KAINE, LEE, MERKLEY, & PAUL INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO REPEAL 1957 AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF MILITARY FORCE
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Mike Lee (R-UT), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced bipartisan legislation to repeal an obsolete Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) that dates back to 1957 under the Eisenhower Administration. Also known as the Middle East Force Resolution,
Merkley Statement on Senate Advancing Russia Sanctions Proposal
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement after the Senate voted to advance bipartisan legislation to crack down on Russia’s ability to fund its war in Ukraine: “Putin is an authoritarian who violates the foundational principle of the international order: respect for sovereign borders. Russia’s
Massie, Khanna, Leger Fernández, Merkley, Luján Introduce the “Epstein Files Transparency Act II”
Washington, D.C.- Rep. Thomas Massie announces the introduction of H.R. 9694, the Epstein Files Transparency Act II. This bill gives standing to state attorneys general, the victims of Jeffrey Epstein and his co-conspirators, and members of Congress to challenge the Department of Justice (DOJ) in court for the DOJ’s failure to comply
Merkley, Wyden Demand Answers on Misuse of Federal Resources After Rushed, Costly Retrofit Job of Trump’s Luxury Jet
Last week, Secret Service questioned the security of the gifted aircraft’s retrofit WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined a dozen of their Senate colleagues in demanding transparency into the taxpayer-funded modification of the $400-million luxury jet gifted to President Trump by the government of Qatar. Since
Reflecting on America 250
Senator Merkley reflects on the 250th anniversary of American independence and the work we must do together to secure liberty and justice for all.
During Pride Month, Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Apologizing for Government Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ Civil Servants, Servicemembers
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined a resolution led by U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) to acknowledge and apologize for the mistreatment of and discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals who have served in the uniformed services, as civil servants, or in