Category: Oregon
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HCR 21 & SCR 16: Resolution Recognizing COFA Islanders in Oregon
Oregon State House of Representatives and Senate resolution that recognizes, honors, and supports COFA islanders residing in Oregon. It acknowledges the unique historical and political relationship between the United States and the Freely Associated States—the Republic of Palau, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia—while also recognizing the sacrifices, service,…
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Oregon Passes the COFA Dental Equity Bills
The bills establish the COFA Dental Program within the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). The goal is to provide comprehensive dental services to low-income citizens of the Pacific Island nations (the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau) who reside in Oregon under the Compact of Free Association.
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The COFA/Refugee Equity Tuition Bill
B 553- The COFA/Refugee Equity Tuition bill will provide in-state tuition rates for all COFA citizens and Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) refugees in Oregon Higher Education Colleges and Universities. It is estimated that it may impact 100 COFA students and 10 or fewer refugee students.
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Oregon Passes HB 2517 Full-Term Driver’s License
House Bill 2517, often referred to as the Full-Term Driver’s License bill, is a legislative measure designed to eliminate administrative hurdles for certain non-citizen residents—specifically those living in the U.S. under the Compact of Free Association (COFA).