Van Hollen, Merkley Press Lutnick for Answers on Epstein Ties
Letter follows Lutnick admission to Senator Van Hollen in Appropriations hearing that he lied about the extent and nature of his relationship with Epstein Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and Senator Jeff
Sheehy, Merkley Introduce Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act
Washington, D.C. – Senator Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) introduced the bipartisan Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act with Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) to provide Air Traffic Controllers more tools and training to keep American airspace safe. “America is the birthplace of aviation, and our hardworking air traffic controllers deserve the tools and
Hawley, Merkley Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ban Wall Street from Buying Single-Family Homes
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) introduced the Homes for American Families Act and an update of the HOPE for Homeownership Act, a comprehensive package to prohibit large institutional investors from buying up single-family homes. Their legislation is a response to the homeownership crisis in America, which has been exacerbated
Senators Merkley, Hassan, and Chair DeLauro Introduce Legislation to Secure Affordable Student Loans for Every Borrower
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, New Hampshire’s U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan, and House Appropriations Chair Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) today announced the introduction of the Affordable Loans for Any Student Act of 2022, comprehensive legislation that would ensure affordable, simple income-based repayment plans for all federal student loan
Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Demand Answers from Justice Thomas for Violating Federal Conflict-of-Interest Law
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley this week co-signed a letter with Senate and House colleagues to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and Chief Justice John Roberts demanding answers regarding Justice Thomas’s potential violation of federal ethics law, after last week’s explosive reporting on the efforts
Merkley Statement on Committee Passage of Ethiopia Peace and Stabilization Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement regarding the committee’s passage of the Ethiopia Peace and Stabilization Act (S.3199), and the ongoing diplomatic negotiations to resolve the humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia: “Today’s committee action is an important
Merkley, Wyden Announce $32 Million to Oregon for Drinking Water, Wastewater Infrastructure Advancements
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced a total of $32 million in federal funds from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) headed to Oregon to fund safe drinking water projects and strengthen wastewater infrastructure. “Reliable access to clean drinking water is vital to the
PHOTO RELEASE: Merkley Meets with Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, Announces Support for Nomination
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after meeting with Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, who currently serves as a judge on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals: “President Biden has done his part with a historic Supreme Court nomination, and now it’s time
Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $46 Million in Federal Awards to Help Keep Oregonians off the Streets and in their Homes
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced a total of $46,017,563 in FY2021 Continuum of Care (CoC) Competition awards headed to seven Oregon counties and multiple organizations to help people experiencing homelessness. These awards from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
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