Merkley Starts February with Three More In-Person Town Hall Conversations
Senator holding three in-person conversations in Hood River, Wasco, and Clackamas Counties on February 6, 2026 Washington, D.C. — Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley announced today he will continue his town halls with in-person community conversations in Hood River, Wasco and Clackamas Counties on Friday, February 6, 2026. “Every conversation
Whitehouse, Warren, Merkley, Reed Introduce Bill to Empower States to Protect Americans from High Credit Card Interest Rates
Legislation to restore states’ ability to cap consumer loan interest rates reintroduced after Trump calls for cap Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Jack Reed (D-RI), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced legislation to protect Americans from sky-high interest rates for credit cards and other consumer
Merkley, Salinas Lead New Bill to Hold ICE, CBP Accountable for Abusing Americans’ Constitutional Rights
Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) introduced new legislation to hold U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) liable for violating individuals’ constitutional rights. The ICE and CBP Constitutional Accountability Act would make the federal government
Merkley Statement on Senate Rules Compromise
Washington, DC– Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement after a deal was struck to modify Senate rules. “The Senate spoke clearly today: the paralysis of the Senate is unacceptable. Senators of both parties have recognized the need for change, and supported several steps to make the Senate more
Merkley Statement on Status of Rules Reform
Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement after today’s caucus meeting focused on rules reform. “Leader Reid has left open two paths to rules changes. While I’ve always thought that improving how the Senate works should be an area ripe for bipartisan agreement, it is clear
Merkley Applauds New Mortgage Rules
Washington, DC – Today, after the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced sweeping new rules to the nation’s mortgage market, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley applauded the CFPB for putting an end to interest-only loans, “no doc” loans, and loans based on an initial “teaser” interest rate. Merkley has been a leading
Merkley Statement on Brennan Nomination
Washington, DC- Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement on the nomination of John Brennan as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. “I will certainly be looking to hear how John Brennan responds to concerns that have been raised about his nomination. I have followed reports that Brennan, as
Senators Introduce Rules Resolution to Restore Senate Debate and Accountability
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) today introduced a resolution to enact meaningful Senate rules reforms that would end filibuster abuse and restore debate to the chamber. In accordance with Article 1, section 5 of the Constitution, a majority of senators have
Merkley Statement on Fiscal Cliff Deal
Washington, DC- Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement after the Senate passed a deal that would avert the fiscal cliff. “My measuring stick for this fiscal cliff deal, like every bill I consider, is how it will impact working families throughout Oregon. And while I have deep misgivings
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