As School Year Nears, Merkley, Wyden, & Colleagues Demand Trump Admin End Blockade on Funding for Afterschool Programs, K-12 Schools Across America
32 Senators demand Trump admin stop blocking funding signed into law by President Trump in March and end freeze that has sent districts scrambling just weeks out from the new school year Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced they joined 30 colleagues in demanding President
Merkley Leads Oregon Delegation to Urge Release of Critical Fishery Disaster Funding
Lawmakers press the Trump Administration to act quickly to unlock $7 million intended to help Oregon’s ocean commercial fishermen recover from significant economic losses from declining salmon populations Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley led the Oregon Democratic delegation—Senator Ron Wyden and U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Janelle Bynum (OR-05)—in pressing the Trump Administration
Congressman Maxwell Frost and Senator Jeff Merkley Introduce Bicameral Pro Renters Bill, the End Junk Fees for Renters Act
Frost and Gomez First Introduced the Bill to Increase Affordability and Transparency for Renters in 2023 WATCH THE ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO HERE WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) announced the introduction of bicameral legislation aimed at addressing the housing crisis and standing firmly
Merkley on Special Interest Tax Programs: No Triple Crown Tax Treatment For the Wealthy While Workers Get Put Out To Pasture
Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the Senate floor about the “Bluegrass Boondoggle,” a special interest tax subsidy for racehorse owners. Merkley noted that Republicans have placed special interest tax spending, like the Boondoggle, off limits as part of the deficit debate, while pushing for cuts
Senators Offer Measure to Free America from Overseas Oil
Washington, D.C. – Just days before Independence Day, U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (OR), Tom Carper (DE), Tom Udall (NM), and Michael Bennet (CO) introduced legislation to eliminate our dependence on overseas oil, strengthen national security, and create jobs. The Oil Independence for a Stronger America Act of 2011 will set
Statement of Senator Jeff Merkley on Passing of Justice Betty Roberts
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement on the passing of Justice Betty Roberts: “Justice Roberts has been a giant in Oregon public life for decades. She served in so many roles – from that of a teacher at my alma mater David Douglas High School, to serving in the
Merkley Applauds Release from Strategic Petroleum Reserve
Washington, DC – The Department of Energy announced today that it will sell off 30 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released a statement following the announcement. “I applaud President Obama and the Department of Energy for releasing a small portion of the Strategic
Merkley: It Is Time for a New Direction in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley today reiterated his call that the President commit to a sizeable and sustained drawdown of troops from Afghanistan. President Obama is scheduled to speak about the future of that country later tonight. Early news reports indicate that Obama will call for small decreases
Merkley: New Leadership Needed at OCC
Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley today urged President Obama to appoint a new head to the Office of the Comptroller of Currency (OCC), a position held for the past several year by Acting Comptroller John Walsh. Merkley’s comments came in response to recent statements from Walsh that criticize
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