Press Releases

Merkley Puts His Support Behind Van Hollen for Senate Majority Leader 

Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley posted the following on social media:  “Americans are desperate to restore government by and for the people, not the privileged and powerful.  “We need leadership that carries that responsibility in their heart and gut.  “Senator Chris Van Hollen is that leader. I’ve

NEW REPORT: Merkley Unveils Child Care Investigation Exposing Safety Lapses, Drain of Public Resources in Private Equity-Backed Centers

Report Identifies Four Key Findings that Validate Public Concern Over Private Equity’s Increased Role in Child Care Industry WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the cost of child care continues to skyrocket, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, released a first of its kind investigation on the effect that private

Merkley Statement on EPW Chairmanship for 120th Congress

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley today announced he intends to seek the Chairmanship of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee for the 120th Congress: “I am excited to announce that I plan to seek the Chairmanship of EPW in the next Congress. “This committee has

Merkley, Wyden Announce Oregon Projects Promoting Economic Development and Community Safety Pass in 2024 Funding Package

Funding included in the FY24 minibus appropriations package champions Oregon manufacturing, employment training opportunities, and enhanced emergency response coordination. Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced major economic development and community safety improvement investments for Oregon—including over $16 million in funding for 15 critical

Merkley and Wyden Announce Passage of Critical Affordable Housing, Transportation Infrastructure Investments for Oregon in 2024 Funding Package

Funding included in the FY24 minibus appropriations package champions affordable housing, infrastructure projects, small ports, and more. Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced major investments to expand affordable, rural, and veterans housing options and boost transportation infrastructure—including over $75 million in funding for

Merkley, Wyden Strengthen Oregon’s Wildfire Resiliency, Water Infrastructure, and Climate Action in Passage of 2024 Funding Package

Merkley, Wyden Strengthen Oregon’s Wildfire Resiliency, Water Infrastructure, and Climate Action in Passage of 2024 Funding Package Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced they secured major investments to strengthen forest health and wildfire resiliency, protect public lands and the environment, secure important programs

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