Merkley Puts His Support Behind Van Hollen for Senate Majority Leader
Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley posted the following on social media: “Americans are desperate to restore government by and for the people, not the privileged and powerful. “We need leadership that carries that responsibility in their heart and gut. “Senator Chris Van Hollen is that leader. I’ve
NEW REPORT: Merkley Unveils Child Care Investigation Exposing Safety Lapses, Drain of Public Resources in Private Equity-Backed Centers
Report Identifies Four Key Findings that Validate Public Concern Over Private Equity’s Increased Role in Child Care Industry WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the cost of child care continues to skyrocket, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, released a first of its kind investigation on the effect that private
Merkley Statement on EPW Chairmanship for 120th Congress
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley today announced he intends to seek the Chairmanship of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee for the 120th Congress: “I am excited to announce that I plan to seek the Chairmanship of EPW in the next Congress. “This committee has
After Returning from Border, Merkley and Chu Introduce Legislation to Shut Down Tornillo Child Prison
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following their visit to the Tornillo child tent prison on Saturday, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and U.S. Representative Judy Chu (D-CA-27) today announced they are introducing bicameral legislation—the Shut Down Child Prison Camps Act—to shut down the facility and another similar “temporary” shelter in Florida immediately.
Merkley Announces Introduction of Bill to Ban USDA Slaughter of Kittens
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley today announced the introduction of the Kittens In Traumatic Testing Ends Now Act, or KITTEN Act, which would end the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) practice of killing kittens after they’re used in agency testing. “In this testing, kittens are fed raw meat infected with parasites, which grow
Senators Markey, Rubio, Cardin, Collins, and Merkley Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Atrocities Against Rohingya in Burma
Washington (December 19, 2018) – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) today introduced a bipartisan resolution that highlights the horrific acts of violence against the Rohingya people in Burma. Underscoring the ongoing humanitarian crisis that followed the brutal
Merkley Introduces Legislation Requiring Congressional Oversight and Transparency for Funding Transfers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley today introduced the Transparency in Federal Spending Act, legislation that would require full transparency and congressional oversight of funding transfers within federal agencies. Merkley’s legislation follows the revelations this fall that the Trump Administration diverted nearly half a billion dollars in funding from
Oregon Members Announce AVA Designation for Van Duzer Corridor
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Kurt Schrader (OR-05), along with Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, and Reps. Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), announced the designation of Oregon’s Van Duzer Corridor as an American Viticultural Area (AVA) this month. “Receiving the AVA designation is huge for our Oregon wineries
Wyden, Merkley & Colleagues File Amicus Brief
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley have filed an amicus brief supporting a lawsuit filed by six asylum seekers in the D.C. District Court challenging the legality of Donald Trump’s Presidential Proclamation and rule effectively barring all asylum claims outside of ports of entry. The Oregon
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