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.
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.
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.
“Neither Moral Nor Constitutional” – Merkley SLAMS Trump’s Illegal War
Senator Jeff Merkley outlined why the Senate must act to rein in Trump’s unconstitutional war with Iran on the Senate floor ahead of a vote on his War Powers Resolution.
Merkley SLAMS Trump Ballroom Boondoggle
Senator Merkley objected to Republican attempts to authorize express approval to fund Trump’s ballroom project.
“Why Are You Targeting Nurses?” — Merkley Presses McMahon on Professional Degrees for Nurses
Senator Merkley pressed Education Secretary Linda McMahon on gutting TRIO programs and on her efforts to make it harder for nurses to pursue graduate education amid a dire shortage of health care workers.
Congress Must Act NOW to End Trump’s Illegal War with Iran
Senator Jeff Merkley spoke in support of passing War Powers Resolutions to rein in President Trump’s unconstitutional war with Iran on the floor of the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Merkley: Trump and Republican Proposed Budget Resolution Ignores Foundations for Families to Thrive
Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Jeff Merkley outlined the many betrayals in the Republican budget resolution on the floor of the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Merkley: Republicans are Giving ICE and Border Patrol a Blank Check as Dems Fight for Families
Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Jeff Merkley joined Senate Democrats in outlining how Republicans are trying to jam through billions in funding for Trump’s lawless federal agents instead of working to make life more affordable for Americans.
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