Jeff Merkley

Merkley, Senate Colleagues Call to Halt Implementation of Trump’s Illegal Executive Order to Eliminate Vote-by-Mail Senators Direct Commerce Secretary to Explain Department’s Involvement with USPS and Elections, and Preserve Documents for Congressional Oversight Washington, D.C. — Oregon’s U.S.…

Merkley, Wyden, Lawmakers Urge Nonpartisan Congressional Scorekeeper to Determine True Cost of War in Iran Trump Administration has provided inconsistent and incomplete estimates that contradict external experts, raising questions about true cost of war Senators: “The American people deserve to…

Merkley Reflects on Over 600 Town Hall Meetings Held Across Oregon in New Video PORTLAND, OR – Each year, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley holds a town hall in every one of Oregon’s 36 counties. During the annual events, Merkley hears directly from Oregonians about the challenges – large and…

Oregon Airports to Receive $14.5 Million in Federal Investments Airports receiving federal funds include those in Ashland, Eugene, Hermiston, La Grande, Pendleton, Portland, Prineville, Salem, and Scappoose Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, as well as U.S. Representatives…

Merkley, Mannion Champion Legislation to Make Mental Health Care Accessible for Every Student in America Washington, D.C. – During Mental Health Awareness Month, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Congressman John Mannion (NY-22) announced the reintroduction of the Elementary and Secondary…

Forty-One Senators Push to Keep Harmful Environmental Riders Out of Appropriations Bills Senators warn that inclusion of poison pills harming the environment would undermine Senate’s ability to pass bipartisan spending bills Washington, D.C. – Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of…

Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Raise Concerns about Food and Nutrition Service Reorganization Oregon senators warn that reorganizations would “further weaken the ability of the agency to administer federal nutrition assistance programs.” Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today…

Merkley, Wyden Demand Oz Detail How Health Care Providers’ Personal Information, Including Social Security Numbers, Were Published to Public Portal Merkley and Wyden Previously Called on CMS for Answers Surrounding the Disastrous Roll Out of the Medicare Advantage Provider Directory Portal…

Merkley, Salinas, Pacific Northwest Democrats to Secretary Rollins: Act Quickly to Hire Agricultural Research Staff Across the Region Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) led a group of their Pacific Northwest colleagues in…

Wyden, Merkley Demand Trump Administration Release Funding to Lower Energy Costs for Low-Income Americans As the affordability crisis impacts all areas of life in America, Wyden pushes for an additional $420 million in federal funding to alleviate the financial stress of monthly utility costs.…

Merkley, Senators: EPA Must Address Microplastic Pollution to Protect Human Health Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley today led his Senate colleagues—including Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Richard…

Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Demand White House Fire Election-Denial Czar Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today joined their Senate colleagues in calling for election-denier Kurt Olsen’s removal as Director of Election Security and Integrity at the White House. The…

Merkley Leads Colleagues in Slamming Trump Putting His Face on U.S. Passport Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley led U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Angus King (I-ME) to demand answers from the U.S. Department of State about…

Merkley, McBath Lead Bipartisan Bill to Tackle Child Care Workforce Shortage Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative Lucy McBath (D-GA-06) led a bipartisan group of lawmakers to introduce the Early Childhood Workforce Advancement Act. The bipartisan bill…

Senate Moves to Curtail Iran War Powers Washington, D.C. – Today, the Senate advanced a War Powers Resolution to force an end to President Trump’s war with Iran. The resolution was led by U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and U.S. Senators Adam Schiff…

Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $9.3 Million to Support Working Forestlands in Oregon Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is awarding $3.75 million to Lostine Forest in Wallowa County and $5.56 million to Madrone Ridge…

Merkley, Wicker Launch Bipartisan Effort to Overturn New Limits on Student Loans for Nurses Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) introduced a new bill in response to a decision by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) that fails to classify…

BLUMENTHAL & MERKLEY LEAD GROUP OF 10 SENATORS IN DEMANDING FDA REVERSE DANGEROUS AUTHORIZATION OF FLAVORED E-CIGARETTES Recent FDA authorization of fruit-flavored e-cigarettes enables encourages youth tobacco use Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR)…

Oregon Airports to Receive Nearly $19 Million in Federal Investment Airports receiving federal funds include those in Independence, John Day, Klamath Falls, Madras, Medford, Portland, and Tillamook Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, as well as U.S. Representatives Suzanne…

Golden Ballroom Slush Fund Violates Byrd Rule, According to Senate Parliamentarian Washington, D.C. – Today, the Senate Parliamentarian advised that the provision in the Judiciary Committee title of the Republicans’ bill that provides $1 billion for Trump’s gilded ballroom would be subject to a…

Leader Schumer, And Ranking Members Merkley, Durbin, Peters, Whitehouse, Heinrich Statement On Successfully Striking GOP’s First Attempt To Fund $1 Billion For Trump’s Gilded Ballroom In Republican Bill Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and U.S. Senator Jeff…

Senate Foreign Relations Democrats Statement on Trump-Xi Summit WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Chris Coons (D-DE), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Brian Schatz (D-HI),…

Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Raise Concerns about Trump Administration’s USDA Reorganization Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today joined Senate colleagues in questioning how Trump’s reorganization of the Research, Education, and Economics (REE) mission area at the U.S.…

Republican Ballroom Funding Bill “Doesn’t do a Damn Thing” to Help Families – Merkley Senator Merkley torches the Republican focus on weaponizing reconciliation to fund Trump’s ballroom as families are struggling to pay for groceries, rent, and gas during a press conference on May 12, 2026. The…

Senators Markey, Merkley, Colleagues Sound the Alarm on Homeland Security Proposal to Develop Biometric Smart Glasses Letter Text (PDF) Washington, D.C. – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) today led their…

Merkley Forces Vote to Rein in Trump’s Illegal War with Iran Senator Jeff Merkley forced a War Powers Resolution vote to rein in Trump’s unconstitutional war with Iran on May 13, 2026. The post Merkley Forces Vote to Rein in Trump’s Illegal War with Iran appeared first on Merkley .

