Merkley, Curtis Announce Bipartisan Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2026
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and John Curtis (R-UT), respectively the Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight, teamed up to introduce bipartisan legislation that would finally end all commercial and
Senators Markey, Merkley Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Healthcare for Americans Who Cannot Afford Bail
Bill Text (PDF) Washington, D.C. – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) today reintroduced the Equity in Pretrial Health Coverage Act, legislation that would protect the continuity of federal health benefits under Medicaid, Medicare, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and
Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Audit the Pentagon and End Wasteful Spending
Senators: The Pentagon failed its eighth consecutive audit last year, unable to fully account for $4.65 trillion in assets Washington D.C.—U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today said they joined Senate colleagues in reintroducing legislation that would impose financial consequences if the Pentagon fails to pass a full, independent
During Suicide Prevention Month, U.S. Senators Wyden, Merkley Announce Federal Funding for Oregon Veteran Programs
Resources going to groups serving veterans in Marion, Polk, Clackamas, Multnomah, Lake, Marion, Tillamook and Washington counties Washington D.C— U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced a combined federal investment of $1.84 million to support three Oregon community organizations with suicide prevention programs and services for veterans and
Merkley Presses for Ban on Election Gambling with New Legislation
Senator calls election casinos “a profound corruption of our democracy” in Senate floor address Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley today launched a new effort to prevent betting on U.S. elections. Merkley introduced the Ban Gambling on Elections Act—a new bill to prevent Wall Street from setting up
Wyden, Merkley Announce $1.3 Million in Federal Funds for Bend Park and Recreation District
Washington D.C.—U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced a federal investment of $1.33 million for the Bend Park and Recreation District to renovate Sawyer Park and improve access for outdoor recreation close to home. “Being good stewards of our breathtaking outdoors is essential to our identities as Oregonians,” Wyden
Merkley Celebrates America’s LGBTQ+ Veterans
Senator, colleagues recognize September 20th as National LGBTQ+ Veterans Day Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley introduced a resolution recognizing September 20th as National LGBTQ+ Veterans Day—continuing his longtime work as a champion in Congress to restore full honor to veterans and servicemembers who have been mistreated in
Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici Celebrate $963,000 to PSU to Reduce Transportation Carbon Emissions
Washington D.C.—U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley with U.S. Representative Suzanne Bonamici today announced a federal investment of $963,000 for Portland State University to establish a transportation decarbonization resource hub. “Carbon from the transportation sector makes a huge impact on carbon emissions statewide, and I applaud this federal investment
Merkley, Gillibrand Seek to End Ban on Shipping Alcohol Through the Mail
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and New York’s U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today launched an effort to end the Prohibition-era ban that prevents the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from shipping alcoholic beverages to consumers. Currently, private shipping companies like FedEx can ship alcohol, but the USPS cannot.
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