Senator Merkley questioned EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin about the health impacts of microplastics during a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing on May 13, 2026.
Senator Jeff Merkley pressed Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche about Trump’s slush fund and the Epstein Files investigation during a Senate Committee hearing on May 19, 2026.
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.
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.
Senator Jeff Merkley forced a War Powers Resolution vote to rein in Trump’s unconstitutional war with Iran on May 13, 2026.
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.
Senator Merkley objected to Republican attempts to authorize express approval to fund Trump’s ballroom project.
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.
Senator Merkley will update constituents on his work in Washington, D.C., answer their questions and invite their suggestions about how to tackle the challenges facing Oregon and America. Wheeler County Town Hall Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026 Time: 6:15 pm PT Location: Wheeler High School 600 E B Street, Fossil, OR
Senator Merkley will update constituents on his work in Washington, D.C., answer their questions and invite their suggestions about how to tackle the challenges facing Oregon and America. Morrow County Town Hall Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026 Time: 3:00 pm PT Location: Willow Street Innovation Hub 188 West Willow Street, Heppner,
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