Van Hollen, Merkley, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect Aid Workers in Conflict Zones
WASHINGTON – Today, on Human Rights Day, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) introduced legislation to protect humanitarian aid workers operating in conflict zones. The lawmakers’ legislation, the Commitment to Aid Workers Act, would strengthen U.S. efforts to safeguard those who risk their
Senate Republicans Block Merkley’s Bill to Prevent War with Venezuela
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after Senate Republicans blocked consideration of his Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act of 2025, which would block federal funds from being used for military actions in Venezuela: “As the Constitution so clearly says, Congress has the power
Senators Blunt Rochester, Merkley, Warnock Introduce Bill to Repair Infrastructure, Bridge Communities
Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) today introduced the Restoring Essential Public Access and Improving Resilient (REPAIR) Infrastructure Program Act. The bill would reauthorize and expand the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Reconnecting Communities Program as the REPAIR Infrastructure Program,
Merkley, Gardner Applaud Passage of Their Resolution Recognizing Program Critical to US-Indo-Pacific Partnership
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) today announced Senate passage of their bipartisan resolution reaffirming the importance of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) to advancing the policy of the United States in the Indo-Pacific Region. “Southeast Asia is one of the most
Wyden, Merkley: Three Oregon Healthcare Providers to Get Federal Aid for Telehealth Work During COVID-19 Pandemic
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that OHSU, NARA Indian Health Clinic in Portland and Northwest Human Services in Salem will receive $760,103 in federal funds to help provide telehealth services during the coronavirus pandemic. “Technology tools like telehealth are proven assets that provide
Following Supreme Court Action Protecting DACA Recipients from Imminent Deportation, Merkley Calls for Further Action
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s attempt to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program: “Today’s decision reaffirms the important protections of the DACA program, and demonstrates for once and for all that President
After Over a Month of Senate Inaction, Merkley Leads Push to Bring HEROES Act to Floor for Debate and Vote
Washington, D.C. – After more than a month of inaction since the U.S. House of Representatives passed major legislation to address the ongoing health and economic crisis caused by the coronavirus, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley today led a group of 19 senators in urging Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to
Merkley Applauds Signing of Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act, Urges Strong Enforcement of Sanctions Provisions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after President Trump signed the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act into law, strengthening the United States’ commitment to investigating and responding to the Chinese government’s human rights abuses against Uyghur Muslims within China. Merkley is a cosponsor of
Merkley to Hold Remote Town Hall for Lake County
Portland, OR – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley on Wednesday, June 24, will hold a digital and telephone town hall for constituents in Lake County. He will update constituents on his work in Washington, D.C., and answer their questions and invite their suggestions about how to tackle the challenges facing
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