Merkley, Risch Lead Bipartisan Push to Strengthen the United States’ Commitment to Tibet
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) partnered with Jim Risch (R-ID), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, to lead the introduction of the Assuring the Future of Tibet Act. The bipartisan bill would strengthen U.S. engagement with the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), the democratically elected representative of
Merkley, Morelle Champion Bill to Expand Summer Learning Opportunities and Meal Access for Kids
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative Joe Morelle (D-NY-25) led the reintroduction of the Summer Meals and Learning Act. The bill would establish a grant program to keep school libraries open and provide literacy activities at schools that serve free summer meals, helping to close the
Merkley Statement on Russia Sanctions to Bolster Ukraine’s Fight for Democracy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley – a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee – issued the following statement after the Senate passed bipartisan legislation to crack down on Russia’s ability to fund its war in Ukraine: “The United States must stand with democratic republics
Merkley, Wyden Introduce Major Package of Bills to Help Communities Harmed by Wildfire Smoke
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today introduced four bills to help the public, businesses and agricultural operations combat the effects of wildfire smoke, and recover from the damage it causes: the Smoke-Ready Communities Act, the Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act, the Farmworker Smoke Protection
Merkley, Wyden Announce $5.6 Million Investment in Lake County Railroad
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced a $5.6 million investment in railroad safety and rehabilitation in Lake County. “This is the kind of significant investment our country needs to be making in infrastructure,” Merkley said. “This grant will make railroad crossings safer and
Wyden, Merkley Introduce Bill Directing Trump Administration to Meet Paris Climate Agreement Standards
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley have introduced legislation with a group of 44 senators, directing the Trump administration to meet the standards established by the historic Paris Climate Agreement. The legislation – the International Climate Accountability Act – would prevent the president from using
Merkley, Wyden Join Colleagues in Calling on Trump Administration to Protect Consumers from Abusive Debt Collection Tactics
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden have joined 24 colleagues in calling on Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Kathy Kraninger to reverse a proposed rule that would, for the first time, allow debt collection companies to send unlimited texts and e-mails to consumers. Just
Merkley to Hold Town Halls in Lincoln, Wasco, Hood River Counties
Portland, OR – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley will hold town halls in Lincoln, Wasco and Hood River counties on Friday and Saturday, June 14 and 15. He will update constituents on his work in Washington, D.C., and answer their questions and invite their suggestions about how to tackle the
Merkley, Wyden Introduce Legislation to Help Communities Protect Coastal Shorelines
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden have joined colleagues to introduce the Living Shorelines Act, legislation that would create a new grant program for nature-based shoreline protection projects known as living shorelines. As sea-level rise and coastal storms continue to threaten thousands of coastal communities and economies, investing in living
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