Merkley Proposes Housing Downpayment Savings Initiative
Senator leads groundbreaking new legislation to give federal match for money saved by first-time homebuyers for a downpayment on a home Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley today introduced new legislation to help support the dream of homeownership for Americans by ensuring working families have a credible path
Merkley, Wyden, Kotek Announce $7.45 Million for Affordable Housing Support in Oregon
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden—along with Oregon Governor Tina Kotek—today announced that $7,450,000 in federal funding is coming to Oregon to help people with disabilities access affordable housing and a range of supportive services. “Everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to call home, and
Ahead of Xi’s Visit to the United States, Merkley & McGovern Urge Trump Admin to Stand Up to PRC for its Treatment of Political Prisoners, Transnational Repression
Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative James P. McGovern (MA-02)—Ranking Members of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC)—led Congressional Democrats in calling attention to the Chinese government’s treatment of political prisoners and its ongoing campaign of transnational repression. They sent two letters ahead of People’s
Merkley Decries Trump Transgender Ban
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement decrying President Trump’s newly announced ban on transgender individuals serving in the military: “Discrimination doesn’t make America safer. We should gratefully accept the contributions of all patriots who want to serve our nation. Today’s Twitter announcement is a disgraceful
Merkley Introduces More Than 100 Amendments to Health Care Debate
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley announced that he has filed over 100 amendments as part of the Senate’s health care debate, forcing Republicans to reckon with the damage that their health care plans would inflict on millions of Americans. Many of the amendments touch directly on affordability
As Senate Debate Begins on Mystery GOP Health Care Plan, Merkley Calls Out GOP’s Reckless and Indefensible Strategy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after Senate Republicans narrowly voted to bring a health care bill to the floor, despite bipartisan opposition and the fact that no one knows what will be in the final bill: “Proceeding to a mystery health care plan is
Merkley Announces Key Oregon Wins in Senate Passage of Energy and Water Appropriations Bill
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley today announced key provisions in the Energy and Water Appropriations bill that will help Oregon communities. The bill was voted out of committee today. “Fighting for Oregon’s priorities is my top responsibility as a member of the Appropriations Committee, and this bill contains provisions
Merkley Announces Key Oregon Wins in Senate Agriculture Appropriations Bill
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley, who is the top Democrat on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, today announced key provisions in the Senate Agriculture Appropriations bill that will help Oregon’s rural communities. The bill was voted out of committee today on a bipartisan vote. “I was glad to partner
Merkley Statement on CBO Score on GOP ‘Repeal and Run’ Plan
WASHINGTON, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley made the following statement upon the release of the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office’s analysis of the Senate Republicans’ health care repeal bill, the Obamacare Repeal Reconciliation Act: “Senate Republicans’ latest health care strategy – ‘repeal and run’ – is even worse than any of their previous
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