Rosen, Curtis, Merkley, Banks Introduce Resolution Condemning Chinese Suppression of Ethnic Minorities
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), John Curtis (R-UT), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Jim Banks (R-IN) introduced a bipartisan resolution that condemns a law passed by the Chinese Communist Party and set to go into effect on July 1 that targets ethnic minorities and expresses support for Tibetans,
Oregon Delegation Submits State Items for Congressional Time Capsule to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday
State lawmakers’ selections celebrate Oregon’s landscapes, agriculture, vote-by-mail, songs, sports, gems, clothes and people Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senate and House members this week submitted for a congressional time capsule to celebrate America’s 250th birthday multiple items that sample from the state’s natural treasures, history, culture, sports, music and
Merkley, Bipartisan Senators Reintroduce Cannabis Banking Reform
Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley led a bipartisan group of Senators to reintroduce his legislation that would ensure state-legal cannabis businesses can access traditional and secure banking systems and financial services. Even with the recent federal reclassification of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III at
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
Wyden, Merkley Applaud Senate Passage of Great American Outdoors Act
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today welcomed Senate passage of the Great American Outdoors Act to provide mandatory permanent and full funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). The legislation also addresses the significant maintenance backlog in national parks and on federal lands. The legislation now advances
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