Wyden, Merkley Demand Trump Administration Resume Processing DACA Applications
Over 100,000 initial applications are pending with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, both D-Ore., today joined Senate colleagues to urge U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to immediately resume processing DACA applications “Noncitizens brought to the United States as children, often known
On 3rd Anniversary of Roe Being Overturned, Merkley and Wyden Join Bill to Restore Abortion Access Nationwide
Women’s Health Protection Act comes as Trump and Congressional Republicans move to restrict a woman’s right to choose and toward a national abortion ban WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the third anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined the
Merkley Calls for Durable Peace Amid Tentative Israel-Iran Ceasefire
Washington, D.C. – Following President Trump’s unconstitutional strikes against Iran over the weekend and the announcement of a tentative ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley called for sustained de-escalation, a durable peace, and for the United States to use its leverage to lead a renewed
Merkley Applauds Action to Incentivize Good-Paying Jobs in Clean Energy Transition
Senator had created the blueprint for using tax credits to incentivize good-paying and union jobs in renewable energy and EV expansion Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after the Biden administration released new guidelines to implement Inflation Reduction Act provisions that will boost the creation of high-quality,
Merkley Statement on Anniversary of Rohingya Genocide
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement on the sixth anniversary of the Rohingya Genocide: “Today, we commemorate the sixth anniversary of the Burmese military’s horrific crimes against the Rohingya. I’ll never forget the painful stories from members of the Rohingya community when I traveled
Merkley, Wyden Push for Drought Resiliency Investments for Three Critical Oregon Basins
Senators: “Reclamation should consider all options to address ongoing drought conditions in Oregon” Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden are urging the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to prioritize the Klamath, Deschutes, and Rogue River Basins in upcoming federal funding decisions for drought and climate resiliency projects.
Merkley, Wyden: Over $1 Million in IRA Investments for Sagebrush, Fish Passage, and Riparian Restoration Heading to Oregon
Washington, D.C. – A year after the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law, Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced a total of $1.3 million in IRA funding headed to Southwest Oregon and Southeast Oregon Sagebrush Restoration Landscapes. These funds will be used for fuels
Merkley Announces Funding for Key Community Safety Projects in Oregon Passes Appropriations Committee
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced he secured funding for two community-initiated projects in the FY24 Homeland Security bill that will strengthen emergency response coordination and lead to infrastructure safety improvements for two Oregon communities. The bill passed out
Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici, Hoyle Press Feds to Provide More Opportunities for Oregon Coast to Weigh in on Draft Wind Energy Areas
Lawmakers: “Deploying clean energy is imperative to move our country forward and meet our climate goals, but it’s also important to have robust community engagement throughout the entire process to ensure any project is done responsibly” Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley along with U.S. Reps. Suzanne Bonamici and Val Hoyle
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