Merkley, Underwood Honor 130th Anniversary of the American Nurses Association
Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) introduced a bicameral resolution recognizing 2026 as ‘‘The Year of The Power of Nurses’’ in celebration of the 130th anniversary of the American Nurses Association. (ANA). “Our nurses make the world better, one bedside at a
Merkley Announces Rescheduled Town Halls in Yamhill, Polk, and Marion Counties for Thursday, January 22
Washington, D.C. — Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley announced today he will hold three town halls for Oregonians in Yamhill, Polk, and Marion counties on Thursday, January 22. The three rescheduled events continue Merkley’s 2026 town hall tour, where he’s holding a community conversation in each of the state’s 36 counties. “I’m looking forward to
Ranking Member Merkley, Colleagues Denounce Trump Administration’s Partisan Changes to National Park Service Access for 2026
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley—the top Democrat overseeing funding for the National Park Service— today led U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Jack Reed (D-RI), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Ed Markey (D-MA), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Patty Murray (D-WA), Cory
Merkley Joins Push to Crack Down on Pharmaceutical Greed, Cap Price of Insulin
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley joined colleagues in both chambers of Congress to introduce bicameral legislation that would cap the list price of insulin at no more than $20 per vial. The Insulin for All Act of 2023 would substantially reduce the cost of this lifesaving drug
Merkley: President’s Budget Proposal Opens Doors of Opportunity; Builds on Successes
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement after President Joe Biden released his administration’s budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2024: “This budget is a strong blueprint for opening doors of opportunity to everyone – no matter where they live, what they look like, or
Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Restore and Protect Abortion Rights Nationwide
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today joined colleagues to introduce federal legislation that would guarantee access to abortion, everywhere across the country and restore the right to comprehensive reproductive health care for millions of Americans. “We must pass the Women’s Health Protection Act and enshrine abortion rights
Merkley Grills Norfolk Southern CEO Over Safety at Senate Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley – the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight on the Committee on Environment and Public Works – pressed Alan Shaw, the CEO of Norfolk Southern, to commit to safety improvements before engaging in
NEWS: Following Successful Public Pressure Campaign to Lower the Cost of Eli Lilly’s Insulin, Sanders and Bush Introduce Bill to Finish the Job and Cap the Price at $20 Per Vial
WASHINGTON, March 9 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, and Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) on Thursday introduced legislation that would cap the list price of insulin at no more than $20 per vial, substantially reducing the cost of the lifesaving drug
Merkley, Wyden: $15 Million Available for More Klamath Basin Restoration Projects
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has released another $15 million for restoration activities in the Klamath Basin and has begun accepting project grant proposals from the community. This second round of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding
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