Put Families Ahead of Predatory Payday Lenders – Merkley Calls for Commonsense Guardrails Senator Jeff Merkley brought a Joint Resolution of Disapproval to the Senate floor to undo the Trump Administration’s industry giveaway to predatory payday lenders and restore critical consumer protections.…

PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION RELATING TO THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE RULE... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume…

NOMINATIONS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2250] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] NOMINATIONS Mr. THUNE. It…

Merkley Blasts Senate Republicans for Failing to End Trump’s Illegal Iran War Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley—a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee—released the following statement after Senate Republicans voted to block his War Powers Resolution to end…

Four Years Following Killing of Palestinian-American Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, Van Hollen, Merkley, Welch Again Press for Justice, Accountability in Her Death Washington, D.C. – Today, four years following the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Jeff Merkley…

Merkley, Tillis, Warren, Senators Urge Education Department to Promptly Release Funding for Agency’s Research Arm Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, North Carolina’s U.S. Senator Thom Tillis, and Massachusetts’ U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren led their Senate colleagues in…

PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 79 (Monday, May 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 79 (Monday, May 11, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2204] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR…

Markey, Merkley, Hirono Urge Bureau of Prisons to Reverse Policy Banning Gender-Affirming Care Letter Text (PDF) Washington, D.C. Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security, along…

Merkley, Wyden Introduce New Bill to Block Sale of Federal Public Lands Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced they introduced the Public Lands Integrity Act, new legislation to ensure that America’s public lands cannot be sold as part of a fast-tracked…

Bonamici, Merkley, Mannion, Underwood, Alsobrooks Launch Effort to Overturn Student Loan Rule Washington, D.C. – Today Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Rep. John Mannion (D-NY), Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL), and Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) announced they will introduce a…

Wyden leads Oregon Democrats to Fight To Protect Mifepristone Access, Women’s Health Care, And FDA Authority Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ron Wyden said today he is leading Senate and House colleagues, including U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici, Andrea Salinas,…

Merkley, Bonamici, Oregon Delegation: FEMA Must Approve Waivers for Two Critical Disaster Mitigation Projects in Oregon Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) led a letter with their Democratic colleagues in the Oregon congressional…

Merkley, Wicker, Joyce, Bonamici, Underwood, Kiggans Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution Marking National Nurses Week 2026 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) teamed up with U.S. Representatives Dave Joyce (R-OH-14), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01), Lauren…

Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Demand Federal Agencies Uphold the Law Over Trump’s Unlawful Order Limiting Voting Access Senators push Social Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security to put the law ahead of bending to Trump’s illegal Executive Order Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S.…

Wyden, Merkley Lead Effort to Extend Legislation Improving Healthcare Access and Financial Stability in Remote Areas Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said today they have introduced legislation that would extend the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration (RCHD) for five…

Wyden, Merkley Introduce Bill to Strengthen Protections for Dogs Under the Care of Breeders The Puppy Protection Act aims to end cruel, mass breed practices by improving care standards for dogs Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said today they have joined colleagues in…

Merkley, Wyden, Hoyle Concerned About Eugene’s PeaceHealth Transitioning Emergency Medical Providers Lawmakers Urge Partnership with Physicians, Community to Best Serve Lane County Eugene, OR – Oregon s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with Congresswoman Val Hoyle (OR-04), expressed…

Merkley Statement on Republicans’ Bill Gifting ICE, Border Patrol Billions While Ignoring Middle Class Families Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, released the below statement after Senate Republicans released bill text that…

Merkley, Wyden Announce Nearly $1.1 Million for Oregon Fish and Wildlife Conservation Efforts Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced a total of $1,059,961 in federal funding is coming to Oregon to support state fish and wildlife agencies. This funding comes…

Oregon Airports to Receive More Than $3 Million in Federal Investment Airports receiving federal funds include those in McMinnville, Burns, Florence, Troutdale, Ontario, Corvallis, Lexington, Newport, Tillamook and Gold Beach Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley as well as…

Kiggans and Merkley Continue to Support our Nursing Workforce in Light of the Recent Department of Education RISE Committee Final Rule Washington, D.C. — Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA-02) and Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) expressed concern following the Department of Education’s release of its final rule…

Merkley, Wyden, Hoyle, Bynum, Salinas Announce Over $7.5 Million to Strengthen and Defend Oregon Communities Facing Wildfire Threats Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with U.S. Representatives Val Hoyle (OR-04), Janelle Bynum (OR-05), and Andrea…

Merkley, Blumenthal, Van Hollen, Whitehouse, Heinrich, Rosen, Smith, Raskin: CFTC Must Tackle Insider Trading and Corruption on Prediction Markets Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley led U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Sheldon Whitehouse…

UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2150-S2151] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] UNANIMOUS…