Press Releases

Merkley Statement on Senate Republicans Passing the “One Big, Beautiful Bill”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, released the following statement after Senate Republicans passed the Senate-version of the “One Big, Beautiful Bill.” “Families lose; billionaires win. That’s the heart of the Republican budget bill. Over the last 27 hours as we

Merkley, Salinas, Oregon Delegation Secure Over $2.2 Million Manufacturing Boost for OMEP

Merkley, Salinas Led Charge to Stop Elimination of Key Program for Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) announced today, alongside the Oregon delegation—Senator Ron Wyden and Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Janelle Bynum (OR-05)—that $2,217,708 is heading to the Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP), which ensures the program can

Merkley Launches “Manufacturing Jobs for America” Package in Oregon

Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley today visited Portland manufacturing company Indow Windows to launch the Manufacturing Jobs for America package and call on Congress to refocus on creating middle class jobs in America. The Manufacturing Jobs for America initiative aims to build bipartisan support for legislation that will

Merkley Statement on Yellen Confirmation Hearing

Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement after Janet Yellen’s confirmation hearing for Chair of the Federal Reserve.  “Janet Yellen did a tremendous job today showcasing not only her expertise and qualifications, but also her calm, measured approach to the job.  The next Federal Reserve Chair

Merkley Applauds President for Health Care Decision

Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement after the President said he would allow insurance companies to continue providing to their customers the same health plans next year.  “I applaud President Obama for responding to the call I and others have put forward to honor the

Merkley: “This Obstruction Is Outrageous”

WASHINGTON – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after a minority of Senators filibustered the nomination of Cornelia Pillard to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. In recent weeks, the Republican minority has also filibustered the nominations of Mel Watt to head the Federal Housing Finance Agency and

Merkley Cosponsors Bill To Ensure Consumers Can Keep Health Plans

WASHINGTON – Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley announced that he is cosponsoring the Keeping the Affordable Care Act Promise Act, a bill that gives consumers the choice to keep their current health plans if they want to continue them. During the debate over the Affordable Care Act, a promise was

Merkley Celebrates Bipartisan Vote on Historic Civil Rights Legislation

Eugene, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley visited the University of Oregon today to celebrate the Senate’s historic passage of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) and to call on the House of Representatives to vote on this legislation. Senator Merkley also took the opportunity to invite Speaker Boehner out to

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