America’s veterans come from all walks of life, but they all share a common commitment to serve our nation. Jeff strongly believes that everyone who serves and sacrifices for our country deserves the full measure of our appreciation. That’s why he’s fighting to ensure that every veteran—regardless of race, gender,
Veterans and their families have stood up and sacrificed for our nation, and we must stand up for them. That’s why his Jeff’s office sprung in to action to support Portland constituent Sri Benson on his mission to honor his late wife, Corporal Katherine “KT” Benson. “We were high school sweethearts, and
Jeff knows that despite our best efforts in life, we can all drop the ball sometimes. Thankfully, his office is here to help Oregonians pick it up when they need it most—just ask constituent Kevin Stanley. The Health Educator at South Salem High School had tickets booked out of PDX this
Jeff knows communicating with government agencies can be challenging, and his office is at the ready to help Oregonians navigate the complicated systems. When a Portland constituent won his years-long disability case with the Social Security Administration (SSA), he thought he’d begin receiving regular monthly payments right away and see his
Jeff is committed to helping Oregonians get help they need with federal agencies—no matter where they are located in the world. That is why when Diana Woods, an Oregonian who is currently living in France, reached out about her issues with the Social Security Administration, Team Merkley was eager to
Jeff knows that America’s health care system is complex and often outrageously expensive. In addition to working on legislation that would help lower costs and create a simple, seamless health care system, his team is also constantly working to help resolve his constituent’s health care issues, especially battles with insurance
Jeff believes that all Oregonians should have access to the benefits of the United States Postal Service, which plays a crucial role in keeping friends and family connected, helping Oregonians cast their mail-in ballots, and keeping important items like medicine and federal benefits within reach. Those services have only become
As Jeff travels around the state and meets with local leaders, one topic that consistently arises—no matter the size or political leaning of the city or county—is water infrastructure: It’s incredibly expensive to upgrade, but is also an essential capital project to ensure Oregonians have access to clean, quality drinking
Jeff has long worked to support the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which provides federal student loan forgiveness to borrowers who work in public service. From military service members and first responders, to teachers and public health workers, these public servants dedicate their lives to bettering their communities and
Jeff knows that small businesses are the lifeblood of the Oregon economy, providing sustenance and stability to our communities. He also knows that small businesses—especially live venues, whose businesses revolve around large crowds—were hit the hardest during the pandemic, devastated by the economic impacts of coronavirus. That’s why Jeff’s team
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