Merkley Remarks at FY27 Forest Service Budget Hearing with Chief Schultz
Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley—the Ranking Member of the Senate Interior-Environment Appropriations Subcommittee—delivered the following remarks as prepared for delivery at the hearing reviewing the President’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget request for the U.S. Forest Service with Chief Tom Schultz: Senator Merkley’s remarks, as prepared for
Merkley, Wyden, Hoyle Announce $11.2 Million Federal Grant for Port of Coos Bay Rail Project
Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04), announced $11,250,000 in federal funds have been awarded for the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port (PCIP) Terminal Connection Project. This funding will support the Coos Bay Rail Line triplicate track and run-around
Wheeler County Town Hall – 5/3/26
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
Morrow County Town Hall – 5/3/26
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,
Umatilla County Town Hall – 5/3/26
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. Umatilla County Town Hall Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026 Time: 12:00 pm PT Location: Echo Community Center (second floor of City Hall) 20 S.
Union County Town Hall – 5/2/26
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. Union County Town Hall Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026 Time: 2:15 pm PT Location: Wallowa Senior Center 204 E 2nd Street, Wallowa, OR 97885