currently in his fifth term representing the people of Oregon's Second Congressional District, which includes twenty counties in central, southern and eastern Oregon Greg brings solid private and public sector experience to his work in the Congress He began his public service in the Oregon State Legislature, serving in both the House and Senate and earning leadership posts in both He was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November 1998 and was sworn in the following January.
He and his wife, Mylene, live in Hood River where their son, Anthony, attends public school Greg commutes from Hood River to Washington, D.C. virtually every week when Congress is in session; he has completed 352 round trips between Oregon and D.C. since taking office The Waldens are an active family that enjoys taking advantage of Oregon's vast outdoor recreational opportunities including skiing, kayaking and hiking.
Greg has made a name for himself in Washington, D.C. as an effective and hardworking legislator He has a deep commitment to the diverse and beautiful Second District of Oregon, and addressing the issues that most concern its citizens, including renewing the county timber payments program, promoting forest health, increasing rural health care access, and fighting the scourge of meth.
His solid reputation has afforded Greg key appointments to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming where he promotes the Northwest’s tradition of independent thinking on challenges like climate change and increasing the country’s renewable energy portfolio.
