Huffman, King, Merkley Lead Amicus Brief Opposing Trump’s Illegal Monument Scheme
Washington, D.C. – Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-Ariz.), and Rep. Maxine Dexter (D-Ore.), along with Senators Angus King (I-Maine), Ranking Member Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), filed an amicus brief in federal court opposing President Trump’s plan to erect a 250-foot “Independence Arch” on federal parkland in
Merkley Secures Display of January 6 Plaque Inside U.S. Capitol Following Passage of His Bipartisan Resolution
Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley announced the installation of a commemorative plaque to honor the heroism of the Capitol police and other officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021: “We must be honest with the American people about what happened during the horrific events of January 6th. That demands recognizing those brave officers who protected the U.S. Capitol from violent insurrectionists
Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Reintroduce Updated DISCLOSE Act to End Corrupting Influence of Dark Money in American Elections
185 Democrats support effort to empower voters and expose billionaire and special interest control over our government and courts Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined a bicameral group of Democrats in reintroducing the DISCLOSE Act, legislation to shine a bright light of transparency on the scourge of dark money in politics and make government more
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
Wyden, Merkley Push FERC for More Public Engagement on Jordan Cove
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today pressed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to hold more public meetings and extend the public comment period as the agency considers the proposed Jordan Cove LNG project and Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline. In a letter to FERC Acting Chair