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
Merkley Leads Colleagues in Pushing Congressional Leaders on Size, Scope, and Speed of Federal Infrastructure Investments To Ensure Effective, Equitable Recovery
Washington, D.C. – As Republican senators continue to lowball President Biden’s ambitious infrastructure investment plans, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley—along with U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Bernard Sanders (I-VT)—are pushing congressional leaders to deliver a
Wyden, Merkley: Almost $7 Million in AmeriCorps Funding Coming to Oregon
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that four organizations in Oregon will receive about $6.95 million in funding from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and community volunteerism. “AmeriCorps volunteers build stronger communities and earn experience that often inspires a lifetime of
ICYMI: As Republican Party Doubles Down on ‘Big Lie’ and Voter Suppression, the For the People Act Remains Popular Among Super-Majority of Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This month, House Republicans ousted Representative Liz Cheney (R-WY-AL) from her Party Conference Chair position for refusing to embrace Donald Trump’s election fraud lies, while state GOP officials—from Texas to Ohio—continued to double down on sweeping bills to hinder their citizens’ ability to vote. These moves are grave
Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $39 Million in Federal Funds to Boost Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention, Mental Health Services In Oregon
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that $39.3 million in American Rescue Plan funding is headed to Oregon to support substance abuse treatment and prevention programming, and to strengthen mental health services for Oregonians. The coronavirus crisis has presented mental health challenges in
Merkley Introduces Legislation to Ensure No American Loses Power, Heat, Water or Internet Service Due To a Missed Payment During Pandemic
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley is introducing the Maintaining Access to Essential Services Act of 2021—legislation that would create a new program to protect all Americans’ access to power, heat, water and internet service during the coronavirus crisis and ensure that these critical home utilities are not
Merkley, Padilla Introduce Legislation to Help Strengthen Community Partnerships Needed for Equitable, Effective Transportation Projects
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley teamed up with U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) today to introduce the Community Decision-Making Pilot Program Act—legislation to create a pilot grant program to support partnerships between planning organizations and community-based groups to ensure that new transportation projects are equitable and effective.
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