Press Releases

BLUMENTHAL, DURBIN, HIRONO, & MERKLEY DEMAND ANSWERS AFTER UNQUALIFIED ORGANIZATION WITH CLOSE TIES TO ICE RECEIVES NO-BID CONTRACT TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO MIGRANT CHILDREN

“This award is concerning given the incredible lack of details provided in the award notice, the nonexistence of legal services provided by your organization, the Trump Administration’s continued use of no-bid awards…and the Trump Administration’s staggering disregard for the welfare of children in immigration enforcement.” [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator

Wyden, Merkley Demand Federal Agencies Stop Sharing Medicaid Data With ICE

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today demanded that the federal departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Homeland Security (DHS) as well as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) immediately stop unlawfully transferring Medicaid data to DHS and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). “Congress has a responsibility to

Merkley, Wyden Secure Federal Funding to Expand Pollinator Habitat Along Oregon Highways

Washington, D.C. — Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced $150,000 in federal funds for the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to create and restore pollinator habitats along Oregon highways.The funding, which is the maximum award under the Federal Highway Administration’s Pollinator-Friendly Practices on Roadsides and Highway Rights-of-Way Program

MERKLEY STATEMENT ON PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT MARCOS’ VISIT TO U.S.

Wednesday, May 3, 2023 Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley – a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee – issued the following statement on the visit of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to the United States: “The Philippines is the United States’ oldest ally in the

MERKLEY: JULIE SU IS PASSIONATE DEFENDER OF WORKERS, FAMILIES

Wednesday, May 3, 2023 Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley announced his support for Julie Su’s nomination to be Labor Secretary, after meeting to review her record. Photos of their meeting are available here. “Julie Su is a passionate defender of workers and their families. In my blue-collar

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