Wyden, Merkley Introduce Bicameral Bill to Protect Domestic Violence Survivors from Gun Violence
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today said they have joined their Senate and House colleagues in introducing legislation to close a dangerous loophole that allows domestic abusers to legally obtain firearms. “Keeping guns out of the hands of domestic violence abusers is common sense,” Wyden said.
Merkley, Senators Call on Watchdog to Probe Tax Subsidies for LNG Exporters
Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley led Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) in urging the Acting Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) to launch an investigation into the Internal Revenue Service
BLUMENTHAL, DURBIN, HIRONO, & MERKLEY DEMAND ANSWERS AFTER UNQUALIFIED ORGANIZATION WITH CLOSE TIES TO ICE RECEIVES NO-BID CONTRACT TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO MIGRANT CHILDREN
“This award is concerning given the incredible lack of details provided in the award notice, the nonexistence of legal services provided by your organization, the Trump Administration’s continued use of no-bid awards…and the Trump Administration’s staggering disregard for the welfare of children in immigration enforcement.” [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator
MERKLEY TO HOLD TOWN HALLS IN CLATSOP AND COLUMBIA COUNTIES
Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley will hold town halls in Clatsop and Columbia counties Sunday, May 28. He will update constituents on his work in Washington, D.C., and answer their questions and invite their suggestions about how to tackle the challenges facing Oregon and America. “In our ‘We
Merkley, Nurses Blast TrumpCare 2.0, Stand with Oregonians Facing Health Care Armageddon under Trump Plan
Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley on Friday was joined by a crowd of people in downtown Portland to oppose the President’s efforts to kick 24 million Americans off of their health insurance; gut Medicaid; jack up premiums; and put in jeopardy the future of every American with a
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)
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