Merkley, Schiff, Underwood Lead Push to Increase Nursing Education and Workforce Support
Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, California’s U.S. Senator Adam Schiff, and Representative Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) introduced the bicameral Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act. In an effort to address nursing workforce shortages around the country, the FAAN Act would authorize grants to increase the number
Van Hollen, Merkley, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect Aid Workers in Conflict Zones
WASHINGTON – Today, on Human Rights Day, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) introduced legislation to protect humanitarian aid workers operating in conflict zones. The lawmakers’ legislation, the Commitment to Aid Workers Act, would strengthen U.S. efforts to safeguard those who risk their
Senate Republicans Block Merkley’s Bill to Prevent War with Venezuela
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after Senate Republicans blocked consideration of his Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act of 2025, which would block federal funds from being used for military actions in Venezuela: “As the Constitution so clearly says, Congress has the power
WYDEN, MERKLEY: MORE THAN $4.3 MILLION TO OREGON FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION AND CONSERVATION PROJECTS
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced Oregon will receive more than $4.3 million from the Department of the Interior to support future outdoor recreation and conservation projects. The Land and Water Conservation Fundsupports increased access to and protection for federal public lands and waters —
BONAMICI, WYDEN, MERKLEY, BLUMENAUER, SALINAS APPLAUD $1.5M INVESTMENT IN PACIFIC NW URBAN FARMERS
Monday, July 24, 2023 WASHINGTON, DC [7/24/23] – Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1), Earl Blumenauer (OR-3), Andrea Salinas (OR-6), and Senators Ron Wyden (OR) and Jeff Merkley (OR) applaud the Biden-Harris Administration’s nearly $1.5 million investment in a new Urban Service Center to help urban farmers and strengthen local food systems
MERKLEY, WYDEN ANNOUNCE OVER $12 MILLION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE EUGENE AIRPORT
Friday, July 21, 2023 Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that Eugene Airport will be receiving $12,669,789 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for infrastructure improvements. “Regional airports are critical to the safety and success of communities across the state,” said Senator Merkley. “Eugene Airport
MERKLEY, WYDEN ANNOUNCE OVER $7 MILLION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO GRANT COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT
Friday, July 21, 2023 Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that Grant County Regional Airport in John Day will be receiving $7,146,097 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for critical infrastructure improvements. “Regional airports are critical to the safety and success of communities
MERKLEY ANNOUNCES COMMITTEE ACTION TO BOOST AFFORDABLE HOUSING, RENEWABLE ENERGY, AND TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE IN OREGON
Federal investments included in fiscal year 2024 Senate funding bills champion affordable housing, renewable energy and energy storage, small ports, irrigation districts, and more Friday, July 21, 2023 Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced he is working to deliver
MERKLEY, LUMMIS INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO INCREASE ACCESS TO CARE FROM NURSES, MAINTAIN PATIENT CHOICE
Thursday, July 20, 2023 Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Wyoming’s U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis teamed up to introduce the Improving Care and Access to Nurses (I CAN) Act, bipartisan legislation that would remove federal barriers to practice in federal health programs for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs).
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