Claire Miller, an Oregon teacher who is participating in the HR 550 lobby effort, canvassed the Oregon House delegation and reports an 80% favorable response. Representatives David Wu, Earl Blumenauer, Peter DeFazio, and Darlene Hooley all indicated support for the bill and for the need for transparent, auditable voting. Representative Greg Walden has yet to commit his support to the bill, although activists have received some encouraging signs from his staff.

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