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 HEARING TO EXAMINE IMPACTS OF PLASTIC ON ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMUNITIES
Next in Series of Hearings Investigating Plastic Production and Pollution Wednesday, June 14, 2023 Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, June 15 at 10:00 am Eastern, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley will chair a subcommittee hearing to examine the public health and environmental impacts of plastic production and disposal on environmental
WYDEN, MERKLEY: MORE THAN $1.2 MILLION TO OREGON TO ADVANCE WOOD PRODUCT INNOVATION IN RESILIENT, SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
Projects also help to restore healthy forests and reduce wildfire risk Tuesday, June 13, 2023 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced the U.S. Forest Service has awarded Oregon more than $1.2 million to support wood products innovation in Oregon’s manufacturing facilities and develop markets for innovative
MERKLEY ANNOUNCES JUNE TOWN HALLS
Friday, June 9, 2023 Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley announced today he is continuing to hold in-person town halls in 2023 with community conversations in three Oregon counties in June: Klamath, Lake, and Deschutes Counties. The town halls in Klamath and Lake Counties are rescheduled from March,
WYDEN, MERKLEY: $1 MILLION TO OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY TO STUDY EFFECTS OF FIRE ON MASS TIMBER
Study results meant to increase adoption of mass timber products Friday, June 9, 2023 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that Oregon State University will receive $1 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to study the effects of fire on mass timber products to
MERKLEY, WYDEN ANNOUNCE $500,000 FOR AIR QUALITY MONITORING AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA AND SIUSLAW INDIANS
Friday, June 9, 2023 Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding $500,000 to the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI) for air monitoring to improve public health. “One of the most important
MERKLEY, SULLIVAN ANNOUNCE COMMITTEE PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING VITAL IMPORTANCE OF THE MEKONG RIVER, MEKONG-UNITED STATES PARTNERSHIP
Friday, June 9, 2023 Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Alaska’s U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan announced their bipartisan resolution bringing awareness to the environmental, humanitarian, and economic issues facing the Mekong River cleared a key hurdle by passing the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The Mekong River, which