Merkley, Oregon Delegation Decry Sudden Loss of Columbia River Hatchery Funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and the Oregon Congressional Delegation members Senator Ron Wyden, and Representatives Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Janelle Bynum (OR-05), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), and Maxine Dexter (OR-03) decried the decision of Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) to abruptly end its participation in the Safe Area Fisheries Enhancement (SAFE) program. The SAFE program has been operational since 1993, and provides reliable stocks
Wyden, Merkley Ask State Data Center Advisory Committee to Consider Multiple Issues Raised by Oregonians
Oregon senators: “Several issues have been raised by constituents regarding responsible data center development with our offices, ranging from local to state to federal jurisdiction.” Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today wrote Gov. Tina Kotek’s data center advisory committee to convey concerns both senators have
Peters, Schumer, Murray & Merkley Lead Senate Democrats in Demanding OMB Rescind Rule Giving President Sweeping Power to Politicize Federal Grants
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee; Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate Democratic Leader; Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee; and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, led the entire Senate Democratic caucus in demanding
On World Biodiversity Day, Merkley and Collins Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Save Animals by Combatting Wildlife Trafficking and Poaching
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In recognition of 2019 World Biodiversity Day, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley and Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) today introduced bipartisan legislation to help save endangered animals by combatting wildlife trafficking and poaching. The Rescuing Animals With Rewards (RAWR) Act would authorize the State Department to offer financial rewards
Merkley Statement on House Impeachment Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that the U.S. House of Representatives will be forming a committee to begin impeachment proceedings against President Trump:
“Beginning impeachment proceedings is not an action to be taken lightly. Unfortunately, the gravity and extent of President Trump’s corrupt actions makes it absolutely clear that Congress must do so. President Trump has repeatedly and flagrantly violated his oath of office and disgraced the office of the presidency. Holding foreign aid hostage until a foreign leader agrees to smear a political opponent is textbook corruption, plain and simple.
“It is time for Congress, as a co-equal branch of government, to fulfill its constitutional role and hold the President accountable. Now that the House is moving forward with impeachment proceedings, I urge it to move swiftly to complete its investigation and to bring these proceedings to the floor of the House for a vote.”
In Wake of New Revelations of EPA Waste on Luxurious Flights, Merkley, Kennedy Introduce Bipartisan ‘Fly Smart Act’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley and Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) today announced the introduction of the Fly Smart Act, bipartisan legislation to prevent taxpayer dollars from being wasted on first-class flights. The legislation would ban all federal executive branch employees, including cabinet secretaries and other high-ranking public servants,
Merkley, Senators Introduce Legislation to Restore Patients’ Credit Opportunities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley today introduced legislation, the Medical Debt Relief Act of 2019, to make sure Americans’ credit scores are not left in ruin simply because they had the misfortune of needing costly medical care. The Medical Debt Relief Act is cosponsored by Senators Richard Blumenthal
Merkley to Hold Town Halls in Clatsop, Tillamook, Polk Counties
Portland, OR – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley will hold town halls in Clatsop, Tillamook and Polk counties on Saturday, May 25. 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 Oregon and America.
Oregon Delegation Announces Portland Wins a Flight Slot at Tokyo Airport
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, with Congresspeople Earl Blumenauer, Suzanne Bonamici, Peter DeFazio, Kurt Schrader and Greg Walden, today announced that, following their appeal to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, the agency has selected Portland International Airport to receive one of 12
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