Merkley Statement on Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley – the lead Democrat on the Interior Appropriations Subcommittee which oversees federal funding for the Smithsonian Institution – released the following statement after the Institution announced Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III would be retiring after a five-decade career as a museum
“America in Jeopardy” Puts Spotlight on Trump’s Corruption, Chaos, and Costs to American Families
Washington, D.C. – In a new video, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley hosts his colleagues Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Tina Smith (D-MN) in presenting the ‘America in Jeopardy’ program. Watch ‘America in Jeopardy’ HERE “We have come together to present this special ‘America in Jeopardy’
Wyden, Merkley Announce $650,000 Loan for Improvements at Anthony Lakes Ski Area to Enhance Safety and Support Local Economy
Washington D.C.—U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced a federal loan of $650,000 for the Anthony Lakes Outdoor Recreation Association (ALORA) to build a new rental shop to support ski programs and the local economy. “Anthony Lakes is a crown jewel of Eastern Oregon drawing skiers, snowshoers, and
Senators Markey, Merkley Introduce Legislation Prohibiting Fossil Fuel Executives from Controlling Energy-Related Agencies
Legislation would put a 10-year ban on fossil fuel executives and lobbyists for energy-related federal political appointments Bill Text (PDF) Washington (January 16, 2025) – Senator Edward J. Markey, a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) today reintroduced the Banning In Government Oil
Merkley Applauds Biden Administration for Protecting Vulnerable Hong Kong Residents in America from Deportation
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley—a past chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China and a leading voice in Congress on human rights and democracy in Hong Kong—today issued the following statement after the Biden Administration extended the Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) program and its protections for Hong
Merkley Statement on Ceasefire Deal
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley—the first Senator in Congress to call for a lasting ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war—issued the following statement after negotiators announced a deal had been reached to pause fighting in Gaza: “I am highly encouraged by the news of a ceasefire deal that
Kaine, Bennet, Hickenlooper, King, Luján, Merkley, Shaheen, Van Hollen, Warner & Welch Unveil Amendment to Improve Laken Riley Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Michael Bennet (D-CO), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Angus I. King (I-ME), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Mark Warner (D-VA), and Peter Welch (D-VT) unveiled an amendment to the Laken Riley Act to improve the ability
La delegación de Oregón anuncia la concesión de una subvención de 1.340.450.000 dólares al centro tecnológico regional de microfluídica liderado por la Universidad Estatal de Oregón.
WASHINGTON, DC – Hoy, el representante Val Hoyle (OR-04), junto con los senadores Ron Wyden y Jeff Merkley, las representantes Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Maxine Dexter (OR-03) y Janelle Bynum (OR-05), anunciaron una inversión de 1.340.000 dólares para la Universidad Estatal de Oregón, destinada al Centro Tecnológico de Microfluídica de Corvallis (CorMic). Estos fondos se utilizarán para desarrollar tecnologías de microfluídica y ayudar a las empresas a comercializar sus descubrimientos.
Wyden y Merkley se unen a 39 colegas para presentar el proyecto de ley de estadidad para Washington D.C.
Washington, D.C. – Los senadores estadounidenses Ron Wyden y Jeff Merkley anunciaron hoy que se han unido a 39 colegas para presentar el proyecto de ley de estadidad del Distrito de Columbia ante el 119.º Congreso del Senado. “Año tras año, casi 700.000 personas que viven en la capital de nuestra nación pagan impuestos sin recibir los mismos beneficios que les corresponden.