Merkley Puts His Support Behind Van Hollen for Senate Majority Leader
Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley posted the following on social media: “Americans are desperate to restore government by and for the people, not the privileged and powerful. “We need leadership that carries that responsibility in their heart and gut. “Senator Chris Van Hollen is that leader. I’ve
NEW REPORT: Merkley Unveils Child Care Investigation Exposing Safety Lapses, Drain of Public Resources in Private Equity-Backed Centers
Report Identifies Four Key Findings that Validate Public Concern Over Private Equity’s Increased Role in Child Care Industry WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the cost of child care continues to skyrocket, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, released a first of its kind investigation on the effect that private
Merkley Statement on EPW Chairmanship for 120th Congress
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley today announced he intends to seek the Chairmanship of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee for the 120th Congress: “I am excited to announce that I plan to seek the Chairmanship of EPW in the next Congress. “This committee has
Merkley y Wyden anuncian que más de 1 millón de TP4T6 se destinarán a Oregón para mejorar la seguridad vial
Washington, DC – Los senadores estadounidenses de Oregón Jeff Merkley y Ron Wyden anunciaron hoy que un total de $1,400,000 se dirigirán a los condados de Polk, Wheeler y Wasco para el desarrollo de planes de acción de seguridad para mejorar la seguridad vial y a Metro para la identificación de rutas seguras a la escuela en Portland.
La Casa Blanca y los líderes transatlánticos del clima piden requisitos de divulgación de información sobre actividades de lobby y políticas de conflicto de intereses para evitar obstrucciones a la industria
Antes de INC-5, 9 miembros del Congreso y del Parlamento Europeo instan a los líderes internacionales a restringir la influencia de la industria en las negociaciones Washington, DC – Los senadores estadounidenses Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Jeff Merkley (D-OR) y Peter Welch (D-VT), junto con el representante estadounidense Jared Huffman (D-CA) y el miembro del Parlamento Europeo Paul Canfin, lideraron
Merkley y Wyden anuncian $5,4 millones para proyectos de transporte de combustibles peligrosos para reducir el riesgo de incendios forestales en Oregón
Washington, DC – Los senadores estadounidenses de Oregón Jeff Merkley y Ron Wyden anunciaron que se destinarán $5,416,405 a Oregón a partir de la Ley de Reducción de la Inflación, la mayor inversión en energía limpia y acción climática de la historia, para proyectos de transporte de combustibles peligrosos en todo el estado. La financiación federal otorgada por el Servicio Forestal de EE. UU. reducirá la
Merkley, Sullivan Call Out China’s Human Rights Violations in Southern Mongolia with New Bipartisan Bill
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Alaska’s U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan today teamed up to introduce new bipartisan legislation that elevates and affirms the human rights of Southern Mongolians in the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The Southern Mongolian Human Rights Policy Act would make it U.S.
Wyden, Merkley, Crapo, Risch Legislation Investing in Rural Schools Passes Senate
Washington, D.C. — A bipartisan bill to reauthorize the U.S. Forest Service’s Secure Rural Schools and Self-Determination Program (SRS) through 2026 introduced by U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and has been unanimously approved by the Senate. Crapo and Wyden were joined by Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon)
Merkley Statement on the Passing of Bob Sallinger
Portland, OR – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement on the passing of environmental champion Bob Sallinger: “The passing of Bob Sallinger is a loss beyond measure for his family and loved ones, and for the conservation communities in Portland and across Oregon that he passionately worked