Warren and Merkley Lead Democratic Colleagues in Pressing Treasury Watchdog to Investigate Resources Spent on Illegal Trump $250 Bill
“At a time when Americans continue to face rising costs, the Treasury Department should be focused on addressing pressing economic concerns rather than devoting resources to what appears to be an illegal vanity project for the President.” Text of Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.),
Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Push to Overturn Trump Affordable Care Act Rule that Will Increase Costs, Terminate Care for Millions
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, joined by U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and other colleagues, today introduced a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act to repeal the Trump Administration’s rule that will undermine the Affordable Care Act marketplace, and produce worse health care coverage for higher
Senate Passes Landmark Housing Bill with Merkley-Inspired Provision to Crack Down on Hedge Fund Control of American Homes
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley—a long-time champion of kicking hedge funds out of the housing market—released the following statement after the Senate passed an updated version of Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the biggest housing bill in 30 years, that includes the first-ever limits
Lee, Merkley Introduce the Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act
WASHINGTON – Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced the bipartisan Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act, legislation to restore vehicle owners’ control over their personal data in an era of rapidly advancing automotive technology. With connected vehicles projected to make up 95% of all new vehicles on the road by 2030,
Merkley, Wyden Announce Federal Funding Heading to the Prineville and Pendleton Regional Airports
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that the Prineville Airport and Pendleton’s Eastern Oregon Regional Airport received a combined $1,329,000 in federal funds from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for infrastructure and safety improvements. “Oregon’s regional airports serve as vital hubs for our
KHANNA, MERKLEY, CORNYN, TUBERVILLE, AND CARTER JOINED BY PARIS HILTON IN CELEBRATING THE STOP INSTITUTIONAL CHILD ABUSE ACT PASSING THE HOUSE, HEADS TO PRESIDENT’S DESK
Washington, DC – Today, Representatives Ro Khanna (CA-17), Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (GA-01), along with Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), were joined by Paris Hilton in celebrating the passage of the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act in the House. The legislation, which passed the Senate last
Merkley, Huffman Lead Bill to Get the Federal Government out of the Fossil Fuel Business
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA-02) today led the reintroduction of the Keep It in the Ground Act—comprehensive legislation to stop new fossil fuel extraction on public lands and in public waters. “Climate chaos is the most significant risk humanity faces. The earth
Merkley, Wyden Announce Federal Funding to Boost Private Forest Management and Build Resilience
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is funding projects that will assist Tribes, nonprofits, and private forest landowners in Oregon with their efforts to manage forests sustainably and permanently conserve private forests in partnership with the state. “Oregon’s forestlands—public
Sens. Markey, Merkley, Rep. Huffman Introduce NO SPILLS Act to Increase Accountability for Offshore Oil and Gas Port Licensing
Bill Text (PDF) | Section By Section (PDF) Washington (December 18, 2024) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, along with Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02), today introduced the Nautical Oversight Safety and Protection of Inflammable Liquids by
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