Merkley, Matsui, Kiggans Champion Bipartisan Legislation to Keep America’s Nurses and Patients Safe
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, along with U.S. Representatives Doris Matsui (D-CA-07) and Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02), announced the reintroduction of their Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act. To tackle staffing-related challenges, nurses are often forced to work mandatory overtime beyond their scheduled shift, which can endanger the safety
Merkley, Risch Lead Bipartisan Push to Strengthen the United States’ Commitment to Tibet
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) partnered with Jim Risch (R-ID), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, to lead the introduction of the Assuring the Future of Tibet Act. The bipartisan bill would strengthen U.S. engagement with the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), the democratically elected representative of
Merkley, Morelle Champion Bill to Expand Summer Learning Opportunities and Meal Access for Kids
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative Joe Morelle (D-NY-25) led the reintroduction of the Summer Meals and Learning Act. The bill would establish a grant program to keep school libraries open and provide literacy activities at schools that serve free summer meals, helping to close the
Merkley Applauds EPA’s Commitment to Fuel Standards that Save Money and Cut Pollution
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to continue the carbon pollution standards for cars and light trucks through 2025: “The EPA’s re-affirmation of the broadly supported fuel efficiency standards through 2025 is a common-sense win-win-win; these fuel
Merkley Slams Trump’s Pick of Mnuchin for Treasury
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after Donald Trump picked Steven Mnuchin, a former Goldman Sachs banker, as his nominee for Treasury Secretary: “When Donald Trump promised change, I don’t think voters thought he meant putting Wall Street back in charge of the economy. He
Merkley Applauds Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Plan
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after the U.S. Department of the Interior announced that the Arctic would be put off-limits to offshore drilling in the five-year leasing plan from 2017-2022: “Drilling in the Arctic is the height of irresponsibility. I’m pleased that Secretary Jewell and President Obama
Wyden, Merkley Announce $6 Million to Train Oregonians for Jobs in Growing Health Care Industry
Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced that the U.S. Department of Labor has awarded $6 million to help educate and train Oregonians for jobs in Oregon’s growing health care industry. The grant, awarded to Worksystems Inc., is part of America’s Promise, which helps cover education
Drumbeat Against Bannon Grows as Senators Call for His Dismissal
Today, a group of Senators led by Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley signed a letter to President-Elect Donald Trump urging him to repudiate his hate-filled campaign attacks, and to show the country that he is serious about uniting Americans by immediately firing newly-appointed Chief Strategist Steve Bannon. In addition to Senator
Merkley, Stabenow, Hirono, Markey, and Van Hollen Call on Donald Trump to Renounce Acts of Hate and Fire Steve Bannon
Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley joined Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), and Ed Markey (D-MA), as well as Senator-elect Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), to denounce the acts of hatred seen across the country since the election of Donald Trump. During today’s conference, the Senators and Senator-elect called
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