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Merkley, Whitehouse, Doggett Celebrate Plastic Pollution Action Month
Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, Rhode Island’s U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, and U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (TX-37) introduced their resolution marking
NEW: Bipartisan Bill to Enhance Aviation Safety After Slackline-Helicopter Tragedy
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and John Curtis (R-UT), and U.S. Representatives Cliff Bentz (R-OR-02) and Val Hoyle (D-OR-04) introduced the
Merkley, Krishnamoorthi Fight Back Against Predatory For-Profit Colleges Scamming Students with Worthless College Degrees
Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) reintroduced legislation to protect students from predatory higher-education programs—which are
Merkley: Bipartisan Water Infrastructure Bill Advances in the U.S. Senate, Includes Key Priorities for Oregon
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley—a senior member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee—announced today the Water Resources Development Act
Massie, Khanna, Leger Fernández, Merkley, Luján Introduce the “Epstein Files Transparency Act II”
Washington, D.C.- Rep. Thomas Massie announces the introduction of H.R. 9694, the Epstein Files Transparency Act II. This bill gives standing to state attorneys general, the victims
Oregon Delegation Welcomes Major Federal Investment in State’s Semiconductor Industry
Federal lawmakers: Oregon team of nearly 100 partners awarded NSF Regional Innovation Engine Award that sets up receiving up to $160 million to grow Oregon
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We need to keep calling Trump’s election claims out for what they are: baseless conspiracies.
Senator Jeff Merkley July 16, 2026 5:16 pm
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Trump's Justice Department is refusing to hand over Epstein files to New Mexico's Attorney General as part of the investigation into Zorro Ranch. The continued refusal to release these records is part of Trump’s massive cover-up.
I'm introducing the Epstein Files Transparency
Why is Trump still focused on 2020? It’s so he can create the pretext to interfere in 2026.
The Epstein Class must not escape justice. The Trump Admin. continues to break the law to shield abusers from accountability and deny justice to Epstein’s victims.
I’m pushing a bill with @RepThomasMassie, @RepRoKhanna, @SenatorLujan, and @RepTeresaLF to crack down on the DOJ’s
Turns out there is no gold in Trump's gold coin.
It's a phony, just like the man featured on it.