Merkley Statement on Republicans’ Bill Gifting ICE, Border Patrol Billions While Ignoring Middle Class Families
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, released the below statement after Senate Republicans released bill text that will gift the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) nearly $70 billion in
Wyden, Merkley Introduce Bill to Strengthen Protections for Dogs Under the Care of Breeders
The Puppy Protection Act aims to end cruel, mass breed practices by improving care standards for dogs Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said today they have joined colleagues in introducing legislation that would strengthen protections for dogs under the care of breeders by ensuring they
Merkley, Wyden Announce Nearly $1.1 Million for Oregon Fish and Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced a total of $1,059,961 in federal funding is coming to Oregon to support state fish and wildlife agencies. This funding comes from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) State Wildlife Grant program, which supports state agencies’ conservation efforts. “Our state’s lands and waters are integral to
Merkley Delivers Wins for Oregon Veterans and Farmers as Appropriations Bills Pass Through Committee
WASHINGTON – As two appropriations bills moved through the Senate Appropriations Committee today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley delivered key wins for farmers and veterans in Oregon and across the country. Last year, Merkley became the first Oregon Senator to sit on the powerful Appropriations Committee since his mentor Mark Hatfield.
Merkley Statement on Barron Nomination
WASHINGTON — Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement on David Barron’s nomination to the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit: David Barron is an impressive and accomplished attorney and legal scholar, and he will be a strong addition to the federal bench. I am confident that
Merkley, Wyden, Feinstein, Boxer Introduce Klamath Basin Legislation
WASHINGTON – Moving quickly to build on the work done by local ranchers, tribes, and federal and state officials, Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden and California Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer introduced legislation today that will put into law the Upper Klamath Basin Comprehensive Agreement that was
Merkley, Wyden Call for Expanded Transparency In Oil Trains Order
WASHINGTON – Oregon Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today urged the Department of Transportation to ensure railroads notify states of all oil shipments moving by train, not just oil from one region of the country, as a DOT emergency order issued earlier this week required. The emergency order announced by the DOT
Merkley Celebrates Landmark Ruling Creating Marriage Equality in Oregon
WASHINGTON – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after a judge ruled that marriage equality can no longer be denied to same-sex couples in Oregon: “Today is a momentous day in Oregon’s fight for equality. Lifetime love and commitment should be celebrated and honored, not relegated to second-class
Senator Merkley Marks Military Appreciation Month by Co-Sponsoring Legislation to Prevent Suicide Among Veterans
Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley today visited Lines for Life to see its military helpline in action and met with veterans and veteran advocates to discuss how to stem the rising tide of suicide among veterans. Senator Merkley also discussed legislation that he is supporting called the Suicide
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