Representative Salinas, Senator Merkley Host Press Conference Promoting ICE Accountability Legislation
Woodburn, OR – Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) held a joint press conference in Woodburn, OR, to share the stories of victims of ICE overreach and to promote their recently introduced bill, the ICE and CBP Constitutional Accountability Act. Senator Merkley and Congresswoman Salinas were joined by
Wyden, Merkley Push FAA to Implement Emergency Safety Regulations Following Deadly Helicopter Crash
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today pressed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to explain what it’s doing now to prevent another deadly helicopter crash like the one last month in Arizona that killed four Oregonians. “While a thorough investigation is necessary to develop comprehensive, data-based recommendations,
Wicker, Merkley, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Honoring the 125th Anniversary of Army Nurse Corps
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Representatives David Joyce, R-Ohio., and Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., today introduced a resolution honoring the 125th anniversary of the Army Nurse Corps. The Army Nurse Corps was established on February 2, 1901, marking the entry of the first
Oregon Senators, Representatives Introduce Bipartisan, Common-Sense Bill to Ensure Oregon Counties Can Use Emergency Response Funds
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with Representatives Kurt Schrader (OR-5), Greg Walden (OR-2), and Peter DeFazio (OR-4), today introduced legislation to ensure that Oregon counties can use Secure Rural Schools (SRS) funds for a full range of emergency response activities, including preparations for emergency
Merkley to Hold Town Halls in Tillamook, Wallowa, Union, Baker, Harney and Malheur Counties
Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley will hold town halls Tillamook, Wallowa, Union, Baker, Harney and Malheur counties on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, July 6, 8 and 9. He will update constituents on his work in Washington, D.C., and answer their questions and invite their suggestions about how to tackle
Wyden, Merkley Join Colleagues in Introducing Senate Resolution Recognizing June as Pride Month
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley joined their colleagues today in introducing the Senate’s first resolution recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month. The resolution notes major milestones in the fight for equal treatment of LGBTQ Americans and resolves to continue efforts to achieve full equality
Report: Older Oregonians would experience up to 600% increase in health care premiums
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley on Wednesday released a report showing the devastating impact the Senate Republicans’ health care bill would have on older Oregonians. “In addition to the 22 million Americans who stand to lose care — 15 million within the next year alone — older Oregonians
Merkley on CBO Report: “Once Again, More than 20 Million Americans Stand to Lose Care”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement after the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released their report on the Senate Republicans’ latest bill taking away health care from millions: “This Congressional Budget Office report shows that once again, more than 20 million Americans stand to lose care
Merkley on Senate GOP Health Bill: If the House Bill Was ‘Mean,’ This Is Diabolical
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement upon the release of the Senate Republicans’ secret health care bill: “President Trump infamously called the House health care bill ‘mean.’ Well, if that bill was mean, this one is downright diabolical. “It is diabolical because it absolutely eviscerates
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