Wyden, Merkley Demand Trump Stop Phony Fraud Crusade to Attack Medicaid Programs Across U.S. States
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today demanded Donald Trump stop his phony crusade against fraud as a disguise to attack Medicaid programs in U.S. states that millions of Americans need to live safe and independent lives. “Let us be clear: you are not going after
Salinas, Merkley, Hoyle-Led Letter Forces ICE to Confirm: No Plans to Expand or Build ICE Detention Facilities in Oregon
Washington, D.C. – Today, in response to an inquiry led by U.S. Congresswomen Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and Val Hoyle (OR-04) and Senator Jeff Merkley and signed by Senator Wyden and U.S. Congresswomen Bonamici, Dexter, and Bynum, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Todd Lyons confirmed that, “ICE is not
Wyden, Merkley Slam Trump Administration Over Scheme to Undermine Reproductive Health Care in Oregon, Twelve Other States
Letter follows launch of investigation into states that require health insurance plans to cover abortion care Washington, D.C. – Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden and Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Jeff Merkley, both D-Ore., today slammed the Trump administration over recent news that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Merkley Votes to Pass the American Rescue Plan to Send Stimulus Checks to Struggling Americans, Support Frontline Workers and Main Street Businesses, Open Schools Safely, and Establish National Vaccine Distribution Strategy
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement after a marathon of votes that culminated in the Senate passage of President Biden’s American Rescue Plan: “Good news, America: Relief is finally on the way. The American Rescue Plan is going to put money in people’s pockets, vaccines in
ICYMI: House Passes For the People Act, Momentum Continues to Build
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the heels of national polling that found 67% of Americans—including a majority of Republicans—support the For the People Act, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bill on Wednesday night in a 219-211 vote. Following the legislation’s passage, the bill’s lead Senate sponsor, Oregon’s U.S. Senator
Merkley Recognizes Legacy of Knauls Family, Geneva’s Shear Perfection Barber & Beauty Salon in Congressional Record Statement
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley in February submitted the following statement to the Congressional Record to honor the immeasurable contributions made by the Knauls family and by their renowned business, Geneva’s Shear Perfection Barber & Beauty Salon, to the Northeast Portland community: “This month our country is joining together
Wyden, Merkley Urge Biden Administration to Use Live Event Venues as Vaccine Sites
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said today they are joining with a dozen other colleagues in a bipartisan letter urging the Biden administration to use live event venues as vaccination administration sites. In a letter to White House Coronavirus Task Force Response Coordinator Jeff
Wyden, Merkley Reintroduce Bill to Reduce Gun Violence
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are joining with 43 senators in reintroducing legislation that would expand federal background checks to all gun sales. “Our country needs airtight background checks without any loopholes,” Wyden said. “‘Thoughts and prayers’ won’t stop unlicensed sellers from selling firearms online or
Merkley Applauds House Passage of Sweeping Democracy Restoration Bill, the For the People Act
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, the lead Senate sponsor of the For the People Act, released the following statement today following the House passage of this groundbreaking voting rights and anti-corruption legislation: “The beating heart of America’s democracy—access to the ballot box—was under assault long before the deadly insurrection