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, Colleagues Urge Inclusion of Full Humanitarian Assistance in Supplemental Funding Package
Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, along with Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Peter Welch (D-VT), and Brian Schatz (D-HI), led 21 colleagues in a letter to Democratic and Republican Senate and Appropriations leadership urging the inclusion of the full $10 billion in humanitarian
Merkley Statement on Biden Administration’s Move to Protect Communities from Wildfire and Smoke Impacts
Washington, D.C. – As an outspoken leader for protecting communities from extreme wildfire and smoke events, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, issued a statement following the Biden Administration’s announcement that it will issue a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Salinas, Merkley Bill to Amend the Grand Ronde Reservation Act Passes House
Washington, DC – On Wednesday, November 8, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) successfully passed her first piece of legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill, which was introduced by Rep. Salinas in March, amends the Grand Ronde Reservation Act to restore the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde’s right
Merkley, Wyden Join Colleagues in Letter Demanding FTC to Immediately Investigate Record-Breaking Oil Deals, Protect Americans from Increased Prices at the Pump
Big Oil mega-mergers involve some of the largest oil companies in the world, reducing competition and forcing American families to pay more at the pump Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and 20 of their Senate colleagues in a
Wyden, Merkley Announce Nearly $3.8 Million in Federal Funds for Ione
Morrow County city to receive USDA resources for sewer system Washington, D.C. –U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced the city of Ione will receive nearly $3.8 million in federal funds to build a sewer system for the Eastern Oregon town. “Ensuring Oregon’s rural communities have the infrastructure
Merkley, Sullivan Celebrate Senate Passage of Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing Vital Importance of the Mekong River, Mekong-United States Partnership
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Alaska’s U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan announced that the Senate has passed their bipartisan resolution bringing awareness to the environmental, humanitarian, and economic issues facing the Mekong River. The Mekong River is vital for the livelihoods of 60 million people throughout Southeast
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