Merkley Statement on Russia Sanctions to Bolster Ukraine’s Fight for Democracy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley – a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee – issued the following statement after the Senate passed bipartisan legislation to crack down on Russia’s ability to fund its war in Ukraine: “The United States must stand with democratic republics
Merkley, Senate Colleagues Introduce New Legislation to Close Ethics Loopholes for All Officials Representing the U.S. Abroad
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley—a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee—led a group of Senate Democrats in introducing the Transparency in the Administration’s Business Opportunities Overseas (TABOO) Act. The new legislation mandates strong ethics requirements for every individual representing the United States government in negotiations
Merkley, Correa Launch New Effort to Fix Misleading Recycling Labels
Truth in Labeling Act Aims to Restore Consumers’ Confidence in Packaging Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) announced their new Truth in Labeling Act of 2026. The bicameral legislation would establish clear federal guidelines for labeling consumer products that are recyclable,
Merkley, Wyden Announce $28.5 Million to Strengthen and Defend Oregon Communities from Wildfire Threats
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today $28,512,515 is coming to Oregon for six projects across the state to help make communities more resilient to severe wildfires. The federal investments from the U.S. Forest Service and mandated by Congress under the Community Wildfire Defense
SCHATZ, MERKLEY QUESTION SECRETARY KENNEDY OVER DELAYS IN NATIVE HEALTH CARE DELIVERY
Senators: Delays Will Have Life-Or-Death Consequences For Patients WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Interior-Environment Appropriations Subcommittee, wrote to Health & Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. regarding delays in
Merkley y Wyden se unen a sus colegas para impulsar la expansión del programa Head Start para familias trabajadoras.
Washington, D.C. – Mientras la Administración Trump continúa atacando y debilitando el programa Head Start, los senadores estadounidenses de Oregón, Jeff Merkley y Ron Wyden, anunciaron hoy que se unieron a sus colegas del Senado para presentar la Ley Head Start para los Niños de Estados Unidos. Esta ambiciosa legislación ampliaría el programa Head Start para garantizar que más de 11 niños se beneficien de él.
Markey, Warren, Merkley, Van Hollen Press Rubio to Protect Gaza Flotilla Carrying U.S. Citizens
Letter Text (PDF) Boston (September 25, 2025) – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) wrote to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging him to intervene with the Netanyahu government to protect the safety of the civilian members of the Global Sumud Flotilla,
Wyden, Merkley Call on Trump Administration to Back Off Plan to Gut Vehicle Emissions Standards
Current greenhouse gas emission standards set to be eliminated by Trump administration are projected to prevent 25,000 premature deaths and save drivers $6,000 over the next five years Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today said that they are joining nine of their Senate colleagues in
Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $18 Million Invested into Oregon Airports
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investing $18,352,590 into airports throughout Oregon through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). “Our regional airports are vital hubs for Oregonians, supporting local businesses and providing essential lifelines during natural disasters,” Merkley
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