Peters, Collins, Ossoff, Merkley Reintroduce Bipartisan SWAT Act to Target Invasive Insect Hurting Fruit Growers
Bill Would Fund Mitigation and Research on Spotted Wing Drosophila Which Continue to Threaten Cherry, Blueberry, and Other Fruit Crops Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Susan Collins (R-ME), Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) have reintroduced bipartisan legislation to combat the spread of spotted wing drosophila
Markey, Merkley, Senate Colleagues Demand Answers from Trump Administration on Treatment of Unaccompanied Children
Recent events demonstrate Trump administration’s deliberate attempts to target unaccompanied minors Letter Text (PDF) Washington, D.C. – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) today led a group of nine lawmakers in writing to Attorney General Pam Bondi, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, Secretary of Health and
Hoyle, Merkley and Wyden Seek Coast Guard Study of Gold Beach and Bandon’s Needs
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Val Hoyle (OR-04) and Senator Jeff Merkley led a letter with Senator Ron Wyden to the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) requesting they conduct an updated assessment of Gold Beach and Bandon’s Search and Rescue Detachment Team (SARDET) existing stations rescue and safety needs along the
Merkley, Bipartisan Coalition of Senators Push for Rapid Global Famine Assistance
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Amid an historic global famine crisis, a bipartisan coalition of Senators is pushing the Trump Administration for rapid action to ensure that newly-dedicated American assistance reaches hunger-stricken areas as soon as possible. Led by Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley, a bipartisan group of members of the Senate Foreign
Merkley Statement on Notice of NAFTA Renegotiation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after the Trump Administration formally issued a notice to Congress beginning the process of renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA): “The key question for trade deals is whether they create good-paying jobs for working Americans, or destroy
Wyden, Merkley Join Colleagues in Announcing Student Loan Refinancing Legislation
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley joined their colleagues this week in reintroducing the Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act. The legislation introduced in the Senate and House would allow those with outstanding student loan debt to refinance at the interest rates offered to
BIPARTISAN GROUP OF SENATORS INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO BANKING SERVICES FOR LEGAL CANNABIS BUSINESSES
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley led a bipartisan group of Senators – including Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO), Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO), Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI)
Merkley Statement on Appointment of Special Prosecutor
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after news reports that Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein will appoint former FBI Director Robert Mueller as a special prosecutor to investigate potential ties between the Trump campaign and Russia: “This is a victory for all Americans who believe
Merkley Statement on President Trump’s Denial of Emergency Declaration for Oregon Winter Storm Damage
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump denied the State of Oregon’s request for a disaster declaration for Baker, Columbia, Curry, Deschutes, Hood River, Josephine, Malheur, Multnomah, Union and Washington counties following major winter storm damage: “I am deeply disappointed that