Washington became the third state to pass statewide rent stabilization. Both Oregon and Washington expanded paid leave and extended unemployment insurance to striking workers in 2025.
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- I'm calling to ask my state representative to introduce rent stabilization and expanded paid leave legislation.
- Washington and Oregon both passed rent caps, paid leave expansions, and striker unemployment protections in 2025. Model legislation exists for all of these.
- Washington capped annual rent increases at 7 percent plus CPI. Oregon banned bump stocks. Both states extended unemployment benefits to striking workers.
- These policies protect working people. I'd like to know if my representative supports introducing similar bills in our state.
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Dear [Senator/Representative name],
I am writing as a constituent from [city, state] about push your state to pass rent stabilization and worker protections.
Washington and Oregon both passed rent caps, paid leave expansions, and striker unemployment protections in 2025. Model legislation exists for all of these.
Washington capped annual rent increases at 7 percent plus CPI. Oregon banned bump stocks. Both states extended unemployment benefits to striking workers.
The facts support this: 3rd state Washington became the third state with statewide rent stabilization after California and Oregon. 421 bills Total bills passed in Washington's 105-day legislative session. 7% + CPI Washington's annual rent increase cap under HB 1217.
I am asking you to take a public position on this issue and act accordingly. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
[Your name]
[Your address]
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- 3rd state Washington became the third state with statewide rent stabilization after California and Oregon
- 421 bills Total bills passed in Washington's 105-day legislative session
- 7% + CPI Washington's annual rent increase cap under HB 1217
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While Congress cut $863 billion from Medicaid and $186 billion from SNAP, Oregon and Washington moved in the opposite direction. Both states expanded worker protections, stabilized rents, and strengthened gun safety laws in their 2025 legislative sessions.
Washington passed statewide rent stabilization capping annual increases at 7 percent plus CPI or 10 percent, whichever is lower. Both states extended unemployment insurance to striking workers. Washington lowered the paid leave eligibility threshold so employees who have worked six months qualify for job-protected leave. Oregon banned bump stocks and rapid-fire devices.
These laws all have model legislation that other states can adopt. Rent stabilization, paid leave, and striker UI protections are not radical ideas. They are policies that working people need and that state legislatures can deliver right now. Contact your state representatives and ask them to introduce similar bills.
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