Merkley Demands Senate Act NOW to Release Epstein Files
Senator Merkley spoke on the floor to urge Senate passage of his bipartisan Epstein Files Transparency Act.
Merkley Calls to Reopen Government and Extend Health Care Tax Credits
Senator Jeff Merkley took to the Senate floor to break the impasse and immediately reopen the government by passing a one-year extension of tax credits folks rely on for affordable ACA health care coverage.
Merkley: Keep fossil fuels in the Ground
Senator Jeff Merkley, Senator Bernie Sanders, and national climate leaders hold a rally to unveil major new climate legislation to combat climate change and keep fossil fuels in the ground. This legislation for the first time will aggressively tackle the role of extraction of oil, gas and coal on federal
Merkley to OMB: Finalize new tobacco regulations
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley speaks on the Senate floor to urge the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to complete its review of a long-overdue rule to regulate e-cigarettes and other forms of tobacco as quickly as possible. Read more here: http://www.merkley.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-press-omb-to-quickly-review-rule-finally-regulating-e-cigarettes-and-other-unregulated-tobacco-products
Merkley: Reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley speaks on the Senate Floor to urge Congress to reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund and support full funding for Oregon’s public lands and outdoor economy
Merkley Takes to the Senate Floor to Raise the Alarm on Impending Debt Ceiling Battle
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley delivers a speech on the Senate Floor to bring awareness about the impending debt ceiling debate
Merkley: A Government shutdown would shut down food stamps
September 22, 2015: Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley, the Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, discusses the potential loss or delay of food assistance for millions of Americans if the government shuts down
Merkley: Remembering Umpqua Community College Victims
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley speaks on the floor of the U.S. Senate to pay tribute to the victims of the shooting at Umpqua Community College
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