Senate Foreign Relations Democrats Statement on Trump-Xi Summit
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Chris Coons (D-DE), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement after the conclusion of
Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Raise Concerns about Trump Administration’s USDA Reorganization
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today joined Senate colleagues in questioning how Trump’s reorganization of the Research, Education, and Economics (REE) mission area at the U.S. Department of Agriculture will affect farmers and ranchers in Oregon and nationwide. “We write with strong concern regarding the
Senators Markey, Merkley, Colleagues Sound the Alarm on Homeland Security Proposal to Develop Biometric Smart Glasses
Letter Text (PDF) Washington, D.C. – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) today led their colleagues in writing to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin demanding the agency abandon its dangerous proposal, included in DHS’s proposed budget
Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $1 Million Coming to Oregon Tribes for Environmental Improvements
Burns-Paiute Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, and the Klamath Tribes to benefit Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding three Oregon Tribes a combined total of $1,104,088 for projects to improve water
Merkley, King, Huffman Introduce Legislation to Restore Critical Kelp Forests
The Help Our Kelp Act would improve habitats for the marine life that fuels coastal economies Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Maine’s U.S. Senator Angus King teamed up with Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA-02) to introduce the bicameral Help Our Kelp Act. Over the last 50 years,
Wyden, Merkley: $750,000 in Legal Assistance to Help Immigrant and Refugee Survivors of Domestic Violence in Oregon
Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) to Receive Federal Funds to help survivors in Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington counties will receive $750,000 for legal assistance to aid immigrant and refugee survivors of
Wyden, Merkley: Eastern Oregon Regional Airport Receives $150,000 in Federal Aid
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced the Eastern Oregon Regional Airport in Pendleton will receive $150,000 in federal aid for safety improvements. “Eastern Oregon residents and small businesses count on Pendleton’s airport to travel, transport goods and medical supplies, and contribute to their quality
Merkley, Wyden, Newhouse Announce Nearly $3 Million for Columbia Gorge Regional Airport
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley, Ron Wyden, along with U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse (WA-04) announced today that the Columbia Gorge Regional Airport will be awarded $2,965,213 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for airport infrastructure improvements under the FY23 Airport Improvement Program. “The Columbia Gorge Regional Airport
Merkley, Van Hollen Joint Statement on Upgrading U.S. Relationship with Vietnam
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Maryland’s U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollenissuedthe following joint statement after the announcement of the establishment of a “comprehensive strategic partnership” between the United States and Vietnam, during a visit by President Biden to Vietnam: “The foundation to a strong working relationship
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