Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Probe Collapse in IRS Investigations of Wealthy Tax Cheats Under Trump
Senators: IRS investigations into abusive tax schemes plummeted last year to lowest levels in the past decade Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today joined Senate colleagues to demand answers on how Republican funding clawbacks and DOGE staff cuts have gutted the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation
Markey, Merkley, Van Hollen, Wyden Urge Trump to Keep Longstanding Ban on South Korean Nuclear Enrichment, Reprocessing
Letter Text (PDF) Washington (January 30, 2026) – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), co-chairs of the Nuclear Weapons and Arms Control Working Group, along with Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) today wrote to President Trump urging the strongest possible non-proliferation measures in
Merkley Starts February with Three More In-Person Town Hall Conversations
Senator holding three in-person conversations in Hood River, Wasco, and Clackamas Counties on February 6, 2026 Washington, D.C. — Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley announced today he will continue his town halls with in-person community conversations in Hood River, Wasco and Clackamas Counties on Friday, February 6, 2026. “Every conversation
Wyden, Merkley Praise Rural Infrastructure Loans for Eastern Oregon
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today welcomed federal investments totaling more than $60 million for rural economic infrastructure in eastern Oregon. The Umatilla Electric Co-op Association will receive a $48.8 million loan and the Harney Electric Co-op will receive a $11.7 million loan from the
Merkley Statement on Jerome Powell Nomination
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after President Donald Trump nominated Jerome Powell to be the next Chair of the Federal Reserve: “My thanks go out to Janet Yellen for her outstanding service as Chair. Her expertise and leadership will be difficult to replace. “As
Senators Introduce Bill to Ban Asbestos, Protect Public Health
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley, along with Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Jon Tester (D-MT), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) today introduced the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2017, legislation to eliminate human or environmental
Merkley Blasts GOP’s Corporate Giveaway Tax Plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after House Republicans unveiled their tax plan, which attacks the state and local tax deduction while massively slashing the corporate tax rate: “This may be the greatest heist in American history. Republicans want to tax your income twice in
Wyden, Merkley Introduce VA Construction Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley this week introduced legislation that would improve the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) ability to serve America’s veterans by removing roadblocks to construction of some VA projects. The bill would expedite the process for more routine construction at VA
Merkley Reminds Oregonians They Can Sign Up For Affordable Health Care Nov. 1 – Dec. 15
Washington, D.C. — Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley reminds Oregonians that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) open enrollment period begins today and lasts until Friday, Dec. 15. During the enrollment period, Americans can sign up for health coverage through the ACA marketplace. “Every Oregonian should spread the word: The next
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